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Issue: Adventure Comics #309
Publication Date: June 1963
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Issues: #309 of 472 Issues (530 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 04/25/1963
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (4 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from an advertisement in Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #301 (June 1963) and the copyright registration.

Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes moves to the lead spot with this issue, as Superboy stories move to the back.

Published monthly by National Periodical Publications, Inc., 2nd and Dickey Streets, Sparta, Ill. (the address of Spartan Printing Company, the printer, and a subsidiary of World Color Press). Editorial, executive offices and subscriptions, 575 Lexington Avenue, New York 22, N. Y.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age U.S.; standard Silver Age U.S.; standard Modern Age U.S.; digest (5" x 6.75") (#491-503)
Paper Stock: glossy cover (#32-490); cardstock cover (#491-503); newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched; squarebound (#390, 416, 491-503)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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The Fake Superboy from Krypton!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Clark Kent; Superboy impersonator; Blackie Burke; Jor-El (statue); Lara (statue)
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Not Wanted: High School Dropouts!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction, opinion
Synopsis: Alvin learns that it's hard to get a good job unless you finish school, and decides against dropping out
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On inside front cover.
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The Legion of Super-Monsters! [Part I]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Legion of Super-Heroes [Brainiac 5 [Querl Dox]; Bouncing Boy [Chuck Taine]; Saturn Girl [Imra Ardeen]; Sun Boy [Dirk Morgna]; Chameleon Boy [Reep Daggle]; Mon-El [Lar Gand]; Colossal Boy [Gim Allon]; Ultra Boy [Jo Nah]; Matter-Eater Lad [Tenzil Kem] (cameo); Shrinking Violet [Salu Digby] (cameo); Superboy [Kal-El, Clark Kent] (cameo); Triplicate Girl [Lournu Durgo] (cameo); Invisible Kid [Lyle Norg] (cameo); Cosmic Boy [Rokk Krinn] (cameo)]; Rainbow Girl; Jungle King [Monster Master]; Legion of Super-Monsters [Earthquake Beast; Eye-Monster; Mirror Monster; Drill Beast; Omnibeast]
Synopsis: Failed Legion applicant Jungle King tries to get revenge with his super-beasts.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagAdventure Comics #500 [Direct Sales] published June 1983
as [Part I] The Legion of Super-Monsters! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Legion of Super-Heroes Archives #2 [1st Printing] published December 1992
as [Part I]: The Legion of Super-Monsters! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Legion of Super-Heroes #1 published June 2007
as Part I: The Legion of Super-Monsters! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8.67
Disclose Notes: Indicia at bottom of page one.
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Try a Tongue Teaser!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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The Swing Is to DC!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Colorist(s): various
Letterer(s): ?; typeset; various
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promotional advertisement for Detective Comics (DC, 1937 series) #316 (June 1963), Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #301 (June 1963), Strange Adventures (DC, 1950 series) #153 (June 1963), and Metal Men (DC, 1963 series) #2 (June-July 1963).
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Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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First Line: Boys here's a swell way to make $1 to $5 weekly...
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Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Curious coins! Odd paper money!
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Pages: 0.5
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[The Legion of Super-Monsters!] Part II: The Legion's Super-Showdown!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Legion of Super-Heroes [Brainiac 5 [Querl Dox]; Bouncing Boy [Chuck Taine]; Saturn Girl [Imra Ardeen]; Sun Boy [Dirk Morgna]; Chameleon Boy [Reep Daggle]]; Jungle King [Monster Master] (death); Legion of Super-Monsters [Earthquake Beast; Eye-Monster; Mirror Monster; Drill Beast; Omnibeast]; gas creature
Synopsis: The Legion defeats the Jungle King and his super-beasts.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagAdventure Comics #500 [Direct Sales] published June 1983
as Part II: The Legion's Super-Showdown! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Legion of Super-Heroes Archives #2 [1st Printing] published December 1992
as Part II: The Legion's Super-Showdown! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Legion of Super-Heroes #1 published June 2007
as Part II: The Legion's Super-Showdown! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.67
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Great Masterpieces

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): Leonardo DaVinci (Mona Lisa, see notes); ? (Illustration)
Inker(s): Leonardo DaVinci (Mona Lisa, see notes); ? (Illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Reproduction of Leonardo DaVinci's Mona Lisa in the advertisement.
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[untitled]

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters from Susan Ann Robertson, Joel Brandt, Peter C. Cutter, Jeff Baker, and Edna Kane.

Also includes "Bits of Legionnaire Business" from numerous readers suggesting new Legionnaires including Color Kid, Beast Boy, and Life Lass (all characters that would be introduced in the future).
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[untitled]

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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
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Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Be my guest at Palisades Amusement Park...
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Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Free! These... and more new issue stamps... just released
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: An advertisement for Garcelon Stamp Co.of Calais, Maine.
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The Fake Superboy from Krypton!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superboy [Kal-El, Clark Kent, also as Dirk Jagger]; Jor-El (statue); Lara (statue); Blackie Burke; Professor Potter [Hugo Stanton]; Brainiac 5 [Querl Dox]; Jonathan Kent
Synopsis: When Blackie observes Superboy exiting from a tunnel near the Kent house, Superboy devises a plan to make Blackie think it was all a hallucination.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperboy #6/1973 published September 1973
as Den falske Superboy fra Krypton [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Ollie
First Line: Go get the twig, Sport!
Synopsis: Ollie takes his dog hunting.
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Pages: 0.67
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Your eyes may play tricks... but not your taste!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Missile Attack!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Sold by Strathmore Toys.
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147 Famous Automobiles

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Sold by Auto Models.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman
First Line: Hi! Boys and girls...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.

Subscription form for DC comic titles.
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100 Toy Soldiers $1.25

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph); ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (photograph); ? (illustration)
Colorist(s): ? (illustration)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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