Adventure Comics, #483 Newsstand
Published: July 1981
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"I want these new super-heroes dead..."
Characters
- Zeep
- Echo
- Music Master
- Ariel
- White
- Black
- Gladiator
- Wildebeest
Credits
- Pencils: Ross Andru
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino (uncertain)
Story Notes
Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
Catch More Fish, Bigger Fish...
Story Notes
Ad for patented, self-propelled fishing lure. On inside front cover.
Games Villains Play
Storyline
Chris and Vick battle the Games-Master, who shot Mr. King.
Characters
- Chris King
- Vicki Grant
- Games-Master
- Joker (flashback)
Credits
- Script: Marv Wolfman
- Pencils: Don Heck
- Inks: Don Heck
- Letters: John Costanza
Story Notes
Games-Master created by Robert A. Buethe; Zeep and Thumbelina created by Stephen DeStefano; Lightmaster created by Jeffrey Johnson; Tiarra Star created by Jeanette Fuller, Matter Girl created by Perry Rhome; Molecule Man created by David Harris; Echo created by Jeffrey Albretch (Jeff Albrecht?); Music Master created by David Austin Hunt.
Bubble Yum's Got the Number Yum Taste.
Story Notes
Ad for bubble gum. On first page between pages 4-5 of previous story.
We Are Looking for a Few Good Boys and Girls
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers. On top of second page between pages 4-5 of previous story.
Deadly Efficient Attack and Defense (1)
Story Notes
Ad for martial arts course. On bottom of second page between pages 4-5 of previous story.
Gold for Dessert
Storyline
Woozy enlists Plastic Man to capture a crook at the Gottrox Ball, which he does using Twinkies as a decoy.
Characters
- Plastic Man
- Woozy Winks
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Advertisement for Hostess Twinkies from Continental Baking Company in comic strip format. Between pages 8-9 of the previous story.
Credits
- Script: Len Wein (uncertain)
Story Notes
Letters by J. P. Thill, Kevin W. Fischer, Dave Burns, Graham Wang, and Brad Horning.
Beware the Wildebeest, My Son!
Storyline
Chris and Vicki battle the Wildebeest.
Characters
- Chris King
- Vicki Grant
- Wildebeest
- King Faraday
Credits
- Script: Marv Wolfman
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Dennis Jensen
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Wildebeest created by John Herbert; Ariel created by Francisco Garcia; Gladiator created by Jeff and Erica Zonder, Josh and Jenny Gubkin; Black and White created by Wayne Hastings.
Write Right Now!
Characters
- Charles Atlas
Story Notes
Ads in classified format for for body building, comics, the "Pocket Math-Wizard" book, martial arts training, poems set to music, the March of Dimes, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent. Between pages 5-6 of the previous story.
Hey Kids! Win a Year's Supply of Life Savers Candies!
Story Notes
Ad for candies and a sweepstakes. Between pages 9-10 of the previous story.
Now You Can Dial "H" for Hero
Storyline
Form to submit superhero ideas for future issues of Dial "H" for Hero.
Characters
- Chris King
- Vicki Grant
Credits
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
100 pc. Toy Soldier Set
Story Notes
Ad for toy soldiers from Lucky Products, Inc.
Super Gifts & Gimmicks
Story Notes
Ad for toys and novelties. On inside back cover.
Radical!
Story Notes
Ad for Jox shoes from Thom McAn. On back cover.