Adventure Comics, #147
Published: December 1949
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Storyline
Superboy leads a class in calisthenics.
Characters
- Superboy [Clark Kent]
Credits
- Pencils: Al Plastino
- Inks: Al Plastino
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Jimmy's Biggest Christmas (Thanks to Dad)
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Clark Kent -- Orphan!
"Now here's an orphan I know you'll love! Very talented!"
Storyline
When Ma and Pa fly to Alaska to attend Aunt Martha's wedding they get lost in a plane crash and Clark is put up for adoption.
Characters
- Superboy [Clark Kent]
- Ma Kent
- Pa Kent
- Mr. Vanderdost
- Mrs. Vanderdost
- Henry Vanderdost
Credits
- Pencils: John Sikela
- Inks: Ed Dobrotka (uncertain)
"Wow! Kids! I'm giving away 10,000 official Bazooka scouting knives!"
The Case of the Vanishing Buildings
"They lost him somewhere on this street, Effie. Let's look around!"
The Man Who Was Rescued 100 Times!
"Many are the dangers at seas, and Aquaman, monarch of the deep is called upon for aid far and wide!"
Storyline
Aquaman rescues Dan Dunbar, oceanographer, on multiple occasions, but eventually finds it is all part of a movie company filming his exploits. After calming down he allows them to issue the film, Peril at Sea starring Aquaman, in exchange for a large donation to charity.
Characters
- Aquaman [Arthur Curry]
- Dan Dunbar
Credits
- Script: Otto Binder
- Pencils: John Daly
- Inks: John Daly
"Send for this magic miniature of my own six-shooter. Read below about the tricks it does!"
Here's Good News for Batman and Robin Fans!
Featuring Detective Comics; Batman
The Speed Crimes!
"Johnny Quick, whose secret time-space formula makes him the world's fastest human..."
Storyline
Johnny demonstrates his crook catching techniques in a prison yard. One convict has an idea how to use him to help with their crime exploits. By donating money to charity, they get Johnny to perform various speed exploits, including reassembling a smashed statue which, unbeknown to him, contains the location of stolen money. Once he realizes the situation, Johnny uses his speed to have the crooks lose their cash in a casino.
Characters
- Johnny Quick [Johnny Chambers]
- Silk Skeene
- Blimp Gorman
- Tubby Watts
Credits
- Script: Don C. Cameron (uncertain)
- Pencils: Ralph Mayo
- Inks: Ralph Mayo
"Made of steel to build like real"
"H'lo, Marje, I was able to borrow a car for the hop tonight!"
Credits
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
"Our bunch all munch won't you join us, too?"
From Cavemen to Kings
"Although gloves today have come to be accepted as articles of everyday utility and fashion, in former years they played an important part in the laws and customs of nearly all peoples."
Credits
- Pencils: Luca Maresca (uncertain)
- Inks: Luca Maresca (uncertain)
- Colors: Luca Maresca (uncertain)
"Ps-s-st! Want this great Columbia bike for Christmas?"
"Today's the big football game - I better hurry and get into my uniform!"
Credits
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
The Bangs That Boomerang!
"How can you enforce the law without a gun?"
Storyline
Green Arrow fights a criminal with a weapon that can cause any gun to explode.
Characters
- Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
- Speedy [Roy Harper]
- Archibald Payson
Credits
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp
"-Hi fellows! The new Lionel trains catalog is ready"
Story Notes
On the page immediately following page 6 of the previous story sequence.
Editorial Advisory Board
Story Notes
On the page immediately preceding page 7 of the previous story sequence.
"Boyts - it's free! Exciting new book about atomic energy and "The Wonders of Chemistry""
Story Notes
On the page immediately preceding page 7 of the previous story sequence.
The Green Arrow and the Red Feather Kid
"Another bull's-eye for The Green Arrow!"
Characters
- Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
- The Red Feather Kid
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
This PSA is produced in sequential comics-art style.
"Boys! Girls! Hurry! Be the first to go roaring by with a wonderful Chugga-Mota!"
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.