Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 263:
Description
Adventure Comics #351, DC Comics, published December 1966. This comic book is professionally graded and encapsulated by CGC with a Universal Grade of 5.0 and Off-White to White Pages. The cover features Superboy, carrying a “SMALLVILLE CLEAN-UP CAMPAIGN” bag, interacting with Colossal Boy in front of a “SUPER-HERO CLUBHOUSE” in Smallville, alongside other Legionnaires. Prominent text includes “Adventure COMICS featuring SUPERBOY and the LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES,” a 12¢ price, and the “APPROVED BY THE COMICS CODE AUTHORITY” stamp. The featured story is titled “The Forgotten Legion!” Visible dialogue includes “SUPERBOY! YOU MUST GET YOUR MEMORY BACK AND HELP US! DOESN’T THIS CLUBHOUSE WE BROUGHT HERE FROM THE FUTURE REMIND YOU OF THE LEGION? DON’T YOU REMEMBER ME– COLOSSAL BOY?” and “LEGION? I NEVER HEARD OF IT! NOW GET THAT EYESORE OUT OF SMALLVILLE BEFORE I DEMOLISH IT!” The story is by E. Nelson Bridwell, with cover and interior art by Curt Swan and George Klein. Key plot points noted on the CGC label include Dream Girl and Star Boy joining the Legion, Bouncing Boy’s powers restored, and Lightning Lad’s right arm regenerated.
Condition report:
The comic book is professionally graded and encapsulated by CGC, indicating a Universal Grade of 5.0 with Off-White to White Pages. The item appears well-preserved within its protective plastic slab, consistent with the assigned grade. No additional damage or wear beyond what is typical for the assigned grade is visible through the encapsulation.
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