- "Not only can Krypto now talk like a human, but his powers are far superior to mine! I can no longer be his master!"
- ―Superboy
| "The Super-Tricks of the Dog of Steel" | |
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| Adventure Comics | |
| Title: | "The Super-Tricks of the Dog of Steel" |
| Volume: | 1 |
| Number: | 239 |
| Cover price: | .10 |
| Cover date: | August, 1957 |
| Publisher: | DC Comics |
| Credits | |
| Writers: | Jerry Coleman |
| Pencilers: | John Sikela |
| Inkers: | John Sikela |
| Cover artists: | Curt Swan |
| Cover inker: | Stan Kaye |
| Editors: | Mort Weisinger |
| Group editor: | Jack Schiff |
| Navigation | |
| Previous: | Adventure Comics #238 |
| Next: | Adventure Comics #240 |
"The Super-Tricks of the Dog of Steel" is the title to the first story in the 239th issue of the superhero fantasy comic book series Adventure Comics by DC Comics. The story is a Superboy tale written by Jerry Coleman with artwork by John Sikela. The second vignette in this issue is a Green Arrow story with artwork by George Papp. The third story, titled "The Voyage of the Good Ship Aquaman", is an Aquaman feature illustrated by Ramona Fradon. This issue shipped with an August, 1957 cover date and carries a cover price of 10 cents per copy.
"The Super-Tricks of the Dog of Steel"[]
Appearances[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
- Bull Reynolds
- Red
Minor characters
Races
Locations
Items
Abilities
"The Classroom Archer"[]
- George Papp - Penciler
- George Papp - Inker
- Jack Schiff - Managing editor
- Mort Weisinger - Story editor
Appearances[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
Races
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Abilities
"The Voyage of the Good Ship Aquaman"[]
- Ramona Fradon - Penciler
- Ramona Fradon - Inker
- Jack Schiff - Managing editor
- Mort Weisinger - Story editor
Appearances[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Minor characters
- Captain Wakely
Races
Vehicles
Abilities
Notes & Trivia[]
- "The Super-Tricks of the Dog of Steel" is reprinted in the Superman in the Fifties trade paperback.
- In an indirect way, this is a proto appearance of Red kryptonite. Though not defined as such, it demonstrates classic unpredictable properties on Kryptonians by giving Krypto the ability to speak for twenty-four hours.
- Lana Lang makes a brief appearance in this issue only.
- This is the first and only appearance to date of Bull Reynolds.
- This is the first and only appearance to date of Red.
- This is the first and only appearance to date of Captain Wakely.
- This is the first and only appearance to date of the Trickster. This is not James Jesse, who is a member of the Rogues Gallery and a frequent foe of the Flash.