Adventure Comics, #177
Published: June 1952
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The Hot-Rod Chariot Race!
Superman Says: "Hop on the Welfare Wagon!"
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Hot-Rod Chariot Race!
Storyline
A professor faces ridicule unless his claim that Ben Hur was a real person is supported. Superboy goes back in time to prove the existence of the fictional character.
Characters
- Superboy
- Ben Hur
Credits
- Pencils: John Sikela
- Inks: John Sikela
Story Notes
A time travel story.
What Sparks a Champion Sparks You!
Characters
- Ted Williams
"Report to Captain Jenk's company..."
Storyline
Pete takes a baby carriage on a field trip to carry his things.
Characters
- Private Pete
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
The Man Who Was Aquaman's Double!
Storyline
Aquaman uses Tommy Leeds, a lookalike who can't swim, to impersonate him so he can appear to be in two places at one time. In doing so, he restores Tommy's luster in the eyes of his girl friend who thought her beau was rather dull.
Characters
- Aquaman
- Tommy Leeds
Credits
- Pencils: Ramona Fradon
- Inks: Ramona Fradon
Case of the Crossed-Up Car Crook
Story Notes
Art looks like one of the DC artists.
"A great invention! Now for a nice quiet game of chess!"
Storyline
The professor builds a new robot but dismantles it because it beats him at chess.
Characters
- Professor Eureka
- Dr. Henri
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Editorial Advisory Board
Story Notes
Includes a plug for A Date with Judy on ABC.
Formulas for Space!
Storyline
Your usual story in which aliens kidnap a "typical" human and decide not to invade earth because Earthmen are so tough. Johnny has trouble with his formula in space and has to use several randomly chosen variations.
Characters
- Johnny Quick
- Tubby Watts
Credits
- Pencils: Paul Norris
- Inks: Paul Norris
Sailors Under the Sea
Storyline
This is a factual feature on people who work on submarines.
Credits
- Pencils: Luca Maresca
- Inks: Luca Maresca
Reprint Notes
from All Hands, Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin
The Three Champion Archers!
Storyline
Green Arrow enlists the aid of several expert archers to help capture criminals at a competition for archers hosted by Green Arrow.
Characters
- Green Arrow
- Speedy
Credits
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp
Out of This World
60 All New Champion Trading Cards
The "Disappearing Glass" Trick!
Featuring Action Comics; Superboy
"The oldest symbol in comics..."
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for Sensation Comics #109 and Batman #71.
Characters
- Red Ryder
Credits
- Pencils: Fred Harman
- Inks: Fred Harman
Story Notes
back cover