Adventure Comics, #453
Published: September-October 1977
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Issue Contents:
Characters
- Superboy
- Mighty Girl
Credits
- Pencils: Kurt Schaffenberger
- Inks: Kurt Schaffenberger
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
- Letters: Joe Letterese
Story Notes
Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
Hostess Brings You 2 Delicious All-Star Snacks:
Story Notes
Ad for Hostess Twinkies and Cup Cakes from ITT Continental Baking Company. Three baseball cards are shown: Tim Palmer, Joe Morgan, and Reggie Jackson. On inside front cover.
You Too Can Be a Super-Hero!
Storyline
Superboy battles Mighty Girl, who is actually just young Barbara Gordon transformed by a magical crystal.
Characters
- Superboy
- Pete Ross
- Jonathan Kent
- Martha Kent
- Lana Lang
- Mighty Girl [Barbara Gordon
- Batgirl (cameo, just an image of her)]
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
- Pencils: John Calnan
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Colors: Ken Quattro
- Letters: Ben Oda
Super Prizes
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for Christmas cards and gifts. On first page between pages 4 and 5 of the previous story.
Write Right Now!
Story Notes
Ads in classified format for comics, high school rings, body building, toys, stamps, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent. On second page between pages 4 and 5 of the previous story.
The Sport a Boy Grows Up with...Shooting a Daisy.
Characters
- Johnny Unitas
- Ken Unitas
Story Notes
Ad for b*b guns from Daisy division of Victor Comptometer Corporation, with testimonial. On first page between pages 8 and 9 of previous story.
The Mighty Meat Snack Conquers the Horrible Hungries.
Story Notes
Ad for meat snacks. On top of second page between pages 8 and 9 of previous story.
Story Notes
Ad for toys and novelties. On bottom of second page between pages 8 and 9 of previous story.
Amazing Air Breathing Crazy Crabs
Story Notes
Ad for tiny crabs from Transcience Corporation. On first page between pages 10 and 11 of the previous story.
The Great Superman Movie Contest
Characters
- Superman
Story Notes
House ad for contest related to the upcoming Superman movie. On second page between pages 10 and 11 of the previous story.
Super Bodybuilding Course
Characters
- Morrie Mitchell
Story Notes
Ad for body building course with testimonials. On third page between pages 10 and 11 of the previous story.
At Last! The Thrilling Return of Mister Miracle
Characters
- Mister Miracle
- Big Barda
- Oberon
Credits
- Pencils: Marshall Rogers
- Inks: Marshall Rogers
Story Notes
House ad for Mister Miracle, on sale June 23rd. On fourth page between pages 10 and 11 of the previous story.
Volume 77 Issue 26 - Week of June 27, 1977
Credits
- Editing: Bob Rozakis
Discount Magic and Jokes
Story Notes
Ad for toys and novelties.
Reaching New Heights of Intergalactic Excitement!
Featuring DC Comics
Story Notes
House ad for Star Hunters #1, on sale July 26th, and DC Super-Stars #16, on sale June 30th.
Put a Superfriend on Your Chest!
Characters
- Superman
- Batman
Story Notes
Ad for tee-shirts and towels featuring DC super heroes.
Aqualad -- Who Is Thy Father?
Storyline
Aqualad tries unsuccessfully to get the Idylists to tell him who his parents are.
Characters
- Aqualad
- The Idylists
- Sett
- Thoran
- Mcaan (flashback)
- Aquaman (flashback)
- Aquababy (flashback)
- Black Manta (flashback)
- Topo (flashback)
Credits
- Script: Paul Kupperberg
- Pencils: Carl Potts
- Inks: Daniel Lish
- Letters: Marjorie van Doorn (uncertain)
Story Notes
Storyline continues from previous Aquaman stories.
Reward!
Story Notes
Ad for buying coins. May have "Coin Values Co." as the address. On first page between pages 4 and 5 of the previous story.
Write Right Now!
Characters
- Charles Atlas
Story Notes
Ads in classified format for comics, x-ray specs, body building, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent. At top of second pages 4 and 5 of the previous story.
Every Month!
Featuring DC Comics
Story Notes
House ad for DC Giant issues Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #231, on sale June 21st, and Justice League of America #146, on sale June 7th. At bottom of second page between pages 4 and 5 of the previous story.
Credits
- Script: Paul Levitz
Story Notes
Letters from Georjean Fraina, Robert Heying and Raymond Magyar.
100 pc. Toy Soldier Set
Story Notes
Lucky Products ad for toy soldiers.
Earn Famous Name Prizes or Cash the Easy Olympic Way!
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for greeting cards. On inside back cover.
Come See Us At Sea World
Characters
- Superman
- Batman
- Robin
- Wonder Woman
- Cap'n Kid
- Shamu
Story Notes
Advertisement for Sea World (all 3 locations). Includes a waterski show starring the DC super-heroes. On back cover.