Clark Kent's looking forward to a quiet vacation at home with the folks in Smallville. What he gets is a maelstrom of trouble from mob violence and a rock star on the lam crossing paths with Superboy.
Written by John Moore, with art by Curt Swan and Ty Templeton. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Templeton.
Cover price $1.00.
The weekly syndicated, live action 'Superboy' television show debuted in the fall of 1988 - ranking #1 in its time slot in most of the 160+ markets. In the fall of 1989, the series returned to TV with a new cast, new stories - and a DC Comics SUPERBOY comic book series to support it. SUPERBOY #1 picks up where the television series leaves off, delving into the missing pieces of Superboy's life, revealing secrets the TV show has never touched upon. You'll learn about Clark's arrival at college...his reasons for putting on the unique blue-and-red costume that would one day be known throughout the universe...his meeting with a mysterious being from space, and more.
Written by John Moore, with art by Jim Mooney and Ty Templeton. Photo cover featuring Gerard Christopher and Stacy Haiduk.
Cover price $1.00.
Anniversary Issue. The Legion of Super-Heroes travel back to the 20th century in pursuit of Nylor Truggs, who stole the H-Dial and is now using it for his own nefarious purposes in Superboy's era in the 40-page "Dial 'V' for Villain!" Lex Luthor, Krypto appearances.
Script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Keith Giffen & Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Giffen & Dave Hunt. Letter to the editor from T.M. Maple. Cover by Giffen.
Cover price $1.25.
Final Issue. Extra-Sized 100th issue. Painted cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. "A Boy's Life!" Guest-starring Superman and Guardian. Story by Karl Kesel. Art by Tom Grummett and Wade Von Grawbadger.
Karl Kesel and Tom Grummett revisit the teen hero they helped define. "Going out with a Bang!" Story by Jimmy Palmiotti and Dan Didio. Art by Anthony Williams and Walden Wong. The Scavenger attacks Superboy in his building and the residents suffer for it. Plus, Superboy and Superman come to a decision that will change the Kon-el's life forever.
Cover price $3.50.
"Watch me pull a Rabbit out of my Heart!" Superman cameo. Story by Joe Kelly and Eddie Berganza. Art by Pascual Perry and Keith Champagne.
Superboy goes on a surreal journey through a Wonderland-like landscape that would do Alice proud. And along the way he bumps into twisted versions of many of the DCU's biggest names.
Cover price $2.25.
"Power Lunch!" Guest-starring Arsenal and Guardian. Story by Jay Faerber. Art by Sunny Lee and Jose Marzan, Jr.
The kid and Guardian head to the Big Apple. While Big G hangs out with Arsenal and catches up with his great-nephew, the Kid runs into a new villain with some heavy problems.
Cover price $2.25.
"Fever Pitch!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Titans and Guardian. Story by Jay Faerber. Art by Ben Herrera and Keith Champagne.
Can Superboy contain Roxy before she destroys the city, and will the presence of the Titans only complicate matters?
Cover price $2.25.
"Boiling Point!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Titans and Guardian. Story by Jay Faerber. Art by Ben Herrera and Keith Champagne.
The new fiery Roxy is free and she has a bone to pick with her old crush. Can Superboy reel in his fiery old flame before someone gets hurt? Maybe with a little help from the Titans.
Cover price $2.25.
"The Power and the Prize!" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring Guardian. Story by Karl Kesel. Art by Tom Grummett, Dan Davis, and Keith Champagne.
It's Superboy vs. Kossak the Slaver! But how can the Kid survive a one-on-one confrontation with this alien over lord without his super-powers? Don't miss the surprise ending 4-issues in the making.
Cover price $2.25.
"Give me Liberty...!" Part 3 of 4. Story by Karl Kesel. Art by Tom Grummett and Keith Champagne.
A powerless Superboy tries desperately to stay one step ahead of his alien pursuers and tries to find a way to free his friends from captivity. Meanwhile, major changes are taking place back at Project Cadmus.
Cover price $2.25.
"...into the Fire!" Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring Guardian. Story by Karl Kesel and Scott Beatty. Art by Tom Grummett, Mark Bagley, and Keith Champagne.
A powerless Superboy fights for his life in outer space. Meanwhile back at Project Cadmus, Guardian comes face-to-face with a demonic adversary whose fiery touch could mean death.
Cover price $2.25.
The Evil Factory: Part 4 of 4. "Point of No Return!" Guest-starring Guardian. Story by Karl Kesel. Art by Adam DeKraker and Bob McLeod.
Control of Project Cadmus has been usurped by The Agenda. Now Superboy, backed by a cadre of his closest friends and erstwhile adversaries, plans to take it back! Don't miss the explosive conclusion to "The Fear Factory!"
Cover price $1.99.
The Evil Factory: Part 1 of 4. "...Evil Factory!" Guest-starring Superman and Guardian. Story by Karl Kesel. Art by Tom Grummett and Keith Champagne.
When Superboy confronts Superman about the secret he discovered the Man of Steel was concealing, their meeting is interrupted by a four-armed juggernaut who makes Goro from Mortal Kombat look like a teddy bear. Then, the Kid returns to Cadmus only to discover that a coup de tat has occurred.
Cover price $1.99.
Day of Judgment! "Demons!" Guest-starring Guardian and the Demon. Story by Karl Kesel. Art by Tom Grummett and Mike Manley.
Things get crazy when a mystical gauntlet of steel causes Guardian to mistakenly think Superboy and the operatives at Cadmus are Nazis. Things get worse when the ill tempered Etrigan the Demon shows up.
Cover price $1.99.
Hyper-Tension: Part 5 of 5. "Zero Tolerance!" Guest-starring the Challengers of the Unknown. Story by Karl Kesel. Art by Tom Grummett and Karl Kesel.
This is it! The explosive conclusion to the most epic Superboy adventure of all time. Can the Kid somehow find a way to defeat his most dangerous adversary, Black Zero, or will this powerful new villain be able to reshape Hypertime to match his own twisted vision?
Cover price $1.99.
Hyper-Tension: Part 4 of 5. "For Every World...a Doomsday!" Guest-starring the Challengers of the Unknown. Story by Karl Kesel. Art by Tom Grummett and Karl Kesel.
Can Superboy somehow find a way to survive when Black Zero traps him in a room inhabited by an army of Doomsday clones? Plus, a long time supporting cast member makes the ultimate sacrifice. Don't miss the pulse pounding penultimate chapter to the epic adventure inspired by the works of Jack "The King" Kirby himself!
Cover price $1.99.
"Mission to Krypton!" Guest-starring Superman and the Guardian. Story by Karl Kesel. Art by Dusty Abell and Dexter Vines.
Don't miss Superboy's amazing eye-opening journey to Krypton! At long last, the Teen of Steel learns his true Kryptonian name.
Cover price $1.99.
Demolition Run: Part 2 of 2. "Crash & Burn!" Guest-starring the Guardian. Story by Karl Kesel. Art by Tom Grummett and Ray Kryssing.
The Demolition Run, a tale inspired by Jack "The King" Kirby himself, continues and Roxy's back! Can Superboy and Roxy survive long enough to catch up on old times or will the most dangerous race on any planet be the death of them both?
Cover price $1.99.
"Here there be Monsters!" Guest-starring the Guardian and the News Paperboy Legion. Story by Karl Kesel. Art by Tom Grummett and Karl Kesel.
Don't miss the tale that was inspire by Jack"The King" Kirby! Superboy is offered a job to become a full fledged Agent of Cadmus. When creatures are on the loose, it falls to Superboy, Guardian, and the News Paperboy Legion to reel in the problem.
Cover price $1.99.
The Last Boy on Earth: Part 1 of 4. "Survival of the Fittest!" Story by Karl Kesel. Art by Tom Grummett and Karl Kesel.
Karl Kesel and Tom Grummett return for the most epic Superboy adventure to date as the Teen of Steel awakes to find himself in a strange and exotic land akin to Jack Kirby's Kamandi. This is a harsh place of mutants and talking animals where humans are the endangered species.
Cover price $1.95.
"Searching...!" Story by Barbara Kesel. Art by Georges Jeanty and Doug Hazlewood.
In the shocking aftermath of last issue's finale, Superboy is missing, and Roxy will do anything to find him. Including calling on some major help. The search for the Teen of Steel begins here! Featuring appearances by Batman, Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner), Steel, Supergirl, Oracle, and Knockout.
Cover price $1.95.
"Superboy: The Event!" Story by Barbara Kesel. Art by Georges Jeanty and Doug Hazlewood.
A new Superboy roller coaster is erected in the Teen of Steel's honor. But a madman plans to make the Big Event one no one will soon forget. Even worse is the fact that Superboy soon learns that he may just be being used, and don't miss the shocking ending that preludes a major turning point in the life of the Kid!
Cover price $1.95.
Idol Worship: Part 2 of 2. "Fired Up!" Guest-starring Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner). Story by Ron Marz. Art by Georges Jeanty and Doug Hazlewood.
Story continued from Green Lantern (1990-2004 2nd Series) #94. With molten magma on all sides, Superboy and Green Lantern face off against Silversword and his mysterious mistress, the fire goddess Pele.
Cover price $1.95.
"Sword Play!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Georges Jeanty and Doug Hazlewood.
Superboy's inability to grow-up is now taking it toll on Tana as well. Is this the end of their relationship? Plus, the Teen of Steel runs into Silversword who has recovered and reassembled the Spear of Lono (the mystical weapon from Superboy (1994 3rd Series) #2-3) for a his mysterious mistress.
Cover price $1.95.
