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Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) comic books 1975-1977

  • Issue #437
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 437

    First 25-cent cover priced issue. Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Human Bombs and... the Spectre, script by Michael Fleisher and Russell Carley (script continuity), pencils by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua], inks by Jim Aparo; The Spectre must combat an evil scientist who has created a Hypno-Wheel, an invention that puts prominent people into a state of hypnosis, and whom he uses as human bombs to commit bank robberies. A Quiet Day in Atlantis starring Aquaman, script by Paul Levitz, art by Mike Grell. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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    $100 Adventure Comics #437 CGC 9.2 - Spectre cvr/sty - Black Mantra in Aquaman story
    3 days left Auction Adventure Comics #437-The Spectre, Aquaman-VF
    8 days left Auction ADVENTURE COMICS #437 (1938 SERIES, 02-1975, BRONZE) 9.2 NM-

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  • Issue #438
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 438

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Spectre Haunts the Museum of Fear, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua], inks by Jim Aparo; The Ghostly Guardian must halt the insane activities of the curator of the Museum of Natural History, who, in his spare time, has specific occupational people kidnapped and brought to the museum, where he treats the bodies for "special exhibits" he has constructed in the basement of the facility. Land of Magic starring the Seven Soldiers of Victory, script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Tex Blaisdell. Knight After Knight starring Shining Knight, script by Joe Samachson, art by Howard Chaykin. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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    $6 Adventure Comics #438 May 1975 VG Spectre and Seven Soldiers of Victory
    $7 ADVENTURE COMICS #438 MAR./APR. 1975 DC
    2 days left Auction 1975 DC Comics Weird Adventure Comics #438 VF/VF+ Spectre&Seven Soldiers Victory
    5 days left Auction Adventure Comics #438-Spectre 1975, The Museum of Fear, 7 Soldiers of Victory
    14 hours left Auction ADVENTURE COMICS #438~Dated 1975
    3 hours left Auction Adventure Comics #438-Spectre, The Museum of Fear, 7 Soldiers of Victory 
    6 days left Auction Adventure Comics #438 Featuring Spectre & Green Arrow
    1 day left Auction Adventure Comics #438 (Apr 1975, DC)

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  • Issue #439
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 439

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Voice That Doomed... the Spectre, script by Michael Fleisher, art by Jim Aparo; After the Spectre concludes a grim case involving terrorists, his alter-ego has a long discussion with Gwen, and, that evening, Jim prays that his mission as the Spectre be ended and he be granted life again; The next day he discovers, when confronting some criminals, that his wish has been granted......and it nearly costs him his life! Father Time's Inn! starring Green Arrow and Speedy, script by Joe Samachson, art by Lee Elias. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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    $5 Adventure Comics #439 Direct Edition Cover (1938-1983) DC Comics
    $25 DC ADVENTURE COMICS No. 439 (1975) THE SPECTRE! FN/VF
    2 days left Auction 1975 DC Comics Weird Adventure Comics 439 VF+/NM- Spectre
    1 day left Auction ADVENTURE COMICS #439 (FN+) 1975 THE SPECTRE COVER & APPEARANCE! JIM APARO ART!
    6 days left Auction ADVENTURE COMICS #439 - 1975 DC, Spectre, Jim Aparo, Michael Fleisher

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  • Issue #440
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 440

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Second Death of the... Spectre, script by Michael Fleisher, art by Jim Aparo; the Spectre battles hoods "Ducky" McLaren, Mitch, Mugsy, and Al. Kings Make a Full House starring the Crimson Avenger and Wing, script by Joe Samachson, art by Mike Grell. Letter from Jo Duffy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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    $50 ADVENTURE COMICS #440 VF+ 8.5 FINAL WRATH OF THE SPECTRE ISSUE! BRONZE AGE DC!
    6 days left Auction Adventure Comics #440 (DC 1975) Spectre, 7 Soldiers, Aparo and Grell Art
    1 day left Auction ADVENTURE COMICS #440 (VG/F) 1975 THE SPECTRE COVER & APPEARANCE! JIM APARO ART!

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  • Issue #441
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 441

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Pirate Who Plundered Atlantis starring Aquaman, script by Paul Levitz and David Michelinie (additional dialogue), art by Jim Aparo; a pirate named Captain Demo attacks Atlantis and battles Aquaman. Dead End Animals starring the Star Spangled Kid and Stripsey, script by Joe Samachson, art by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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    $7 17629: DC Comics ADVENTURE COMICS #441 VG Grade
    8 days left Auction Adventure Comics #441 (1975) Low Grade
    3 days left Auction Adventure Comics (1938) 8 Issue Bronze Age Lot/Aquaman
    2 days left Auction AQUAMAN #441 oct 1975 (VOL 41) ADVENTURE COMICS - DC COMICS
    4 days left Auction Comic: Adventure Comics #441 - Oct 1975 Aquaman Appearance

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  • Issue #442
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 442
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    Cover art by Jim Aparo. H Is for Holocaust starring Aquaman, script by Paul Levitz (1st half of dialogue); and Gerry Conway (2nd half of dialogue), art by Jim Aparo; a terrorist group called the New Order attacks a cargo ship holding radioactive material; a faction of Atlantean politicians protests Aquamans rule. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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    $10 ADVENTURE COMICS #442 FN/VF
    $33 Adventure Comics #442-1975 fn 6.0 Aquaman Jim Aparo Vigilante
    5 days left Auction ADVENTURE COMICS #442 DC COMICS *1975* 7.5*
    3 days left Auction ADVENTURE COMICS #442 (FN-) 1975 AQUAMAN COVER & APPEARANCE! JIM APARO ART

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  • Issue #443
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 443

    Last 25-cent cover priced issue. Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Dolphin Connection, script by Paul Levitz (plot) and David Michelinie (script), art by Jim Aparo; Aquaman encounters a heroin-smuggling operation that uses dolphins as couriers; Aquaman battles the Fisherman. Confrontation starring the Seven Soldiers of Victory, script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Tex Blaisdell. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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    $5 31165: DC Comics ADVENTURE COMICS #443 VG Grade
    $43 Aquaman: Death of the Prince - Paperback, by Various - Very Good

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  • Issue #444
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 444

    "And Death Bofore Dishonor" First 30-cent cover priced issue. Cover art by Jim Aparo. And Death Before Dishonor, script by Paul Levitz and Gerry Conway (dialogue, second half), art by Jim Aparol; Aquaman battles Karshon and Ocean Master. Aquafamily, art by Jim Aparo; panels from other stories. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #445
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 445

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. Toxxin's Raiders, script by Paul Levitz (plot) and David Michelinie (script), art by Jim Aparo; emissaries of Toxxin, a high priest of an underwater village, abduct Aquaman and Mera; Aquaman battles a plant creature called Krakor. Deadly Medicine starring the Creeper, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Joe Staton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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    6 days left Auction ADVENTURE COMICS #445 {MAY-JUN 1976 DC} BRONZE AGE CUT-OUT FROM ADS ONLY PAGE!
    7 hours left Auction Adventure Into Fear #12 Feb 1973 Bronze Age Marvel Comics ID:42485

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  • Issue #446
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 446

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Manta-Ray Means Murder! starring Aquaman, Black Manta, Mera, Aquagirl, Aquababy, Topo, and Robin [Dick Grayson], script by Paul Levitz (plot) and Martin Pasko (script), art by Jim Aparo; Aquaman battles Black Manta. Mind Over Murder starring the Creeper, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Joe Staton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #447
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 447

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. Prelude to Armageddon starring Aquaman, Black Manta, The Fisherman, Karshon [The Shark], Mera, Aquababy, Topo, Aqualad, and Aquagirl, script by Paul Levitz (plot) and Martin Pasko (script), art by Jim Aparo; Aquaman battles Karshon, Black Manta, and The Fisherman. Death Walk starring the Creeper, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Joe Staton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #448
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 448

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. Crown, Crisis and Cataclysm starring Aquaman, Black Manta, Aqualad, Aquagirl, Mera, Aquababy, Karshon [The Shark], Dr. Vulko, Mupo, and Aquaboy's father and mother, script by Paul Levitz (plot) and Martin Pasko (script), art by Jim Aparo; Aquaman battles Black Manta and Karshon, who is revealed as The Shark (a Green Lantern villain). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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    2 days left Auction AQUAMAN - ADVENTURE COMICS #448 450 - 1976 - DC Comics - "PRELUDE TO ARMAGEDDON"
    7 hours left Auction Aquaman Comic No. 448

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  • Issue #449
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 449

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Menace of the Marine Marauder starring Aquaman, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo; The Marine Marauder steals a shipment of swine-flu vaccine to blackmail Europe; Flash cameo. Ad for Hostess Cup Cakes starring Batman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Mission Catch a Killer starring the Manhunter from Mars, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Michael Netzer [as Mike Nasser], inks by Terry Austin; When Re'es Eda is killed, J'onn J'onzz believes his killer came from Earth and is a fellow Justice League member. J'onn J'onzz leaves for Earth and is followed by N'or Cott. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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    $9 Vertigo Adventure Comic Adventure Comics #449 VG
    $9 17638: DC Comics ADVENTURE COMICS #449 Fine Grade
    9 days left Auction ADVENTURE COMICS #449 Aquaman 1977 FN

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  • Issue #450
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 450

    "The Watery War of the Weather Wizard" Script by David Michelinie, art by Jim Aparo. Aquaman battles Weather Wizard, who usually tangles with the Flash. "Return to Destiny" Starring the Manhunter from Mars and Supergirl. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Michael Netzer [as Mike Nasser], inks by Terry Austin. Cover art by Jim Aparo. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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    2 days left Auction Adventure Comics #450 VG+ DC 1977 Starring Aquaman

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  • Issue #451
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 451

    Last 30-cent cover price issue. Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Secret of the Sinister Abyss starring Aquaman, script by David Michelinie, art by Jim Aparo; A small piece of Starro has regenerated and has begun taking over the Idylists; Justice League appears in flashback. The Suspects starring the Manhunter from Mars, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils byMichael Netzer [as Mike Nasser], inks by Terry Austin; J'onn J'onzz confronts Hawkman and Hawkgirl on the death of his friend R'es Eda. Hostess ad starring Batman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Statement of Ownership: Average number of copies preceding 12 months: 343,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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    1 day left Auction AQUAMAN Adventure Comics #451 (DC Comics 1977) -

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  • Issue #452
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 452

    First 35-cent cover price issue. Cover art by Jim Aparo. Dark Destiny, Deadly Dreams, script by David Michelinie, art by Jim Aparo; Black Manta forces Aquaman and Aqualad to battle in the arena for the life of Aquababy. Promo for Superboy taking over the spot in Adventure Comics and Aquaman moving to his own title. Hostess ad starring Batman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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    $7 DC Comics Adventure Comics #452 Aquaman Aqualad Black Manta 1977
    $30 Adventure Comics #452 VF 1977 Aquaman Death of Aquababy Black Manta

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  • Issue #453
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 453

    Superboy takes over the title. Cover price by Kurt Schaffenberger. You Too Can Be a Super-Hero, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Murphy Anderson; a mystery girl replaces Superboy; Barbara Gordon as Mighty Girl guest-stars. Aqualad--Who is Thy Father?, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Carl Potts, inks by Joe Rubinstein. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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    3 hours left Auction Adventure Comics 453 Superboy DC

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  • Issue #454
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 454

    Cover pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Jack Abel. How Green Is My Home Town? starring Superboy, Lex Luthor; the Kryptonite Kid (origin), Pete Ross, Lana Lang, Jonathan Kent, and Martha Kent, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Juan Ortiz, inks by Vince Colletta; Superboy battles the Kryptonite Kid. Sins of the Father starring Aqualad, The Idylists, Thoran, and Sett, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Carl Potts, inks by Dick Giordano. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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    5 days left Auction Adventure Comics Superboy #454 (DC Comics, 1977) GD

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