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Cover: Jim Aparo

Adventure Comics #465

Sep 1979 · DC · 1.00 USD
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In "Who Is Invading Central City!," the Justice Society of America races against time to track down a deadly capsule carrying a poison capable of mass destruction—discovered just in time on a stray dog before it releases its toxins. With Fate's spell interrupted mid-cast, the JSA scrambles to contain the threat, culminating in a tense, pivotal moment that leaves the outcome uncertain. Written by Paul Levitz and illustrated by Joe Staton, with inks by Dave Hunt, colors by Adrienne Roy, and letters by Milt Snapinn, the issue features a striking cover by Jim Aparo.

Contains 4 stories
Who Is Invading Central City!
12 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]
Brick Battleground!
12 pp · Superhero
Deadman [Boston Brand]
Countdown to Disaster!
16 pp · Superhero
Justice Society of America [JSAGreen Lantern [Alan Scott]Hawkman [Carter Hall]Flash [Jay Garrick]Power GirlHuntress [Helena Wayne]Dr. FateMr. Terrific (cameo)]Inza Nelson

In "Countdown to Disaster!" from Adventure Comics #465, the Justice Society of America races against time to locate a deadly capsule carrying a poison capable of mass destruction. With the threat imminent and the clock ticking, the team’s efforts culminate in a tense rescue just as the capsule is about to be released—contained only by Fate, whose interrupted spell leaves a lingering mystery. Mr. Terrific’s quiet arrival at the story’s end hints at the larger gathering he’s there to attend.

Ice Pact
12 pp · Superhero
Aquaman [Arthur Curry]Professor Graen (villain)Helga (villain)Nazis (villains)MeraDr. Vulko

In "Ice Pact," Aquaman dives into a hidden undersea society where a remnant of Nazi forces has established a sinister regime, threatening Atlantis. With Mera and Vulko in peril, Aquaman must navigate treacherous waters and a web of deception to save them before the underwater world falls under their icy grip.

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Raw (Fine) $6
CGC 9.8 · 8 in census $97
CGC 9.6 · 8 in census $29*
CGC 9.4 · 6 in census $20*
CGC 9.2 · 4 in census $20
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 · 3 in census $20*
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Full credits

artist Joe Staton
inker Dave Hunt
colorist Adrienne Roy
letterer Milt Snapinn
cover pencils, inks Jim Aparo

Reprints

Reprinted in Roter Blitz #47 (1979), Roter Blitz #5/1980 (1980), Wundergirl #5/1980 (1980), Wundergirl #7/1980 (1980), Aquaman #7 (1982), Faucon Noir #25 (1982), Super Héros #14 (1982), Etranges Aventures #78 (1983), Justice Society #2 (2007), Showcase Presents: All-Star Comics #1 (2011), Deadman #4 (2014), All-Star Comics: Only Legends Live Forever #[nn] (2019), Deadman Omnibus #[nn] (2021)

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