The Adventures of Superboy # 20 1991 VF/NM

The Adventures of Superboy #20 is a unique and memorable comic book published by DC Comics with a cover date of October 1991. Like other issues in this specific run, it was written as a companion extension of the Superboy live-action television series airing at the time.

What makes this particular issue highly famous among collectors is its guest writer: the legendary comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried. Gottfried had guest starred as the villain Nicknack on the TV show and stepped in to help write the character's comic backstory.

Issue Overview

• Story Title: "The Secret (Until Now) Origin of Nicknack"
• Creative Team: Co-written by Gilbert Gottfried and Scott Lobdell, with art by Jim Mooney and John Statema. The cover features art by Kevin Maguire and Ty Templeton.

Plot Synopsis

The issue dives into the utterly absurd, bizarre, and highly comedic origin story of Nicknack, one of Superboy's eccentric TV-universe adversaries. Nicknack details his personal backstory and the bizarre set of circumstances that set him on a path of crime. Back in the present, Nicknack orchestrates a ridiculous escape plot, forcing the Boy of Steel to intervene and put a stop to his mechanical, toy-themed mischief once more.