Cover: Ed Hannigan & Paris Cullins

Adventure Comics #501

Jul 1983 · DC · 1.25 USD; 1.50 CAD

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“Codename: Pinkeye!”

In "Codename: Pinkeye!", the Subs face a high-stakes mission with Night Girl leading the charge against the tyrant Sun Woman, while the team struggles to complete their objectives—only Stone Boy walks away, leaving the others stunned. But when Saturn Girl reveals his surprising reason for quitting, the true test of loyalty and courage is revealed. Written by Edmond Hamilton and brought to life with bold art by John Forte, this 1983 DC classic features dynamic storytelling and a standout cover by Ed Hannigan and Paris Cullins.

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writer Edmond Hamilton · artist, inker John Forte · letterer Joe Letterese · cover Ed Hannigan, Paris Cullins

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Full credits

writer Edmond Hamilton

artist, inker John Forte

letterer Joe Letterese

cover pencils Ed Hannigan

cover inks Paris Cullins

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Night Girl defeats the tyrant Sun Woman, and the other Subs succeed at their tasks, except Stone Boy, who quits. But when Saturn Girl reveals that he only quit in order to keep bystanders from being injured, Stone Boy wins the contest. He surprises everyone by refusing the honor, not wanting to leave his friends in the Subs.

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