Superboy #196

In "Superboy's First Mission," Clark Kent prepares to embrace his superhero identity full-time, but his adoptive parents worry he’s too young for the responsibility. When the Kents visit the farm where Clark grew up—now run by the Crawleys—they discover the new owners are secretly involved in atomic research, and the farm’s caretaker has been kidnapped by the spy Lobko.

On the anniversary of Smallville’s founding, Superboy encounters the immortal Carl Clayton—a man cursed with eternal life after sentencing a witch to death in the 1690s. The witch’s final curse has bound him to live through centuries, and now, decades later, his past is catching up to him.

In "Big Race for a Mini-Hero!", Jonathan Kent steps in to race for a friend at a high-stakes auto event, facing off against a cunning opponent who resorts to underhanded tactics. When the odds turn against him, a surprising ally emerges to help turn the tide—her small size no match for her courage.