Summer Kickoff Comics & Toys 06'26
Lot 506:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of Seven DC Adventure Comics Issues 491, 492, 497, 498, 500, 501, and 503 (1982-1983)
This lot consists of seven vintage comic books from the Adventure Comics series published by DC Comics between September 1982 and September 1983. These issues are in the "Dollar Comics" format, characterized by an increased page count and multiple stories per issue, branded on the covers as The Biggest Little Buy in Comics. The collection primarily features the Legion of Super-Heroes, with additional backup stories featuring the Shazam! family and Supergirl. The included issues are: Issue 491 (September 1982) announcing the return of the series; Issue 492 (October 1982) featuring Shazam! and Supergirl; Issue 497 (March 1983) featuring Challengers of the Unknown; Issue 498 (April 1983) featuring the origin of Bouncing Boy; Issue 500 (June 1983), the 500th anniversary special issue; Issue 501 (July 1983) featuring a cover with historical villains including Adolf Hitler; and Issue 503 (September 1983), the final issue of the original series run. Cover artists identified by printed signatures include Keith Giffen, Kurt Schaffenberger, Gil Kane, Ross Andru, and Jose Rodriguez.
Condition report:
The collection is in overall mid-grade condition with common signs of shelf wear. Observable defects include spine stress marks (ticks), light edge wear, and minor corner blunting. Issue 492 exhibits some tanning to the cover edges. Issue 497 shows visible spine stress and a small tear with a crease at the bottom of the spine on the front cover. All covers appear attached and colors remain generally vibrant. The comics are stored in modern protective bags with backing boards.
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