{"product_id":"adventure-comics-380-may-1969-final-legion-of-super-heroes-issue-the-amazing-space-odyssey-of-the-legion","title":"Adventure Comics #380 (May 1969) — Final Legion of Super Heroes Issue - “The Amazing Space Odyssey of the Legion!”","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA key late‑Silver Age milestone marking the \u003cb\u003efinal Adventure Comics issue to feature the Legion of Super‑Heroes as the main storyline\u003c\/b\u003e. Published in \u003cb\u003eMay 1969\u003c\/b\u003e, this issue closes out an important era for Legion collectors and remains a sought‑after book for fans of Jim Shooter’s classic run.\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: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMain Story:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e“The Amazing Space Odyssey of the Legion!”\u003c\/i\u003e written by \u003cb\u003eJim Shooter\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCover Art:\u003c\/b\u003e Classic \u003cb\u003eCurt Swan\u003c\/b\u003e cover depicting Legionnaires discovering Superboy’s costume being consumed by a mysterious purple creature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArtists:\u003c\/b\u003e Interior art by \u003cb\u003eWin Mortimer\u003c\/b\u003e, complementing Shooter’s script with clean, dynamic Silver Age storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eFinal Legion‑headlined issue before the team transitions out of \u003ci\u003eAdventure Comics\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eRepresents the end of a major era in Legion continuity and publication history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStory Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Collectors Want This Issue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eEnd‑of‑run significance for Legion completists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCurt Swan cover appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLate‑Silver Age DC key tied to one of the most dedicated fan communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStrong creative pedigree: Shooter + Mortimer + Swan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLegion of Super‑Heroes collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSilver Age DC enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey‑issue hunters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFans of Jim Shooter’s early work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\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":43393491828839,"sku":"Z-90059","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/8601\/7127\/files\/IMG_3872.jpg?v=1777435543","url":"https:\/\/mancavedugout.com\/products\/adventure-comics-380-may-1969-final-legion-of-super-heroes-issue-the-amazing-space-odyssey-of-the-legion","provider":"MancaveDugout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}