ADVENTURE COMICS (1938-83) #210
CGC VF-: 7.5
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SOLD ON: Monday, 08/24/2020 11:05 PM
$10,400
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Curt Swan cvr/art; 1st app. of Krypto (the Superdog); animated DC Super-Pets movie 2022!
DC Premiere Collection
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Curt Swan cvr/art; 1st app. of Krypto (the Superdog); animated DC Super-Pets movie 2022!
DC Premiere Collection
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cream/ow pgs
Curt Swan cvr/art; 1st app. of Krypto (the Superdog); animated DC Super-Pets movie 2022!
DC Premiere CollectionLikely influenced by the mid-50’s craze for canine adventure shows like Rin Tin Tin and Lassie, Otto Binder and Curt Swan dreamt up a pet for the teenage Kal-El. In this issue, the first to feature the now-beloved Krypto the Superdog, the space-bound pup arrives on Earth after his ship is knocked off course. Having been the subject of an experiment of Superman’s father, Jor-El, Krypto enjoys many of the same benefits of the humans from his home planet, granting him superpowers like his owner. The reunion was short lived in this issue, as Krypto’s sudden appearance put Superboy’s secret identity at risk. Luckily, interest in the new animal hero was immediate and powerful, and Krypto was soon a featured regular in the Superman/Superboy mythos and continues to be a popular character into the modern day.
With the scarcity of DC Silver Age books in good condition, this 7.5 copy of Adventure Comics #210 has only three examples above it on the census. With a "DC Super Pets" animated film slated for a 2022 release, the upside potential of this comic is growing. This handsome, clean, and solid copy should be one to look out for at auction, consider it a sleeper, for now.
Overstreet Guide 2019 VF- (7.5) value = $4,825.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 3 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
Curt Swan cvr/art; 1st app. of Krypto (the Superdog); animated DC Super-Pets movie 2022!
DC Premiere CollectionLikely influenced by the mid-50’s craze for canine adventure shows like Rin Tin Tin and Lassie, Otto Binder and Curt Swan dreamt up a pet for the teenage Kal-El. In this issue, the first to feature the now-beloved Krypto the Superdog, the space-bound pup arrives on Earth after his ship is knocked off course. Having been the subject of an experiment of Superman’s father, Jor-El, Krypto enjoys many of the same benefits of the humans from his home planet, granting him superpowers like his owner. The reunion was short lived in this issue, as Krypto’s sudden appearance put Superboy’s secret identity at risk. Luckily, interest in the new animal hero was immediate and powerful, and Krypto was soon a featured regular in the Superman/Superboy mythos and continues to be a popular character into the modern day.
With the scarcity of DC Silver Age books in good condition, this 7.5 copy of Adventure Comics #210 has only three examples above it on the census. With a "DC Super Pets" animated film slated for a 2022 release, the upside potential of this comic is growing. This handsome, clean, and solid copy should be one to look out for at auction, consider it a sleeper, for now.
Overstreet Guide 2019 VF- (7.5) value = $4,825.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 3 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE