I found a superman issue 1 comic and it said it was made in. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs comic book universe april 06, 2016 11. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips.
Scientific explanation of superman s amazing strength. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. Superman s billiondollar debt starring superman and jason hawker, script by otto binder, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale. The first wave of comic book hereos 18361941 is a great collection, and in a way is kind of nostalgic for me. Jun 29, 2006 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. Michigan state university libraries special collections division reading room index to the comic art collection superman superman chronological story list, 19331960. Origin and first appearance phantasmo, the master of the world. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. All images on comic collector live of their respective publishers. 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.
The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows. New listing batman superman comic book lot of 19 issues 118 annual 1 new 52 jae lee. Featuring the origin of the man of steel, clark kents first day at the daily star newspaper, and superman, who stops a lynching, gangsters, and. Between 1986 and 2006 it was retitled the adventures of superman while a new series used the title superman. I use the gemini comic book shippers to ensure your comics get to you safe. 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.
First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. 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. That means i was a kid during the marvel age of comics. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics.
Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Superman battles an alien dragon in order to procure a valuable gem. Adventures of superman 0 a, oct 1994 comic book by dc. Price guides allow for quick reference of a comic books estimated. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. The story begins with supermans birth on the doomed planet krypton and follows him on his arrival to earth, his childhood in kansas and his career as reporter for the daily planet. A new, updated version of the popular comic book hero superman.
The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. After being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. Supermen the first wave of comic book heroes 19361941. In the 1940s there were superman comic books, a radio program and dozens of lowbudget movies for columbia. 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.
The story begins with superman s birth on the doomed planet krypton and follows him on his arrival to earth, his childhood in kansas and his career as reporter for the daily planet. Superman now also had the distinction of being the first ever herocharacter featured in more than. Laney is portrayed constantly wearing gloves, though im completely confused as to why. The course detailed into many aspects of comic books, of how this is more than just entertainment, and of comic books being a virulent art and a wonderful form of literature. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. The complete comic strips 19391966 is an unofficial umbrella name for the six following titles. See more ideas about superman comic, comics and superman. Feb 26, 2009 after being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Some peg it to 1933, when the format of newsstand comic books was codified, but others place the moment in june of 1938, when superman made his debut in jerry siegel and joe shusters first issue of action comics, whose cover featured the redcaped superhero from the planet krypton lifting a car over his.
Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. There are two ways to determine the value of a comic book. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows superman was born on the planet krypton and was given.
Right off the bat, we get several familiar aspects of the character. Supermans billiondollar debt starring superman and jason hawker, script by otto binder, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. Strengths that make this comic book a good longterm investment are. 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.
Finefine bottom tips bumped, otherwise as new foreword by and signed by jim steranko for your reading pleasure, on the 50th. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs. The script was written by bob goodman and directed by james tucker. These pages have advertisements for various products from johnson smith and company. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The first, and usually fastest, is to look it up in a price guide. Dec 08, 2009 the first wave of comic book hereos 18361941 is a great collection, and in a way is kind of nostalgic for me. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. That may sound kind of funny considering i am from the baby boomer generation im 55. Comic book bin philip schweier jun 8, 2018 the artwork from brent peeples and richard friend is serviceable, though a bit puzzling. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the. Platinum age 18971937 2,283 golden age 19381955 172,425 silver age 19561969 208,121. The early comic book representation of superman often dealt with serious issues.
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