Superboy: The Greatest Team-Up Stories Ever Told #[nn]

Mar 2010 · DC · 19.99 USD; 24.99 CAD

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About this Collection

This 2010 collection gathers some of Superboy's most memorable crossovers from DC's Silver and Bronze Ages, pairing the Boy of Steel with iconic heroes like Batman, Aquaman, and the Flash. Featuring stories where Clark Kent teams up with allies such as Robin, Jimmy Olsen, and even Krypto, the volume highlights the youthful adventures and team-up spirit that defined Superboy's early years in Smallville. Reprints from classic issues showcase the dynamic between Superboy and his future Justice League colleagues, as well as key supporting characters like Jonathan and Martha Kent, Lana Lang, and Lex Luthor.

In "The Wizard City," a young Lex Luthor and Superboy begin as unlikely friends, their bond tested when a well-meaning accident destroys Lex's lab, ruins a key discovery, and triggers a dramatic change in the boy genius—setting the stage for a rivalry that will echo through time. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by Al Plastino, with colors by Drew Moore, this story captures the origins of one of DC’s most enduring duos in a tale that blends youthful ambition with the first sparks of destiny. The cover by Mark Farmer perfectly captures the moment of tension that marks the turning point between friendship and enmity.

Contains 12 stories

The Wizard City

12 pp · Superhero

Mrs. Olsen (Jimmy's mother)VeddersSir Rolandother descendants of knights from the Crusades

A Visit from Superman's Pal

8 pp · Superhero

Clark and Lana's classmatesthe people of Smallville

Clark Kent, Cub Reporter

8 pp · Superhero

the editor of the Metropolis Timesa spelunkertwo members of the Bullet GangDaily Planet staffersthe people of Metropolis

Superboy Meets Robin the Boy Wonder

12.667 pp · Superhero

Pete GroffProfessor HigginsProfessor WilcoxProfessor Wolfethe Bandit Ganga surgeon

Superboy Meets the Young Green Arrow!

12.667 pp · Superhero

Oliver Queen's butler (on time-screen)a history teacher at Smallville High Schoola man dressed as Jesse Jamesa boy dressed as John L. Sullivana boy dressed as King Arthura man dressed as Sir ModredTom Hawkes [boy dressed as Harry Houdini]Jim Brand of the Brand B RanchFred Winters [boy dressed as Benjamin Franklin]man dressed as the Sheriff of NottinghamWill Bronson [boy dressed as Daniel Boone]man dressed as a Cherokee chiefpolice officer

Superboy Meets Supergirl!

9 pp · Superhero

Tommy Dale and his friendsthe people of Argo City (flashback)two alien mermen

How Luthor Met Superboy!

13 pp · Superhero

Mr. Wade (a farmer)the people of Smallville

In a small-town tale of friendship turned rivalry, young Lex Luthor and Superboy form an unlikely bond—until a mishap at Lex’s lab turns their alliance into a bitter grudge. As the people of Smallville watch, a boy with a brilliant mind and a hero with superpowers find themselves on opposite sides of a growing rift.

Superboy and the Mermaid from Atlantis!

12 pp · Superhero

Jim Saunders (owner of the Seaside Aquarium)Saunders' landlordtwo of Lori's friendspeople of Poseidonis (home of Aquaman)Morgol (Lori's sea-creature pet)people of Tritonis (Lori's home city)a giant sea crab

Jor-El's Visit to Earth!

9 pp · Superhero

Blak-Du (Phantom Zone criminal and former college roommate of Jor-El)two unnamed Phantom Zone criminalsa sea serpent

Dark Strangler of the Seas!

21 pp · Superhero

Marita (Aquaboy's girlfriend)Mac and Jim (two fishermen)three workers at Industrial Detergents, Inc.Aquaboy's porpoise friends (one of whom dies from drowning in crude oil in flashback)the captain and crew of a Trans-East oil tankertwo top executives of Trans-East Oil Co.

The Forging of Young Batman!

22 pp · Superhero

several unnamed DC Comics editors on Earth-Primea burglartwo criminals (on time-screen)two arsonistsseveral Gotham City firefightersa police officera crowd on a Gotham pierOtis Higbee (reporter for the Gotham Gazette)several supposed victims of the (non-existent) "Zodiac Killer" Bruce Wayne's collection of batsjudges, contestants and spectators of a fishing contesteditor of the Gotham Gazette (flashback)

Superboy's Wild Weekend Out West!

25 pp · Superhero

students of Smallville High Schooltwo escaped circus tigerstwo middle-aged womenthe captain, co-pilot (named Hansen), a flight attendant and several first-class passengers on Flight 609 from Metropolis to Coast CityMartha's sister Mary and her husband, FredOfficer Rowe of Smallville PDseveral mobsters in SmallvilleFred's niece, Estherteenagers and other people on a California beacha family in a sinking boat, rescued by Superboyseveral sharksguests at Mary and Fred's silver anniversary partyseveral smugglers