Adventure Comics (1938)
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Adventure Comics #32
DC
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1938
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Series that introduced the Legion of Super-Heroes and other classic DC characters
Formerly titled New Adventure Comics
Key Facts
Series that introduced the Legion of Super-Heroes and other classic DC characters
Formerly titled New Adventure Comics
Adventure Comics #33
DC
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1938
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #34
DC
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1938
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #35
DC
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1939
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #36
DC
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1939
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Cover art by John Flanagan
Adventure Comics #37
DC
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1939
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Cover art by John Richard Flanagan
Adventure Comics #38
DC
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1939
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #39
DC
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1939
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Early mention of marijuana in comic books
Adventure Comics #40
DC
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1939
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st cover and 2nd full appearance of the Sandman, Wesley Dodds
Key Facts
1st cover and 2nd full appearance of the Sandman, Wesley Dodds
Adventure Comics #41
DC
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1939
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #42
DC
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1939
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
2nd cover appearance of the Sandman
Adventure Comics #43
DC
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1939
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #44
DC
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1939
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Story featuring opium abuse
Adventure Comics #45
DC
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1939
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #46
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Cover art by Creig Flessel
Adventure Comics #47
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Cover art by Creig Flessel
Adventure Comics #48
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Hourman, Rex Tyler
Adventure Comics #49
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
2nd appearance of Hourman
Adventure Comics #50
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Key Facts
Cover art by Bernard Baily
Adventure Comics #51
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #52
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #53
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Jimmy Martin and the Minutemen of America
Key Facts
1st appearance of Jimmy Martin and the Minutemen of America
Adventure Comics #54
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #55
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #56
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #57
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #58
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Paul Kirk, an investigator
The title of this story is 'Paul Kirk, Manhunter' but Kirk is not depicted in a costume or referred to by the moniker
Key Facts
1st appearance of Paul Kirk, an investigator
The title of this story is 'Paul Kirk, Manhunter' but Kirk is not depicted in a costume or referred to by the moniker
Adventure Comics #59
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #60
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #61
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Starman, Ted Knight
Adventure Comics #62
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
2nd appearance of Starman
Adventure Comics #63
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #64
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #65
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #66
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Shining Knight, a former Knight of King Arthur's Round Table
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Shining Knight, a former Knight of King Arthur's Round Table
Adventure Comics #67
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of the Mist
Adventure Comics #68
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #69
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Sandy the Golden Boy, Sandman's sidekick
Key Facts
1st appearance of Sandy the Golden Boy, Sandman's sidekick
Adventure Comics #70
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Bookworm, a failed novelist whose crimes are inspired by classic literature
Key Facts
1st appearance of Bookworm, a failed novelist whose crimes are inspired by classic literature
Adventure Comics #71
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Jimmy Martin becomes Hourman's Sidekick
Adventure Comics #72
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
First artwork at DC by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby
Adventure Comics #73
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Rick Nelson, Manhunter
This issue introduces Rick Nelson, a costumed Manhunter but in Adventure Comics #74, the identity reverts back to Paul Kirk who first appeared in Adventure Comics #58
Key Facts
1st appearance of Rick Nelson, Manhunter
This issue introduces Rick Nelson, a costumed Manhunter but in Adventure Comics #74, the identity reverts back to Paul Kirk who first appeared in Adventure Comics #58
Adventure Comics #74
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Paul Kirk as the costumed crime-fighter, Manhunter
Kirk previously appeared as a plain-clothes investigator in Adventure Comics #58 in a story titled, Paul Kirk Manhunter
Key Facts
1st appearance of Paul Kirk as the costumed crime-fighter, Manhunter
Kirk previously appeared as a plain-clothes investigator in Adventure Comics #58 in a story titled, Paul Kirk Manhunter
Adventure Comics #75
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #76
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #77
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Genius Jones
Adventure Comics #78
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #79
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Cover art by Simon and Kirby
Adventure Comics #80
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Adventure Comics #81
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
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