Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 241:
Description
Adventure Comics #318, published by DC Comics in March 1964. This Silver Age comic book is encapsulated by CGC Universal Grade at 6.5 with OFF-WHITE Pages, bearing the serial number 4584205023. The cover, attributed to Curt Swan and George Klein, features Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes in a cosmic setting, depicting characters in two separate futuristic spacecraft, surrounded by stars and planets. Visible text includes the main title, “Adventure Comics featuring SUPERBOY and the LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES,” a subtitle “Featuring ‘The Mutiny of the Legionnaires!’,” and a “Superman DC National Comics 12¢” logo. An “Approved by the Comics Code Authority” stamp is present. The cover also includes two speech bubbles: “FOR PLOTTING AGAINST ME, I’M CASTING YOU LEGIONNAIRES ADRIFT! WITH NO FOOD, NO RADIO, AND SCANT FUEL, YOU’LL NEVER REACH ANOTHER WORLD!” and “SUN BOY, YOU WON’T GET AWAY WITH THIS! SUPERBOY AND MON-EL WILL TRACK YOU DOWN! THEY’LL BRING YOU TO JUSTICE!”. The bottom right corner features a small box stating “Extra! A ‘HALL OF FAME’ SUPERBOY Classic!”.
Condition report:
The comic appears well-preserved within its professional encapsulation, consistent with its assigned grade of 6.5. No specific damage or wear beyond what is typical for the assigned grade is visible through the slab.
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