Adventure Comics #289 — CGC 5.0 — 1st Appearance of Jax-Ur (DC, October 1961)

A genuine Silver Age key from DC Comics, professionally graded and encapsulated by CGC at 5.0 (VG/FN) with Off-White Pages. This issue features the 1st appearance of Jax-Ur, the Kryptonian villain later popularized in the Superman mythos, Smallville, and the Krypton TV series. Cover by the legendary Curt Swan, with stories by Robert Bernstein and Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel, plus art by George Papp and John Forte. The Bizarro World tale also features an appearance by Mary Shelley. A solid mid-grade copy of a true key Silver Age book.

• Title: Adventure Comics #289
• Publisher: DC Comics
• Date: October 1961
• CGC Grade: 5.0 (VG/FN)
• Page Quality: Off-White
• CGC Certification #: 0774642004
• Cover Price: 10¢
• Cover Artist: Curt Swan
• Stories: Robert Bernstein & Jerry Siegel
• Interior Art: George Papp & John Forte
• Key Issue: 1st appearance of Jax-Ur
• Also features: Superboy, Bizarro, Titano, Mary Shelley appearance

Condition: CGC 5.0 — slab is in great shape, case is clear and intact. Previously housed/sold through ComicLink (sticker present on rear of slab — see photos). The book itself is fully sealed in the original CGC holder.

Ships carefully bubble-wrapped in a sturdy box with corner protection for the slab. 📚