Adventure Comics (1938)
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Adventure Comics #32
DC
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1938
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Vol. 1
Series that introduced the Legion of Super-Heroes and other classic DC characters
Formerly titled New Adventure Comics
Series that introduced the Legion of Super-Heroes and other classic DC characters
Formerly titled New Adventure Comics
Adventure Comics #36
DC
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1939
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Vol. 1
Cover art by John Flanagan
Adventure Comics #37
DC
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1939
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Vol. 1
Cover art by John Richard Flanagan
Adventure Comics #39
DC
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1939
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Vol. 1
Early mention of marijuana in comic books
Adventure Comics #40
DC
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1939
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Vol. 1
1st cover and 2nd full appearance of the Sandman, Wesley Dodds
Adventure Comics #42
DC
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1939
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Vol. 1
2nd cover appearance of the Sandman
Adventure Comics #44
DC
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1939
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Vol. 1
Story featuring opium abuse
Adventure Comics #46
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Creig Flessel
Adventure Comics #47
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Creig Flessel
Adventure Comics #48
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Hourman, Rex Tyler
Adventure Comics #49
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Hourman
Adventure Comics #50
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Cover art by Bernard Baily
Adventure Comics #53
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Jimmy Martin and the Minutemen of America
Adventure Comics #58
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
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
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 #61
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Starman, Ted Knight
Adventure Comics #62
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Starman
Adventure Comics #66
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Shining Knight, a former Knight of King Arthur's Round Table
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
1st appearance and origin of the Mist
Adventure Comics #69
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
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
1st appearance of Bookworm, a failed novelist whose crimes are inspired by classic literature
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
Jimmy Martin becomes Hourman's Sidekick
Adventure Comics #72
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
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
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
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 #77
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Genius Jones
Adventure Comics #79
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Simon and Kirby
Adventure Comics #103
DC
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1946
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Vol. 1
Superboy stories begin and continue for the next 277 issues
Adventure Comics #214
DC
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1955
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Krypto the Superdog
Adventure Comics #246
DC
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1958
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Rainbow Archer
Adventure Comics #252
DC
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1958
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Vol. 1
Debut of Red Kryptonite, causes temporary mutations and strange behavior
Debut of Red Kryptonite, causes temporary mutations and strange behavior
Adventure Comics #253
DC
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1958
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Vol. 1
First meeting between Superboy and Robin
Adventure Comics #256
DC
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1959
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Vol. 1
Origin of Green Arrow
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Origin of Green Arrow
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Adventure Comics #260
DC
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1959
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Vol. 1
Origin of Aquaman in the Silver Age, revealed that Aquaman's name is Arthur Curry
1st appearance of Queen Atlanna
Origin of Aquaman in the Silver Age, revealed that Aquaman's name is Arthur Curry
1st appearance of Queen Atlanna
Adventure Comics #262
DC
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1959
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Vol. 1
Origin of Speedy
Adventure Comics #266
DC
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1959
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Vol. 1
1st and only appearance of Aquagirl, Lisa Morel
Adventure Comics #267
DC
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1959
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Vol. 1
2nd team appearance of Legion of Super-Heroes with new costumes
Lightning Boy becomes Lightning Lad
2nd team appearance of Legion of Super-Heroes with new costumes
Lightning Boy becomes Lightning Lad
Adventure Comics #270
DC
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1960
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Aqualad
1st appearance of the Aquacave
Adventure Comics #271
DC
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1960
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Vol. 1
Origin of Lex Luthor retold
Adventure Comics #279
DC
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1960
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Vol. 1
Debut of White Kryptonite
Destroys vegetation
Adventure Comics #282
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Star Boy, Thom Kallor, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st appearance and origin of Star Boy, Thom Kallor, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
Adventure Comics #285
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
Stories titled "Tales of the Bizarro World" begin
Adventure Comics #286
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Bizarro Kltpzyxm
Adventure Comics #289
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Jax-Ur an evil scientist
Adventure Comics #290
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
Origin of Sunboy
Adventure Comics #292
DC
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1962
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Bizarro Lana Lang and Bizarro Lucy Lane
Adventure Comics #295
DC
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1962
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Bizarro Titano
1st cameo appearance of Bizarro
Adventure Comics #301
DC
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1962
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Vol. 1
Origin of Bouncing Boy
Adventure Comics #303
DC
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1962
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Matter-Eater Lad
Adventure Comics #306
DC
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1963
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of Legion of Substitute Heroes: Fire Lad, Polar Lad, Stone Boy, Night Girl, Chlorophyll Kid
1st team appearance of Legion of Substitute Heroes: Fire Lad, Polar Lad, Stone Boy, Night Girl, Chlorophyll Kid
Adventure Comics #324
DC
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1964
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Duplicate Boy: 1st appearance of Evolvo Lad
1st appearance of Life Lass
1st appearance of Gas Girl
1st appearance of Beast Boy (Ilshu Nor)
1st appearance of Duplicate Boy: 1st appearance of Evolvo Lad
1st appearance of Life Lass
1st appearance of Gas Girl
1st appearance of Beast Boy (Ilshu Nor)
Adventure Comics #327
DC
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1964
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Timber Wolf
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