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Cover: Gil Kane & Frank Giacoia
Strange Adventures #20
“Smugglers of Space!”
In "Smugglers of Space!", Superboy teams up with a young inventor named Frank to outwit a mysterious crew operating in the asteroid belt. Written by Jack Schiff and brought to life with dynamic art by Win Mortimer, this 1952 adventure blends sci-fi intrigue with a heartfelt lesson on creativity and perseverance. The cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia captures the story’s sense of wonder and cosmic mystery.
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writer Jack Schiff · artist, inker Win Mortimer · letterer Ira Schnapp · cover Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia
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writer Jack Schiff
artist, inker Win Mortimer
letterer Ira Schnapp
cover pencils Gil Kane
cover inks Frank Giacoia
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Superboy shows Frank that he can be creative, regardless of whether his creations are perfect, and notes an expressive hobby can be life long enjoyment.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).