Adventure Comics, #400
Published: December 1970
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Issue Contents:
The 35th Anniversary -- 400th Issue
Characters
Credits
- Pencils: Mike Sekowsky
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Return of the Black Flame
Storyline
While still working out the kinks in her new costume, Supergirl squares off against two old enemies and finds herself battling an army of toys.
Characters
- Black Flame
- Kara Zor-El
- Zora Vi-Lar
- Supergirl
- Inventor (introduction)
- L. Finn (introduction)
- Toymaster (introduction)
- Phantom Zone inhabitants [at least 9 unnamed prisoners]
Credits
- Script: Mike Sekowsky
- Pencils: Mike Sekowsky
- Inks: Jack Abel
- Letters: John Costanza
Story Notes
A robot duplicate of Streaky the Super-Cat appears.
The World's Fastest Big Racers!
Storyline
Comic strip-style ad for SSP Racers toy cars.
Story Notes
Located between p. 6 and 7 of the main story.
Storyline
Details of upcoming DC Comics releases.
Story Notes
Located between p. 15 and 16 of the main story.
New - The Magic of Kirby!
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
- Inks: Vince Colletta
Story Notes
Ad promoting three new Jack Kirby titles soon to be launched by DC: The Forever People, The New Gods and Mister Miracle. Located between p. 15 and 16 of the main story.
More for Your Money ... And Better
Storyline
Ad for upcoming issues of Action Comics and Son of Tomahawk.
Story Notes
Located between p. 18 and 19 of the main story.
Characters
- Supergirl (boilerplate illustration)
Credits
- Script: E. Nelson Bridwell
Story Notes
Letters of comment from Gregory Kent, Jeff Haskins, Selina Zane and Connie Wagner.
DC Takes Top Honors at Comic Art Convention!
Featuring Daily Planet
Storyline
Report on Carmine Infantino, Joe Kubert, Dick Giordano and Neal Adams winning multiple awards at the Comic Art Convention held in New York City from July 3-5, 1970. Includes portraits of the four artists (uncredited).
Story Notes
Presented in the style of a Daily Planet front page. In the late 1970s DC will use this format for a regular "Daily Planet" feature announcing upcoming releases.