Cover: George Roussos & Ed Dobrotka

Adventure Comics #142

Jul 1949 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Man Who Walked With Trouble!”

In "The Man Who Walked With Trouble!", Superboy answers a call from the Forestry Service to rescue a couple trapped on their burning roof, only to find himself drawn into a web of suspicion surrounding Paul "Jinx" Blakeston. As he helps the community, Superboy keeps a close eye on the man whose actions seem too convenient—and too dangerous. Art by John Sikela and Ed Dobrotka, with a striking cover by George Roussos and Ed Dobrotka.

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artist John Sikela · inker Ed Dobrotka · cover George Roussos, Ed Dobrotka

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Cast · 3 characters

Captain Tootsie Marybelle Rollo

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artist John Sikela

inker Ed Dobrotka

cover pencils George Roussos

cover inks Ed Dobrotka

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The Forestry Service calls upon Superboy to rescue a couple surrounded by fire and trapped on their roof. He stays around and gives further assistance while monitoring the suspect activities of Paul "Jinx" Blakeston. But it transpires that timberland owner Maxon was responsible, in an attempt to burn out his rivals.

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