Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. After being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. A brief comic book history of the worlds finest super bros. Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. Action comics, in which he previously featured, was an anthology. Youll find logos, text, comic book covers, and other designs that you can choose from for your new superman shirt. The adaptation of the original 2008 comic book story superman. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster.
You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved dc super heroes of all time. The authority is a really fun comic book that looks and feels like a blockbuster movie something enjoyable like bad boys 2 but not a piece of art, and certainly, not a masterpiece. With christopher reeve, margot kidder, gene hackman, marlon brando. Its full of superman mythology to keep the fans on their toes. An illustrated history taylor publishing company, 1989 series 1989 in great american comic books publications international, ltd. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale. They all vaguely resembled the old costumes, of course superman with his reds and. The audit bureau of circulation files reveal that there were three printings of this issue in 1939 500,000 copies, 250,000 copies, and 150,000 copies. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. The script was written by bob goodman and directed by.
An irreverent 4issue miniseries presents the meeting comicbook audiences and animation lovers have demanded for decades as the warner bros. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. This superman volume 1 comic book, dated 1939, was the first comic dedicated to the man of steel. Although they had previously appeared together in 1941s allstar comics no. So figure how my step brother had issues 117 then 21 thru 34 of superman in mint condition in a box along with batman 1 22 all in mint condition and he ran from the government for tax reasons, got very ill and passed away, and they are. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs. May 16, 2016 vintage marvel comics are seen for sale at st. Origin of inque batman beyond comic history duration. By showing the story throughout the latter half of the 20th century, it also offers a taste of nostalgia for the comic books of the old days. More often than not, if you are lucky enough to find a rare vintage dc superman comic book its often in very rough shape like the one pictured here. But, even more important, is the other half of the books creative team. July 29, 2012 on ebay want to read more about superman comic book values. When the new 52 rebooted the dc universe back in 2011, that meant pretty much every dc comic book character got a new costume.
Get the best deals on dc superman golden age comics when you shop the largest online. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. The archie digest library laugh digest magazine no. Comicastle beta comic list you will find pretty much any. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan. Heres how much your vintage comics are now worth mashable. The holy grail of comicbook collectibles received a recordbreaking bid friday yet the seller would have been none too pleased if the offers had stopped climbing. Check out the big blue boy scout as he flies through the air, conquers his foes, and saves the citizens of metropolis.
Long time comic book fan and successful filmmaker, kevin smith, blazed a trail for writers from outside the medium. An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive homes first and greatest superhero. Comics are like a fine wine they only get better and more valuable with age. Gaines told siegel and shuster what additional content aside from the action reprints to create for this issue in a letter dated 19390327. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. It is thought that there are only two existing copies. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. Scientific explanation of supermans amazing strength. He found a number of adventurer stories, but needed a lead feature. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The cover was loose from the rest of the book, but was. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. For the first time machine, ill take a look at the most valuable comic book in the world, the very first appearance of superman. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero. The comic book price guide for great britain superman. In the fall of 1989, the series returned to tv with a new cast, new stories and a dc comics superboy comic book series to support it.
Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive the man of steel fights a neverending battle for truth, justice, and the american way. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one million. If youre looking to remain unspoiled, time to get up, up and away. Feb 26, 2009 after being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly. But, even more important, is the other half of the book s creative team. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Scientific explanation of superman s amazing strength.
The two best sites for reading comics including superman are. Supermans new comic book costume revealed screen rant. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with the cover date summer 1939. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. If youre looking to remain unspoiled, time to get up, up. Superman the dark side of apokolips is a book that is part comic and part chapter book about superman who, in addition being super strong and able to fly, has some interesting powers, like ice breath. By deejay dayton superman continued to be the most successful character in.
Rocketed to earth as an infant from the doomed planet krypton, kalel was adopted by the loving kent family and raised in americas heartland as clark. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. The series was retitled adventures of superman vol 1 adventure superman volume 1. An irreverent 4issue miniseries presents the meeting comic book audiences and animation lovers have demanded for decades as the warner bros. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. Aug 24, 2014 the issue by jerry siegel and joe shuster is now the worlds most expensive comic, surpassing an action comics no. Celebrate this fictional paragon of morality with a couple of zazzles superman tshirts. Here in the future, armed with hindsight and nostalgia, well look at this legend of comics and hold him up to modern scrutiny. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. A large portion of the justice league including batman, superman, and the flash received similar updates courtesy of jim lee. The script was written by bob goodman and directed by james tucker. Andy smith, an avid comic book reader and commentator for more than 20 years, spent a great deal of time and effort doing the research for this article.
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