Superboy #57 is an issue of the series Superboy (Volume 1) with a cover date of June, 1957.
Synopsis for "The Strong Boys of Smallville"
The head of a phony strength-increasing racket appears to have put one over on Superboy, but the Boy of Steel turns the tables on him as Clark Kent.
Appearing in "The Strong Boys of Smallville"
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Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Thornton J. Peabody (a.k.a. Doc Thorne)
- his gang
- Johnny Peabody, kid brother
Other Characters:
- boys of Smallville
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Synopsis for "The Boy of the Year Contest!"
When Superboy is forbidden to compete in the Boy of the Year contest, it appears as though he is sabotaging the other contestants. But he manages to expose the real cheat, and Clark Kent receives the honor.
Appearing in "The Boy of the Year Contest!"
Featured Characters:
Antagonists:
- boy inventor
Other Characters:
- boy lion tamer
- boy musician
- boy acrobat
- Officer Clancy
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Synopsis for "One-Man Baseball Team"
Superboy must play a one-man charity baseball game against the U.S. All-Stars, while keeping his double identity secret from Lana Lang.
Appearing in "One-Man Baseball Team"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Other Characters:
- Roger Ames, eccentric millionaire
- All-Star Baseball Team
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Notes
- "The Boy of the Year Contest" is reprinted in DC 100-Page Super Spectacular #15.
- "One-Man Baseball Team" is reprinted in Adventure Comics #334.
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