{"product_id":"adventure-comics-270-march-1960-silver-age-dc-key-issue-the-stolen-identities","title":"Adventure Comics #270 (March 1960) — Silver Age DC Key Issue-“The Stolen Identities!”","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdventure Comics #270 (March 1960) — Silver Age DC Key Issue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA standout Silver Age issue featuring multiple early appearances and a memorable Superboy transformation arc. Published in \u003cb\u003eMarch 1960\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAdventure Comics #270\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a mix of sci‑fi tension, character milestones, and classic Curt Swan artwork that continues to attract DC collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCover Art:\u003c\/b\u003e Illustrated by \u003cb\u003eCurt Swan\u003c\/b\u003e, inks by \u003cb\u003eStan Kaye\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMain Story:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e“The Stolen Identities!”\u003c\/i\u003e — Superboy faces the Xelthunians, aliens who abduct and impersonate \u003cb\u003eJonathan and Martha Kent\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRed Kryptonite Effects:\u003c\/b\u003e Superboy undergoes multiple transformations, including a \u003cb\u003egiant form\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003e“fat” Boy of Steel\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackup Stories \u0026amp; Notable Firsts:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSecond appearance of Aqualad (Garth)\u003c\/b\u003e in \u003ci\u003e“The Menace of Aqualad!”\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFirst appearance of the Aquacave\u003c\/b\u003e, a location that becomes central to early Aquaman lore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCongorilla (Congo Bill)\u003c\/b\u003e makes his \u003cb\u003eAdventure Comics series debut\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Collectors Want This Issue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis book hits multiple collector lanes: early Aqualad, Aquaman world‑building, Congorilla’s series entry, and a classic Red‑K Superboy story with strong Silver Age charm. Issues from this era featuring Curt Swan covers and multi‑character significance continue to trend upward among DC Silver Age enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDC Silver Age collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAquaman \u0026amp; Aqualad fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSuperboy \/ Superman family collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey‑issue hunters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAnyone building an Adventure Comics run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis piece of history is now more than 60 years old!!! It is not graded - but has been boarded and wrapped and encased in BCW Comic Book Showcase (See Pictures).  We have included pictures of the front, back, and sample of internal pages for review.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ebay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43393065746535,"sku":"Z-90057","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/8601\/7127\/files\/IMG_3858_2.jpg?v=1777434983","url":"https:\/\/mancavedugout.com\/products\/adventure-comics-270-march-1960-silver-age-dc-key-issue-the-stolen-identities","provider":"MancaveDugout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}