Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) comic books 1950-1959

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy's Last Day, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; flashback story in which Superboy meets kryptonite for the first time; Superboy's five robots are introduced. The Case of the Super-Arrows, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Jack Kirby and Roz Kirby (backgrounds); Green Arrow receives arrows from fans from the future but they are stolen by "Cougar Cain" and his men. A World without Water starring Aquaman, script by Joe Millard, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $24.00 View scans 1 1/2" spine split from bottom with splitting to interior wraps. Cover oxidation. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Sentry of Smallville, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by John Sikela; to prevent the world from doom, Superboy must stay in the same spot. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Mystery of the Giant Arrows, script by Ed Herron, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Jack Kirby and Roz Kirby; When Green Arrow and Speedy investigate giant arrows falling from the sky, they find themselves pulled into another dimension when an arrow they are examining is retrieved. The Robinson Crusoe of the Sea starring Aquaman, script by Jack Miller, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $89.00 View scans Centerfold detached at one staple.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy Meets Robin the Boy Wonder, script by Dave Wood, art by Al Plastino; Prof Nichols sends Robin into the past to destroy a machine that will one day kill Superman. Action Comics Oct 1958 ad. Prisoners of Dimension Zero!, script by Ed Herron, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Jack Kirby and Roz Kirby (backgrounds); In another dimension, Green Arrow and Speedy meet GA's counterpart Xeen Arrow. The Ocean of 1,000,000 B.C. starring Aquaman, script by Jack Miller, art by Ramona Fradon. Letters columns begin. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. I Was a Teen-Age Superboy, art by George Papp; Superboy mysteriously gives different super powers to various people in Smallville. Private Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Showcase #17 ad. The Menace of the Electric Man starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. Tricksy humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Green Arrow's Last Stand, script by Dave Wood, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Jack Kirby and Roz Kirby (backgrounds); Green Arrow and Speedy land in a remote valley that is still occupied by Sioux Indian warriors. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Splitting of Superboy, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Kozz of Mars uses Red Kryptonite to split Superboy and Clark into two separate people. But Clark turns out to be evil. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Blackhawk #132 ad. The War That Never Ended!, script by Dave Wood, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Jack Kirby and Roz Kirby (backgrounds); Green Arrow and Speedy are stranded on a Pacific island that is still inhabited by Japanese soldiers who do not know that WWII is over. Aquaman's Double Trouble starring King Neptune, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $340.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #0310903004

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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.

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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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.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $45.00 View scans Water damage.

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Add to cart GD- 1.8 $30.00 or Best Offer View scan 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. Other items consigned by Mike'sRack

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.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $525.00 View scans Paper: Off white Label #4335873005	Add to cart FN- 5.5 $335.00 View scans	Add to cart VG- 3.5 $110.00 View scans Cover detached at one staple. Water spotting.	Add to cart CGC 3.5 $179.00 View scans 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.
Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $109.95 or Best Offer View scans Piece of front cover missing. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

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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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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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.

Auction Item: VG 4.0 View scans Auction opens May 13 Restored (see item notes) RESTORATION. Color touch, cover cleaned.

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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.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $21.00 View scans 1/2" Edge tear.

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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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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.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $105.00 View scans	Add to cart VG- 3.5 $40.00 View scans	Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $29.00 View scan Centerfold detached. Water damage.	Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $32.00 View scan Centerfold detached. Cover oxidation. Water damage.
Add to cart Good $27.00	Add to cart CGC 4.5 $150.00 View scans 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.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $115.00 View scans

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $760.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #1482203006 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Add to cart CGC 3.5 $230.00 View scans 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.