However, superman s first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes facetoface with metallo, the man with the kryptonite heart. This item is in the category collectibles\comics\other comic collectibles. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
Aug 29, 2016 the two best sites for reading comics including superman are. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs comic book universe. It is narrative, which means it tells a story using words it is graphic. Published in june of 1938, the first issue of action comics marked the original appearance of superman. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. Mar 31, 2020 vintage comic book super hero spinner rack display, man cave, sheshed, person place, spiderman, superman, richie rich, archie. Ill take a look at the most valuable comic book in the world, the very first appearance of superman. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Superman has often supported 3 regular ongoings and any number of mini series or special issues. Usually, comics are described as an artformmedia that has three distinct characteristics. The man of tomorrow debuts as a quarterly, allowing for a new superman comic to be published every week. Not too many sellers are offering the complete story arc, usually just random issues with many issues missing.
The story has been through many revisions through decades of publication in comic books and radio, television. The origin of superman is the story that relates supermans arrival on earth and the beginnings of his career as a superhero. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. Throughout the decade of supermans existence, dc sued several competing comic book. Currently, any and all superman topics that dont fit anywhere else are covered here. This is the complete 37 part storyline of the death of superman, funeral for a friend. 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. However, in the late 1970s and early 1980s, he was reinvented as a crimefighter with a disguise, secret lair, and gadgets, hallmarks of superheroes. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told. Since his creation back in the 1930s, supermans catchphrase has been that he fights for truth, justice and the american way, and hes been a symbol of all thats good in the world. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the.
Aug 15, 2014 first superman comic book now up for auction on ebay. First superman comic book january 10, 2016 new york a rare, nearly flawless copy of superman s comicbook debut has sold for a superpowered price. For a list of comic book supervillain debuts, see list of comic book supervillain debuts. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. Maggins very first comic book story is an utter classic maggin famously notes he got the idea from a young jeph loeb. First superman comic book to go up and away at ebay. The series debuted november 1, 2006, and was canceled in april 2008 after 14 issues. Gladiator novel wikipedia hugo danner wikipedia hugo danner character comic vi. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. I had a friend reinforce a couple welds every rack seemed to have a couple that had popped loose and i put a coat of black krylon on spots that had light rust. Whether youre a diehard comic book fan from the golden age or a new follower of henry cavill and zack snyder, these are the 100 things all fans need to know and do in their lifetime. New fun, the first comic book with all original content is published by. The book renamed worlds finest after the first issue, established superman and batman lived in the same world and.
Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016. The condition notes include 1 piece of tape on the front cover, as well as a piece of tape on the interior cover. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batman superman comic books 202016 superman wonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. When a superman movie began production in the 1970s, siegel put a. Comicastle beta comic list you will find pretty much any. Superman confidential featured superman stories set in the early years of the characters career. Lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938.
The unknown supergirl is one of the first superhero comicbook multipart sagas. Right off the bat, we get several familiar aspects of the character. Home comic books s comics superman comics superman lois and clark comics. Superman was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. Was superman the first superhero featured in comic books. Superman saves a girl named kara on a dying asteroid city called argo city, from attacks by aliens. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and the most. The company also gave credit for supermans creation to the two men. First among superheroes, first superhero to appear in a comic book named for him, and foremost among fictional immigrants, superman has been a popular character since his premiere in action comics in 1938, enough so that the company that published him, dc, featured his name in its logo for almost 3 decades. The superman character was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster in 1933 before being sold to detective comics, inc. This article is about the first, third, fourth and fifth 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 superman was born on the planet krypton and was given. There were a variety of heroes in comic strips, pulps books and on radio but they couldnt lift a car over their heads and throw it at someone. After the death of his first wife lois lane, superman eventually returns to earth and marries lana lang, stealing her from a reformed lex luthor. Vintage comic book lot the eternals, superman s pal jimmy olson, shazam. Death and return of superman complete comic lot set doomsday story. Mar 23, 2016 lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. Here in the future, armed with hindsight and nostalgia, well look at this legend of comics and hold him up to modern scrutiny. Superman is actually a bootleg copy of another hero. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional.
Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero. The original story was written by jerry siegel and illustrated by joe shuster, and. Recent high school graduate jerry siegel selfpublished a story in january. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Superman, clark kent, lois lane, jimmy olsen, perry white, and lex luthor have attained an iconic stature rarely seen in any art form. Thus the superman that we know was created, the first original comic book character to have powers far beyond a normal human being. Comic book collectors are often lifelong enthusiasts of the comic book stories, and they usually focus on particular heroes and attempt to assemble the entire run of a title. Superman appears in the dc comics and dark horse comics miniseries superman vs. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman.
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. In 1964, when siegel and shuster sued for more money, dc. Superman lois and clark comics published by dc comics. This album features three more adventures of the man of steel. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Check out our wide selection of superman comics, back issues, collectibles, and more today. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. In 1999, following siegels death, the siegel family successfully won a court case, granting the family fifty percent ownership of the superman character. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. 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.
Created in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, the man of steel continues to fly faster than a speeding bullet. The item vintage comic book super hero rack display spiderman superman is in sale since saturday, february 15, 2020. The best cop in the world, tomorrow the world, and the mxyzptikup menace. Oct 04, 2017 this book certainly lacks the gravitas that gleason and tomasi brought to superman during the early stages of their run. First superman comic book now up for auction on ebay cnet. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs. In 1939, martin goodman founded timely publications, which he planned to use as an expansion of his pulp magazine business by getting into comic book publishing, as well, as it seemed like it was a really lucrative new area following the smash success of national allied publications superman feature in action comics which led to superman even. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics. I did enjoy reading the superman story, but this item is. 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. Anyway, superman fans have not missed that stories, because the written scripts of the episodes were published in a book, along with the first full episode, with all the dialogues and many. In contrast, this feels more like new 52 superman,and that is not a good thing. Just try and avoid books where he only makes a cameo. In the early twentyfirst century, superman remains one of the most important comic book characters of all time.
Mar 30, 2010 cnn the comic debut of superman has sold for an outofthisworld price. He is the worlds first super hero and a guiding light to all. I think of him, since it was two jewish kids who created him, as the ultimate diaspora jew, says larry tye, author of a history of superman. Then add in any guest appearance and team appearance books. The many lives of lois lane article about her jobs. To answer this question we must first define what is a comic book. The guardians of the universe suggest to superman that his presence on earth may actually be hindering the people of earth rather than helping them marv wolfman would later have destiny tell superman much the same thing. Superman lois and clark comics superman comics s comics. Vintage comic book lotthe eternals, supermans pal jimmy olson, shazam, others. 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.
It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and. Since his creation back in the 1930s, superman s catchphrase has been that he fights for truth, justice and the american way, and hes been a symbol of all thats good in the world. If superman could bend the laws of physics and fly rather than merely jump 1. Superman digital serie set in the continuity created by batman beyond the series would start as a printed oneshot then regularly become a digital first series, which each month will be. Well, superman was a copy off hugo danner, or gladiator. Superman confidential was a monthly comic book series from dc comics.
Cnn the comic debut of superman has sold for an outofthisworld price. When superman now named clark kent reaches maturity. When the man died, a collector purchased it from his estate. First superman comic book to go up and away at ebay 23 july 2014 a purportedly pristine copy of the first superman comic book could fetch millions of dollars when it. Superman is one of the most noble superheroes in the comic book world today. Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batmansuperman comic books 202016 supermanwonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Best of superman from graphic novels to nonfiction to paperbacks to childrens books, superman is everywhere, and deserves his own best of list.