Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) comic books 1962 or later

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 295 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

The Duel of the Superboys!, script by Bill Finger, art by George Papp. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Kookie Super-Ape--Tales of the Bizarro World, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Bizzaro-Titano wrestles Bizzaro-Lois; 1st Bizarro Titano. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 300 VG- 3.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Super-Planet of Clark Kent and Lana Lang, art by George Papp; Lana and Clark are accidentally transported to a strange world where Clark must make her think they both have superpowers in order to prevent her from guessing he's Superboy. House ad for Superman Annual #5. Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes series begins in The Face Behind the Lead Mask!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Forte, Al Plastino (page 4 and some Superboy and Luthor heads only), inks by John Forte and Al Plastino; At a regular meeting of the Legion of Super-Heroes, the Legionnaires lose control of their powers; Mon-el joins the Legion. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 306 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The 5th Dimensional High-School! starring Superboy, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Mxyzptlk plays pranks on Smallville in order to do well in his 5th dimensional practical joking class. The Legion of Substitute Heroes--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte; A group of rejected applicants band together as the Legion of Substitute Heroes and thwart the Plant Men's scheme to take over the Earth; First appearances of Polar Lad, Night Girl, Stone Boy, and the Chlorophyll Kid. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 329 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Moisture damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Bizarro-Legion!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; The Legion rejects Bizarro-Superboy's request for membership, so he sets off to create his own Legion. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Know Your Legionnaires; a listing of the Legionnaires and their origins and powers. The 100 New Feats of Superboy, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Superboy performs 100 feats for charity. One-page text feature, Know Your Legionnaires. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 346 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached. Water damage.

Full-length Legion stories begin. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. First appearance of Karate Kid, Princess Projectra, Ferro Lad, and Nemesis Kid in One of Us Is a Traitor!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (1st professional work by Jim Shooter at age 14), inks by Sheldon Moldoff; The Legion accepts 4 new members, but one appears to be a Khundish spy. Cap's Hobby Hints--Protecting During Painting activity page by Henry Boltinoff. List of Legionnaires and their powers. Letter to the editor from Irene Vartanoff. Statement of ownership--average print run 757,000; average paid circulation 520,440. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 364 CGC 9.4

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0208022001

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Revolt of the Super-Pets!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Pete Costanza, inks by Pete Costanza; The Super-Pets depart for a world which they think appreciates them, but it turns out to be a gang of criminals. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 381 CGC 7.5 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: White

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4575299007

1st full length Supergirl story and her 1st solo book. First 15-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Neal Adams. The Supergirl Gang starring Supergirl, Superman, Batgirl, Judy Belson, Jonathan Maxom, and Albert Maxom, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Jack Abel; Supergirl becomes the lead character in the series; here she leads an all-girl gang of hoodlums. Series continues from Action #375. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 403 VF 8.0

68-page Giant G-81; Legion of Super-Heroes reprints. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Stolen Super-Powers! (from Adventure 304), script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Saturn Girl tries to sacrifice herself as the Legionnaire predicted to die fighting Zaryan, but Lightning Lad dies instead. The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire (from issue 305), script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Mon-El finally leaves the Phantom Zone and joins the Legion full-time. The Return of Lightning Lad! (from issue 308), script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. Part I: The Super Sacrifice of the Legionnaires! (from issue 312), script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. Part II: The Bravest Legionnaire! Special new features: Fashions from Fans presents alternate costumes suggested by fans (pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito) and a two-page Diagram of Legion Headquarters Complex. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 416 FN 6.0

Water spotting.

96-page giant. Wraparound cover art by Bob Oksner. The Untold Story of Argo City starring Supergirl, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney. Supergirl's Rival Parents, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney. The Black Canary starring Johnny Thunder, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. Wonder Woman #28 cover reprint by H. G. Peter. Villainy, Incorporated starring Wonder Woman, script by William Moulton Marston, art by Harry G. Peter. Trap of Crimson Flame starring Wonder Woman, script by William Moulton Marston, art by Harry G. Peter. In the Hands of the Merciless! starring Wonder Woman and Cheetah, script by William Moulton Marston, art by Harry G. Peter. Mystery of the Black Cat starring Phantom Lady, art by Frank Borth. The Duel of the Gimmicks starring Merry, the Girl of a Thousand Gimmicks, script by Otto Binder, art by Winslow Mortimer. The Black Magic of Supergirl!, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney. Key To DC's Fighting Super-Females!; Listing of all super females on the cover. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 425 VF 8.0

Cover art by Michael Kaluta. The Wings of Jealous Gods, script by Lynn Marron, art by Alex Toth. Prior Warning. Sword of the Dead, script and art by Gil Kane. Origin of the Carib pirate in the 1850s, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Alex Nino. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 484N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4610807003

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art by George Perez. Blood Money!--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dennis Jensen; Christopher and Vicki use the H Dials to stop Bounty Hunter and Pupil from killing Mr. Manelli. Hostess ad starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Mr. Negative!--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 485N CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #4528788012

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Newsstand Edition. Last 50-cent cover price issue. Cover art by George Perez. The Evil Eight!--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen. No Freedom For Fairfax!--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. In Final Combat--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. All stories feature heroes created by fans. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.