Adventure Comics #380 (May 1969) — Final Legion of Super Heroes Issue - “The Amazing Space Odyssey of the Legion!”

A key late‑Silver Age milestone marking the final Adventure Comics issue to feature the Legion of Super‑Heroes as the main storyline. Published in May 1969, this issue closes out an important era for Legion collectors and remains a sought‑after book for fans of Jim Shooter’s classic run.

Key Features

• Main Story: “The Amazing Space Odyssey of the Legion!” written by Jim Shooter
• Cover Art: Classic Curt Swan cover depicting Legionnaires discovering Superboy’s costume being consumed by a mysterious purple creature
• Artists: Interior art by Win Mortimer, complementing Shooter’s script with clean, dynamic Silver Age storytelling
• Historical Significance:
• Final Legion‑headlined issue before the team transitions out of Adventure Comics
• Represents the end of a major era in Legion continuity and publication history

Story Highlights

The Legion embarks on a dramatic cosmic mission that tests their unity and resolve. Shooter’s script blends sci‑fi tension with character‑driven moments, delivering a memorable send‑off to the team’s long‑running Adventure Comics era.

Why Collectors Want This Issue

• End‑of‑run significance for Legion completists
• Curt Swan cover appeal
• Late‑Silver Age DC key tied to one of the most dedicated fan communities
• Strong creative pedigree: Shooter + Mortimer + Swan

Ideal For

• Legion of Super‑Heroes collectors
• Silver Age DC enthusiasts
• Key‑issue hunters
• Fans of Jim Shooter’s early work

This 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.