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Cover: Stan Kaye

Adventure Comics #108

Sep 1946 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "The Proof of the Proverbs!", Charlie Ross sets out to disprove the old sayings he thinks are just empty clichés—until a mysterious treasure map in his yard leads him on a surprising quest to a gold-filled chest beneath a lake. Written by Don C. Cameron and illustrated by John Sikela, this 1946 Adventure Comics tale blends whimsy and mystery, with a clever twist that leaves Charlie questioning everything he thought he knew. The cover, by Stan Kaye, captures the moment of discovery with a classic, nostalgic flair.

Contains 7 stories
The Proof of the Proverbs!
7 pp · Superhero
Superboy [Clark Kent]Caleb SmithCharlie Ross (general store proprietor)

In "The Proof of the Proverbs!" from Adventure Comics #108 (1946), skeptical Charlie Ross scoffs at old sayings—until a mysterious treasure map leads him on a wild goose chase to a lake and a chest of gold, making him question everything he thought he knew. The townsfolk’s sudden interest in his journey hints at a clever scheme, but the truth behind their prank remains just out of reach.

The Stolen Light
7 pp · Superhero
Aquaman [Arthur Curry]
Ghosts in Armor!
10 pp · Superhero
Johnny Quick [Johnny Chambers]
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Trial by Trickery
7 pp · Superhero
The Shining Knight [Sir Justin]
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
Contest for Champions!
8 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Speedy [Roy Harper]

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Raw (Good) $100
CGC 9.4 · 3 in census $2,155
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $1,651
CGC 9.0 · 4 in census $1,224
CGC 8.5 · 5 in census $751
CGC 8.0 · 3 in census $720
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $477
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CGC 7.0 · 3 in census $477
CGC 6.5 · 5 in census $353
CGC 6.0 · 3 in census $318
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $226
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $195*
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $147
CGC 3.0 none in existence
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 none in existence
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Full credits

cover pencils, inks Stan Kaye

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Reprinted in The Adventures of Superboy #[nn] (2010), Green Arrow: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 (2018)

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