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(1938)

Adventure Comics (1938)

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Series that introduced the Legion of Super-Heroes and other classic DC characters

Formerly titled New Adventure Comics

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Series that introduced the Legion of Super-Heroes and other classic DC characters

Formerly titled New Adventure Comics

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Cover art by John Flanagan

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Cover art by John Flanagan

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Cover art by John Richard Flanagan

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Cover art by John Richard Flanagan

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Early mention of marijuana in comic books

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Early mention of marijuana in comic books

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1st cover and 2nd full appearance of the Sandman, Wesley Dodds

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1st cover and 2nd full appearance of the Sandman, Wesley Dodds

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Cover art by Leo O'Mealia

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Cover art by Leo O'Mealia

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2nd cover appearance of the Sandman

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2nd cover appearance of the Sandman

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Story featuring opium abuse

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Story featuring opium abuse

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Cover art by Creig Flessel

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Cover art by Creig Flessel

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Cover art by Creig Flessel

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Cover art by Creig Flessel

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1st appearance and origin of Hourman, Rex Tyler

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1st appearance and origin of Hourman, Rex Tyler

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2nd appearance of Hourman

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2nd appearance of Hourman

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Cover art by Bernard Baily

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Cover art by Bernard Baily

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1st appearance of Jimmy Martin and the Minutemen of America

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1st appearance of Jimmy Martin and the Minutemen of America

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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

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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

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1st appearance and origin of Starman, Ted Knight

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1st appearance and origin of Starman, Ted Knight

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2nd appearance of Starman

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2nd appearance of Starman

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1st appearance and origin of Shining Knight, a former Knight of King Arthur's Round Table

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1st appearance and origin of Shining Knight, a former Knight of King Arthur's Round Table

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1st appearance and origin of the Mist

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1st appearance and origin of the Mist

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1st appearance of Sandy the Golden Boy, Sandman's sidekick

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1st appearance of Sandy the Golden Boy, Sandman's sidekick

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1st appearance of Bookworm, a failed novelist whose crimes are inspired by classic literature

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1st appearance of Bookworm, a failed novelist whose crimes are inspired by classic literature

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Jimmy Martin becomes Hourman's Sidekick

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Jimmy Martin becomes Hourman's Sidekick

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First artwork at DC by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby

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First artwork at DC by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby

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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

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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

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1st appearance and origin of Genius Jones

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1st appearance and origin of Genius Jones

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Cover art by Simon and Kirby

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Cover art by Simon and Kirby

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Superboy stories begin and continue for the next 277 issues

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Superboy stories begin and continue for the next 277 issues

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2nd appearance of Krypto the Superdog

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2nd appearance of Krypto the Superdog

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1st appearance of the Rainbow Archer

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1st appearance of the Rainbow Archer

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Debut of Red Kryptonite

Causes temporary mutations and strange behavior

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Debut of Red Kryptonite

Causes temporary mutations and strange behavior

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First meeting between Superboy and Robin

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First meeting between Superboy and Robin

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Origin of Green Arrow

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

5.5 sold for $350 [$280 in 2023] +25%

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Origin of Green Arrow

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

5.5 sold for $350 [$280 in 2023] +25%

Adventure Comics #260

DC ⋅ 1959

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$80

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$240

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$1.1k

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Origin of Aquaman in the Silver Age, revealed that Aquaman's name is Arthur Curry

1st appearance of Queen Atlanna

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Origin of Aquaman in the Silver Age, revealed that Aquaman's name is Arthur Curry

1st appearance of Queen Atlanna

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Origin of Speedy

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Origin of Speedy

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1st and only appearance of Aquagirl, Lisa Morel

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1st and only appearance of Aquagirl, Lisa Morel

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2nd team appearance of Legion of Super-Heroes with new costumes

Lightning Boy becomes Lightning Lad

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2nd team appearance of Legion of Super-Heroes with new costumes

Lightning Boy becomes Lightning Lad

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2nd appearance of Aqualad

1st appearance of the Aquacave

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2nd appearance of Aqualad

1st appearance of the Aquacave

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Origin of Lex Luthor retold

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Origin of Lex Luthor retold

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Debut of White Kryptonite

Destroys vegetation

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Debut of White Kryptonite

Destroys vegetation

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1st appearance and origin of Star Boy, Thom Kallor, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes

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1st appearance and origin of Star Boy, Thom Kallor, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes

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Stories titled "Tales of the Bizarro World" begin

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Stories titled "Tales of the Bizarro World" begin

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1st appearance of Bizarro Kltpzyxm

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1st appearance of Bizarro Kltpzyxm

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1st appearance of Jax-Ur an evil scientist

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1st appearance of Jax-Ur an evil scientist

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Origin of Sunboy

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Origin of Sunboy

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1st appearance of Bizarro Lana Lang and Bizarro Lucy Lane

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1st appearance of Bizarro Lana Lang and Bizarro Lucy Lane

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1st appearance of Bizarro Titano

1st cameo appearance of Bizarro

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1st appearance of Bizarro Titano

1st cameo appearance of Bizarro

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Origin of Bouncing Boy

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Origin of Bouncing Boy

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1st appearance and origin of Matter-Eater Lad

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1st appearance and origin of Matter-Eater Lad

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1st team appearance of Legion of Substitute Heroes: Fire Lad, Polar Lad, Stone Boy, Night Girl, Chlorophyll Kid

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1st team appearance of Legion of Substitute Heroes: Fire Lad, Polar Lad, Stone Boy, Night Girl, Chlorophyll Kid

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1st appearance of Duplicate Boy

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1st appearance of Duplicate Boy

	Publisher	Low	Mid	High
Adventure Comics #32	DC	$900	$3k	$9k
Adventure Comics #36	DC	$90	$3k	$9k
Adventure Comics #37	DC	$1k	$3.5k	$10.8k
Adventure Comics #39	DC	$300	$1k	$3k
Adventure Comics #40	DC	$8.1k	$34k	$95k
Adventure Comics #41	DC	$580	$1.5k	$7.5k
Adventure Comics #42	DC	$1.2k	$3.4k	$10k
Adventure Comics #44	DC	$700	$1.9k	$7k
Adventure Comics #46	DC	$1.1k	$4.6k	$11.5k
Adventure Comics #47	DC	$590	$1.8k	$7.5k
Adventure Comics #48	DC	$4.5k	$14.2k	$48k
Adventure Comics #49	DC	$335	$1.1k	$3.9k
Adventure Comics #50	DC	$0	$0	$0
Adventure Comics #53	DC	$240	$715	$2.6k
Adventure Comics #58	DC	$240	$715	$2.6k
Adventure Comics #61	DC	$1.4k	$5.5k	$22k
Adventure Comics #62	DC	$400	$1.2k	$4k
Adventure Comics #66	DC	$270	$800	$2.9k
Adventure Comics #67	DC	$270	$910	$2.7k
Adventure Comics #69	DC	$255	$770	$2.8k
Adventure Comics #70	DC	$320	$910	$3.2k
Adventure Comics #71	DC	$215	$645	$2.4k
Adventure Comics #72	DC	$875	$2.6k	$11k
Adventure Comics #73	DC	$615	$1.8k	$6.9k
Adventure Comics #77	DC	$175	$525	$1.9k
Adventure Comics #79	DC	$210	$1.2k	$2.1k
Adventure Comics #103	DC	$300	$1k	$3k
Adventure Comics #214	DC	$75	$220	$800
Adventure Comics #246	DC	$35	$100	$325
Adventure Comics #252	DC	$12	$45	$130
Adventure Comics #253	DC	$30	$100	$320
Adventure Comics #256	DC	$60	$190	$830
Adventure Comics #260	DC	$80	$240	$1.1k
Adventure Comics #262	DC	$30	$90	$300
Adventure Comics #266	DC	$20	$65	$210
Adventure Comics #267	DC	$60	$190	$750
Adventure Comics #270	DC	$18	$55	$185
Adventure Comics #271	DC	$35	$105	$380
Adventure Comics #279	DC	$12	$40	$130
Adventure Comics #282	DC	$25	$75	$315
Adventure Comics #285	DC	$20	$65	$210
Adventure Comics #286	DC	$20	$60	$200
Adventure Comics #289	DC	$15	$50	$160
Adventure Comics #290	DC	$35	$100	$325
Adventure Comics #292	DC	$9	$25	$115
Adventure Comics #295	DC	$9	$25	$115
Adventure Comics #301	DC	$12	$45	$210
Adventure Comics #303	DC	$35	$90	$350
Adventure Comics #306	DC	$10	$30	$150
Adventure Comics #324	DC	$7	$20	$90

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Adventure Comics

Adventure Comics (1938)

Adventure Comics #32

DC ⋅ 1938

Adventure Comics #32

DC ⋅ 1938

Key Facts

Series that introduced the Legion of Super-Heroes and other classic DC characters

Formerly titled New Adventure Comics

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Series that introduced the Legion of Super-Heroes and other classic DC characters

Formerly titled New Adventure Comics

Adventure Comics #36

DC ⋅ 1939

Adventure Comics #36

DC ⋅ 1939

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Cover art by John Flanagan

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Cover art by John Flanagan

Adventure Comics #37

DC ⋅ 1939

Adventure Comics #37

DC ⋅ 1939

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Cover art by John Richard Flanagan

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Cover art by John Richard Flanagan

Adventure Comics #39

DC ⋅ 1939

Adventure Comics #39

DC ⋅ 1939

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Early mention of marijuana in comic books

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Early mention of marijuana in comic books

Adventure Comics #40

DC ⋅ 1939

Adventure Comics #40

DC ⋅ 1939

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1st cover and 2nd full appearance of the Sandman, Wesley Dodds

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1st cover and 2nd full appearance of the Sandman, Wesley Dodds

Adventure Comics #41

DC ⋅ 1939

Adventure Comics #41

DC ⋅ 1939

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Cover art by Leo O'Mealia

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Cover art by Leo O'Mealia

Adventure Comics #42

DC ⋅ 1939

Adventure Comics #42

DC ⋅ 1939

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2nd cover appearance of the Sandman

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2nd cover appearance of the Sandman

Adventure Comics #44

DC ⋅ 1939

Adventure Comics #44

DC ⋅ 1939

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Story featuring opium abuse

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Story featuring opium abuse

Adventure Comics #46

DC ⋅ 1940

Adventure Comics #46

DC ⋅ 1940

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Cover art by Creig Flessel

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Cover art by Creig Flessel

Adventure Comics #47

DC ⋅ 1940

Adventure Comics #47

DC ⋅ 1940