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Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) comic books 1959

  • Issue #256
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 256
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #0310903004

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Dragnet For Superboy starring Chief James Wilton, "Flash" Ward, and Pa Kent, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino. The Ordeal of Aquaman starring Topo, art by Ramona Fradon. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Green Arrow's First Case, script by Ed Herron, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Jack Kirby and Roz Kirby (backgrounds); Oliver Queen is marooned on Starfish Island, where he hones his skills as an archer and develops trick arrows. When an expedition sets out to explore the island years later, he fools them with his fake-uranium arrow. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $60 Adventure Comics #256 Green Arrow Origin with Jack Kirby Art DC Comics 1959 GD-
    $60 Adventure Comics # 256 FAIR/GOOD Jan. 1959 Origin Green Arrow by Ki
    $259 Adventure Comics #256 - DC 1959 CBCS 5.5 Origin of Green Arrow.
    $325 ADVENTURE COMICS #256 CGC 4.0 - Origin Green Arrow - EXCEL Colors/NICE Regist
    3 days left Auction ADVENTURE COMICS #256 [1959 VG+] ORIGIN GREEN ARROW!
    3 days left Auction Adventure 256, Origin Green Arrow

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  • Issue #257
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 257

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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The First Two Supermen starring Superboy, Hercules, Samson, Krypto, and Ma and Pa Kent, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. The Arrows That Failed, art by Lee Elias; A gang boss finds a fluid that causes Green Arrow's arrows to miss their target. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Imitation Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon; A criminal has a doctor alter his body to duplicate Aquaman's powers. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $129 Adventure Comics #257 - D.C. Comics 1959 CGC 6.5 Hercules and Samson appearance.
    21 hours left Auction Adventure 10¢ Comic :#257 (Feb59) GD- Hercules Superman Superboy

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  • Issue #258
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 258
    • 2 1/2" tear from top. Centerfold detached.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy Meets the Young Green Arrow!, script by Jerry Coleman, art by George Papp; Superboy observes Green Arrow on his time scope and decides to help the young Oliver develop his skills after Oliver moves to Smallville. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Arrow Platoon!, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy help 4 soldiers round up some escaped convicts who are dressed up as Indians. The Incredible Fish of Doctor Danton starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    2 days left Auction ADVENTURE COMICS #258 - solid VG (1959) - Superboy meets Green Arrow; Curt Swan

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  • Issue #259
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 259
    • 4" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at both staples, centerfold detached at one. Cover oxidation. Water damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Blind Boy of Steel, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; A freak bolt of lightning strikes a meteor containing kryptonite, catching Superboy in the blast and giving him diamond vision which he can't turn off, so he must keep his eyes shut at all times. Tricksy, World's Greatest Stunt Man humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Action Comics #252 ad. The Octopus Man, art by Ramona Fradon; Roland Peters has constructed a brain-wave transmitter and is experimenting on illegally captured sealife when Aquaman arrives and releases his finny friends. The Green Arrow's Mystery, art by Lee Elias. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $30 Adventure 259 (1959): FREE to combine- in Good+ condition

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  • Issue #260
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 260
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #4335873005
    • Cover detached at one staple. Water spotting.
    • 1.5" cumulative spine split, cover coming loose at one staple.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case
    • Label #3908954025
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    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.

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    $200 Adventure Comics (1938) #260 VG (4.0) 1st Silver Age Origin Aquaman Curt Swan
    $200 ADVENTURE COMICS 260 - VG+ 4.5 - ORIGIN OF AQUAMAN - SUPERBOY (1958)
    $290 Key DC 1959 ADVENTURE COMICS No. 260 VG+ 4.5 1st Silver Age Origin Of Aquaman

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  • Issue #261
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 261
    • Water damage.
    • Heavy water damage.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy Meets Lois Lane, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Lois Lane and Lana Lang meet at summer camp. The Curse of the Wizard's Arrow! starring Green Arrow, art by Lee Elias; A mysterious wizard predicts Oliver Queen will kill his best friend with an arrow. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Aquaman Duels the Animal-Master!, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $43 Adventure Comics # 261 GOOD/VERY GOOD June 1959 Swan, Kaye cover & art
    $60 Adventure Comics 261 (DC Comics June 1959) FN
    1 day left Auction Adventure Comics NO 261 June 1959 Swan, Kaye  LOUIS LANE MEETS SUPERBOY

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  • Issue #262
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 262
    • Water damage.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Colossal Superdog, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; A glowing purple meteor turns Krypto into a colossal superdog. The Undersea Hospital!, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman opens an undersea hospital to help his undersea friends. The World's Worst Archer!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Lee Elias; Chief Brave Bow helps Roy Harper become Green Arrow's new partner. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $32 Adventure Comics # 262 GOOD July 1959 Origin Speedy in Green Arrow
    $38 Adventure Comics #262 VG- DC 1959 W/ Colossal Super-Dog! (Slight Musty Smell)
    $120 Adventure Comics #262 GCG 6.0 Origin of Speedy!
    2 days left Auction Adventure Comics #262 - Silver Age DC Comic Book - Origin of Speedy - Low Grade

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  • Issue #263
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 263
    • Cover oxidation. Chipping.
    • Staple rust.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Great Superboy Doublecross, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Dad Kent hires a private detective to discover Superboy's secret identity. Have Arrow--Will Travel! starring Green Arrow, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Lee Elias; Speedy takes up odd-jobs to raise money for a sailboat; Some crooks try to take advantage of Speedy but he catches onto their scheme. The Great Ocean Election! starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $20 ADVENTURE COMICS #263 - SUPERBOY, AQUAMAN GREEN ARROW
    $22 (2501) ADVENTURE COMICS (1938) #263 grade 1.8 Aug 1959 I SHIP FAST!
    $28 ADVENTURE COMICS #263 1959 SUPERBOY Aquaman GREEN ARROW Raw Vintage FR/GD GD
    3 days left Auction Adventure Comics 263 (DC 1959) CGC 5.5
    2 days left Auction Adventure Comics #263 (VG+) (1959, DC) [b] Green Arrow And Speedy!

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  • Issue #264
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 264
    • 1/2" Edge tear.
    • 4" spine split from top of comic. Cover oxidation
    • Back cover taped to last page. Water spotting.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Helpless Hero, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; a boy from another planet schemes to take Superboy's place by causing all his powers to go haywire. Aquaman and His Sea-Policeman, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman helps out a city whose streets are all canals. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Green Arrow Robin Hood!, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow goes back in time and takes Robin Hood's place. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $55 Adventure Comics # 264 VERY GOOD Sept. 1959 Swan, Kaye cover & art
    2 days left Auction Adventure Comics #264 (VG+) (1959, DC) [d]

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  • Issue #265
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 265
    • Water spotting.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The First Superman Robot, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; After Dad Kent goes poking in Superboy's lab, Superboy tries to teach him a lesson by pretending to have grown into Superman overnight--but then he accidentally switches places with Superman for real. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Secret of the Super-Safe!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman has to raise a super heavy safe from the bottom of the sea. The Amateur Arrows! starring Green Arrow, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Lee Elias. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $50 Adventure Comics 265 VG 4.0 High Definition Scans *

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  • Issue #266
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 266
    • Centerfold detached. Water damage.
    • Centerfold detached. Cover oxidation. Water damage.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case
    • Label #3714196007
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Pranks of Krypto! starring Superboy, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Krypto hounds Smallville with his practical jokes. Origin and first appearance of Aquagirl (tryout; not same as later character) in the Aquaman story Aquaman Meets Aquagirl!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Lisa Morel suddenly gains powers equal to Aquaman's and tries to become his partner. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Case Of The Vanishing Arrows! starring Green Arrow, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Lee Elias. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $46 Adventure Comics # 266 GOOD Nov. 1959 Origin & 1st App. Aquagirl

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  • Issue #267
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 267
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    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #3714196010
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Prisoner of the Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; The Legion returns to 20th Century to discredit Superboy and exile him from Earth. The Manhunt On Land!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; The Shark and The Wizard escape from jail; The Shark decides to operate on land but Aquaman captures him anyway. The Underwater Archers! starring Green Arrow, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Lee Elias; this is part two of the Aquaman story. 36 pages, Full Color. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Legion of Super-Heroes. Cover price $0.10.

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    $200 ADVENTURE COMICS #267 (1959) 2ND APPEARANCE OF THE LEGION LOSH KEY VG
    $220 Adventure Comics #267 1959 vg 2nd app Legion Of Super-Heroes Superboy
    3 days left Auction ADVENTURE COMICS #267 (1959) 2ND APPEARANCE OF THE LEGION LOSH KEY VG 4.5

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