Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) comic books

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 102 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch and staples replaced. Centerfold detached. Cover coming detached at both staples. Water damage. Rust migration. Slight mold.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Dream of Peter Green, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Marvin Stein; Fed up with crowded city conditions, Peter Green dreams of a new recreation center for the kids in the city to use, but it's the Sandman who must battle a crooked building contractor using inferior materials to build it. The Meteor Mob starring Starman, script by Joe Samachson, art by Emil Gershwin. King "Artie's" Crime Court starring the Shining Knight, script by Joe Samachson, art by Chuck Winter. The Eighth Day of the Week starring Genius Jones, script by Whitney Ellsworth, art by Stan Kaye. Honorable Information, Please starring Mike Gibbs, Guerilla, script by Joe Samachson, art by Maurice Del Bourgo. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 107 GD 2.0

Cover detached at one staple (taped). Lateral spine tear.

Cover art by Stan Kaye. The Sky is the Limit starring Superboy, script by Don Cameron, art by John Sikela. 'Ware Water starring Aquaman, art by Louis Cazeneuve; Aquaman battles Black Jack. The Nightmare of Nicholas Norwich starring Johnny Quick, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos. Magic and the Mobster starring the Shining Knight, art by Chuck Winter; Merlin time travels to 1946. Green Arrow, Junior starring Green Arrow and the Brain, script by Don Cameron, art by George Papp. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 200 CBCS 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #18-3BAF3FD-004

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy and the Apes!, art by John Sikela; Superboy goes to the jungle. Aquaman, Microbe Hunter, art by Ramona Fradon. Shorty humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Human Bird starring Johnny Quick, art by Ralph Mayo. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The World's Worst Archer starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 238 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Secret Past of Superboy's Father, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley; Superboy dreams that his father stole his rocket design from another Kryptonian scientist. The Floating Doom starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. The Perils of the Polka-Dot Archer, art by George Papp; The Polka Dot Archer is a clown who mimics Green Arrow. Lem 'n' Lime humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 238 FR 1.0

7 1/2" Spine split from top. Cover coming fully detached. Oxidation with chipping.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Secret Past of Superboy's Father, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley; Superboy dreams that his father stole his rocket design from another Kryptonian scientist. The Floating Doom starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. The Perils of the Polka-Dot Archer, art by George Papp; The Polka Dot Archer is a clown who mimics Green Arrow. Lem 'n' Lime humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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) 300 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

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) 307 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Confession of Superboy!, art by George Papp; Lana tries to prove Clark is Superboy. The Secret Power of the Mystery Super-Hero!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte; The Legion takes in new member Mystery Lad on Saturn Girl's word and he helps them put an end to space pirate Roxxas; 1st appearance of Element Lad. Casey the Cop humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 352 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Fatal Five--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; As a last resort, the Legion decides to enlist the villainous Fatal Five to defend Earth from the Sun-Eater, so the Legionnaires set out separately to collect each of the Fatal Five. Cap's Hobby Hints display tips by Henry Boltinoff. Champs Against Odds! public service announcement starring Mickey Mantle, Wilma Rudolph, and Ben Hogan, pencils by Jack Schiff, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Origin of Cosmic Boy text article. Letter to the editor from Irene Vartanoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 373 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4687375003

Cover art by Neal Adams. Intro of the Tornado Twins in The Tornado Twins!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Win Mortimer, inks by Win Mortimer; The Tornado Twins use their super-speed powers to upstage the Legion, but it was only a publicity stunt for Flash Day. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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) 427 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4662641001

Cover art by Luis Dominguez. The Voodoo Lizards! starring the Adventurer's Club, script by John Albano, art by Jim Aparo; Mr. Carter relates his unusual adventure in order to be inaugurated into the Adventurer's Club. The Slaying Town! starring The Vigilante, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Dick Giordano; Wade Preston, actor, is framed for a murder; Vigilante helps out. His Daughter's Keeper! starring Captain Fear, script by Steve Skeates, art by Alex Nino. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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.