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''Adventure Comics'' was an American comic book series published by DC Comics from 1938 to 1983 and revived from 2009 to 2011. In its first era, the series ran for 503 issues (472 of those after the title changed from ''New Adventure Comics''), making it the fifth-longest-running DC series, behind ''Detective Comics'', ''Action Comics'', ''Superman'', and ''Batman''. It was revived in 2009 by writer Geoff Johns with the Conner Kent incarnation of Superboy headlining the title's main feature, and the Legion of Super-Heroes in the back-up story.〔 〕 It returned to its original numbering with #516 (September 2010). The series finally ended with #529 (October 2011), prior to DC's The New 52 company reboot. ==Publication history== ''Adventure Comics'' began its nearly 50-year run in December 1935 under the title ''New Comics'', which was only the second comic book series published by National Allied Publications, now DC Comics. The series was retitled ''New Adventure Comics'' with its 12th issue in January 1937.〔Wallace "1930s" in Dolan, p. 16: "''New Comics'' received a makeover with issue #12, becoming ''New Adventure Comics''."〕 Issue #32 (November 1938) saw the title changed again to ''Adventure Comics'', which would remain the book's name for the duration of its existence.〔Wallace "1930s" in Dolan, p. 21: "DC's second-oldest series, which began as ''New Comics'' and then became ''New Adventure Comics'', underwent a third name change - but this one stuck."〕 Originally a humor series, it evolved into a serious adventure series. In issue #12 when the series was titled ''New Adventure Comics'', Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel introduced the first version of the character Jor-L as a science fiction detective in the far future; the character would eventually become the alien father of Superman, although the first Superman story, in ''Action Comics'' #1, would not appear until more than a year after Jor-L's first appearance. The series' focus gradually shifted to superhero stories starting with the debut of the Sandman in issue #40. Other superheroes who appeared in the early days of ''Adventure'' included Hourman (from #48 to #83); Starman created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Jack Burnley in issue #61 (April 1941)〔Wallace "1940s" in Dolan, p. 36: "Gardner Fox and artist Jack Burnley presented the new costumed hero Starman in this issue."〕 (#61-102); and Joe Simon and Jack Kirby's Manhunter replacing a similarly named business-suited investigator beginning with #73 (April 1942) until #92.〔Wallace "1940s" in Dolan, p. 41: "Hot properties Joe Simon and Jack Kirby joined DC...() after taking over the Sandman and Sandy, the Golden Boy feature in ''Adventure Comics'' #72, the writer and artist team turned their attentions to Manhunter with issue #73."〕 A pivotal issue of the series was #103 (April 1946), when Superboy, Green Arrow, Johnny Quick and Aquaman moved from ''More Fun Comics'' which was being converted to a humor format to ''Adventure''.〔Wallace "1940s" in Dolan, p. 51: "Following ''More Fun Comics'' change in focus the previous month, the displaced super-heroes Superboy, Green Arrow, Johnny Quick, Aquaman, and the Shining Knight were welcomed by ''Adventure Comics''."〕 Starman's and Sandman's series were canceled to make room for the new features, while one other, Genius Jones, moved to the comic the new arrivals had just vacated. Superboy became the star of the book, and would appear on each cover into 1969 (counting Superman on the covers of issues #354–355). Superboy's popularity in ''Adventure'' resulted in the character receiving his own title in 1949, when superhero titles in general were losing popularity. Krypto, the Superdog debuted in issue #210 (March 1955) in a story by Otto Binder and Curt Swan.〔Irvine, Alex "1950s" in Dolan, p. 76: "Superboy was reunited with his dog in 'The Super-Dog from Krypton' by writer Otto Binder and artist Curt Swan."〕 In issue #247 (April 1958), by Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino, Superboy met the Legion of Super-Heroes, a team of super-powered teens from the future.〔Irvine "1950s" in Dolan, p. 89: "The Legion of Super-Heroes would become one of DC's most enduring and popular groups despite their humble beginnings, in a story by writer Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino."〕 The group became popular, and would replace "Tales of the Bizarro World" as the ''Adventure'' backup feature with #300, and soon be promoted to its lead. Lighting Lad, one of the Legion's founding members, was killed in ''Adventure Comics'' #304 (January 1963) and revived in issue #312.〔McAvennie, Michael "1960s" in Dolan, p. 108: "The demise of the Legion co-founder was a first not only for the Legion fan base, but for mainstream comics in general...Lightning Lad was resurrected later that year in ''Adventure Comics'' #312."〕 In ''Adventure Comics'' #346 (July 1966), Jim Shooter, 14 years old at the time, wrote his first Legion story.〔McAvennie "1960s" in Dolan, p. 118: "In his first-ever published story, fourteen-year-old Jim Shooter admitted four new members into the Legion of Super-Heroes ... Shooter's long, memorable tenure as one of the Legion's greatest writers was officially underway."〕 Shooter wrote the story in which Ferro Lad died – the first "real" death of a Legionnaire (although Lightning Lad had been believed dead for a while before) – and introduced the Fatal Five.〔McAvennie "1960s" in Dolan, p. 123: "Writer Jim Shooter and artist Curt Swan unleashed an even greater menace when the Fatal Five decided to stay united in the years ahead."〕 The Legion feature lasted until issue #380. With the next issue, Supergirl migrated from the backup slot in ''Action Comics'' to the starring feature in ''Adventure'' and ran until issue #424. The series reached its 400th issue in December 1970 and featured a Supergirl story written and drawn by Mike Sekowsky. As of #425 (December 1972), the book's theme changed from superhero adventure to fantasy/supernatural adventure. That issue debuted one new feature along with three non-series stories, the pirate saga "Captain Fear". The next edition added a semi-anthology series, "The Adventurers' Club". Soon, editor Joe Orlando was trying out horror-tinged costumed heroes, first Black Orchid,〔McAvennie "1970s" in Dolan, p. 156: "Very little was known about the Black Orchid, even after writer Sheldon Mayer and artist Tony DeZuniga presented her so-called "origin issue" in ''Adventure Comics''."〕 then the Spectre.〔McAvennie "1970s" in Dolan, p. 159: "The Spectre re-materialized in the pages of ''Adventure Comics''. This time, however, he brought along an all-out wrathful disposition, delivering punishments that not only fit the crimes, but arguably exceeded them...() Fleisher and () Aparo's run lasted only ten issues, yet it was widely regarded as some of their finest work, and the character's seminal period."〕 Before long, though, conventional superheroes returned to the book, beginning behind the Spectre, first a three-issue run of Aquaman (issues #435–437, an early assignment for Mike Grell) and then a newly drawn 1940s Seven Soldiers of Victory script (issues #438–443).〔McAvennie "1970s" in Dolan, p. 162: "An unpublished Seven Soldiers of Victory story finally saw print as a backup feature in ''Adventure Comics'' #438 - three decades after it was written. Noted scientist and author Joseph Samachson had penned his last Soldiers story in 1945, when the super hero team were a regular feature in ''Leading Comics''."〕 Aquaman was promoted to lead (issues #441-452), and backing him up were three-part story arcs featuring the Creeper (#445–447), the Martian Manhunter (#449–451), bracketed by issue-length Aquaman leads. He was awarded his own title and Superboy (#453-458) took over ''Adventure'' with Aqualad (#453–455) and Eclipso (#457–458) backups. Following this was a run as a Dollar Comic format giant-sized book (issues #459-466), including such features as the resolution of the ''Return of the New Gods'' (cancelled in July–August 1978), "Deadman", and "Justice Society of America". The standard format returned (issues #467–478), split between a new Starman〔Manning, Matthew K. "1980s" in Dolan, p. 186: "The second (in ''Adventure Comics'' #467 ) debuted a new version of Starman by writer Paul Levitz and illustrator Steve Ditko."〕 named Prince Gavyn and Plastic Man. With an increase in the story-and-art page count, the last four issues also included one more run of Aquaman.〔Manning "1980s" in Dolan, p. 187: "With issue #475, fan favorite Aquaman was added to the (Comics'' ) lineup, and his first installment was written by J. M. DeMatteis and illustrated by Dick Giordano."〕 All three were dropped simultaneously to make way for a new version of an old feature, "Dial H for Hero" (issues #479-490).〔Manning "1980s" in Dolan, p. 192: "Within a sixteen-page preview in ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' #272...was "Dial 'H' for Hero," a new feature that raised the bar on fan interaction in the creative process. The feature's story, written by Marv Wolfman, with art by Carmine Infantino, saw two high-school students find dials that turned them into super-heroes. Everything from the pair's civilian clothes to the heroes they became was created by fans writing in. This concept would continue in the feature's new regular spot within ''Adventure Comics.''"〕 Issue #490 (February 1982) saw the comic's cancellation. "Dial 'H' for Hero" was moved to ''New Adventures of Superboy'' as of that series' issue #28. ''Adventure Comics'' was soon rescued. As of the September issue it was revived as a digest-sized comic. This format lasted from issues #491-503, with most stories during this period being reprints (featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes, from the beginning and in chronological order, and others), and with new stories featuring the Marvel Family and the Challengers of the Unknown (a new five-issue retelling of their origin). The long-running title was discontinued with the September 1983 issue. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Adventure Comics」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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