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The Super Friends had an ongoing comic book series published from 1976 until 1981.

The stories were further adventures of the popular Hanna-Barbera animated series, The Super Friends.

It began after the 1973 season of the TV series was canceled. It focused on the SuperFriends, and Wendy and Marvin. Then in 1977, when the SuperFriends cartoon was relaunched with Zan and Jayna, instead of Wendy and Marvin;[1] the comic followed suit. It showed how the kids "retired" to attend college and even gave an origin story to the Wonder Twins.

The first eight issues take place 'before' season 2 (The All-New Super Friends Hour), then issue #9 forward, takes place in tandem with the series.[2]

This comicbook series, (like its TV counterpart) was responsible for creating and assembling a team on international heroes in 1977 that by 1982 would be called the Global Guardians in the parallel universe of Earth-One.


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Issues[]

SuperFriends Comic Book: North American issues
41
Publication Number: 000
Release date: December, 1975 / January, 1976
Writer(s): Gardner F. Fox
Publisher(s): National Periodical Publications, Inc.
Synopsis:
Early Justice League adventures!
Reprinted from Justice League of America, #36, (June 1965) and Justice League of America, #61 (March 1968).


Super Friends issue 1
Publication Number: 001
Release date: November, 1976
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, National Periodical Publications, Inc.
Synopsis:
The SuperFriends go to three separate locations to stop a band of their old enemies and their enemies’ proteges from stealing the components of a super-robot.


Super-friends comic 2
Publication Number: 002
Release date: December, 1976
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, National Periodical Publications, Inc.
Synopsis:
The proteges of the Super Foes have second thoughts about their allegiances as the Penguin’s plan bears fruit.


Super-friends 3 (cover)
Publication Number: 003
Release date: February, 1977
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, National Periodical Publications, Inc.
Synopsis:
An alien scientist destroys over 100 super-villains to transfer their power to an android who defeats all the heroes of the Earth, except the SuperFriends.


Super-friends 4 (cover)
Publication Number: 004
Release date: April, 1977
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
The SuperFriends must deal with the dual crimes of the Riddler and the Skyrocket.


Super-friends 5 (cover)
Publication Number: 005
Release date: June, 1977
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
Greenback, a villain who uses money as a weapon, kidnaps Bruce Wayne for ransom while the Justice League and the SuperFriends are staging a telethon.


Super-friends 6 (cover)
Publication Number: 006
Release date: August, 1977
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
The SuperFriends tackle the Menagerie Man, a villain who can cause animal aides to appear seemingly from nowhere.


Super-friends 7 (cover)
Publication Number: 007
Release date: October, 1977
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
Two youths from space crash-land on Earth and inform Wendy and Marvin that Grax, Superman’s old enemy, has seeded the Earth with 12 deadly bombs.  The Justice League opts to team with the heroes of other nations to defuse them.


Super-friends 8 (cover)
Publication Number: 008
Release date: November, 1977
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
The Justice League and their international hero friends strive to render inert the rest of Grax’s bombs, but are playing against time.


Super-friends 9 (cover)
Publication Number: 009
Release date: December, 1977
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
While the Justice League tries to finish the last of Grax’s bombs, Grax himself strikes at the Hall of Justice.


10 super-friends super
Publication Number: 010
Release date: February/March, 1978
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
The SuperFriends and their two young alien allies, Zan and Jayna must take on a crew of monstrous beings who are after two treasures.


Super-friends 11 (cover)
Publication Number: 011
Release date: April/May, 1978
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
The SuperFriends must stop Kingslayer from killing six rulers.


Super-friends 12 (cover)
Publication Number: 012
Release date: June/July, 1978
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
Two radiation-based heroes from the past, T.N.T. and Dan the Dyna-Mite, have lost control of their powers, and the SuperFriends must find a way to capture them and remedy their situation.


SuperFriends13
Publication Number: 013
Release date: August/September, 1978
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
Dr. Mist, a mysterious hero, lets the SuperFriends know where a mole creature is expected to strike.


Super-friends super 14
Publication Number: 014
Release date: October/November, 1978
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
STORY ONE: The SuperFriends face the Elementals, a quartet of opponents who command the powers of earth, fire, air, and water.
STORY TWO: The Wonder Twins reveal the secrets of their origin to the SuperFriends.


Cover, Issue 15
Publication Number: 015
Release date: December, 1978
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
The Overlord strikes at four different locations with the powers of earth, air, fire, and water.


Cover (SuperFriends 16)
Publication Number: 016
Release date: January, 1979
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
The SuperFriends face a race of aliens who intend to prevent all Earthlings from flying.


Cover - Issue 17
Publication Number: 017
Release date: February, 1979
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
The Time Trapper sabotages Prof. Nichols’s time machine and throws Jan and Zayna across time and space into deathtraps.


Cover (SuperFriends 18)
Publication Number: 018
Release date: March, 1979
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
Prof. Carter Nichols sends the SuperFriends back in time through hypnosis to deal with the Time Trapper’s menaces.


Cover (SuperFriends 19)
Publication Number: 019
Release date: April, 1979
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
The Menagerie Man kidnaps Gleek and trains him to be a thief.


Cover - Issue 20
Publication Number: 020
Release date: May, 1979
Writer(s): Sergius O'Shaugnessy
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
Havoc results when Merlin gives a movie producer a magic projector that can bring objects to life.


Cover (SF 21)
Publication Number: 021
Release date: June, 1979
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
The SuperFriends battle two shape-shifting villains, Fegla and Yeltu from Zan and Jayna’s world.


Cover Page - Issue 22
Publication Number: 022
Release date: July, 1979
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
Chronos and his henchmen use a device of his own invention to distort time in Gotham City, and the SuperFriends attempt to stop it.


Super Friends 23
Publication Number: 023
Release date: August, 1979
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
The SuperFriends and Wonder Twins are sent to different universes by the Mirror Master.


Super Friends 24
Publication Number: 024
Release date: September, 1979
Writer(s): Sergius O'Shaugnessy
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
In a pyramid that bears the faces of Zan and Jayna, the SuperFriends discover two ancient Exorians.


SuperFriends 25 (cover)
Publication Number: 025
Release date: October, 1979
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
The Overlord brainwashes the SuperFriends into becoming would-be tyrants, and their friends and allies must find a way to stop them.


SuperFriends 26 (cover)
Publication Number: 026
Release date: November, 1979
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
Johnny Witts and his gang impersonate the SuperFriends to learn the Wonder Twins’ secret identities and Batman’s in turn, setting up the latter for a deathtrap.


SuperFriends 27 (cover)
Publication Number: 027
Release date: December, 1979
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
Poseidonis, Atlantis’ capital city, is abducted by aliens, and Aquaman and his friends must recover it.


SuperFriends 28 (cover)
Publication Number: 028
Release date: January, 1980
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
In order to force wealthy partygoers to turn over their gems, Felix Faust crashes a masquerade on Halloween and magically causes attendees to become the monsters as which they are dressed.


SuperFriends 29 (cover)
Publication Number: 029
Release date: February, 1980
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
STORY ONE: Despite being stuck in two dimensions at once, the SuperFriends manage to stave off an invasion of Earth.
STORY TWO: The Wonder Twins play tricks on their classmates when the latter try to discover their secret identities.


SuperFriends 30 (cover)
Publication Number: 030
Release date: March, 1980
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
Giganta and Gorilla Grodd hatch a plot to turn Gorilla City against the SuperFriends by turning its inhabitants into humans.


Super-friends super 31
Publication Number: 031
Release date: April, 1980
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
The SuperFriends become involved in a case in which Lisa Patrick, an old foe of the Black Orchid’s, baits a trap for the Orchid with Kryptonite.


Super Friends 32
Publication Number: 032
Release date: May, 1980
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
The Scarecrow induces phobias in the SuperFriends to make them incapable of carrying out their crime-fighting duty.


Super Friends 33
Publication Number: 033
Release date: June, 1980
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
The Menagerie Man goes after a supposedly extinct animal and traps Zan while he is in bird-form.


SuperFriends 34 (cover)
Publication Number: 034
Release date: July, 1980
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
An animal from an alien space capsule lands on Earth and begins creating havoc.


SuperFriends 35 (cover)
Publication Number: 035
Release date: August, 1980
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
The SuperFriends hire circus performers to impersonate them while they themselves perform at a circus.


SuperFriends 36 (cover)
Publication Number: 036
Release date: September, 1980
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
Plastic Man tries to bring in a munitions-stealing villain, Warhead, but keeps running into interference from the SuperFriends.


SuperFriends 37 (cover)
Publication Number: 037
Release date: October, 1980
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
STORY ONE: The Weather Wizard hits a nostalgia con for theft purposes, and Supergirl is miffed when all the attention for crime-fighting goes to the SuperFriends.
STORY TWO: Jack O’Lantern goes into action to fight Balor, a giant who threatens Ireland.


SuperFriends 38 (cover)
Publication Number: 038
Release date: November, 1980
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
STORY ONE: Grax empowers gangsters to steal while avoiding capture by becoming immaterial, and the SuperFriends find themselves stymied.
STORY TWO: When the Seraph’s fury overrules his judgment, he is taught a lesson by a higher power.


SuperFriends 39 (cover)
Publication Number: 039
Release date: December, 1980
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
STORY ONE: The Overlord creates a hyper-evolved clone of himself to battle the SuperFriends. STORY TWO: The Wonder Twins take care of a gang of crooks who threaten a disco.


SuperFriends 40 (cover)
Publication Number: 040
Release date: January, 1981
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
STORY ONE: The Monocle, a new super-villain, distorts the senses of normal people in an effort to break down order. STORY TWO: Jack O’Lantern and his fairy pal lend a hand when two conmen convince a salesman into thinking he has bought a piece of the Blarney Stone.


SuperFriends 41 (cover)
Publication Number: 041
Release date: February, 1981
Writer(s): Bob Rozakis
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
STORY ONE: The SuperFriends and the Wondertwins team up to stop the Toyman from stealing toys on three fronts. STORY TWO: The Seraph acts to stop saboteurs from destroying an Israeli desalinization plant.


SuperFriends 42 (cover)
Publication Number: 042
Release date: March, 1981
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
STORY ONE: The Green Fury teams up with the SuperFriends to fight the Green Thumb, a plant-wielding villain. STORY TWO: The Wonder Twins and Prof. Nichols team up to give a generous youth a merry Christmas.


SuperFriends 43 (cover)
Publication Number: 043
Release date: April, 1981
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
The Overlord’s futuristic clone, Futurio-XX, desires a clone of Wonder Woman as a mate, but refuses to take the lives of the SuperFriends.


SuperFriends 44 (cover)
Publication Number: 044
Release date: May, 1981
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
STORY ONE: An Exorian villain comes to Earth and robs the SuperFriends of the memories of their secret identities. STORY TWO: The Banshee wails, and Jack O’Lantern takes it as a portent of his uncle’s impending death.


SuperFriends 45 (cover)
Publication Number: 045
Release date: June, 1981
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
Dr. Mist summons the SuperFriends and Global Guardians to stop the Conqueror from stealing the weapons of six super-villains.


SuperFriends 46 (cover)
Publication Number: 046
Release date: July, 1981
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
The SuperFriends and Global Guardians must stop the Conqueror from gaining the last three super-weapons he needs to conquer the world.


SuperFriends 47 (cover)
Publication Number: 047
Release date: August, 1981
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
The Green Fury summons the SuperFriends to Brazil to help her with a shaman’s grandson who is using his mystic power in destructive ways.


The Super Friends Special 1
Publication Number: 0001
Release date: 1981
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
Two full length stories: This story is reprinted from The SuperFriends, #19 and The SuperFriends, #36.
Extra: 12 pages of puzzles and games.


Your Favorite Television Super-Team Is Back!
Publication Number: 0002
Release date: June, 2001
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
Reprinted from Limited Collectors' Edition #C-41 (Super Friends material only), The SuperFriends, #1, The SuperFriends #6, The SuperFriends, #7, The SuperFriends, #8, The SuperFriends, #9, The SuperFriends, #14, The SuperFriends, #21, The SuperFriends, #27


Super Friends! Truth, Justice and Peace!
Publication Number: 0003
Release date: April, 2003
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Publisher(s): Jenette Kahn, DC Comics, Inc.
Synopsis:
Reprinted from The SuperFriends, #10, The SuperFriends, #12, The SuperFriends, #13, The SuperFriends, #25, The SuperFriends, #28, The SuperFriends, #31 and The SuperFriends, #37.



Notes[]

Reprints[]

Many issues of this series were reprinted in different languages or in other comic book titles from other publishers. Some of these titles were Super Amigos, Star Flash, Superman, and Super Adventure Album.


References[]

  1. The first eight issues would include Wendy and Marvin.
  2. The location of the Hall of Justice in the comic book is in Gotham City for the entirety of the comic book series. The location in the series, was unclear. For this reason, some postulate that the entire comic book series is sandwiched between Season 1 and Season 2.
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