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Issue: Adventure Comics #461
Publication Date: January 1979
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Issues: #461 of 472 Issues (530 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 10/10/1978
Volume: 45
Pages: 68
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 0709893041502
Price: $1.00 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 11 (6 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from Comic Reader #161.
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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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Original Artwork
Digital Edition
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Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN PEDIGREE CGC 9.6 NM+
This CGC 9.6 upper Near Mint from the Rocky Mountain Pedigree collection is the second highest graded example ever certified, with just 6 in grade and only 1 example graded slightly higher at 9.8. Adding to its desirability, CGC has assigned its perfect page quality designation of White pages, making this the very best 9.6 attainable.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice Society of America [Dr. Fate; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Power Girl; Huntress [Helena Wayne]; Flash [Jay Garrick]]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Iris Allen; Wonder Woman (Earth-1); Wonder Girl; Deadman (inset)
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: All-Star Comics #1 published November 2011
as Adventure Comics #461 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: C-852
Disclose Notes: Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
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Dateline: Adventure Comics

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Includes an editorial note, a small copy of the original version of the cover, a table of contents, and the indicia. Background credits from the artist.
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The Multiple Murders of Mapleville!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Flash [Barry Allen]; Iris Allen
Synopsis: Barry Allen is compelled to shoot a man with a shotgun. But the Flash figures out it's all a plot to help criminals get new identities.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagRoter Blitz #40 published June 1979
as Der Schrecken von Mapleville [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Job Number: J-5515
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Pursuit!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Character(s): Deadman [Boston Brand]; Cleveland Brand; Tiny; Lorna Winchell; Mr. Solomon; Vashnu; Lita Brand; Alexi Kronsky; Inga Brand
Synopsis: Deadman figures out that Mr. Solomon is behind the issues at the circus. Deadman helps Alexi Kronsky get free of Solomon. Deadman starts to put it all together, as Kronski arrives at the circus and it is revealed that he is the father of Cleveland Brand's wife Inga.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Job Number: J-5585
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Prologue

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice Society of America [Flash [Jay Garrick]; Wildcat [Ted Grant]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Batman (of Earth-2); Superman (of Earth-2, cameo); Dr. Fate; Wonder Woman (of Earth-2, cameo); Atom [Al Pratt] (cameo); Sandman [Wesley Dodds] (cameo); Hawkman [Carter Hall] (cameo); Hawkgirl [Shiera Sanders] (cameo); Hourman [Rex Tyler] (cameo); the Spectre [Jim Corrigan] (cameo); Dr. Mid-nite (cameo); Black Canary (cameo); Power Girl; Huntress [Helena Wayne]; Robin (Earth-2)]; The Key (of Earth-2, flashback); Batman (of Earth-1); Superman (of Earth-1); Wonder Woman (of Earth-1); Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; the Flash [Barry Allen]; the Creeper; Aquaman; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]; Green Arrow (of Earth-1); Atom [Ray Palmer]
Synopsis: Explanation of the existence of two worlds -- Earth-1 and Earth-2 -- occupying the same space, but vibrating at different speeds, and the differences between the superheroes of the two worlds.
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In Content Item: FlagDC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #3 published July 1980
as Welcome to Earth Two [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagJustice Society #1 published October 2006
as Prologue [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: All-Star Comics #1 published November 2011
as Prologue [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Job Number: J-5666
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Only Legends Live Forever

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice Society of America [Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Power Girl; The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Wildcat [Ted Grant]; Huntress [Helena Wayne]; Robin (Earth-2)]; Chief O'Hara; Bill Jensen (villain)
Synopsis: Bill Jensen climbs one of the twin Trade Towers in Gotham City to get the attention of Police Commissioner Bruce Wayne, but the Justice Society is first on the scene.
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In Content Item: FlagWundergirl #2/1980 published January 1980
as Legenden sterben nicht [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagWundergirl #2/1980 published January 1980
as Teil II - Kampf auf dem Dach (Legenden sterben nicht) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagJustice Society #2 published April 2007
as Only Legends Live Forever [Part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: All-Star Comics #1 published November 2011
as Only Legends Live Forever [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Job Number: J-5470
Disclose Notes: Feature continues from All-Star Comics #74 due to the cancellation of All-Star Comics in the "DC Implosion" in 1978. This the first part of the story originally intended to be printed in All-Star Comics #75, following the new three-page introduction (listed above).
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Chapter 2: War Atop the Tower

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice Society of America [Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Power Girl; The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Huntress [Helena Wayne]; Robin (Earth-2); Dr. Fate]; Gotham City Police Commissioner Bruce Wayne; Bill Jensen (villain)
Synopsis: Jensen easily defeats the Justice Society before Commissioner Wayne arrives to arrest him. Jensen accuses Wayne of framing him and strikes at him with massive power, but Dr. Fate protects the former Batman until he too is taken out by Jensen.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: This is the second part of the story originally intended to be printed as issue #75 of All-Star Comics. Story continues in the following issue.
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The Hand That Feeds the Earth...

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Mera; Dr. Vulko; Aqualad [Garth]
Synopsis: Aquaman and Mera discover an company is now farming right outside of Atlantis. When Aquaman and Aqualad investigate the company, Aquaman finds some incriminating information he has to get back to Atlantis.
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In Content Item: FlagAquaman Album #5 published June 1980
as The Hand That Feeds the Earth… [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Job Number: S-5598
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School of the Amazoids

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Teen Titans [Robin; Speedy; Kid Flash; Aqualad] (flashback); Wonder Woman; Headmaster-Mind (villain); Wonder Girl (origin, guest star); the Amazoids; Randy Jakes; Hippolyta (flashback); Superman (flashback); Batman (flashback)
Synopsis: Wonder Woman and Wonder Girl battle Headmaster-Mind.
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In Content Item: FlagWundergirl #39 published January 1979
as Die Amazonen-Schule [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagWundergirl #2/1982 published February 1982
as Die Amazonen-Schule [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Job Number: J-5540
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: L-185
Disclose Notes: Letters of comment from Steven Feldberg, Kent A. Phenis, Beppe Sabatini, Peter Holden, Stan Timmos, Mark Lamport, Norman Tipton, Zohar A. Rom and Penny Jacobson.
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The Justice Society of America

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice Society of America [Dr. Fate; Hawkman [Carter Hall]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Flash [Jay Garrick]; Power Girl; Huntress [Helena Wayne]; Star-Spangled Kid; Dr. Mid-Nite; Wildcat [Ted Grant]; Robin (of Earth-2); Hourman [Rex Tyler]]
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagJustice Society #2 published April 2007
as [untitled] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: All-Star Comics #1 published November 2011
as The Justice Society of America [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the back cover.

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