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The New Adventures of Superboy, #39 Direct

Published: March 1983

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The New Adventures of Superboy #39

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Issue Contents:
A World Without Christmas!
1 page superhero
Characters
  • Superboy [Clark Kent]
Credits
Spider-Man Video Action Game Cartridge
Story 1 1 page superhero

"I'll blow this town to smithereens-- time bombs!"

Characters
  • Spider-Man
  • Green Goblin
Story Notes

Inside front cover ad for the Spider-Man Video Game Cartridge from Parker Brothers.

A World Without Christmas
Story 2 15 pages superhero
Storyline

Superboy takes Bash to a parallel world where there is no Christmas.

Characters
  • Ma Kent
  • Pa Kent
  • Lana Lang
  • Bash
Credits
Story Notes

Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Behind the Candy Counter
Story 3 1 page children
Story Notes

Comics ad for the Bubble Yum gum from Nabisco Brands, Inc.. Between page 4 and 5 of previous story.

We Are Looking for a Few Good Boys and Girls
Story 4 1 page
Story Notes

Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers. Top of page between page 4 and 5 of previous story.

Comic Book Conventions
Story 5 1 page
Story Notes

Ad for comic book conventions in New York City, Los Angeles, Washington DC, San Francisco, and Boston. On bottom of page between page 4 and 5 of previous story. Art is noted as copyright 1982, Marvel Comics.

The Adventure Is Yours
Story 6 1 page
Story Notes

Ad for Dungeons & Dragons games from TSR Hobbies, Inc. Between page 8 and 9 of previous story.

Story 7 1 page superhero

"Get a free comic with Legion of Super-Heroes #298!"

Characters
  • Amethyst
Story Notes

House ad for Amethyst preview in Legion of Superheroes #298. Between pages 13 and 14 of previous story. This is part of a 4-page insert on glossy paper.

Atari Introduces Swordquest
Story 8 2 pages
Characters
  • Tarra
  • Torr
Story Notes

Ad for *Swordquest* video game series. Between pages 13 and 14 of previous story. This is part of a 4-page insert on glossy paper.

Story 9 1 page science fiction; superhero
Characters
  • Omega Men [Primus
  • Kalista
  • Tigorr
  • Broot
  • Nimbus
  • Harpis
  • Demonia]
Credits
Story Notes

Full cover reprint of the first issue of Omega Men #1. Between pages 13 and 14 of previous story. This is part of a 4-page insert on glossy paper.

Story 10 2 pages
Characters
  • Super Boy
  • Krypto
  • Chris King
  • Vicki Grant
Credits
Story Notes

Letters from Lonnie Hortick, Mike LaValle, John C. Bunnall, Jef Peckham, Andrew J. MacLaney, and Mark Lagasse. Bottom of second page had form to submit superhero ideas for future issues of Dial "H" for Hero.

LifeSavers Lots of Fun and Flavors!
Story 11 1 page
Story Notes

Ad for Life Savers Candy.

Sgt. Rock Is on the Move in '83!
Story 12 1 page military
Characters
  • Sgt. Rock
Credits
Story Notes

Ad for Sgt. Rock action figures from toy manufacturer Remco. Letters credit from Todd Klein.

Beyond a Shadow of a Doubt!
Story 13 8 pages superhero
Characters
  • Roll [Chris King]
  • Rock [Vicki Grant]
  • Nick Stevens
  • Silhouette
Credits
Write Right Now!
Story 14 1 page
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. Between page 4 and 5 of previous story.

Story 15 1 page
Credits
Story Notes

Between page 4 and 5 of previous story.

Don't Be Surprised if You Find a Full Size Atari Video Game inside This Box.
Story 16 1 page
Story Notes

Ad for Magnum P.I. Ferrari model car and a chance to wind an Atari video arcade game. On inside back cover.

Amazing New Life Forms Are Taking Over Atari!
Story 17 1 page
Story Notes

Ad for M Network video games from Mattel. On back cover.