Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) comic books graded by CGC

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 260 CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #1308480004

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Kents' Second Super-Son, script by Jerry Coleman, art by John Sikela; Vidal, a Superboy from another planet, takes Superboy's place on Earth while he's away on a space mission. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. How Aquaman Got His Powers!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman stops the U.S. Navy from testing atomic depth charges and recounts his origin to Commander Haskel. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Green Arrow's New Partner!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Lee Elias. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 377 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4462694001

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Neal Adams. Heroes for Hire!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Win Mortimer, inks by Jack Abel; The Legion appears to turn mercenary, accepting money for deeds, until the money's unique properties allow them to defeat the criminals on Modo. Ollie and Super-Turtle humor pages by Henry Boltinoff. Statement of ownership--average print run, 697,000; average paid circulation 411,200. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 407 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4751698012

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Dick Giordano. Suspicion Confirmed, script and pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Henry Scarpelli; in a story continued from the previous issue, Supergirl's secret identity is in danger, but that's just the beginning of her problems as she faces off with Starfire. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 419 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0097712007

48-page giant. Cover art by Bob Oksner. The Thief Who Loved Supergirl, script by John Albano, pencils by Tony DeZuniga, inks by Bob Oksner. Circle of Doom Part Two starring Black Canary, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Alex Toth; Black Canary battles The Catwoman. A Nightmare Called Gorgonus! starring Zatanna and Gorgonus, script by Len Wein, art by Dick Giordano. Dead Man's Hand! starring the Phantom Stranger, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. Beauty vs. the Beast starring Enchantress, script by Bob Haney, art by Jay Scott Pike. Letters to the editor from comics writers Paul Kupperberg and David Michelinie. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 491N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706715002

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Change to 100-page format. Cover pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Romeo Tanghal. The Confederation of Hell starring Shazam!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. The Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Three teens from the future offer Superboy membership in their super-hero club. Sorcerers of the Sea starring Aquaman, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo. The Canary and the Cat! (Part One) starring Black Canary, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Alex Toth. The Man Who Couldn't Sleep starring Sandman, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. Prisoner of the Super-Heroes! starring Superboy, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp. War That Shook the Universe! starring Spectre, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson. Paul Levitz provides commentary on the two Legion stories reprinted in this issue. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.95.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 493N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706714025

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Cover pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Romeo Tanghal. When Destiny Calls! starring the Challengers of the Unknown, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Andy Mushynsky; Origin story retold. Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Superboy and Lana meet Star Boy, a new Legion recruit. Is This My Foe? starring Aquaman, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo. A Nightmare Called Gorgonus starring Zatanna, script by Len Wein, art by Dick Giordano. Supergirl's Three Super Girl-Friends! starring Supergirl, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney. Captain Marvel and the Twisted Powers, script by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza. The Ghost of Ace Chance! starring the Spectre, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 495N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706714023

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. Yesterday's Clues! starring the Challengers of the Unknown, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by George Papp; Superboy meets new Legion member Sun Boy (who is later revealed to be an impostor); Meanwhile, reform school escapee Tom Tanner (a double for Clark Kent) tries to take over Clark's life in Smallville. Underworld Reward starring Aquaman, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo. The Man Without a World starring Captain Marvel, script by Otto Binder, art by C. C. Beck. The Legion of Super-Traitors! starring Superboy, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Crime Carnival starring Sandman, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. Die, Spectre--Again!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Neal Adams. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 497N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706714021

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Cover art by Gil Kane. All Together Now! starring Challengers of the Unknown, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Dan Adkins. The Boy With Ultra-Powers!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Ultra Boy must discover Superboy's secret identity as an initiation test for the Legion. The Explanation! starring Aquaman, script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Mighty Marvels Join Forces!, script by Otto Binder, art by C. C. Beck; The Marvel Family unites to battle the evil Black Adam. The Face Behind the Lead Mask!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Forte and Al Plastino [page 4 and some Superboy and Luthor heads only], inks by John Forte and Al Plastino. Stop that Kid... Before He Wrecks the World starring the Spectre, script and art by Neal Adams. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 499N CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706714019

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Cover art by Gil Kane. Untitled Plastic Man story, script by Len Wein, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bob Smith; Plas fights the triple-jointed murdering ballet dancer Dimitri Dervish. The Fantastic Spy!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; New Legionnaire Matter-Eater Lad is accused of being a traitor. A Kingdom to Re-Build starring Aquaman, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo. The Talking Tiger starring Captain Marvel, script by Otto Binder, art by C. C. Beck. The Villain from Valhalla starring Sandman, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Stolen Super-Powers!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte. The Man in the Moon starring Captain Marvel, script by Otto Binder, art by C. C. Beck. Pilgrims of Peril! starring the Spectre, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Murphy Anderson. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 500N CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706714018

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Cover pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Following the death of Lightning Lad, the LSH recruits new member Legionnaire Lemon, or Marvel Lad, who turns out to be Mon-El, finally cured of his weakness to lead and able to leave the Phantom Zone to join the Legion full-time. The Legion of Substitute Heroes!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. The Secret Power of the Mystery Super-Hero!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. The Return of Lightning Lad!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. Part I: The Legion of Super-Monsters!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. Part II: The Legion's Super-Showdown!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. The Doom of the Super-Heroes--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. 148 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.