Cover: Mike Grell & Curt Swan & George Klein

Superboy #208

Apr 1975 · DC · 0.50 USD

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“Vengeance of the Super-Villains”

In "Vengeance of the Super-Villains," Superboy, Mon-El, and Ultra Boy find themselves ambushed by their own parents during a pivotal peace ceremony, setting off a chain of betrayals and traps. With the Universal Trophy at the center of a devious scheme, the Legion must race to uncover the truth before the Chameleon Chief's latest deception unfolds—only to discover the villains have already turned the tables. Written by Cary Bates and illustrated by Mike Grell, with cover art by Mike Grell and Curt Swan, this 1975 DC classic delivers a sharp, suspenseful twist on loyalty and identity.

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writer Cary Bates · artist, inker Mike Grell · letterer Ben Oda · cover Mike Grell, Curt Swan, George Klein

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Full credits

writer Cary Bates

artist, inker Mike Grell

letterer Ben Oda

cover pencils, inks Mike Grell

cover pencils Curt Swan

cover inks George Klein

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As the Legion prepares to award a peace negotiator with the coveted Universal Trophy, Superboy, Mon-El, and Ultra Boy are attacked by their parents. Before the ceremony, Chameleon Chief booby traps the statue. Superboy, Mon-El, and Ultra Boy are released from their traps, but the rest of the Legion is already onto the Villains' plans and have surprised the LSV in their own lair.

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