Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Adventure Comics #217

Oct 1955 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“Superboy's Farewell to Smallville”

In "Superboy's Farewell to Smallville," a heartfelt moment captures the young hero's final days in his hometown, marking a poignant chapter in his journey. Written and illustrated by George Papp, this classic Adventure Comics tale offers a rare emotional depth, grounded in the quiet moments before destiny calls. The cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye perfectly frames the bittersweet farewell, capturing Smallville’s enduring spirit.

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artist, inker George Papp · cover Curt Swan, Stan Kaye

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artist, inker George Papp

cover pencils Curt Swan

cover inks Stan Kaye

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Green Arrow and Speedy are stumped as crooks raid houses all over the city and steal trophies with no monetary value. A deceased designer left duplicates of the trophies. The last is an archery trophy, the "Archie". Green Arrow competes in the contest - hanging upside down - as crooks grab the Archie. GA and Speedy are caught. The trophies hold a combination to a safe, but it fails. GA's arrow ring changed an "8" to look like a "3" - as they wrap up the crooks.

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