Adventure Comics #260 – CGC Universal Grade 8.0 (VF)
This is a major Silver Age DC key: the first Silver Age origin of Aquaman, “How Aquaman Got His Powers!” Published in 1959, it’s one of the books that helped start DC’s Silver Age, and it’s a cornerstone issue for any Aquaman or Justice League collection.
Book Details
- Publisher: DC Comics (National Comics)
- Cover date: May 1959
- Grade: CGC 8.0 Universal
- Page quality: Cream to Off-White
- CGC cert #: 4570972021
Key Notes (per CGC label)
- First Silver Age origin of Aquaman
Creative Team
- Story: Robert Bernstein and Jerry Coleman
- Interior art: John Sikela, Lee Elias and Ramona Fradon
- Cover: Curt Swan
Why This Copy
This is a bright, attractive copy at a strong VF 8.0 grade. The colors are rich, from the bold yellow background and orange-and-green Aquaman costume to the classic Superboy blues and reds. The fun “The Kents’ Second Super-Son!” cover is a nostalgic Silver Age gem. The back cover has the vintage National Audubon Society “Animal Children” ad, and its colors are vivid too.
Silver Age Aquaman origin copies in VF are in steady demand. The character’s popularity on screen and in comics keeps growing, which makes this a great investment-grade key for any collection.
Shipping
The slab ships well protected in bubble wrap inside a sturdy box, with tracking.
Please see all photos. The slabbed book shown is the exact one you’ll receive.
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