Cover: Stan Kaye

Adventure Comics #114

Mar 1947 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“S-U-P-E-R-B-O-Y Spells Danger!”

In "S-U-P-E-R-B-O-Y Spells Danger!", Superboy takes a break from his usual heroics to support his friend Oswald at the National Spelling Bee finals—only to find himself in a wild twist when both Oswald and a state geologist are kidnapped by their own team's helpers, all driven by a hidden gold strike. Written by Don C. Cameron and illustrated by John Sikela, this 1947 adventure blends youthful competition with frontier intrigue, all under a striking cover by Stan Kaye.

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writer Don C. Cameron · artist, inker John Sikela · cover Stan Kaye

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writer Don C. Cameron

artist, inker John Sikela

cover pencils, inks Stan Kaye

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After winning in the Metropolis semi-finals of the National Spelling Bee, Clark and Oswald head to the finals at Yellowstone National Park. However, Superboy intervenes when Oswald and a state geologist are taken captive by the geologist's helpers, who want the rich deposit of gold nuggets they discovered.

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