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Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) comic books 1957

  • Issue #232
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 232
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #4344902004
    • Cover detached at one staple. Water damage. Staple rust, rust migration.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The House Where Superboy Was Born, script by Jerry Coleman, art by John Sikela; The entire block where Superboy was born lands in Smallville, but Superboy can't visit it because it's made of Kryptonite. Aquaman Joins the Navy, art by Ramona Fradon. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Case of the A-B-C Arrows starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #233
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 233

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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Joe Smith, Man of Steel starring Superboy, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Glowing meteor gives a man super-powers for a day. The Sea Clown, art by Ramona Fradon; Wackyman is a clown who somehow duplicates all of Aquaman's powers. Hy Wire humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Private Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. A Lesson for a Bully starring Green Arrow, script by Bill Finger, art by George Papp. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #234
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 234
    • INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing, interrupts art and story.
    • Cover oxidation. Water spotting.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 1,001 Rides with Superboy, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Members of the Super Flyers Club relate their experiences flying with Superboy. The Super-Aquarium, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman is added to an alien aquarium. Lionel and His Lions humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Three White Feathers, art by George Papp; Green Arrow is accused of cowardice. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #235
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 235
    • 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 Confession of Superboy!, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Clark Kent reveals his id to the world, just to see what will happen! Lionel and His Lions humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Show-Off of the Sea starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. The Doom of the Giant Arrows starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #236
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 236
    • 1" spine split from bottom. Cover and interior oxidation. Water spotting.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Clark Kent's Super-Dad, script by Jerry Coleman, art by John Sikela; Pa Kent gains super-powers and goes into action as Strongman. Hy Wire humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Iceberg of Doom starring Aquaman, script by Otto Binder, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #237
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 237
    • 1" Cumulative spine split. Tape on cover/spine.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Robot War of Smallville, script by Jerry Coleman, art by John Sikela; Superboy returns to Smallville after a trip and finds that everyone has been turned into robots. Sgt. Bilko #1 ad. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Secret of the Sea King starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. The Home-Made Arrows starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. Lem 'n' Lime humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Two-page text feature, How to Become an Expert Pitcher, by Jack Miller. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #238
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 238
    • Cover oxidation. Water damage.
    • 2 3/4" spine split from bottom. Cover detached at one staple. 3" tear on front cover, held by tape. 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.

  • Issue #239
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 239
    • 1" tear on back cover.
    • Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Tricks of the Dog of Steel starring Superboy, script by Jerry Coleman, art by John Sikela; After being hit by a meteor, Krypto learns to talk; And Superboy becomes jealous of all the attention he's getting. Lionel and His Lions humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Classroom Archer starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. The Voyage of the Good Ship Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #240
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 240
    • Cover oxidation.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Teacher from Krypton, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Sikela; A robot teacher constructed by Jor-El comes to Earth to decide if Superboy is worthy of his powers. Arrows -- for Hire, art by George Papp; Oliver's investments go bad, so Green Arrow and Speedy have to earn money to pay the mortgage on the Arrow Cave. So You Want to Be a Pilot article. Lucky humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Alphabet Book of the Sea starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #241
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 241
    • Interior abrasions and tears on several pages (affects readability). Centerfold detached.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Outlaw of Smallville starring Superboy, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; an outlaw plans to sell a box containing super powers. The Queen Arrow starring Green Arrow, script by France Herron, art by George Papp; first appearance of Queen Arrow, a female version of Green Arrow. So You Want to Become a Capitol Page Boy article. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Mutiny Against Aquaman, script by Jack Miller, art by Ramona Fradon. The Disappearing Glass Trick--Learn a Bit of Magic activity page. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #242
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 242
    • Restored (see item notes)
    • RESTORATION. Color touch. TRIMMED. 5 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Heavy water damage.
    • 4 3/4" Cumulative spine split.
    • 1" Cumulative spine split.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Kid from Krypton, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Zar-Al, another Krypton refugee, comes to Smallville. House Ad for Tomahawk and Superman for November, 1957. The Amazing Feats of Aqua-Melvin starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Magic Ballroom--Superboy's Workshop activity page. The Return of Robin Hood starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. Teddy Roosevelt Guardian of Nature public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #243
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 243
    • 2" spine split from bottom. Water damage. Stamp on interior page.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Toys from Krypton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; A box of toys from Krypton crashes on Earth and causes all sorts of trouble for Superboy. The One and Only Superman comics ad. Aquaman's Amazing Bets, art by Ramona Fradon. Biography of Gentleman Jim Corbett. The Million-Dollar Arrows starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.