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Action Comics (1938 DC) 130 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story. Includes facsimile centerfold for readability.

Cover art by Al Plastino. Superman and the Mermaid starring actress Ann Blyth, art by Al Plastino. The Adventure of Aladdin's Lamp starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. The Ambassador of Space starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. One Man's Army starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by W. F. White. The Singing Bandit of Black Hills starring Vigilante, script by France Herron, art by Bob Lubbers. 52 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 131 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Staples replaced, TRIMMED. Near full length spine split (taped). Centerfold detached.

Cover art by Al Plastino. The Scrambled Superman starring Lex Luthor, script by Joe Samachson, art by Al Plastino. The Secret at the Center of the Earth starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. The Prince of Hams starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by W. F. White. The Pampas Troubadour starring Vigilante, script by George Kashdan, art by Dan Barry. 52 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 135 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Tear seals, TRIMMED. Near full length spine split (taped).

Cover art by Al Plastino. The Case of the Human Statues starring Superman, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Al Plastino. The Largest Man in the World starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. Safety First Superman public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Stan Kaye. World-Wide's Best Bet starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. The Rainbow Man Goes West starring Vigilante / story, script by George Kashdan, art by Dan Barry. 52 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 177 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4356436009

Cover art by Al Plastino. The Holiday Spirit! public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Anti-Superman Weapon, art by Al Plastino. I Rode With the Outlaw Cameleers starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. The Children from Space starring Tommy Tomorrow, art by Jim Mooney. Five Bandannas for Vigilante, art by Bob Brown. 44 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 187 GD 2.0

2" spine split from top. Cover detached.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. Superman's New Super Powers, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Know Your Community! public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Plot to Capture the Crown starring Congo Bill, script by Jack Miller, art by Ed Smalle. The Gifts from Space starring Tommy Tomorrow, art by Jim Mooney. The Man Who Killed Vigilante, art by Howard Sherman. 44 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 230 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0913821011

Cover by Al Plastino. "Superman Loses His Powers," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Exposure to ancient Atlantean experiments gives Bart Wellins super-powers and Superman can't stop him because exposure to the same experiments have increased his powers so much, he doesn't dare to use them at all. "The Jungle Journal," script by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. Adventures in Coin Collecting article. Supermen of America ad. One-page Lem 'n' Lime story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 230 GD- 1.8

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage. Cover oxidation.

Cover by Al Plastino. "Superman Loses His Powers," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Exposure to ancient Atlantean experiments gives Bart Wellins super-powers and Superman can't stop him because exposure to the same experiments have increased his powers so much, he doesn't dare to use them at all. "The Jungle Journal," script by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. Adventures in Coin Collecting article. Supermen of America ad. One-page Lem 'n' Lime story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 232 PR 0.5

Interior complete. Full length spine split (taped). Cover detached. Interior tearing and soiling.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan (1st Swan cover in Action), inks by Stan Kaye. "The Story of Superman, Junior," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Johnny Kirk's father blasts him into space because he thinks Earth is soon to be destroyed by a meteor; After Superboy deflects the meteor, he asks him to find his son. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Three Dives to Doom" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. "Riddle of the Space Rainbow" script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy Tomorrow vs. "Nova" Norton. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 247 FR 1.0

Heavy water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Lost Parents!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Ma and Pa Kent seemingly arrive in the present in a time bubble, and Superman is so happy to see them that he shows them all the secrets of his adult life; But Ma and Pa turn out to be con artists who blackmail Superman with the knowledge of his double identity secret. Operation Blackhawks! ad. "Tommy Tomorrow, Space Convict X-146-93," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy Tomorrow is arrested as an impostor and thrown into an interplanetary prison. 2/3-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. "The Riddle of the Super-Zoo!", script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Sherman; Congo Bill and Janu work to turn the tables on Jungle Joe, a swindler who sells animals that can supposedly perform fantastic feats. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 276 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3972283006

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The War Between Supergirl and the Supermen Emergency Squad!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; John Kiley tricks Superman into revealing he's Clark Kent; After trapping Clark Kent with Kryptonite, Supergirl and the Superman Emergency Squad spring into action. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. 1st appearance of Brainiac 5, Phantom Girl, Triplicate Girl, Bouncing Boy, Sun Boy, and Shrinking Violet in "Supergirl's Three Super Girl-Friends!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl and Brainiac 5 join the Legion. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 282 GD+ 2.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Staple replaced. First wrap and centerfold MARRIED. Tape under staples.

Last 10-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Toughest Day!", script by Bill Finger, art by Al Plastino; A day in Superman's life. His Clark Kent robot has to avoid showing the damage to his hands while on a date with Lois. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Sagebrush Sam story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Supergirl of Tomorrow!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Using a time machine, a powerless Supergirl travels to the future, where her powers return and she frees humanity from the tyrannical reign of the Clan of Censors. One-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 285 VG 4.0

Centerfold coming detached at one staple. Moisture damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The World's Greatest Heroine!, Part 1", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Superman reveals Supergirl to the world; President John F. Kennedy appearance; Jackie Kennedy cameo. One-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Infinite Monster!, Part 2", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl stops a creature from another dimension in her first solo adventure after Superman revealed her to the world. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 304 VG 4.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Cover cleaned. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Interplanetary Olympics!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman and Lana are taken to the planet Vorn, where Superman is invited to compete in the Interplanetary Olympics. Supermen of America ad. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Origin & 1st appearance of Black Flame in "The Maid of Menace!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Black Flame, a super-powered villainess, tells Supergirl she is her descendant from the 40th century, but Supergirl eventually deduces that she is really from Kandor, and wipes out her powers with Gold Kryptonite. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 316 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "Zigi and Zagi's Trap for Superman!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; When Zigi and Zagi leave Earth for their own world the escaped convict "Slash" Sabre stows away on their ship; Superman follows them to retrieve Sabre. Supergirl's Boy Friends article. "Supergirl's Choice of Doom!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl is shown a vision of the future that will force her to decide to kill either Superman or her own father; However, Zor-El and Allura faked the prediction so that they have an excuse to return to Kandor and can restore the Danverses to Earth. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 357 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0163571004

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Kryptonite Rumble!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Wayne Boring; The Annihilator's sidekick, Pocketbook Pete, swallows Kryptonian explosives, gains super-explosive power and appoints himself President, you squares! The Adventures of Jerry Lewis ad. "Supergirl's Secret Marriage!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; A jealous alien female, disguised as a male, fakes a marriage with Supergirl (who has temporary amnesia from green kryptonite) so that her monitoring boyfriend will get over his obsession with Supergirl. Superman ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 482 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4525416010

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Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "This Is A Job For Supermobile," script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Amazo attempts to destroy Lois Lane, but Superman rescues her in the Supermobile, and travels five days into the future inside it; By that time, the red radiation has passed out of Earths orbit, and the Man of Steel regains his powers and beats back Amazo; But the android recovers as Superman takes Lois and Professor Ivo back to Earth, and vows to attack anew. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 485 VF+ 8.5

Cover by Neal Adams. "The Experiment That Backfired on Superman", script by Cary Bates (pgs. 1-3; 17) and Dennis O'Neil (pgs. 4-16), pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Joe Rubinstein (pgs. 1-3, 17) and Murphy Anderson (pgs. 4-16); En route to the laboratory of Professor Bolden to help test a new energy source, Superman is attacked by a pair of thieves using Bolden's device; while unconscious, Superman dreams of Professor Bolden's first experiment: the Kryptonite Engine; Clark Kent begins his TV career. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 508 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4525070014

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Cover art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. The Secret World of Jonathan Kent starring Superman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Pa Kent has apparently returned from the grave; Superman is defeated, his identity revealed. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 544N FN/VF 7.0

Newsstand Edition. Special 45th anniversary issue. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano. "Luthor Unleashed!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Barely alive after his latest fight with Superman, Luthor heads to Lexor to recover, where he meets his son for the first time; Meanwhile, back on Earth, one of Luthor's robots takes revenge in his master's stead. Luthor illustration by George Perez. Happy 45th Anniversary, Superman! article by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Congratulations, Superman! illustration by Joe Shuster. "Rebirth!", script by Marv Wolfman, art by Gil Kane; With Superman's unwitting help, Brainiac escapes his prison, experiences the depth and breadth of the universe, and reforms as an entirely new kind of being; Then Brainiac lures Superman to Systus 2, where he robs the hero of his powers, and greets him in his new form for the first time. The New Brainiac illustration by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. 68 Pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 568N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4512793002

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Newsstand Edition. A stage magician's illusion goes haywire. Written by Elliot S. Maggin, with art by Curt Swan and Al Williamson. Also: Craig Boldman, Howard Bender and Alex Nino bring you "The Amazing Matchmaker of Metropolis." Cover by Bender and Jerry Ordway. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 584 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4592226018

Cover art by John Byrne. Squatter starring Superman and the Teen Titans, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Dick Giordano; David Gunderson uses a machine to control Superman's mind, making him destructive. Action Comics: In the Beginning... article by John Byrne. Postcard insert for contest to win The Man of Steel trade paperback, art by Byrne. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 595D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4099940001

Direct Edition. Cover art by John Byrne. The Ghost of Superman starring Superman and the Martian Manhunter, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Keith Williams; to stop the Silver Banshee, Superman fakes his death. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 674 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4644511016

In the prologue to 'Panic in the Sky,' Supergirl returns as Matrix and is attacked by Draaga in deep space. But the battle remains unsettled as both are captured by the deadly Warworld. Continued in Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #9. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Bob McLeod and Denis Rodier. Cover by Dan Jurgens and McLeod. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 675 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4644511015

In part 4 of the 6-part 'Panic in the Sky,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #488, Draaga recognizes that an alliance with Brainiac might have been a BIIIG mistake so he switches camps, leading to a team-up with Superman that gives the Man of Steel the knowledge necessary to defeat Warworld. Continued in Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #10. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Bob McLeod and Denis Rodier. Cover by Dan Jurgens and McLeod. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 677 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4644511001

Superman and Supergirl engage in a deadly battle as Supergirl defends Lex Luthor II - her new lover! Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Art Thibert. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 684D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4644511012

First Printing. Direct Edition. Part 5 of the 7-part 'Doomsday': Continuing one of the most significant stories in the life of Superman, continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #497. Superman desperately tries to prevent Doomsday from reaching Metropolis. So far, the task is an exercise in futility. Continued in Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #19. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Art Thibert. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 700A.D CGC 9.6 Guice Variant

Paper: White

Label #4610955023

Standard Direct Edition. Fall of Metropolis part 1 of 5. Supergirl and Superboy appear. Pete Ross marries Lana Lang. Butch Guice cover and art; Curt Swan art; Murphy Anderson inks. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 775A CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4630917011

1ST PRINTING! WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY;ART BY DOUG MAHNKE, LEE BERMEJO AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET Extra-sized issue! Has Superman become outdated in our modern world? A new aggressive team of metahumans called the Elite certainly thinks so, and they're about to wreck the Man of Steel's truth, justice and American way! And if a lot of innocent bystanders get killed in the process, so be it! 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.75.

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000J CGC 9.8 SS Rogers Blank Variant

Paper: White

Signed and sketch by Sam Rogers on 07/21/2025. Sketch Edition.

Label #4630709001

Written by Dan Jurgens, Peter J. Tomasi, Marv Wolfman, Geoff Johns, Richard Donner, Scott Snyder, Tom King, Louise Simonson, Paul Dini, Brad Meltzer and Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund, Patrick Gleason, Curt Swan, Butch Guice, Kurt Schaffenberger, Olivier Coipel, Rafael Albuquerque, Clay Mann, Jerry Ordway, José Luis García-López, Kevin Nowlan, John Cassaday, Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Celebrate 1000 issues of Action Comics with an all-star lineup of top talent as they pay tribute to the comic that started it all! From today's explosive action to a previously unpublished tale illustrated by the legendary Curt Swan to the Man of Tomorrow's future, this very special, oversized issue presents the best of the best in Superman stories! Featuring: "From the City That Has Everything" by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund; "Never-Ending Battle" by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason; "An Enemy Within" by Marv Wolfman, Curt Swan, Butch Guice and Kurt Schaffenberger (note: original story by Cindy Goff, Swan and Guice, with the final page courtesy of Superman The Secret Years (1985) #2 by Bob Rozakis, Swan and Schaffenberger); "The Car" by Geoff Johns, Richard Donner and Olivier Coipel; "The Fifth Season" by Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque; "Of Tomorrow" by Tom King and Clay Mann; "Five Minutes" by Louise Simonson and Jerry Ordway; "Actionland!" by Paul Dini, José Luis García-López and Kevin Nowlan; "Faster Than a Speeding Bullet" by Brad Meltzer and John Cassaday; and "The Truth" by Brian Michael Bendis, Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Plus: Pin-ups by John Romita, Jr. and Danny Miki, Walter Simonson, and Jorge Jimenez. Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $7.99.

Action Force (UK 1987-1988 Marvel) Magazine 38 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

United Kingdom.

Label #4521768001

Advanced Dungeons and Dragons (1988 DC) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3986080009

Direct Edition. Based on the TSR role playing game - "The Gathering!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Michael Fleisher and Jan Duursema. Art by Jan Duursema. An ancient evil rises and once again threatens the Realms. Only a motley band of adventurers can stop it now. A surly dwarf warrior and his benevolent centaur companion, a gladiator who survived the Manshaka Arena of Blood, a fallen paladin, and a timid half-elf must somehow find a way to work together if the Realms are going to survive the coming darkness. Includes character sheets and information (to be used for the TSR Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game) for the Guardsmen of Waterdeep, Character: Priam Agrivar, human paladin, and the Magic Item: Staff of Withering. Cover price $1.25.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 119 CGC 4.0 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

1/3RD PAGE 6 MISSING.

Label #4636894003

Cover pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy Meets Girl starring Superboy, Betty Brown, and Joe Daly, script by Bill Finger, art by Win Mortimer. The Floating Observatory starring Aquaman, script by Don Cameron, art by Louis Cazeneuve. We Knight Thee Dub starring Shining Knight, script by Joe Samachson, art by Chuck Winter. The 'Round-the-World Crimes starring Green Arrow and Bulls-Eye, script by Don Cameron, art by George Papp. The Scourge of Speed starring Johnny Quick, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 264 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple. Water damage.

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.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 270 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Stolen Identities, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Two Xelthunians secretly replace Ma and Pa Kent to perform a secret mission, not knowing that the Kents are Superboy's foster parents; After Ma Kent unwisely mentions Superboy's vulnerability to kryptonite, the Xelthunians power the transporter ray they plan to use to send Superboy to their planet with red kryptonite and it turns him into a fat Boy of Steel, a bullet-sized Boy of Steel, and a giant Boy of Steel. The Ninth Wonder starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; In his Adventure Comics debut, Congorilla stops river pirates, frees a kidnapped scientist, and stops an attack by the Wambus, all before a retelling of his origin. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Menace of Aqualad! starring Aquaman, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 272 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Star of Hollywood!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Krypto becomes swell headed after going to Hollywood to make a movie. The Strong Boy of the Jungle starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. The Human Flying Fish!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Dr. Krill, a skilled surgeon, operates on Bragg, turning him into a Human Flying Fish to pull robberies that Aquaman cannot stop. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 277 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage. Staple rust.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Duel for Earth, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Superboy has to stop an alien invasion of Earth by agreeing to a duel. Tricksy humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Underwater Olympics!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman and Aqualad hold an underwater Olympics; Aquaman's team "loses" to prevent kryptonite discovery. The Man-Ape's Mercy Mission starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 278 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Supergirl in Smallville!, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Supergirl flies to Superboy's time to see if she can protect her identity and prove to Superman she's ready to be revealed to the world. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Janu of the Apes, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Janu borrows Congo Bill's ring. Playful Pop humor page by Phil Berube. Aqualad Goes To School!, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 284 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Clark Kent Goes to Reform School, pencils by Curt Swan; Red K makes Clark Kent forget he's Superboy. The Charge of Aquaman's Sea Soldiers, script by Jack Miller, art by Jim Mooney; Aquaman and Aqualad stop Professor Enos Snark who is supplying pirates with technology to help them to rob ships. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 300 VG- 3.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

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) 321 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Code of the Legion--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by John Forte, inks by Sheldon Moldoff and Al Plastino (Superboy face on splash only); The Legionnaires submit to tests of their ability to keep secret their greatest weapon from Commissioner Wilson. Chief Hot Foot humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Clark Kent, Cub Reporter starring Superboy, art by John Sikela. Letter to the editor from comic writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 322 VG+ 4.5

1/2" spine split from the bottom.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Super-Tests of the Super-Pets!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by John Forte, inks by Sheldon Moldoff and Al Plastino (head photostated/pasted on Superboy, page 3, panel 1); With the Legion away trying to capture the Time Trapper, the Super-Pets are left in charge. Clark Kent, Class Cheat starring Superboy, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Clark deliberately starts flunking tests so he can break a ring of cheaters in his school. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 327 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0220956008

Cover pencils by Curt Swan and John Forte (inset only), inks by George Klein. The Lone Wolf Legionnaire!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte; While investigating robberies on Zoon, the Legionnaires extend an invitation of membership to Lone Wolf, but he refuses; first appearance of the Lone Wolf. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Menace of Superboy's Father!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Sikela. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 329 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Moisture damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Bizarro-Legion!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; The Legion rejects Bizarro-Superboy's request for membership, so he sets off to create his own Legion. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Know Your Legionnaires; a listing of the Legionnaires and their origins and powers. The 100 New Feats of Superboy, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Superboy performs 100 feats for charity. One-page text feature, Know Your Legionnaires. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 330 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0145026024

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Space pirate Vorm joins the Legion as Dynamo Boy and begins to eliminate the Legionnaires. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Chief Hot Foot humor page by Henry Boltinoff. A Job for Super-Dog starring Superboy, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan; Krypto wants to be a super-hero. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 346 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached. Water damage.

Full-length Legion stories begin. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. First appearance of Karate Kid, Princess Projectra, Ferro Lad, and Nemesis Kid in One of Us Is a Traitor!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (1st professional work by Jim Shooter at age 14), inks by Sheldon Moldoff; The Legion accepts 4 new members, but one appears to be a Khundish spy. Cap's Hobby Hints--Protecting During Painting activity page by Henry Boltinoff. List of Legionnaires and their powers. Letter to the editor from Irene Vartanoff. Statement of ownership--average print run 757,000; average paid circulation 520,440. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 349 VG/FN 5.0

Staple rust.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Intro of Universo and Rond Vidar in The Rogue Legionnaire--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Universo steals a time bubble, and the Legionnaires use a student's time cube to travel to the past in search of him; But Rond Vidar returns the Legionnaires to their own time and they stop Universo from taking hypnotic control of the United Planets Inner Council. Moolah the Mystic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter to the editor from Irene Vartanoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 356 CGC 9.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0075300018

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Five Legion Orphans!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; The five Legion orphans are de-aged to toddlers and adopted by families who can't have children. Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Lana uses Star Boy in an attempt to make Superboy jealous. Letter to the editor from Mark Evanier. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mark Evanier. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 364 CGC 9.4

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0208022001

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Revolt of the Super-Pets!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Pete Costanza, inks by Pete Costanza; The Super-Pets depart for a world which they think appreciates them, but it turns out to be a gang of criminals. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 379 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3780232002

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino (layouts), inks by Neal Adams (finishes). Burial in Space--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Win Mortimer, inks by Jack Abel; A native of Seeris offers to revive the fallen Legionnaires if the rest of the Legion defends his people from invaders; But when the Legionnaires fail to defend the Seerons, they must stand up for themselves; The Legionnaires return to Earth and revive the seemingly dead Legionaires with the help of the Miracle Machine. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 381 CGC 7.5 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: White

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4575299007

1st full length Supergirl story and her 1st solo book. First 15-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Neal Adams. The Supergirl Gang starring Supergirl, Superman, Batgirl, Judy Belson, Jonathan Maxom, and Albert Maxom, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Jack Abel; Supergirl becomes the lead character in the series; here she leads an all-girl gang of hoodlums. Series continues from Action #375. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.