The New Adventures of Superboy

    (DC, 1980-1984)
™ and ©1980 DC Comics, Inc.

This series witnessed Superboy facing off against a slew of new and imaginative foes, as well as old arch-rival Lex Luthor. During the course of this series, Superboy got both new powers and new parents, as DC played fast and loose with the Kryptonian’s established continuity.

“Dial H for Hero,” a series that had several homes, ran as a bonus story in issues #28–49. Dial H for Hero featured friends, Christopher King and Victoria Grant, and later Nick Stevens, who become super-heroes by dialing H-E-R-O on hidden dials in their watches. Each time they became different heroes, such as Mr. Muscle, who has super-strength; Miss Hour-Glass, who can speed up or slow down time; and Napalm, who destroys virtually anything by turning into a firebomb.
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The New Adventures of Superboy #1

January, 1980
Cover Price: $0.40
24 copies available from $0.96
Cary BatesKurt Schaffenberger
The New Adventures of Superboy #2

February, 1980
Cover Price: $0.40
15 copies available from $0.96
Cary BatesKurt Schaffenberger
The New Adventures of Superboy #3

March, 1980
Cover Price: $0.40
9 copies available from $1.67
Cary BatesKurt Schaffenberger
The New Adventures of Superboy #4

April, 1980
Cover Price: $0.40
29 copies available from $1.43
Cary BatesKurt Schaffenberger
The New Adventures of Superboy #5

May, 1980
Cover Price: $0.40
46 copies available from $1.90
Cary BatesKurt Schaffenberger
The New Adventures of Superboy #6

June, 1980
Cover Price: $0.40
26 copies available from $0.60
Cary BatesKurt Schaffenberger
The New Adventures of Superboy #7

July, 1980
Cover Price: $0.40
12 copies available from $1.19
Cary BatesKurt Schaffenberger, Jim Starlin
The New Adventures of Superboy #8

August, 1980
Cover Price: $0.40
15 copies available from $2.20
Cary BatesKurt Schaffenberger
The New Adventures of Superboy #9

September, 1980
Cover Price: $0.50
19 copies available from $1.75
Cary Bates, E. Nelson BridwellKurt Schaffenberger, Rich Buckler
The New Adventures of Superboy #10

October, 1980
Cover Price: $0.50
45 copies available from $1.10
Cary Bates, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, John Calnan
The New Adventures of Superboy #10 Newsstand Edition

October, 1980
Cover Price: $0.50
1 copy available for $7.98
Newsstand Edition by Kurt Schaffenberger; Krypto back-up; Superboy Cary Bates, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, John Calnan
The New Adventures of Superboy #11

November, 1980
Cover Price: $0.50
23 copies available from $1.10
Cary Bates, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger
The New Adventures of Superboy #11 Newsstand Edition

November, 1980
Cover Price: $0.50
1 copy available for $6.98
Newsstand Edition by Kurt Schaffenberger; Superbaby back-up; Superboy Cary Bates, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger
The New Adventures of Superboy #12

December, 1980
Cover Price: $0.50
11 copies available from $1.75
Cary Bates, E. Nelson BridwellKurt Schaffenberger, Romeo Tanghal
The New Adventures of Superboy #13

January, 1981
Cover Price: $0.50
9 copies available from $2.50
Cary BatesKurt Schaffenberger
The New Adventures of Superboy #13 Newsstand Edition

January, 1981
Cover Price: $0.50
1 copy available for $2.98
Cary BatesKurt Schaffenberger
The New Adventures of Superboy #14

February, 1981
Cover Price: $0.50
17 copies available from $1.50
Cary Bates, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, José Delbo
The New Adventures of Superboy #15

March, 1981
Cover Price: $0.50
21 copies available from $1.25
Cary Bates, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, John Calnan
The New Adventures of Superboy #15 Newsstand Edition

March, 1981
Cover Price: $0.50
1 copy available for $3.99
Newsstand Edition by Kurt Schaffenberger; Strange Encounters for the First Time story; Superboy Cary Bates, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, John Calnan
The New Adventures of Superboy #16

April, 1981
Cover Price: $0.50
9 copies available from $1.00
Cary Bates, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, John Calnan
The New Adventures of Superboy #16 Newsstand Edition

April, 1981
Cover Price: $0.50
1 copy available for $4.98
Newsstand Edition by Kurt Schaffenberger; Strange Encounters for the First Time; Superboy Cary Bates, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, John Calnan
The New Adventures of Superboy #17

May, 1981
Cover Price: $0.50
13 copies available from $1.75
Cary Bates, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, John Calnan
The New Adventures of Superboy #17 Newsstand Edition

May, 1981
Cover Price: $0.50
1 copy available for $4.98
Newsstand Edition by Kurt Schaffenberger; Krypto back-up; Krypto story; Superboy Cary Bates, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, John Calnan
The New Adventures of Superboy #18

June, 1981
Cover Price: $0.50
24 copies available from $2.00
Cary Bates, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger
The New Adventures of Superboy #19

July, 1981
Cover Price: $0.50
18 copies available from $2.25
Cary Bates, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, John Calnan
The New Adventures of Superboy #20

August, 1981
Cover Price: $0.50
20 copies available from $1.75
Cary Bates, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, John Calnan
The New Adventures of Superboy #21

September, 1981
Cover Price: $0.50
21 copies available from $0.96
Cary Bates, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, John Calnan
The New Adventures of Superboy #21 Newsstand Edition

September, 1981
Cover Price: $0.50
1 copy available for $5.98
Newsstand Edition by Kurt Schaffenberger; 1st appearance of Huey McKay; Strange Encounters for the First Time; Superboy Cary Bates, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, John Calnan
The New Adventures of Superboy #22

October, 1981
Cover Price: $0.60
23 copies available from $3.25
Cary Bates, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Romeo Tanghal
The New Adventures of Superboy #23

November, 1981
Cover Price: $0.60
27 copies available from $1.50
Cary Bates, E. Nelson BridwellKurt Schaffenberger, John Calnan
The New Adventures of Superboy #24

December, 1981
Cover Price: $0.60
31 copies available from $2.50
E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, John Calnan
The New Adventures of Superboy #24 Newsstand Edition

December, 1981
Cover Price: $0.60
1 copy available for $3.99
Newsstand Edition by Kurt Schaffenberger; Superbaby story; Superboy E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, John Calnan
The New Adventures of Superboy #25

January, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60
28 copies available from $2.00
Martin PaskoKurt Schaffenberger
The New Adventures of Superboy #26

February, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60
13 copies available from $1.75
Cary Bates, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, José Delbo
The New Adventures of Superboy #26 Newsstand Edition

February, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60
1 copy available for $5.98
Newsstand Edition by Kurt Schaffenberger; Strange Encounters for the First Time; Superboy Cary Bates, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, José Delbo
The New Adventures of Superboy #27

March, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60
6 copies available from $2.75
Cary Bates, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, José Delbo
The New Adventures of Superboy #28

April, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60
6 copies available from $0.90
Cary Bates, Bob Rozakis, E. Nelson BridwellKurt Schaffenberger, Alex Saviuk
The New Adventures of Superboy #28 Newsstand Edition

April, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60
1 copy available for $7.98
Newsstand Edition by Kurt Schaffenberger; 1st appearance of Monarch; 1st appearance of Red Devil; 1st appearance of Senses Taker; Dial “H’” for Hero; Superboy Cary Bates, Bob Rozakis, E. Nelson BridwellKurt Schaffenberger, Alex Saviuk
The New Adventures of Superboy #29

May, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60
3 copies available from $4.00
Cary Bates, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #29 Newsstand Edition

May, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60
1 copy available for $3.99
Newsstand Edition by Kurt Schaffenberger; 1st appearance of Disc Jockey; 1st appearance of Miss Hourglass; 1st appearance of Tar-Man; Dial “H’” for Hero; Superboy Cary Bates, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #30

June, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60
5 copies available from $1.10
Cary Bates, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #31

July, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60
8 copies available from $1.20
Cary Bates, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #32

July, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60
7 copies available from $1.80
Cary Bates, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #32 Newsstand Edition

July, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60
1 copy available for $5.98
Newsstand Edition by Gil Kane; Dial “H’” for Hero; Superboy Cary Bates, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #33

September, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60
7 copies available from $3.00
Cary Bates, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #33 Newsstand Edition

September, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60
1 copy available for $4.98
Newsstand Edition by Gil Kane; 1st appearance of Cold Wave; 1st appearance of Infra-Violet; 1st appearance of Naiad; Dial “H’” for Hero; Superboy Cary Bates, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #34

October, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60
7 copies available from $4.50
Bob Rozakis, E. Nelson BridwellKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #34 Newsstand Edition

October, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60
1 copy available for $5.98
Newsstand Edition by Ross Andru; 1st appearance of Earthman; 1st Appearance of Earthman; 1st appearance of Gazook; 1st Appearance of Gazook the Imp; 1st appearance of Gossamer; 1st Appearance of Gossamer; 1st appearance of The Yellow Peri; 1st Appearance of The Yellow Peri (Loretta York); 1st Appearance of The Yellow Peril; Origin of The Yellow Peri (Loretta York); Dial “H’” for Hero; Superboy Bob Rozakis, E. Nelson BridwellKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #35

November, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60
5 copies available from $0.80
Bob Rozakis, Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson BridwellKurt Schaffenberger, Curt Swan, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #36

December, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60
6 copies available from $2.50
Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #37

January, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
10 copies available from $0.28
Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #37 Newsstand Edition

January, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
1 copy available for $5.98
Newsstand Edition by Ross Andru; 1st appearance of Firecracker; 1st appearance of Jimmy Gymnastics; 1st appearance of Silhouette; 1st appearance of Spyglass; Dial “H’” for Hero; Superboy Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #38

February, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
3 copies available from $1.75
Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #39

March, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
5 copies available from $2.00
Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #40

April, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
8 copies available from $2.00
Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #40 Newsstand Edition

April, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
1 copy available for $4.98
Newsstand Edition by Howard Bender; 1st appearance of Debbie Wallach; 1st appearance of Genesis; 1st appearance of Kinetic Kid; 1st appearance of Lisa Davis; 1st appearance of The Coil; Dial H for Hero back-up; Dial “H’” for Hero; Superboy Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #41

May, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
4 copies available from $2.75
Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #41 Newsstand Edition

May, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
1 copy available for $5.98
Newsstand Edition by Gil Kane and Howard Bender; 1st appearance of Glassman; 1st appearance of Ms. Muscle; 1st appearance of Oddballs; Dial “H’” for Hero; Superboy Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #42

June, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
5 copies available from $4.00
Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #42 Newsstand Edition

June, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
1 copy available for $7.98
Newsstand Edition by Gil Kane; 1st appearance of Fire Devil; 1st appearance of Lavender Skywriter; 1st appearance of X-Rayder; Dial “H’” for Hero; Superboy Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #43

July, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
7 copies available from $2.50
Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #43 Newsstand Edition

July, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
1 copy available for $7.98
Newsstand Edition by Gil Kane; 1st appearance of Fuzz-Ball; 1st appearance of Golden Web; 1st appearance of Raggedy Doll; 1st appearance of Spheror; 1st appearance of The Pod; 1st appearance of Turnabout; Dial H for Hero back-up; Dial “H’” for Hero; Superboy Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #44

August, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
7 copies available from $2.25
Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #44 Newsstand Edition

August, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
1 copy available for $4.98
Newsstand Edition by Gil Kane; 1st appearance of Power Pirate; 1st appearance of The Swarm; Dial “H’” for Hero; Superboy Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #45

September, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
10 copies available from $0.45
Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisAlex Saviuk, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #45 Newsstand Edition

September, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
1 copy available for $7.98
Newsstand Edition by Gil Kane; 1st Appearance of Sunburst; 1st appearance of Sunburst (Takeo Sato); 1st appearance of The Wizard; Dial “H’” for Hero; Superboy Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisAlex Saviuk, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #46

October, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
7 copies available from $0.51
Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisAlex Saviuk, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #46 Newsstand Edition

October, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
1 copy available for $3.99
Newsstand Edition by Gil Kane; 1st appearance of Decibel; 1st appearance of Electron; 1st appearance of Hitpit; 1st appearance of Overseer; 1st appearance of Trouble Clef; 1st appearance of Venus the Flying Trap; Dial “H’” for Hero; Superboy Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisAlex Saviuk, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #47

November, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
6 copies available from $0.51
Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisAlex Saviuk, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #48

December, 1983
Cover Price: $0.75
7 copies available from $0.45
Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #48 Newsstand Edition

December, 1983
Cover Price: $0.75
1 copy available for $3.99
Newsstand Edition by Gil Kane; 1st appearance of Freeze Demon; 1st appearance of Napalm; 1st appearance of Purple Haze; 1st appearance of Shifter; Dial “H’” for Hero; Superboy Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #49

January, 1984
Cover Price: $0.75
9 copies available from $0.50
Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #49 Newsstand Edition

January, 1984
Cover Price: $0.75
1 copy available for $5.98
Newsstand Edition by Gil Kane; 1st appearance of Circumference; 1st appearance of Shirkon of the Many Eyes; Dial H for Hero back-up; Dial “H’” for Hero; Superboy Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob RozakisKurt Schaffenberger, Howard Bender
The New Adventures of Superboy #50

February, 1984
Cover Price: $1.25
5 copies available from $2.64
Paul KupperbergKeith Giffen, Kurt Schaffenberger
The New Adventures of Superboy #50 Newsstand Edition

February, 1984
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $5.98
Newsstand Edition by Keith Giffen; 1st appearance of Blizzard; 1st appearance of Cyclone; 1st appearance of High Roller; 1st appearance of Landslide; 1st appearance of Magaton; 1st appearance of Man-Mountain; 1st appearance of Nylor Truggs; 1st appearance of Smasher; 1st appearance of Wisp; Giant-size Anniversary Issue Paul KupperbergKeith Giffen, Kurt Schaffenberger
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