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Cover: Stan Kaye

Adventure Comics #125

Feb 1948 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "The Weight before Christmas!", Superboy steps in to help Regan, the former Santa at Lacy's, regain his festive physique in just seven days—before a suspiciously slim impostor takes over and plans a heist during the holiday rush. Written by Don C. Cameron and illustrated by Al Wenzel, this 1948 holiday tale blends whimsy and urgency, with Stan Kaye’s cover capturing the festive tension.

Contains 6 stories

The Weight before Christmas!

10 pp · Superhero

SuperboyMr. Regan

When Regan, the longtime Santa at Lacy's, loses too much weight to keep up the role, Superboy steps in to help him regain his festive form in just seven days—before a fake Santa with a dangerous plan takes over the store and sets it up for a heist.

The Case of the Good Luck Crooks!

8 pp · Superhero

Green ArrowSpeedyLarry Lucius

D-Day in Davy Jones' Locker!

7 pp · Superhero

AquamanBlack JackProfessor Saybrook

The Man Who Refused to Die!

7 pp · Superhero

Shining KnightCharles DurandDr. RoldoffDr. MansardDr. Brissault

Untitled Humor story

0.5 pp · Humor

The Roamin' Roman!

9 pp · Superhero

Johnny QuickCaligus

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta

Raw (Good) $122

CGC 9.4 · 2 in census $2,860*

CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $1,836

CGC 9.0 · 2 in census $1,254

CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $889*

CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $698*

CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $560*

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CGC 7.0 none in existence

CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $390*

CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $338*

CGC 5.5 · 5 in census $284*

CGC 5.0 $229

CGC 4.5 · 4 in census $229*

CGC 4.0 none in existence

CGC 3.5 · 2 in census $178*

CGC 3.0 none in existence

CGC 2.5 · 3 in census $128*

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More listings for this title

PR $155 CGC 9.2 $1850 Adventure Comics #125 🌎 RARE 1948 SUPERMAN SENSATIONAL 🌎 Free Air Superboy $199 Adventure Comics Superboy. 1948 #125. DC Comics. $578.99

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Full credits

writer Don C. Cameron

artist, inker Al Wenzel

cover pencils, inks Stan Kaye

Reprints

Reprinted in Adventure Comics #[125] (1948)

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