Adventure Comics #386

In "The Beast That Loved Supergirl!", Supergirl takes a group of children to the circus, where she encounters a mysterious, green, polka-dotted alien creature whose unexpected affection for her sets off a chain of events. Written by Cary Bates and illustrated by Win Mortimer with inks by Jack Abel, the story blends whimsy and wonder as Supergirl navigates the strange new attention—before facing a familiar trickster in the form of Mr. Mxyzptlk. The cover, by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson, captures the moment of surprise and charm that defines the issue.