This book certainly lacks the gravitas that gleason and tomasi brought to superman during the early stages of their run. National allied released 200,000 copies of the first issue which were quickly sold out, although they failed at first to recognise that superman was largely responsible. 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. Does any one know what the dimensions are for the first superman comic book. This popular misconception of perceiving the entire comic book medium as a superhero. But to be completely sure that it is real, and not a reprint, we need the full dimensions of the true original comic book. The comic book marked the first appearances of lois lane, giovanni john zatara and, of course, superman.
Even if you dont read superman or watch him in movies, television shows or other formats, you will want to be sure to read this. Feb 26, 2009 the comic book marked the first appearances of lois lane, giovanni john zatara and, of course, superman. Supermans first appearance comic book at auction daily. 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. Supergirl is a female counterpart to the dc comics superman. Read more iron man comic book price guide another of the marvel age of comic book characters, iron man played in the superhero movies by robert downey jr. A female superhero is sometimes called a superheroine. Contributions by noelle adams, darryn bonthuys and kervyn cloete. A fan favorite, critical darling and blockbuster movie star. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing yearslong sagas have dominated american comic books and crossed over into other media. We look at the 10 rarest superman comics of all time and let you know just how much theyre worth. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Marvel spotlight comic book price guide learn the value of every issue of this classic bronze age comic price guide, including the first appearance of ghost rider. 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.
Livewire leslie willis is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by dc comics. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016. Superman had his own book and his lead series in action comics when this era begins, and would also gain another series, in the pages of worlds finest comics, which evolved from the new york worlds fair specials. Was superman the first superhero featured in comic books. Gladiator novel wikipedia hugo danner wikipedia hugo danner character comic vi. The year superman first comic book appearance answers. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Here is a bonus comic book legends revealed that i did for martin luther king day about how a mlk comic book inspired an iconic civil rights protest. Well, superman was a copy off hugo danner, or gladiator. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs.
A very popular piece of comic book lore over the years is that superman first began to fly in the fleischer cartoons because it was easier for the animators to simply lift the drawing of superman up rather than actually having to animate him leaping, which superman was doing in the comic books of the time. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and. I recently did a ebay search and found that some comic books are going for hundreds to thousands of dollars. Mar 01, 2017 the best comic book covers of the week 18 may 2020. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics. The ten best superman comic book artists critical hit. 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.
May 18, 2020 the us government is looking to cutoff huaweis chip manufacturing business. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. Supermans new comic book costume revealed screen rant. In his first appearances, superman was considered a vigilante by the. Superman for the man who has everything comic book. Action comics 963 964 965 966 complete rebirth comic lot run set excelsior bin. The two best sites for reading comics including superman are. For those whove been following along with the world of superman comics recently, youll know theres actually two supermen in continuity right now. Original usa color comic, based on hasbro action figures toys this comic is in average used condition, but is still a decent looking. Did superman lose his red trunks because of a lawsuit. It was not long before action comics was selling in excess of a million copies a month, and in 1939 superman was given his own standalone comic book. After an initial defeat at the hands of live wire, superman challenges. Superman is actually a bootleg copy of another hero.
Mar 19, 2009 comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. Saying goodbye to the silver age superman duration. If youre looking to remain unspoiled, time to get up, up and away. However, with this issue finally being over it does look like gleason might be coming back to the book soon and then we can bring it back to form. The book is in high demand because there was no such thing as a superhero before superman. It features the first appearance of several comicbook heroesmost notably. However, despite having the same name and powers, his appearance has little in common with the comic book version. Uncertified dc silver age superman comics not signed dc comic books. Everything else free delivery possible on eligible purchases. 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 kent. Mar 30, 2010 cnn the comic debut of superman has sold for an outofthisworld price.
Find great deals on ebay for superman comic book 1. Jan 22, 2018 welcome to comic book legends revealed. 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 photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman.
Superman lois and clark comics published by dc comics. Right off the bat, we get several familiar aspects of the character. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. Inhumans marvel comic book price guide find out the value of key first appearances of major inhumans members and villains in our hot comic price guide. Superman, also known as the man of steel, man of tomorrow, the metropolis marvel and last son of krypton is a comic book superhero fictional character created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster. 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. In contrast, this feels more like new 52 superman,and that is not a good thing. Cover pencils by rick burchett, inks by terry austin. Live wire 1st appearance revives and decides to make up for years of male domination of women by preventing the work of any men from appearing in any mass communications medium. Superman lois and clark comics superman comics s comics.
Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. Modern age 1992now bronze age 197083 silver age 195669 copper age 19841991 graphic novels, tpbs. Superman for the man who has everything comic book youtube. See more ideas about superman comic, comics and superman. Buy superman action comics first appearance action figure. Sep 20, 2016 whatever happened to the man of tomorrow.
When the new 52 rebooted the dc universe back in 2011, that meant pretty much every dc comic book character got a new costume. Superman was created by american writer jerry siegel and canadianborn american artist joe shuster in 1933. Your old comic books have value in case you didnt know. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. But the main problem is action comics 1 from 1938, for superman did not get his own title until 1939, has been reprinted many times in different formats, hence those seriously vary by size as well. Parasite first appeared in animated cartoonsand, indeed, on film or television in any formin the pernicious parasite, an episode of the 1960s filmation cartoon, the new adventures of superman, which was written by oscar bensol. The condition notes include 1 piece of tape on the. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. A large portion of the justice league including batman, superman, and the flash received similar updates courtesy of jim lee.
Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel and shuster that if they could paste them. Mar 23, 2016 learn the values of origin and first appearance comic book superheroes and. This is the six hundred and sixtythird week where we examine comic book legends and whether they are true or false note. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. It was not long before action comics was selling in excess of a million copies a month, and in 1939. Marvel comic book price guide learn the value of key appearances of ms. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale cnn. Scientific explanation of supermans amazing strength. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Mandrake the magician is regarded by many as the first real superhero of comics.
This period saw the introduction of some of his most notable enemies, including the prankster, the toyman, and, of course, luthor. 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. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Its been almost eight decades since superman made his debut in the first issue of action comics way back in 1938. 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. Comicastle beta comic list you will find pretty much any. More than 3 quarters of a century has passed since then, with countless reboots, reimaginings and ideas layered on top of the mythos of the man of the last son of krypton. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale. This is the first appearance of superman in any form other than the inventors imaginations. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. This was the first time that any of us saw superman jump over a building. What is the deal with superman in dc comics rebirth. Created by lee falk, his first appearance was on june 11, 1934. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
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