Adventure Comics, #144
Published: September 1949
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Issue Contents:
Characters
- Superboy [Clark Kent]
Credits
- Pencils: John Sikela
- Inks: Ed Dobrotka
- Colors: Jack Adler
Story Notes
Art identification by Bob Hughes.
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Way to Stop Superboy!
"Ha ha! Look at Superboy! He can't go through the wall!"
Storyline
Silver Smith tries to make Superboy afraid to use his powers.
Characters
- Superboy [Clark Kent]
- Silver Smith
Credits
- Script: Edmond Hamilton
- Pencils: John Sikela (uncertain)
- Inks: Ed Dobrotka (uncertain)
Stan Musial
The Case of the Little Lead Box
King of Counterfeits!
"A daring and cunning robbery is engineered..."
Storyline
The Phoney Crook steals only counterfeits.
Characters
- Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
- Speedy [Roy West]
- The Phoney Crook (villain, only appearance)
- Dailey
Credits
- Script: Otto Binder
Story Notes
Art was previously credited to George Papp.
Sir Butch Goes into Business!
"As a boy merchant..."
Storyline
Butch goes into business selling soap to the people of Camelot. when he notices that one of the coins he has received is counterfeit, The Shining Knight goes after the rogue, who is planning to replace all of the gold coins in the realm. After capturing the gang, Sir Justin declares the counterfeit coins to be actually made from platinum, which is even more valuable than gold in the 20th century.
Characters
- Shining Knight [Sir Justin]
- Sir Butch of Beeler's Alley
- Merlin the Magician
Credits
- Script: Otto Binder
- Pencils:
- Inks:
Story Notes
Story takes place in Camelot.
Follow the Danger Trail with Tomahawk
Featuring Tomahawk; Star Spangled Comics
A Martian Adventure!
"Ever since the telescope was invented..."
Storyline
Aquaman visits a hidden valley on Earth with canals inspired by those of Mars.
Characters
- Aquaman [Arthur Curry]
- Thungar of the Valley
Credits
- Script: Otto Binder
- Pencils: John Daly
- Inks: John Daly
Play Baseball Game Ring
Featuring Pow Wow Smith; Detective Comics
Editorial Advisory Board
Miracle in Cleveland
The Day That Was Five Years Long!
"An innocent man sent to prison for five years..."
Storyline
Joe Everett spent five years in jail for a crime he did not commit, so Johnny Quick helps him live those entire five years in one day.
Characters
- Johnny Quick [Johnny Chambers]
- Joe Everett (ex-con)
Credits
- Script: Otto Binder
- Pencils: Dan Barry
- Inks: Dan Barry
"I've been bumping into a lot of hitch-hikers lately!"
Characters
- Shorty
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Smokey, the Fire-Preventing Bear Comes to the Rescue of Peter Porkchops
Characters
- Peter Porkchops
- Wolfie
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Otto Feuer
- Inks: Otto Feuer
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
How Joe's Body Brought Him Fame Instead of Shame
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Rope 'Em Both, Partner!
Story Notes
Back cover.