Adventure Comics, #138
Published: March 1949
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"Superboy tours around the world in 80 minutes"
Characters
- Superboy [Clark Kent]
Credits
- Pencils: Al Wenzel
- Inks: Al Wenzel
- Colors: Jack Adler
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
art credits by Bob Hughes
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Around the World in 80 Minutes!
"Years ago, prophetic Jules Verne wrote..."
Storyline
Matt Briggs hates kids, but the only job he can find is as a school bus driver. Clark and his classmates have won a trip across the country, and Briggs is their driver. Just as they leave, two crooks board with the stolen loot. Using his X-Ray vision Clark spots guns under the their coats. He brings them and their counterfeiting cronies to justice, then (as Superboy) flies the school bus around the world in eighty minutes as a treat for his classmates.
Characters
- Superboy [Clark Kent]
- Matt Briggs
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger
- Pencils: Al Wenzel
- Inks: Al Wenzel
Story Notes
art credits by Bob Hughes
High As a Kite
"Whew - What a long line!"
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
Editorial Advisory Board
Laugh, Crime, Laugh!
"Bull's-Eye is back and Green Arrow's got him..."
Storyline
Bull's-Eye sends a clue to Green Arrow and Speedy showing the location of his next heist. His clownish distractions allow him to escape. The next time, however, the archers are prepared and literally collar him with a rubber arrow.
Characters
- Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
- Speedy [Roy Harper]
- Bull's-Eye (villain)
Credits
- Script: Otto Binder
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp
"-Then go straight to the next traffic light..."
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
Featuring Superboy
Marooned in the Deep!
"Aquaman, King of the Seven Seas, is equally at home on land or in the water..."
Storyline
In order to rescue one of his finny denizens, Aquaman is obliged to dive deeper than anyone has gone before. At a depth of six miles he succumbs to the extreme pressure and blacks out. A doctor finds him floating near the shoreline and places him in a pressure tank. Aquaman must remain underwater for a week, on penalty of convulsions and possible worst fate. His old foe Black Jack takes advantage of Aquaman's predicament by going on a crime spree.
Characters
- Aquaman [Arthur Curry]
- Black Jack (villain)
Credits
- Script: Otto Binder
- Pencils: John Daly
- Inks: John Daly
"C'mon, Brutus, Mommy gave me a dollar..."
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
For Whom the Bridge Tolls!
"The price of an exclusive, hand-tailored suit is expensive..."
Storyline
Sir Butch asks Justin to return him to Camelot, where he asks Merlin for him own suit of armor. Favoring none of those on offer, he decides to buy one tailor-made. In order to raise money he tries several ventures from the 20th century - shoeshining and singing telegrams - both unsuccessful.
Characters
- Shining Knight [Sir Justin]
- Sir Butch of Beeler's Alley
- Merlin the Magician
- Sir Mordred at Camelot (villain)
Credits
- Script: Don C. Cameron
- Pencils: Cristian Santos
- Inks: Cristian Santos
The Magic Mess
Credits
- Script: José Rizal
Featuring Green Lantern; Boy Commandos
"Want mystery?"
The Johnny Quick Shave!
"If you're looking for close shaves and hairbreadth escapes..."
Storyline
Using his powers of speed, Johnny helps war veteran Bill Tinker establish a successful barber shop.
Characters
- Johnny Quick [Johnny Chambers]
- Bill Tinker
- Jane
- Elmer
- Tubby Watts
Credits
- Script: Joe Samachson
- Pencils: Charles Sultan
- Inks: Charles Sultan
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Rope 'Em Both, Partner!
Story Notes
Back cover.