Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Adventure Comics #251

Aug 1958 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "Superboy's Last Day," a poignant tale from Adventure Comics #251 (1958), the young hero faces an unexpected farewell to his life as Superboy, set against a quiet, emotionally charged backdrop. Written by Joe Millard and illustrated with expressive detail by Ramona Fradon, the story captures a rare moment of introspection for the character, grounded in a heartfelt farewell that resonates beyond the page. The cover, by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye, perfectly frames the bittersweet mood with a striking image of Superboy in silhouette.

Contains 5 stories

Superboy's Last Day

12 pp · Superhero

Superboy robots (introductions)Ma KentPa KentLana Lang

In a poignant flashback from Adventure Comics #251, Superboy faces his first true danger when a green glowing rock from Pa Kent’s geology lesson triggers a deadly reaction. As he struggles to understand the mystery, his own obsolete lead-lined robot—kept out of sentimentality—becomes the unexpected key to his survival. A quiet moment of memory and instinct proves more vital than any superpower.

The Case of the Super-Arrows

6 pp · Superhero

Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Speedy [Roy Harper]"Cougar" Cain

Untitled Humor story

0.67 pp · Humor

Untitled Humor story

0.5 pp · Humor

A World without Water

7 pp · Superhero

AquamanTopoAdmiral BruntZed-3Dr. Varn

In "A World without Water," Aquaman awakens in a future where the oceans have vanished and the last drop of water is preserved in a museum aquarium. Stranded in a world where his finny friends have evolved into land-whales and flying fish, he’s drawn into a tense race when thieves target a time machine meant to plunder the past. With help from his transformed companions, Aquaman fights to protect the timeline—before being sent back to a world he’s grateful to see again.