Cover: Al Wenzel & George Roussos

Adventure Comics #133

Oct 1948 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“Superboy's Report Card”

In "Superboy's Report Card," Superboy investigates a mysterious string of crimes tied to a traveling swing band called the Jail Jivers, whose members were granted early parole after impressing the warden with their music. As the band tours the country, playing packed venues—including one electrifying performance where Johnny showcases his one-man-band talents—Superboy uncovers a hidden gang of criminals, led by Cracker Cole, using the band’s fame as a cover. Written by Otto Binder and illustrated by Mort Meskin with inks by George Roussos, this 1948 adventure blends music, mystery, and youthful heroism, with a cover by Al Wenzel and George Roussos.

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writer Otto Binder · artist Mort Meskin · inker George Roussos · cover Al Wenzel, George Roussos

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Full credits

writer Otto Binder

artist Mort Meskin

inker George Roussos

cover pencils Al Wenzel

cover inks George Roussos

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A group of convicts form a swing band called the Jail Jivers. The warden gets them early parole and they go on tour, playing music to packed houses. When crimes are committed in towns where the band plays, they become suspects and are arrested. Johnny gives one audience a performance as a one man band, playing all the instruments simultaneously. He also exposes the gang of Cracker Cole, who have been following the tour bus and committing the crimes.

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