Adventure Comics #146

In "The Substitute Superboy!" from Adventure Comics #146 (1949), Jo finds himself the target of schoolyard bullying until Clark steps in with a clever plan: by making it seem as though Horace Holly is Superboy, the tables turn and the teasing stops. Written by a team known for their classic superhero flair and brought to life with dynamic interior art, the story explores the power of perception and the unexpected impact of a single act of kindness.

When a sea creature shocks Aquaman with a debilitating electric jolt, he loses his strength for a full week—leaving him powerless and vulnerable. With the help of his aquatic allies, he stages a clever ruse, pretending to still have his powers to stop the criminal Blackjack.

In "The Red Archer!" from Adventure Comics #146, the enigmatic Red Arrow challenges Green Arrow to a series of public contests, outperforming him at every turn. When Green Arrow returns home to brood and Speedy is captured by the Cautious Calhoun gang, the Red Archer’s unexpected alliance with the criminals sets off a mystery that redefines who’s truly behind the mask.

In "Johnny Quick's Super-Search!", the speedy hero Johnny Quick is called in when absent-minded Professor Rutherford loses the crucial formula for synthetic uranium—only to discover the paper may have been mailed, leading Johnny on a citywide race to intercept every letter in the post. With a mix of super-speed and careful investigation, he tracks down every possible clue, only for the truth to lie in a simple mix-up: the formula was never mailed at all, but tucked into the pocket of the professor’s guest, Tubby Watts, who used it to wrap a piece of cake.