Cover: Neal Adams

Adventure Comics #371

Aug 1968 · DC · 0.12 USD

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“The Colossal Failure!”

In "The Colossal Failure!", Superboy joins a diverse roster of interstellar heroes summoned to the planet Thrann to vie for rulership in a high-stakes trial of strength and will. Written by Edmond Hamilton and Jim Shooter, with dynamic art by George Papp, the story explores the consequences when ambition and rivalry threaten to unravel the very test meant to find a worthy leader. The cover, a striking piece by Neal Adams, captures the moment of tension as the fate of Thrann hangs in the balance.

writer Edmond Hamilton · writer Jim Shooter · artist, inker George Papp · cover Neal Adams

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writer Edmond Hamilton

writer Jim Shooter

artist, inker George Papp

cover pencils, inks Neal Adams

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The heroes of several worlds, including Superboy, are brought to Thrann to compete to become its ruler. But when the heroes turn on each other, the men of Thrann see the error of their ways.

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