Adventure Comics, #488 Newsstand
Published: December 1981
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Issue Contents:
Characters
- Jinx (only hands)
- Chris King
- Vicki Grant
- Oxide
- the Harp
- Ragnarok
- the Pixie
- Captain Saturn
- Snowfall.
Credits
- Pencils: Ross Andru
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino (uncertain)
Story Notes
Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
Challenge #8860
Story Notes
Ad for Lego Expert Builder Series toy building sets. On inside front cover.
J -- As in Jinx and Jeopardy
Storyline
Chris and Vicki battle the Jinx, Cancero, and Jelly Woman.
Characters
- Chris King
- Vicki Grant
- Jinx
- Cancero
- Jelly Woman
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Dennis Jensen
- Colors: Carl Gafford
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Jinx created by Larry King; Cancero created by Michael Clark; Oxide created by David Mark; the Harp created by Deron Gooden; Jelly Woman created by Lincoln Wert; Ragnarok created by Nelson Jiminez; the Pixie created by Bill Cunningham; Captain Saturn created by Terry Pavlet; Snowfall created by Christopher Benjamin.
The Magic in Gum Is Bubble Yum
Story Notes
Ad for bubble gum. Between pages 4-5 of the previous story.
Amaze Your Friends with My Willy Wonka Magic Card Trick Kit!
Characters
- Willy Wonka
Story Notes
Ad for candies from Sunmark Inc. including Skrunch, Oompas, Bottle Caps, Wacky Wafers, and Tart n Tinys. Between pages 9-10 of the previous story.
Penguins on Parade
Characters
- The Penguin [Oscar Cobblepot]
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
Story Notes
Ad for Hostess Fruit Pies from Continental Baking Company. On first page between pages 14-15 of the previous story. Page is glossy, like the covers.
Toon Time
Characters
- Kwicky Koala
- Trollkins
- Bugs Bunny
- Daffy Duck
- Wile E. Coyote
- Beep Beep
- Popeye
- Brutus
- Wimpy
- Olive Oyl
- Swee' Pea
- The Jeep
- Blackstar
- Tarzan
- The Lone Ranger
- Tonto
- Tom
- Jerry
- Fat Albert
- The Cosby Kids
- Zorro
Story Notes
Ad for Saturday morning TV shows on CBS network. On second and third pages between pages 14-15 of the previous story. Pages are glossy, like the covers.
Buy Three Snap Tite Kits and We'll Send You $1.50
Story Notes
Ad for Snap Tite brand model kits. On fourth page between pages 14-15 of the previous story. Page is glossy, like the covers.
Credits
- Script: Tamsyn O'Flynn
Story Notes
Letters from Harold S. Hayes, Able Littlejohn, Chris Khalat, and Mark Lagasse.
NBC Super Star Saturday Pow!
Characters
- Fred Flintstone
- Barney Rubble
- Dino
- The Smurfs
- Gargamel
- Captain Marvel
- Space Ghost
- The Heculoids
- Astro
- Space Mutts
- Teen Force
- Hero High students
- Spider-Man
- Iceman
- Fire-Star
- Daffy Duck
- Speedy Gonzalez
- Rocky
- Bullwinkle
Story Notes
Ad for Saturday morning TV shows on NBC network.
Tender Poison
Storyline
Chris and Vicki battle Belladonna.
Characters
- Chris King
- Vicki Grant
- Belladonna
Credits
- Script: George Kashdan
- Pencils: Trevor Von Eeden
- Inks: Larry Mahlstedt
- Colors: Carl Gafford
- Letters: Shelly Leferman
Story Notes
Belladonna created by Susan Kijamichez; Moonlight created by Vincent Broese; Glass Lass created by Jimmy Owens; Mental Man created by John Iverson.
Story Notes
Ads in classified format for martial arts training, comics, tropical fish, games, and more. Ad is usually titled "Write Right Now!" but title does not appear in this issue. On top of page between pages 5-6 of the previous story.
We Are Looking for a Few Good Boys and Girls
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers. On bottom of page between pages 5-6 of the previous story.
Now You Can Dial "H" for Hero
Characters
- Christopher King
- Vicki Grant
Credits
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
Story Notes
Form for submitting character and story ideas for this comic to DC Comics. Notes that ideas used will receive a t-shirt.
You Can Win!
Story Notes
Ad for slot racing sets and contest from Tyco. On inside back cover.
First There Were Fast 111's You Like to Race...
Story Notes
Ad for Fast 111 model building kits and racing models from MPC division of Fundimensions. On back cover.