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Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) comic books 1955 or before

  • Issue #201
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 201
    • 2" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Staples added (not manufacturing). Cover oxidation.
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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. The Safari in Smallville starring Superboy, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks Ray Burnley; to save Lana, Clark risks exposing his secret identity to Professor Lang. The Stars Who Couldn't Swim starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. Jerry Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Go Slow" Club starring Johnny Quick, art by Ralph Mayo. Jasper the Jinx starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #202
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 202
    • 3" Cumulative spine split. Cover loose at one staple. Cover oxidation.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by Win Mortimer. Don't Give Fire A Place to Start public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Superboy City, U.S.A.!, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; When a city decides to name itself after Superboy, he mysteriously destroys all the statues they build of him. The Human Hot-Rodders starring Johnny Quick, script by Otto Binder, art by Hy Mankin. Menace of the Freak Fish starring Aquaman, art by Ralph Mayo. Channel C-R-I-M-E starring Green Arrow, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp. 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #203
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 203
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    Cover art by Win Mortimer. Uncle Superboy, art by John Sikela; Superboy is a camp counselor. Tips on Summer Fun! starring Peter Porkchops, script by Jack Schiff, art by Rube Grossman. The Shark with the Human Brain starring Aquaman, script by Jack Miller, art by Ramona Fradon. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Candid Camera Crime starring Johnny Quick, script by Otto Binder, art by Ralph Mayo. Congo Bill #1 house ad, art by Nick Cardy. The Puzzle of the Five Queens starring Green Arrow, script by Bill Finger, art by George Papp. 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $199 Adventure Comics #203 CGC 3.0 1954 4388283012

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  • Issue #204
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 204
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #2107986001

    Cover art by Win Mortimer. Work Can Be Fun public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Super Brat of Smallville, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Bradley Ashton causes trouble for Superboy. The Lagoon of Doom starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. Jimmy Olsen #1 ad, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Supergram the Superman Puzzle Game. Johnny Quick, King of Comedy, art by Ralph Mayo. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Amazing Arrowthon starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $229 DC Adventure Comics #204 CGC 4.5 1954 4386810002

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  • Issue #205
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 205

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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Journey of the Second Superboy!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sy Barry; another boy arrives in Smallville in a rocket. The Emperor of the Sea! starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. Congo Bill #2 ad, art by Nick Cardy. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Million-Dollar Photograph! starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $800 * ADVENTURE Comics #205 CGC 6.0 (1954) OW/W! Superboy! (4265871008) *

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  • Issue #206
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 206

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    Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Key to Success public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Impossible Creatures starring Superboy, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Superboy must prove strange creatures are genuine. The Haunted Island! starring Aquaman, script by Jack Miller, art by Ramona Fradon. Jerry Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Kite -- Toy and War Weapon article. The Junior Newsreelers starring Johnny Quick, art by Ralph Mayo. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #207
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 207

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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. Smallville's Worst Athlete starring Superboy, art by John Sikela; Timothy Marker wants to play football, but hes an awful athlete. Know Your Country public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Courtship of Tubby Watts starring Johnny Quick, art by Ralph Mayo. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Green Arrow in Wonderoland, art by George Papp. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $135 Adventure Comics 207 DC 1954 Superboy, Kurt Swan Football Cover CGC 5.5

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  • Issue #208
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 208
    • Centerfold detached at one staple. Staple rust. Rust migration.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    • 3" cumulative spine split. Water damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Rip Van Winkle of Smallville starring Superboy, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bruno Premiani; inventor John Blair has an accident and goes into a coma for 20 years. The Mystery of the Aqua-Dolls starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. The Incredible Land of Yesteryear starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #209
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 209

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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy Week, art by John Sikela; Smallville has a celebration to honor Superboy. Special Christmas Quiz--Christmas in Many Lands! public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. The Island That Vanished starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. The Origin of Speedy starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp; Speedy reveals how his parents were killed and he was raised by Chief Thundercloud. Supergram the Superman Puzzle Game. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $330 Adventure Comics # 209 CGC 6.5 FN+ Origin Of Speedy 1955 GoldenAge Last Pre-code

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  • Issue #210
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 210

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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Dog from Krypton!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sy Barry; A super-powerful dog arrives in Smallville in a rocket complete with written records proving that he is baby Kal-El's puppy who Jor-El used as a test animal when developing his space rockets; Though happy to be reunited with his dog, Superboy needs to make sure that Krypto does not give away his secret identity several times before Krypto leaves for a romp in space. The First Undersea Newspaper starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. The Defeat of Green Arrow, art by George Papp. Two page text story, They're Striking it Rich Again. 36 pages, Full Color. NOTE: 1st appearance of Krypto the Super Dog. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #211
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 211

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    Cover art by Win Mortimer. Superboy's Most Amazing Dream, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sy Barry; Clark dreams of life when he grows up to be Superman and works in the Metropolis Museum. The Mystery of the Seven Sea Statues! starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman seemingly turns into an egomaniac by placing seven floating statues of himself offshore. The Undersea Archers starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #212
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 212

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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. Superboy's Robot Twin, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; When Superboy disappears for a week Prof Wilson builds a robot to take his place. Superboy, meanwhile, after an encounter with a comet, has lost his memory. Tips On Camping public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Giant Tropical Fish starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. Sagebrush Sam humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Three Impossible Targets starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #213
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 213

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    Cover art by John Sikela. The Junior Jury of Smallville starring Superboy, art by John Sikela; Student Wayne Wright tries to prove he is innocent of stealing a valuable rock from the geology classroom. The Airborne Archers starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. The Court-Martial of Moby Dick II starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #214
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 214

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan. The Dog of Steel starring Superboy, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan; A gang of crooks tries to prove that Krypto is a super-dog, as does Lana. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Station Neptune starring Aquaman, script by Jack Miller, art by Ramona Fradon. Bebe humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Elephant- New King of Beasts article. The Riddle of the Statues starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #215
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 215
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #1028685010
    • 1 1/2" tear to front cover.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super Hobby of Superboy, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superboy begins collecting rocks and minerals from other planets. The Aqua-Mailman starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. The Magic Archers starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #216
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 216
    • Full length spine split. Water damage. Cover oxidation.
    • 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 Wizard City, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; When a criminal hides in a city composed entirely of kryptonite, Superboy needs the help of Professor Olsen to capture him. The Invasion of the Sea-Men, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman has to fight off alien invaders underwater. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Animal Acrobats article. The World's Most Dangerous Game starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #217
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 217
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy's Farewell to Smallville, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superboy leaves Earth with a couple that claims to be his real parents. The Day Aquaman Couldn't See, art by Ramona Fradon. The Riddle of the Five Trophies starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #218
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 218
    • Cover coming loose at one staple. Cover oxidation.
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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Two Worlds of Superboy, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; part two of story in which Superboy leaves Earth with a couple that claims to be his real parents. Aquaman, Outlaw of the Sea, art by Ramona Fradon. Playful Pop humor page by Phil Berube. A two-page history of the Olympic Games. The Archer Who Lost His Aim starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $242 D.C Comics Adventure Comics 218 11/55 FANTAST CGC 6.5 Off White to White Pages

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  • Issue #219
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 219
    • Full-length spine split. Cover taped to first wrap.
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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Gorilla With X-Ray Eyes! starring Superboy, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superboy and Professor Lang capture Chandu, a giant gorilla with x-ray vision. The Greatest Show On Wate starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. Hunters With the Bow article. The Human Chess Game starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.