Adventure Comics, #482 Direct
Published: June 1981
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Issue Contents:
Characters
- The Cardinal [Vicki Grant]
- Dragonfly [Chris King]
Credits
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino (uncertain)
Story Notes
Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
Fun Factory (1)
Story Notes
Inside front cover ad for gifts & gimmicks.
There'll Be Some Interchanges Made
Storyline
Chris and Vicki battle Interchange, who has kidnapped Professor Oxford. They end up defeating him as he attacks Washington D.C.
Characters
- Chris King
- Vicki Grant
- Interchange The Metamorphic Man
- Professor Oxford
Credits
- Script: Marv Wolfman
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Dennis Jensen
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Interchange created by Joel D. Wyncoop; Mister Thin created by James Blackstock; Ultra Girl created by Michael Steckman; Starlet created by Donald Dragos; Anti-Man created by Orrin Ailloni-Charas. Credits on last page of last story.
Now the Number Yum Taste Is Even Yummier.
Story Notes
Ad for bubble gum. On first page between pages 4 and 5 of the previous story.
We Are Looking for a Few Good Boys and Girls
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers. On top of page between pages 4 and 5 of the previous story.
You Made Us Do It!
Featuring The Superman Club
Characters
- Superman
Story Notes
House ad for club. On bottom of second page between pages 4 and 5 of the previous story.
Gold Mine Rescue
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Between pages 8 and 9 of the previous story.
Credits
- Script: Jack C. Harris
Story Notes
Harris explains how each issue of Dial H for Hero is composed.
By the Light of the Silversmith!
Storyline
Chris and Vicki battle the Silversmith.
Characters
- Chris King
- Vicki Grant
- Silversmith
Credits
- Script: Marv Wolfman
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Dennis Jensen
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Silversmith created by Michael Clark; Dragonfly created by Jay Sorey; The Cardinal created by Margaret Spiezio. Credits on last page of last story.
Write Right Now!
Characters
- Charles Atlas
Story Notes
Ads in classified format for high school rings, novelties, body building, comics, martial arts training, the March of Dimes, and more.
Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth!
Storyline
Chris and Vicki battle the Blade Master, who works for the H.I.V.E., to save Chris's father. Mr. King has begun to think there is some connection between the kids and the super-heroes.
Characters
- Chris King
- Vicki Grant
- H.I.V.E.
- Blade Master
Credits
- Script: Marv Wolfman
- Pencils: Don Heck
- Inks: Don Heck
- Letters: Todd Klein
Story Notes
Blade Master created by Lorenzo Duran Jr.; Aniwoman created by Luis & Angel Velasquez; Teleman created by Bredd Goede. Credits from last page.
LifeSavers Lots of Fun and Flavors!
Story Notes
Ad between pages 4 and 5 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
$ave Money: Subscribe Now!
Featuring Batman
"Night in Gotham City. The Batman is on a case..."
Characters
- Batman
- Commissioner Gordon
- Carol Fein
Credits
- Script: Todd Klein
- Pencils: Dick Giordano
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Letters: Todd Klein
- Pencils: Todd Klein
Story Notes
House ad for subscriptions to DC Comics. Credits from Klein.
Johnson Smith Company
Story Notes
Inside back cover for 48 different novelties from Johnson Smith, with order coupon.
First Edition Collector Series
Story Notes
Back cover ad for baseball cards for 1981 season, showing cards of Mike Schmidt and George Brett.