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| Title = Adventure Comics |
| Title = Adventure Comics |
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| Image = Adventure_Comics_Vol_1_315.jpg |
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| StoryTitle1 = The Legionnaires Super-Contest! |
| StoryTitle1 = The Legionnaires Super-Contest! |
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− | | Synopsis1 = While the [[Legion of Super-Heroes (Pre-Zero Hour)|Legion of Super-Heroes]] is attending a law enforcement convention, the [[Legion of Substitute Heroes (Pre-Zero Hour)|Legion the Substitute Heroes]] fills in for them while they are absent. The Substitutes save a rocket from crashing, their deed is seen by Superboy's [[ |
+ | | Synopsis1 = While the [[Legion of Super-Heroes (Pre-Zero Hour)|Legion of Super-Heroes]] is attending a law enforcement convention, the [[Legion of Substitute Heroes (Pre-Zero Hour)|Legion the Substitute Heroes]] fills in for them while they are absent. The Substitutes save a rocket from crashing, their deed is seen by Superboy's [[:Category:Enhanced Vision|x-ray vision]]. With their existence revealed to the Legion of Super-Heroes, the Legion recognizes them as rejected Legion applicants and the Legion decides to give them another opportunity to apply for membership. |
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Each Substitute is sent on a different mission with various members of the Legion of Super-Heroes, and use their talents to help solve each mission. Returning from their missions, each Substitute member has their performance graded. Stone Boy ends up getting the highest score and is offered membership in the Legion of Super-Heroes, however, enjoying his membership in the Substitutes, Stone Boy declines membership to remain with his friends in the Legion of Substitute Heroes. |
Each Substitute is sent on a different mission with various members of the Legion of Super-Heroes, and use their talents to help solve each mission. Returning from their missions, each Substitute member has their performance graded. Stone Boy ends up getting the highest score and is offered membership in the Legion of Super-Heroes, however, enjoying his membership in the Substitutes, Stone Boy declines membership to remain with his friends in the Legion of Substitute Heroes. |
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+ | | Appearing1 = |
'''Featured Characters:''' |
'''Featured Characters:''' |
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− | * [[Legion of Substitute Heroes (Pre-Zero Hour)|Legion of Substitute Heroes]] |
+ | * {{a|[[Legion of Substitute Heroes (Pre-Zero Hour)|Legion of Substitute Heroes]]}} |
− | ** [[Ral Benem (Pre-Zero Hour)|Chlorophyll Kid]] |
+ | ** {{a|[[Ral Benem (Pre-Zero Hour)|Chlorophyll Kid]]}} |
− | ** [[Staq Mavlen (Pre-Zero Hour)|Fire-Lad]] |
+ | ** {{a|[[Staq Mavlen (Pre-Zero Hour)|Fire-Lad]]}} |
− | ** [[Lydda Jath (Pre-Zero Hour)|Night Girl]] |
+ | ** {{a|[[Lydda Jath (Pre-Zero Hour)|Night Girl]]}} |
− | ** [[Brek Bannin (Pre-Zero Hour)|Polar Boy]] |
+ | ** {{a|[[Brek Bannin (Pre-Zero Hour)|Polar Boy]]}} |
− | ** [[Dag Wentim (Pre-Zero Hour)|Stone Boy]] |
+ | ** {{a|[[Dag Wentim (Pre-Zero Hour)|Stone Boy]]}} |
'''Supporting Characters:''' |
'''Supporting Characters:''' |
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− | * [[Legion of Super-Heroes (Pre-Zero Hour)|Legion of Super-Heroes]] |
+ | * {{a|[[Legion of Super-Heroes (Pre-Zero Hour)|Legion of Super-Heroes]]}} |
− | ** [[Rokk Krinn (Pre-Zero Hour)|Cosmic Boy]] |
+ | ** {{a|[[Rokk Krinn (Pre-Zero Hour)|Cosmic Boy]]}} |
− | ** [[Imra Ardeen (Pre-Zero Hour)|Saturn Girl]] |
+ | ** {{a|[[Imra Ardeen (Pre-Zero Hour)|Saturn Girl]]}} |
− | ** [[Garth Ranzz (Pre-Zero Hour)|Lightning Lad]] |
+ | ** {{a|[[Garth Ranzz (Pre-Zero Hour)|Lightning Lad]]}} |
− | ** [[Reep Daggle (Pre-Zero Hour)|Chameleon Boy]] |
+ | ** {{a|[[Reep Daggle (Pre-Zero Hour)|Chameleon Boy]]}} |
− | ** [[ |
+ | ** {{apn|[[Kal-El (Earth-One)|Superboy]]|Superboy #109|Superboy #110}} |
− | ** [[Charles Taine (Pre-Zero Hour)|Bouncing Boy]] |
+ | ** {{a|[[Charles Taine (Pre-Zero Hour)|Bouncing Boy]]}} |
− | ** [[Querl Dox (Pre-Zero Hour)| |
+ | ** {{a|[[Querl Dox (Pre-Zero Hour)|Brainiac 5]]}} |
− | ** [[Dirk Morgna (Pre-Zero Hour)|Sun Boy]] |
+ | ** {{a|[[Dirk Morgna (Pre-Zero Hour)|Sun Boy]]}} |
− | ''' |
+ | '''Antagonists:''' |
− | * Sun Woman {{Only}} |
+ | * Sun Woman {{Only}}<!-- |
'''Other Characters:''' |
'''Other Characters:''' |
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− | * <br/> |
+ | * <br/>--> |
'''Locations:''' |
'''Locations:''' |
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− | * [[30th Century]] |
+ | * {{a|[[Metropolis]]}} <small>({{a|[[30th Century]]}})</small> |
− | ** [[ |
+ | ** {{a|[[Legion Clubhouse]]}} |
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− | *** [[Legion of Super-Heroes Headquarters|Legion Clubhouse]] |
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'''Items:''' |
'''Items:''' |
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− | * [[Legion Flight Belt]] |
+ | * {{a|[[Legion Flight Belt]]}} |
'''Vehicles:''' |
'''Vehicles:''' |
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− | * [[ |
+ | * {{a|[[Legion Cruiser|Mark III Space Cruiser]]}} |
− | | Appearing2 = |
+ | | Appearing2 = |
'''Featured Characters:''' |
'''Featured Characters:''' |
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− | * [[ |
+ | * {{a|[[Kal-El (Earth-One)|Superboy]]}} |
'''Supporting Characters:''' |
'''Supporting Characters:''' |
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− | * [[Lana Lang (Earth-One)|Lana Lang]] |
+ | * {{a|[[Lana Lang (Earth-One)|Lana Lang]]}} |
− | * [[Gim Allon (Pre-Zero Hour)|Colossal Boy]] |
+ | * {{a|[[Gim Allon (Pre-Zero Hour)|Colossal Boy]]}}<!-- |
− | ''' |
+ | '''Antagonists:''' |
− | * <br/> |
+ | * <br/>--> |
'''Other Characters:''' |
'''Other Characters:''' |
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− | * [[Jonathan Kent (Earth-One)|Jonathan Kent]] |
+ | * {{a|[[Jonathan Kent (Earth-One)|Jonathan Kent]]}} |
− | * [[Martha |
+ | * {{a|[[Martha Clark (Earth-One)|Martha Kent]]}} |
− | * [[Peter Ross (Earth-One)|Pete Ross]] |
+ | * {{a|[[Peter Ross (Earth-One)|Pete Ross]]}} |
'''Locations:''' |
'''Locations:''' |
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− | * [[Smallville]] |
+ | * {{a|[[Smallville, Kansas|Smallville]]}} |
'''Items:''' |
'''Items:''' |
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− | * [[Red Kryptonite]] |
+ | * {{a|[[Red Kryptonite]]}} |
'''Vehicles:''' |
'''Vehicles:''' |
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− | * [[Time Bubble]] |
+ | * {{a|[[Time Bubble]]}} |
| Notes = |
| Notes = |
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− | * "The Legionnaires Super-Contest!" is reprinted in |
+ | * "The Legionnaires Super-Contest!" is reprinted in {{c|Adventure Comics #501}} and {{co|Legion of Super-Heroes Archives Vol. 2 (Collected)}}. |
+ | * This is the final appearance of new [[Kal-El (Earth-One)|Superboy]] stories in ''Adventure Comics'' for now. The Superboy feature becomes reprints. New Superboy stories return in {{c|Adventure Comics Vol 1 453}}. Superboy does continue to appear in the Legion of Super-Heroes stories. |
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− | | Trivia = |
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+ | | Trivia = * This issue published a letter by future Superman writer and editor [[E. Nelson Bridwell]]. |
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| Recommended = |
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| Links = |
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Revision as of 16:44, 29 March 2020
Adventure Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of December, 1963.
Synopsis for "The Legionnaires Super-Contest!"
While the Legion of Super-Heroes is attending a law enforcement convention, the Legion the Substitute Heroes fills in for them while they are absent. The Substitutes save a rocket from crashing, their deed is seen by Superboy's x-ray vision. With their existence revealed to the Legion of Super-Heroes, the Legion recognizes them as rejected Legion applicants and the Legion decides to give them another opportunity to apply for membership.
Each Substitute is sent on a different mission with various members of the Legion of Super-Heroes, and use their talents to help solve each mission. Returning from their missions, each Substitute member has their performance graded. Stone Boy ends up getting the highest score and is offered membership in the Legion of Super-Heroes, however, enjoying his membership in the Substitutes, Stone Boy declines membership to remain with his friends in the Legion of Substitute Heroes.
Appearing in "The Legionnaires Super-Contest!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Legion of Super-Heroes
- Cosmic Boy
- Saturn Girl
- Lightning Lad
- Chameleon Boy
- Template:Apn
- Bouncing Boy
- Brainiac 5
- Sun Boy
Antagonists:
- Sun Woman (Single appearance)
Locations:
- Metropolis (30th Century)
- Vannar
Items:
Vehicles:
Synopsis for "The Titanic Boy of Steel!"
When Superboy temporarily grows to giant-size after a Red Kryptonite exposure, Colossal Boy lends a hand to safeguard his double identity from Lana Lang.
Appearing in "The Titanic Boy of Steel!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Other Characters:
Locations:
Items:
Vehicles:
Notes
- "The Legionnaires Super-Contest!" is reprinted in Adventure Comics #501 and Legion of Super-Heroes Archives Vol. 2.
- This is the final appearance of new Superboy stories in Adventure Comics for now. The Superboy feature becomes reprints. New Superboy stories return in Adventure Comics #453. Superboy does continue to appear in the Legion of Super-Heroes stories.
Trivia
- This issue published a letter by future Superman writer and editor E. Nelson Bridwell.
See Also