A couple of years back, i wrote about when superman s leap day birthday was first established period. Soluchi michael jackson lookalike, dancer, vfx 24,797,418 views 4. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. There is no definite amount for how much a 1934 superman first edition comic would be worth. This depends heavily on the condition of it, as mint or brand new and sealed would earn the most.
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Since his humble comic book beginnings in 1938, superman has conquered every dimension of media entertainment, launching radio and television shows, major motion pictures, books, toys, and more. This authorized replica is a love letter to the medium itself. Superman appeared in various radio shows, newspaper comics, and eventually television and movie premiers. Hey all, i found a signed edition of the superman vs.
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What is the a 1934 superman first edition comic worth. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The first time that superman s birthday was established as being on leap day occurred in a letter column. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. How much is the superman wedding edition comic worth answers. Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no. Find out which issues of the xmen have increased in value the most over the years.
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This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The book is the first novelization of a comic book character, and the first superman story written by someone other than jerry siegel. One last story, which also marked the end of schwartzs tenure as editor of the. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic.
A wellpreserved issue of the 1938 comic book that first featured superman is heading to the auction block. Man finds firstedition superman comic hidden in his wall. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comicsfeaturing that famous alien from krypton and aquaman, among many othersor marvel comics, which gave us the webslinging spiderman, the new mutants and patriotic captain america. Jun 28, 2016 cosmic spiderman vs god goku v spiderman homecoming v batman v superman injustice 2 style fight duration. 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. This changed at the end of 1994 when marvel comics.
You can also send us details of your comics to have a free appraisal. The 1938 edition of action comics no1 was sold by a private. When was leap day first shown as supermans birthday in a. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale cnn. See our superman comic books article for more details. The series was published from october 20 to may 2016.
Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel and shuster that if they could paste them. Fine condition 1st edition 1st printing hardcover in fine condition dust jacket inscribed to jack larson, the actor who played jimmy olsen in the television series adventures of superman and signed by both authors. A bidding war unfolded between bidders, with the final price of. Then all this sciency talk with the famous ending that leaves you hanging. In 2014, a pristine issue of the 1938 comic, with its original price of 10 cents still on the. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the golden age to the present. Joe shuster poses with superman, comic books, based on the character he and writer jerry siegel created, in new york, in november 1975. Written by charles soule with artwork by tony daniel, it explores the relationship between superman and wonder woman, two of dc comics. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably. 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.
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The stories were further adventures of the popular hannabarbera animated series, the super friends. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. The super friends had an ongoing comic book series published from 1976 until 1981. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. The great superman comic book collection 1981 dc, 1981 series. So i have a good idea of how the character of superman is supposed to be. War department took issue with the superman comic strip having a storyline involving atomic energy, specifically the use of a cyclotron in a series of strips by writer alvin. The amazing spiderman treasury today, and an interesting letter from superhero enterprises later known as heroes world tucked away neatly inside of it. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs.
A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of. However, being a kid growing up with that series with all its innocence its now on dvd, by the way, and worth a purchase, it was just too weird hearing lois ask superman what color her panties were. Superman and comic book brand continuity traces the development of comic book continuity through the case study of superman, examining the characters own evolution across several media, including comics, radio, television, and film. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. As oldtimers like me will no doubt remember, 5000 signed copies of this treasury.
Muhammad ali comic book in this scene from mystery caller. Knowledge waits is a feature where i just share some bit of comic book history that interests me a couple of years back, i wrote about when superman s leap day birthday was first established period. 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. When superman saves a runaway boy from being run over by a train, he discovers the child is from an orphanage where the superintendent abuses the children in a variety of ways. The man of steel tpb for 2nd edition tpbsee also superman. The fleischer superman cartoons are a series of seventeen animated short films released in technicolor by paramount pictures and based upon the comic book character superman, making them his first animated appearance. Rebirth deluxe edition book 1 collects superman vol. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Johnny stops by to help corey look over a superman vs. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. May 23, 20 smart news keeping you current man finds firstedition superman comic hidden in his wall a man finds a copy of the most important comic book in the history of comic books stuffed in the wall. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. Because of his popularity, the name superman has become synonymous with the american comic book.
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It was lowther who first provided many nowfamiliar details of superman s birth and early life. Supergirl discovers why superman has begun to act evil at random intervals, and it all goes back to before krypton exploded. This is a companion to bedtime for batman and the second book in the dc superhero bedtime. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. The grade of a comic book is a shorthand description of the book s condition.
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Superman s relationship with continuity illustrates a key feat. Feb 29, 2020 knowledge waits is a feature where i just share some bit of comic book history that interests me. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. Untitled superman story, script by jerry siegel, pencils by joe shuster, inks by dennis neville as joe shuster. They were originally produced by fleischer studios, who completed the initial short and eight further cartoons in 1941 and 1942. It begins with one of ozs prisoners escaping, and ends in a tragic moment for lois and superman. This 1942 first book edition by random house features ten fullpage engravings with all 4 color illustrations and. So the next year he was finally featured in his own comic. Aug 10, 2019 if youd like to order it, you can use this code if youd like to send me a bit of a referral fee the title of the book was a reference to one of my favorite old comic book legends revealed columns about how the u. Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly rare comic books, then youre certainly sitting on a prized asset that any comic book collector would be envious of. I have many other comic book listings, please check them out.
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