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Superboy: A Celebration of 75 Years
This title celebrates Superboy across the decades, from young Clark Kent in Smallville, to Superboy's 1970s adventures with the Legion of Super-Heroes, to Conner Kent's 1990s escapades, and today's Jon Kent. This title collects stories from More Fun Comics #101, Superboy (1949) #10 and 89, Adventure Comics #210, 247, 271, 369, and 370, Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #233 and 259, DC Comics Presents #87, Infinite Crisis #6, Adventures of Superman #501, Superboy (1994) #59, Teen Titans #24, Adventure Comics #2, Young Justice #3, and Superman (2016) #6, 10, and 11.
Issue 1
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #103
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" Superboy celebrates his tenth birthday! Plus, Aquaman in "FOOTSTEPS IN THE OCEAN!" and Shining Knight in "THE SWORD OF SOVEREIGNS!"
Issue 2
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #104
First appearance of the Legion of Super-Heroes! Superboy encounters the Legion of Super-Heroes—super-powered teens from the future who want to initiate the Boy of Steel into the group. But can Superboy pass the tests put before him? Plus two additional stories!
Issue 3
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #105
"PRISONER OF THE SUPER-HEROES!" Superboy is shocked that his friends from the Legion of Super-Heroes have appeared in 20th-century Smallville and are doing their best to upstage and beat Superboy in saving the day, solving crimes and stopping menaces! Plus, Aquaman in "THE MANHUNT ON LAND!" and Green Arrow in "THE UNDERWATER ARCHERS!"
Issue 4
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #106
Supergirl flies to Superboy's time to see if she can protect her identity and prove to Superman she's ready to be revealed to the world.
Issue 5
Adventure Comics (1935-1983) #282
When Lana Lang rejects Superboy for another super-youth of the future, will he become jealous and finally think of her as more than a friend in "Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes"?
Issue 6
Adventure Comics (1935-1983) #283
A box of dangerous Kryptonian weapons cast out into space by Jor-El are opened on Earth by Superboy, among them the Phantom Zone projector. First appearance of General Zod and the Phantom Zone.
Issue 7
Adventure Comics (1935-1983) #284
Exposure to red Kryptonite turns the Boy of Steel into the boy without a name and lands him on the wrong side of the law in "Clark Kent Goes to Reform School!"
Issue 8
Adventure Comics (1935-1983) #285
Lana Lang gets to play the super-role of her young life when she becomes the "Gravity Girl of Smallville!"
Issue 9
Adventure Comics (1935-1983) #286
The residents of Smallville have their superstitions seemingly come true with even Superboy helpless against "The Witch of Smallville!"
Issue 10
Adventure Comics (1935-1983) #287
Superboy discovers he isn't the only boy to have escaped the destruction of Krypton, but the other one is a boy who loves mischief as much as the Boy of Steel respects law and order in "War of the Superboys!"
Issue 11
Adventure Comics (1935-1983) #288
Dev-Em, a sinister youth from Krypton, launches a scheme to steal the identity of Superboy and make him universally despised in "The Knave from Krypton."
Issue 12
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #289
Not even Superboy could imagine what happens when jovial Jonathan Kent seemingly becomes…"Clark Kent's Super-Father!"
Issue 13
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #290
When a new member of the 30th-century Legion of Super-Heroes arrives in 20th-century Smallville, he naturally turns to Superboy for help. But will our hero learn before it's too late "The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!"?
Issue 14
Adventure Comics (1935-1983) #300
Beginning the Legion of Super-Heroes back-up tales! Things kick off with a brand new team member: Superboy's lost friend, Mon-El! Plus, Superboy stars in the main feature "The Super-Planet of Clark Kent and Lana Lang!"
Issue 15
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #304
It's Superboy versus Superman—and only one will remain! Plus, the death of a Legionnaire in "The Stolen Super-Powers!" Also contains pages reproduced in black and white.
Issue 16
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #306
First appearance of the Legion of Substitute Heroes! New heroes try out for Legion membership, but when they fail the entrance exam, they decide to start a club of their own! Also contains pages reproduced in black and white.
Issue 17
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #310
What's this? Krypto as the master and Superboy as the pet? What event led to this strange set of circumstances? Find out in "When Krypto was Superboy's Master!" Then in the Legion back-up, things turn deadly when a mysterious masked man begins killing the Legionaries one by one! Also contains pages reproduced in black and white.
Issue 18
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #312
The Super-Sacrifice of the Legionnaires!" The heroic Lightning Lad sacrificed his life back in ADVENTURE COMICS #304, but the other Legionnaires may have found a way to revive him—at the cost of another life! Also contains pages reproduced in black and white.
Issue 19
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #316
The Renegade Legionnaire!' Ultra Boy is expelled from the Legion when he is revealed to be an escaped convict! Plus, learn the origins, powers and real names of all the members of the Legion of Super-Heroes.
Issue 20
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #340
Another Legionnaire falls when Brainiac 5's new living computer goes on a rampage, deeming all humans inferior! Plus an additional Superboy story! Also contains pages reproduced in black and white.
Issue 21
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #341
The Legion of Super-Heroes holds a funeral for a friend during a brief reprieve from their battle with Computo. But with half the Legion held hostage, could another funeral be on the horizon? Plus an additional Superboy story! Also contains pages reproduced in black and white.
Issue 22
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #346
Beginning full-length Legion of Super-Heroes tales and featuring the first appearances of Karate Kid, Princess Projectra, Ferro Lad, and Nemesis Kid. The Legion inducts new members, but one of them is secretly a spy for the violent alien race the Khunds!
Issue 23
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #347
The Legion of Super-Heroes prepares for an attack by the Khunds, assigning four new members to guard important towers. But when someone starts destroying their defenses, it becomes apparent a traitor stands among them!
Issue 24
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #348
The Legion of Super-Heroes faces off against the menacing Doctor Regulus, who shares a shocking connection with the Legionnaire Sun Boy!
Issue 25
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #349
Universo has stolen the Legion of Super-Heroes' Time Bubble. The Legionnaires split up and follow him into the past, but each ends up in a different time period!
Issue 26
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #352
First appearance of the Fatal Five! With membership of the Legion of Super-Heroes severely diminished, the team must turn to five dangerous super-villains to help defeat the Sun-Eater!
Issue 27
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #353
The Legion of Super-Heroes and the Fatal Five combine forces to stop the might of the Sun-Eater! But at what cost will victory come...and when it's all over, what will happen to the Fatal Five?
Issue 28
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #354
What will the Legion of Super-Heroes be like when they grow up? Join Superman as he visits them in the future and find out. Learn who will marry and who will die!
Issue 29
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #356
The five Legion orphans are de-aged to toddlers and adopted by families who can't have children.
Issue 30
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #357
The Legionnaires are being haunted by the ghost of Ferro Lad! Has their fallen friend returned to make them pay for letting him die or is another presence behind this ghostly game?
Issue 31
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #360
The Legionnaires who went underground break out the Legionnaires imprisoned on Earth then uncover the President's scheme and expose him as the mind-controlling Universo.
Issue 32
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #368
After the arrival of the female ambassador from Taltar, the female Legionnaires experience great increases in their powers. The results of the first fan vote for Legion leader declare Ultra Boy the next leader and runner-up Mon-El his deputy.
Issue 33
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #369
First appearance of Mordu the Merciless! After the powerful Mordu the Merciless escapes his prison, the Legion must travel back in time to Smallville to formulate the mad magician.
Issue 34
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #370
Mordu the Merciless has discovered the Legion of Super-Heroes hiding in Smallville's past. Out in the open, the Legion must confront and defeat the powerful sorcerer!
Issue 35
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #374
The Legionnaires individually battle the Wanderers, temporarily turned evil, in order to find out who's the mightiest Legionnaire.
Issue 36
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #381
Supergirl becomes the lead character in the series and leads an all-girl gang of hoodlums.
Issue 37
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #382
Supergirl battles Jor-El's robot teacher.
Issue 38
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #383
Thrown into a parallel Earth, Supergirl witnesses her friends attending her funeral.
Issue 39
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #384
Superman's electronic date-matcher matches Supergirl with Volar.
Issue 40
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #385
A super-strong girl appears on Earth, claiming to be Supergirl's older sister.
Issue 41
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #386
A large, green, polka-dotted creature loves Supergirl; Supergirl battles Mr. Mxyzptlk.
Issue 42
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #387
Lex Luthor's super-powered nephew helps him battle Supergirl.
Issue 43
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #388
A computer is programmed by Brainiac to break Supergirl's heart.
Issue 45
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #390
Giant-sized all-romance, all-reprint issue including "When Supergirl Played Cupid," "The Secret Identity of Super-Horse," "Supergirl's Cowboy Hero," "The Great Supergirl Mirage" and "Supergirl's Wedding Day."
Issue 46
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #391
In her acting job, Linda Danvers plays Supergirl!
Issue 48
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #393
"The Girl Who Knew Supergirl's Secrets!" Starring Supergirl, Jan Butler, Zor-El (flashback), and Dr. Alexander.
Issue 49
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #394
"The Mysterious Motr of Doov." Starring Supergirl and Streaky the Supercat.
Issue 50
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #395
Supergirl vs. Jax-Ur, General Vakox and Kru-El.
Issue 51
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #396
Supergirl finds herself in the adoption agency where she was as a kid.
Issue 52
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #397
With a new costume, Supergirl battles Zond, who stalks the Stanhope campus.
Issue 53
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #398
It seems as though everything Supergirl touches dies.
Issue 54
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #399
"Johnny Dee-Hero-Bum!" Starring Supergirl!
Issue 55
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #400
While still working out the kinks in her new costume, Supergirl squares off against two old enemies and finds herself battling an army of toys.
Issue 56
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #401
Supergirl battles Nasthalthia and Lex Luthor in a dream sequence.
Issue 58
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #403
68-page giant, reprints of LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES, ADVENTURE COMICS #304-305, #308 and #312. Saturn Girl tries to sacrifice herself, as the Legionnaire predicted, to die fighting Zaryan, but Lightning Lad dies instead. "The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire."
Issue 59
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #404
"Super-Girl?" Starring Supergirl, Starfire, Derek Ames and Dr. Kangle.
Issue 61
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #406
Lex Luthor's niece plans to raise an army of women and take over the world, but first Supergirl has to be neutralized!
Issue 62
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #407
Supergirl's secret identity is in danger, but that's just the beginning of her problems as she faces off with Starfire.
Issue 63
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #408
Supergirl finds skeletons in the wall of an old mansion, and unravels the mystery they represent.
Issue 64
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #409
Supergirl in a new, more revealing costume, battles the Mer-Men.
Issue 65
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #410
"The Ruler Without a Planet." Starring Supergirl and Equila.
Issue 66
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #411
"The Alien Among Us." Starring Supergirl, Nasthalthia Luthor, Johnny Drew and Geoff Anderson.
Issue 67
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #412
"The Battle For Survival." Starring Supergirl, Nasthalthia Luthor, Geoff Anderson, Johnny Drew, Glynix, Largyn and Zogg.
Issue 68
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #413
"The Walking Bombs." Starring Supergirl, Robert Meekly, Geoff Anderson and Johnny Drew.
Issue 69
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #414
"Vortex." Starring Supergirl, Geoff Anderson, Nasthalthia Luthor, Vortex and Harry Porgus.
Issue 70
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #415
"The Space Pirates." Starring Supergirl and Johnny Drew.
Issue 71
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #416
In this 96-page special issue including "The Untold Story of Argo City," "Supergirl's Rival Parents," "The Black Canary," "Trap of Crimson Flame," "In the Hands of the Merciless!," "The Duel of the Gimmicks" and "The Black Magic of Supergirl!"
Issue 72
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #417
"All Men Are But Slaves." Starring Supergirl, Johnny Drew, Dorothy Drew, and Narkrana.
Issue 73
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #418
"The Face of the Dragon." Starring Supergirl.
Issue 74
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #419
This 48-page issue collets stories "The Thief Who Loved Supergirl," "Circle of Doom Part Two," "A Nightmare Called Gorgonus!," "Dead Man's Hand!" and "Beauty vs. the Beast, starring Enchantress."
Issue 75
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #420
This issue collects stories "And Death Shall Have No Dominion," "Animal Man, Hero or Freak?," "These Are the Star Men" and "The Monster from Krypton."
Issue 76
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #421
Nightflame kidnaps Supergirl and transports the Maid of Might to face her own death wish; upon her death, Supergirl's powers will then transfer to Nightflame.
Issue 77
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #422
"Rodeo of Death" Western story, starring Vigilante, Pappy Simms and Phoenix Simms.
Issue 78
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #423
"Treachery!" Starring Supergirl and the Justice League of America (Superman, Flash, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Aquaman, The Atom, Hawkman, Batman, and Black Canary).
Issue 79
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #424
Supergirl tracks down the Frisco Syndicate. Series continues in Supergirl (1972-) #1.
Issue 80
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #431
Jim Corrigan arrives on the scene of a crime in which an armored car has been held up and the guards shot to death. When he learns that a member of the gang was killed by his own men, it is the Spectre who decides to track down the gang members one by one and exact justice.
Issue 81
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #433
Lt. Corrigan begins to investigate the murder of a construction engineer, whose wife is being bilked by a phony swami. However, problems arise when Gwen steps in and discloses to the swami that the policeman is actually the Spectre.
Issue 82
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #434
A crafty and evil mannequin-maker unleashes a reign of terror upon the city as mannequins literally come to life, killing all in sight.
Issue 83
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #438
The Ghostly Guardian must halt the insane activities of the curator of the Museum of Natural History, who, in his spare time, has people in specific occupations kidnapped and brought to the museum, where he treats the bodies for "special exhibits" he has constructed in the basement of the facility.
Issue 84
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #439
After the Spectre concludes a grim case involving terrorists, his alter ego has a long discussion with Gwen, and that evening, Jim prays that his mission as the Spectre be ended and he be granted life again.
Issue 85
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #440
"The Second Death of the...Spectre." The Spectre battles hoods "Ducky" McLaren, Mitch, Mugsy, and Al.
Issue 86
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #444
Ocean Master holds Monaco hostage—demanding Aquaman to steal Serum X from Atlantis. But when Aquaman returns home, he discovers Karshon in charge and he refuses to deliver the serum!
Issue 87
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #448
Aquaman returns home from his battle with the Fisherman to find Mera and Arthur Jr. missing and Black Manta waiting for him. The true identity and motivations of Karshon are revealed, as Aquaman must fight for the life of his loved ones!
Issue 88
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #460
Stories featuring Wonder Woman, the Flash, Deadman, Green Lantern, and more!
Issue 89
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #461
The Multiple Murders of Mapleville' starring the Flash and 'Pursuit' starring Deadman. The Justice Society star in 'Only Legends Live Forever,' in which Bill Jensen wants to take revenge on Bruce Wayne for putting him in prison, and many more tales! NOTE: this issue is available only in black & white.
Issue 90
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #462
Continuing 'Only Legends Live Forever' from the previous issue, Jensen continues his reign of terror on the top of Gotham Twin Towers. Plus, 'The She-Demon of the Astral Plane' featuring the Flash, 'The Sins of the Father' starring Deadman, and much more!NOTE: this issue is available only in black & white.
Issue 91
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #463
In 'The Night of the Soul Thief,' the JSA faces off against Fredrick Vaux, the man behind Jensen's mystical powers. Plus, 'Climax' starring Aquaman, Wonder Woman in 'The Insanity Swarm,' and many other tales! NOTE: this issue is available only in black & white.
Issue 92
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #464
The Day Up Was Down' starring the Flash, 'Requiem for a Deadman' starring Deadman, 'To Everything There Is a Season' featuring the JSA. Wonder Woman stars in 'Slave of the Queen Bee', and don't miss 'Invaders From Above' starring Aquaman!NOTE: this issue is available only in black & white.
Issue 93
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #465
Who Is Invading Central City' starring Flash, 'Brick Battleground' starring Deadman, and Aquaman makes an 'Ice Pact.' In 'Countdown to Disaster,' the JSA must find a deadly capsule containing a poisonous substance that could kill millions if released!NOTE: this issue is available only in black & white.
Issue 94
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #466
As the JSAers go their separate ways after Mr. Terrific's funeral, Power Girl wonders why the team disbanded in 1951 and Huntress relates the story as she heard it in 'The Defeat of the Justice Society!' Plus, more tales featuring the Flash, Deadman, and Aquaman! NOTE: this issue is available only in black & white.
Issue 95
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #467
It's the first appearance of Prince Gavyn, a.k.a. Starman! Plus, Plastic Man and Woozy Winks are asked to make sure the snitch Carlton Canary gets to police custody safely.
Issue 96
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #468
Starman's reign continues and Plas fights the triple-jointed murdering ballet dancer Dimitri Dervish.
Issue 97
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #469
More adventures of Starman and Plastic Man, featuring the gripping "Death in a Dark-Starred Void" and "Codename: Pinkeye."
Issue 98
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #470
It's an ensemble extravaganza! Starman's origin story continues as he is joined by Merria, Mn'Torr and Clryssa. Then, in "Brickface and the Trowel," it's Plastic Man, Woozy Winks, Alonzo van Rivett, Terrance Cotta, Mason Stucko and Cindy Bloch!
Issue 99
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #471
Brickface's origin is explored. Then, Starman leaps into a fierce, nail-biting battle with Captain Krydd in "Starman Must Die!"
Issue 100
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #472
Starman finds an imperial warship adrift in space with few survivors. One of the royal house is sealed in a life pod, and the other is captured by aliens. Later, when Cindy Bloch is murdered in jail, Plastic Man and Woozy set out to track down her killers.
Issue 101
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #473
With the help of Granetta Bloch, Woozy and Plastic Man capture the killers of Granetta's sister, Cindy. Then, catch up with Starman as he attempts to rescue Clryssa and Merria returns to the homeworld-only to learn that Oswin has been declared Regent.
Issue 102
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #474
To regain his stolen power-bands, Starman runs the gauntlet of steel. Then, get up to speed with Plastic Man and Woozy in "The 24-Hour Target."
Issue 103
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #475
When Mera falls ill, Aquaman heads to Atlantis for a doctor but is sidetracked by the Scavenger. Later, Starman takes the battle back to the homeworld-but can Oswin be removed from the throne? Then, Plastic Man is back in "Don't Get Mad, Get Even."
Issue 104
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #476
Aquaman battles Poseidon! Then, the adventures of Starman and Plastic Man continue.
Issue 105
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #477
Aquaman is hated by the city he has sworn to protect, and Plastic Man battles Roxanne Roller.
Issue 106
Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #478
Black Manta and his army of misfits attack Atlantis, but are stopped by Aquaman in an unusual way. Then, while working at the Old Gumshoe Sanitarium, Woozy stumbles onto a sinister plot to steal some artwork.
Issue 107
Adventure Comics (1938-) #210
A young Clark Kent rediscovers a Superboy’s best friend in this heartwarmingreunion spanning years of time and light-years of space. Introducing Krypto—“TheSuperdog from Krypton!” Then thrill as Aquaman thwarts a team of smugglersattempting to sink a nautical newspaper, and Green Arrow and Speedy match witsagainst the insidious intellect of Mr. Genius!