DC Comics Presents 1978 #6 - back issue - $5.00
Green Lantern tosses his power ring to Clark Kent.
Star Sapphire has temporarily defeated Green Lantern, who falls from the sky at Clark Kent's feet and hands Clark the power ring. As Superman, Clark helps Green Lantern defeat Star Sapphire, but is attacked by Fridol.
The Penguin distracts people with marching penguin puppets while stealing an antique sword, but is himself distracted by Hostess Fruit Pies planted by the police.
On-sale date from Comic Reader #162.
- - Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
- Read Why TCR IS America's Most Exciting Slotless Racing System. - Ad for TCR Total Control Racing cars from Ideal Toy Corporation. On inside front cover.
- The Fantastic Fall of Green Lantern! - Story continues in DC Comics Presents #7 with the Red Tornado. References Green Lantern #16. The Qwardians mention their comrade Gypo-Bak, who last appeared in "Peril of the Yellow World!" in Green Lantern (DC, 1960 series) #15.
- You Won't Believe It's an Airgun! - Ad for b*b guns from Crosman division of Coleman Company. On first page between pages 4-5 of story.
- Something New Is Happening! - House ads for Flash comics, with two covers shown, and Superman movie contest. On second page between pages 4-5 of story.
- Penguins on Parade - Ad for Hostess Fruit Pies from Continental Baking Company. On first page between pages 8-9 of story.
- Now! Twice the Excitment! - House ad for Detective Comics, with two covers shown. On second page between pages 8-9 of story.
- Pick Up Sticks. - Ad for meat snacks. On top of first page between pages 10-11 of story.
- Remember How Many Times You Felt Left Out Because You Were Broke! - Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers. On bottom first page between pages 10-11 of story.
- The Super Year Is Here! - House ad for DC comics with eight covers shown, and newspaper strip. Letters credit from Todd Klein. On second and third pages between pages 10-11 of story.
- Wow! DC Dollar Comics Are the Best Buy in Comics! - House ad for subscriptions to DC comics. On fourth page between pages 10-11 of story.
- Super Gifts & Gimmicks - Ad for toys and novelties. On first page between pages 12-13 of story.
- Write Right Now! - Ads in classified format for high school rings, comics, stamps, body building, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent. On second page between pages 12-13 of story.
- Be a Draftsman - Ad for drafting equipment and training course, with testimonial. On top of first page between pages 16-17 of story.
- Strong Arms Make All the Difference! - Ad for body building equipment. On bottom of first page between pages 16-17 of story.
- Write Right Now! - Ads in classified format for x-ray spex, karate training, marbles, currency, the Red Cross, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent. On top of second page between pages 16-17 of story.
- Super-Hero Stick-Ons! - Drawings may be from previously published stories. Ad for peel and stick DC super hero figures from Family Bazaar, Inc. On bottom of second page between pages 16-17 of story.
- - Letters from Rick Bedard and Tony Edwards. Includes question #16 of the Superman Movie Contest.
- Volume 78 Issue 44 - Week of November 6, 1978 - Information on upcoming DC comics, with a question and answer feature.
- 100 pc. Toy Soldier Set - Ad for toy soldiers from Lucky Products, Inc.
- Experience the Victory of Building Our Biggest Planes. - Ad for model airplanes. On inside back cover.
- Move It! Steer It! Shift It! Build It! - Ad for Lego Expert Builder Series building toys. On back cover.
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