Adventure Comics #149

Adventure Comics #149 brings a playful burst of early 1950s DC energy, with Al Plastino's cover depicting a grinning Superboy effortlessly juggling massive tires while two alarmed men scramble out of the way. The tagline promises "Another Exciting Story of Superman When He Was Superboy," and with a title like "Fake Superboy!" — crafted by writer Edmond Hamilton and artist John Sikela — there's clearly some colorful impostor mischief afoot. At 52 big pages for just a dime, this 1950 issue delivers a generous helping of the Boy of Steel's Smallville adventures.