Cover: Keith Giffen & Romeo Tanghal

Adventure Comics #491

Sep 1982 · DC · 0.95 USD

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“The Confederation of Hell”

In "The Confederation of Hell," Superboy faces a surprising challenge when three future teens from the Legion of Super-Heroes test his mettle with a series of seemingly impossible tasks—only to reveal they were just playful initiation pranks. Written by Otto Binder and brought to life with Al Plastino’s dynamic art and Jerry Serpe’s vibrant colors, this 1982 Adventure Comics standout captures the spirit of youthful heroism and camaraderie. The cover, by Keith Giffen and Romeo Tanghal, adds a bold, energetic flair to the issue’s lighthearted yet thrilling tone.

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writer Otto Binder · artist, inker Al Plastino · colorist Jerry Serpe · cover Keith Giffen, Romeo Tanghal

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writer Otto Binder

artist, inker Al Plastino

colorist Jerry Serpe

cover pencils Keith Giffen

cover inks Romeo Tanghal

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Three teens from the future offer Superboy membership in their super-hero club. But when Superboy fails to complete three simple tasks, the Legionnaires pretend to reject him, until they reveal that the three tasks were merely initiation pranks which proved he is a good sport.

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