Cover: Curt Swan & George Klein

Adventure Comics #316

Jan 1964 · DC · 0.12 USD

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In "The Renegade Super-Hero! Part I," Super-Turtle takes an unexpected detour from his usual heroics when a baby elephant at the zoo refuses to eat, missing its mother. Written and illustrated by Henry Boltinoff, this 1964 adventure sees the aquatic hero racing across continents to reunite the little one with its herd—bringing every elephant from Africa to the zoo in a heartwarming, larger-than-life quest. The cover by Curt Swan and George Klein captures the moment with whimsy and wonder.

Contains 4 stories

The Renegade Super-Hero! Part I

9 pp · Superhero

Mystery Raiders (villains, first appearance)Olen Jor (of Thar, photo only)Rann Varal (of Rambor, false identity of Ultra Boy, photo only)

In "The Renegade Super-Hero! Part I," Ultra Boy is cast out from the Legion after being falsely accused of crimes, forcing him to flee his home planet. But his dramatic escape is no act of betrayal—behind the deception lies a daring plan to catch a dangerous pirate band by going undercover.

[The Renegade Super-Hero!] Part II: The End of a Super-Traitor!

10 pp · Superhero

Mystery Raiders (villains)

In "[The Renegade Super-Hero!] Part II: The End of a Super-Traitor!", Ultra Boy is cast out from the Legion after being framed as an escaped convict, forcing him to flee his home planet. But as he evades capture, he reveals his dramatic act was a calculated ruse—designed to draw out a dangerous pirate band and bring them to justice.

Untitled Humor story

0.67 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Superhero

In this lighthearted 1964 tale from Adventure Comics #316, Super-Turtle springs into action when a baby elephant at the zoo refuses to eat, longing for its mother. With a mix of heart and humor, the hero zips across the globe, ferrying elephants from Africa to help the little one find its family.

Untitled Humor story

0.5 pp · Humor

TommyTommy's mother