Metropolis comicsap new york ap the record price for a comic book, already broken twice this. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with coverdate june 1939. Krypton is a fictional planet appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. The golden age of americas first super hero exclusive 8 inch statue of 1938 superman reprint of the very first superman comic book illustrated hardcover book chronicling the man of steels golden age in display box minor shelf wear, small cut in bottom mid part of lid, it goes into box inside, but touched. For readers who buy superman comic books, our selection is big. Right off the bat, we get several familiar aspects of the character.
Superman appears in the dc comics and dark horse comics miniseries superman vs. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. In these celebrated stories, superman is in turns the herculean champion, the lonely alien survivor, the superpowered boy scout and the soulsearching leader. Faster than a speeding bullet, superman burst onto the comic book scene in 1938, just as america was on the terrifying precipice of a world war. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman.
Action comics 1 dc, 2000 series february 2000 indexer notes. In 1936, he and siegel began providing dc comics with such new features as dr. This was superman, the very first comic character to have powers far beyond a normal human being. In the new 52, dcs relaunch of its entire comic book line, superman is still from krypton, was still raised on a farm in the american midwest, is still named clark kent and is still a. Superman saves a girl named kara on a dying asteroid city called argo city, from attacks by aliens.
Superman arrived 80 years ago, but where did he come from. 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. Occult, slam bradley and radio squad before selling superman to dc in 1938. Ap new york a rare, nearly flawless copy of superman s comic book debut has sold for a superpowered price. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. The golden age of americas first super hero exclusive 8 inch statue of 1938 superman reprint of the very first superman comic book illustrated hardcover book chronicling the man of steels golden age in display box minor shelf wear, small cut in bottom mid part of lid, it goes into box inside, but touched no. In a desperate time, legendary creators jerry siegel and joe shuster brought to life the worlds first.
The reign of the supermen is one of many storylines or works to have received a comics buyers guide fan award, winning the favorite comic book story category in 1993. Home comic books s comics superman comics superman 1938 comics. After superman saves a group of miners from a cave in, clark kent senses a story that may mean that the mines owner, thorton blakely, is actually running unsafe mine operations and blaming accidents on the miners themselves. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. Even seasoned collectors may have problems attaining comics from this era. Besides superman many other heroes were featured for periods of time. Red son the movies biggest changes from the comics. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope.
Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and. In fact, they are among the older and more desirable comics on the market. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Clark kent and lois lane are guest passengers aboard the. Superman drawn by comic book artist doc shaner syfy wire.
When he discovers that hyperman is dying, superman arranges for his identity to be revealed so that he can spend his last year married to his girlfriend lydia long. Superman was born on the planet krypton and was given the name kalel at birth. Action comics 19382011 11 book series kindle edition. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. This era is iconic because it is near the birth age of comic books. The story was reprinted in its original form in superman. Superman 1938 series comics published by dc comics. Superman, who made his debut in the june 1938 edition of action comics. The image on the cover of the 1938 edition of action comics no. Onepage superman story, script by jerry siegel, art by joe shuster. The film opens to a child reading a comic book about the daily planet, the largest newspaper in the city of metropolis. The man of tomorrow debuts as a quarterly, allowing for a new superman comic to be published every week.
The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. Faster than a speeding bullet, superman burst onto the comic book scene in. There is no price from the publisher anywhere on the book so a list price has been used. Lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. A space vehicle from a destroyed world lands on earth, and its. Superman is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by dc comics, and is considered an american cultural icon. Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of. As a baby, his parents sent him to earth in a small spaceship moments before k. Browse certified superman comic books for sale at auction. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and.
The origin of superman is the story that relates superman s arrival on earth and the beginnings of his career as a superhero. The character superman and his various comic series have received various awards over the years. Comic which debuted superman in 1938 to be sold in auction. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. The superman character described on this page was created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster, high school students living in cleveland, ohio, in 1933. The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the years of 1938 and 1955. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Superman was the first story in the book, and was 12 pages long. An inventors time machine takes him, clark kent, lois lane, perry white, and a mobster to the distant past, where the crook assumes the identity of stoneman and tries to control a tribe of cavemen. Created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, superman is possibly the most recognizable comic book character to this. Superman meets hyperman from the parallel world of oceania. Together they entered the new comic book business in 1936, not with their superman character but by writing and drawing other adventure strips for new fun comics, inc. The age of superheroes 1938 to tomorrow began accidentally.
Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. Influenced by such comicstrip greats as wash tubbs roy crane, joe shuster drew superman through 1947, after which he left comic books to create the comic strip funnyman. 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. 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. 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. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel and shuster that if they could paste them. Rare copy of supermans 1938 comicbook sells for nearly. Mar 19, 2009 comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. These are the years when comics were considered a new and exciting form of art. Unfollow 1938 superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
A celebration of 75 years gathers a range of stories featuring the first and greatest super hero, highlighting the many roles the man of steel has played over the decades. Old superman comic books for sale every year since we opened in 2000, superman has been on our top seller list. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably. A celebration of the iconic art that has graced the covers of superman comic books throughout all eras of supermans tenure, from 1938 to the present. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. Superman burst onto the comic book scene in 1938, just as america was on the. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Ad for more fun comics, new adventure comics and detective comics. The blakely mine disaster, script by jerry siegel, art by joe shuster. Showcasing the iconic sshield emblem that is synonymous with superman. 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. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 1938 1955 when you shop the largest online selection at.
Mar 23, 2016 lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. 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. Some strict collectors consider the era finished by 1950. The original comic book, coverdated june, 1938, hit the newsstands sometime during the. Superman came at number 2 in vh1s top pop culture icons 2004. Get the best deals on dc golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the. The story has been through many revisions through decades of publication in comic books and radio, television and film adaptations. 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. 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. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you. While id already developed an idea for an epic tale of how a period superman could become our superman of the twenty first century, i hadnt committed to writing it.
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