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304January 1963
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Adventure Comics #304

DC · January 1963 · on sale 1962-11-29

First appearance: Jo NahFirst appearance: Ultra BoyFirst appearance: Lar GandDeath of Lightning Lad
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Identification plate

Series
Adventure Comics (DC, 1938 series)
Issue
#304
Publication date
January 1963
Key date
1963-01-00
On-sale date
1962-11-29
Indicia publisher
National Periodical Publications Inc.
Price
$0.12
Pages
36
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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Why this issue matters

First appearance of Jo Nah - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Ultra Boy - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Lar Gand - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Tenzil Kem - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Matter-Eater Lad - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Super-Turtle - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Tur-Tel - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Zaryan the Conqueror - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Grover Groundhog - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Roz-Em - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Nim-El - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

Death on record for: Lightning Lad.

The evidence

Claims here come from the story records for this issue, listed under Sources at the bottom of the file. Character hubs with full evidence tables are coming to this site.

Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0The War Between Superboy and Superman!cover1pencils: Curt Swan; inks: George Klein; letters: Ira SchnappRoz-Em First, Clark Kent, Jonathan Kent, Martha Kent, Superboy
1-promo (ad from the publisher)1pencils: Curt Swan; inks: George KleinJohnny DC, Clark Kent, Superman
2The War Between Superboy and Superman!comic story12.67script: Jerry Siegel; pencils: George Papp; inks: George Papp; letters: Joe LettereseJor-El, Nim-El First, Roz-Em First, Clark Kent, Jonathan Kent, Martha Kent, Krypto, Lana Lang, Chief Parker, Superboy
3Coming... Super-Attractions!promo (ad from the publisher)0.33Johnny DC, Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Superman, Perry White
4-letters page1script: Mort Weisinger; pencils: Curt Swan; inks: Stan Kaye
5Featuring the Mightiest Super-Heroes of All Time!promo (ad from the publisher)0.5pencils: Curt Swan; inks: George KleinHercules, Tom Keith / Zarl Kazzan, Clark Kent, Krypto, Mighty Boy, Mighty Dog, Jimmy Olsen, Rovo, Samson, Super-Girl, Superman
6The Secret Adventures of Batman and Robin!promo (ad from the publisher)0.5pencils: Curt Swan, Sheldon Moldoff, Win Mortimer; inks: Stan Kaye, Charles Paris, Win MortimerBatman, Batwoman, Dick Grayson, Kathy Kane, Robin, Bruce Wayne, Thomas Wayne
7Touchdown for Picasso!public service announcement1script: Jack Schiff; pencils: Sheldon Moldoff; inks: Sheldon Moldoff; letters: Ira SchnappStan; friend of Stan's; Biff Drake
8-comic story0.67script: Harry Lampert; pencils: Harry Lampert; inks: Harry Lampert; letters: Harry LampertMr. Gwyn; Miss Moore
9-promo (ad from the publisher)0.33pencils: Rube Grossman; inks: Rube GrossmanJohnny DC, Grover Groundhog First, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
10The Stolen Super-Powers!comic story11script: Jerry Siegel; pencils: John Forte; inks: John Forte; letters: Joe LettereseGim Allon, Imra Ardeen, Bouncing Boy, Brainiac 5, Chameleon Boy, Colossal Boy, Cosmic Boy, Reep Daggle, Kara Zor-El, Salu Digby, Querl Dox, Luornu Durgo, Lar Gand First, Invisible Kid
11-comic story0.67script: Henry Boltinoff; pencils: Henry Boltinoff; inks: Henry Boltinoff; letters: Henry BoltinoffSuper-Turtle First, Tur-Tel First
12-promo (ad from the publisher)0.33Johnny DC
13-comic story1script: Henry Boltinoff; pencils: Henry Boltinoff; inks: Henry Boltinoff; letters: Henry BoltinoffCasey the Cop

Plus 4 pages of advertisements and other matter across 5 sequences, as published.

Where to read it

CollectionYear
Adventure Comics #4031971On eBay ›
The Legion of Super-Heroes Archives #1
ISBN 1-56389-020-8		1992On eBay ›
Showcase Presents: Legion of Super-Heroes #1
ISBN 978-1-4012-1382-4; 1-4012-1382-0		2007On eBay ›
Adventure Comics #4991983On eBay ›
Legion of Super-Heroes: 1,050 Years of the Future #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-4012-1791-4		2008On eBay ›
Legion of Super-Heroes: The Silver Age Omnibus #1
ISBN 978-1-4012-7102-2		2017On eBay ›
Legion of Super-Heroes: The Silver Age #1
ISBN 978-1-4012-8157-1		2018On eBay ›

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Series context

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Sources

  • Grand Comics Database, issue record (CC BY-SA 4.0)
  • Wikidata, Q96638939 (Lar Gand), first-appearance property (CC0)

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