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Issue: Adventure Comics #278
Publication Date: November 1960
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Issues: #278 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 Comics Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 09/29/1960
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 14 (5 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from ad in Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #21 and copyright registration.
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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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Disclose Reprinted From1
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Original Artwork
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Supergirl in Smallville!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Supergirl
Character(s): Supergirl; Superboy robot; Martha Kent; Jonathan Kent
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Supergirl #1 published January 2007
as Adventure Comics #278 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Honor House Products Corp.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Supergirl in Smallville!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): Al Plastino
Inker(s): Al Plastino
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superboy
Character(s): Superboy [Clark Kent]; Superboy Robot; Supergirl [Linda Lee]; Linda Lee Robot; Krypto; Martha Kent; Jonathan Kent; Lana Lang; Orphan Nancy; Mr. Jones; Mrs. Jones
Synopsis: Supergirl flies to Superboy's time to see if she can protect her identity and prove to Superman she's ready to be revealed to the world.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperboy #129 published May 1966
as Supergirl in Smallville! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperboy #7/1969 published July 1969
as Ildprøven [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Supergirl #1 published January 2007
as Supergirl in Smallville! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Ollie
First Line: I'm sure you'll enjoy this for camping, Ollie!
Synopsis: Uses hammock on bus.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
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Coming... Super-Attractions!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen; Superboy; Action Comics
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Keep Learning -- the Key to Success!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Bernard Baily
Inker(s): Bernard Baily
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion
Synopsis: Frank wants to quit school until he realizes how it will affect his future.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly.
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Janu of the Apes!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Robert Bernstein
Penciller(s): Howard Sherman
Inker(s): Howard Sherman
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: jungle, superhero
Feature(s): Congorilla
Character(s): Congo Bill; Janu [Congorilla]; Hunters; Native Chief; Lord Ronson; Lord Ronson's son
Synopsis: Janu borrows Congo Bill's ring.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Smallville Mailsack
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters from Jeff Booth, Barry Smoch, Michael Brown, Mark Keller, Phil Taylor, Midge Kerner, Joseph Viola, Linda Maldonado, Carl Homberg.
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The Playpen

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Phil Berube
Penciller(s): Phil Berube
Inker(s): Phil Berube
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Phil Berube
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Playful Pop and the Kiddies...
Synopsis: Puts himself in playpen to escape brats.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #121 published June 1948
was The Playpen [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Pantomime.
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Aqualad Goes to School!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Robert Bernstein
Penciller(s): Ramona Fradon
Inker(s): Ramona Fradon
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Aquaman
Character(s): Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Aqualad [Garth]; Mr. Tracy (school principal); Miss Pine (teacher)
Synopsis: When Aqualad has trouble with a big test after being hit on the head, Aquaman uses ocean animals to help Aqualad remember the answers.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagTeen Titans #38 published March 1972
as Aqualad Goes to School! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Aquaman Archives #1 published March 2003
as Aqualad Goes to School [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Aquaman #1 published April 2007
as Aqualad Goes To School! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Stephens Credit Sales
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wilson Chemical Co.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Charles Atlas
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): American Specialty Co.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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