Adventure Comics, #159
Published: December 1950
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Superboy, Millionaire
Featuring A Date with Judy; World's Finest Comics
"Everybody - But everybody wants..."
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Superboy, Millionaire!
Storyline
Clark's rich uncle Kendall wants to adopt him.
Characters
- Superboy [Clark Kent]
- Ma Kent
- Pa Kent
- Kendall Kent
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: John Fischetti
Story Notes
Not in Woolfolk's pay records according to Martin O'Hearn.
"Golly! We've got to see that!"
Credits
- Pencils: Ray Thompson
- Inks: Ray Thompson
Story Notes
Sold by Fleer.
Editorial Advisory Board
The Testing of Johnny Quick
Storyline
At the beginning of Johnny's career, Professor Bradley's assistant steals the formula and becomes a criminal speedster.
Characters
- Johnny Quick
- Professor Bradley
- Charles Drake
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller (uncertain)
- Pencils: Ralph Mayo
- Inks: Ralph Mayo
Story Notes
Johnny uses the formula ZYMO4N13/1 to gain temporary powers.
"Ice skating is a lot of fun!"
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
The Day's Best Bite!
Knight of the Future!
Storyline
When Merlin tries to bring Justin and Butch back to Camelot for a feast he accidentally sends them to the 35th century. There, they help prevent an attempt to overthrow democracy before Merlin brings them back to the past.
Characters
- Shining Knight [Sir Justin]
- Sir Butch
- Winged Victory
- Dalmar
- Inger
- Merlin
- King Arthur
Credits
- Script: Joe Samachson
- Pencils: Frank Frazetta
- Inks: Frank Frazetta
Your United Nations at Work
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
The Port Called New York
Credits
- Pencils: Luca Maresca (uncertain)
- Inks: Luca Maresca (uncertain)
"Boy - There was a man for you!"
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
The Boy Who Couldn't Be Photographed!
Storyline
A new kid at Roy's school has trouble fitting in, especially since his guardian won't allow him to be photographed.
Characters
- Green Arrow
- Speedy
- Phil Horton
- Pike
- Jarvis
Credits
- Script: Paul Talbot (uncertain)
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp
Here's Fun! Build This Erector Amusement Park
Story Notes
On the page between page 5 and page 6 of the previous story sequence.
Special Bargain Offer!
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Sold by Telzall. Back cover.