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Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Adventure Comics #217

Oct 1955 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "Superboy's Farewell to Smallville," a heartfelt moment captures the young hero's final days in his hometown, marking a poignant chapter in his journey. Written and illustrated by George Papp, this classic Adventure Comics tale offers a rare emotional depth, grounded in the quiet moments before destiny calls. The cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye perfectly frames the bittersweet farewell, capturing Smallville’s enduring spirit.

Contains 5 stories
Superboy's Farewell to Smallville
12 pp · Superhero
Jor-ElLaraMa KentPa KentDuke MasonLana Lang

In a heartfelt farewell to his roots, Superboy faces a bittersweet reunion with his biological parents, Jor-El and Lara, after their long journey from a doomed Krypton. As he prepares to leave Earth behind to join them on a new world, the emotional weight of saying goodbye to the Kents hangs heavy—especially as a desperate man in prison uncovers a secret that could change everything.

The Day Aquaman Couldn't See
6 pp · Superhero

In "The Day Aquaman Couldn't See," the sea's greatest hero faces a rare challenge when a rockslide knocks him unconscious and leaves him blind. Though he can't see, Aquaman relies on the help of his underwater allies—the manatee, whales, a swordfish, and others—to track down a gang of crooks. Just as he finally corners them, he stumbles, hits his head, and regains his sight—just in time.

Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor, Teen
The Riddle of the Five Trophies
6 pp · Superhero

In "The Riddle of the Five Trophies," Green Arrow and Speedy face a baffling mystery when a string of thefts targets seemingly worthless trophies across the city. With the final prize—the "Archie," an archery trophy—hanging in the balance, Green Arrow takes on the contest in the most unorthodox way possible, only to find himself and Speedy ensnared. The clues hidden in the trophies lead to a safe, but the real twist lies in a single, subtle change—one that turns a number into a key.

Untitled Humor story
0.67 pp · Humor, Teen

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $51
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $806*
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 · 4 in census $306*
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $246*
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $204*
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CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $175
CGC 6.0 · 3 in census $148*
CGC 5.5 · 3 in census $125*
CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $118*
CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $101
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $88*
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $69*
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $56*
CGC 2.0 none in existence
CGC 1.5 none in existence
CGC 1.0 none in existence
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $24*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Full credits

artist, inker George Papp
cover pencils Curt Swan
cover inks Stan Kaye

Reprints

Reprinted in Superboy #156 (1969), Superboy #11/1969 (1969), Supermán #88

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