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New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs comic book universe. It contained alloriginal stories as opposed to reprints of newspaper strips, which was a novelty at the time. Dont miss the debut of this allnew series starring the man of steel, written and illustrated by some of comics finest talents. The allnew comic series is expected to debut in early 2017. Regarded as the holy grail of comic books by collectors, action comics no 1 is. For accuracy almost every entry is based upon actually looking in the issue, and not memory or another source.

Likewise, the strip introduced the bald archvillain lex luthor and the first instance of clark kent changing clothes into superman in a telephone booth. The ten best superman comic book artists critical hit. The first superhero, superman is still alive and well in popular culture today. 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.

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. Their earliest joint appearance came during a 1945 episode of the adventures of superman, a radio serial. The silver age dailies was a collection of the daily superman comic strip from april 6 1959 to the end of the strip in 1966. The site called the comics a giveaway anthology reprinting comic strips from the newspapers. Dc entertainment is celebrating its 80th anniversary with action comics. Superman first appeared in the flesh at the 1940 new york worlds fair, portrayed by actor ray middleton. Its been almost eight decades since superman made his debut in the first issue of action comics. Witness superman s first encounter with the work of lex luthor, brought to you by jeff parker hulk and chris samnee daredevil. He was killed because his character was getting boring and d. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Siegel and shuster showed this second concept of superman to consolidated book publishers, based in chicago.

Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale cnn. Action comics is the longestrunning continually published comic book in history, and its the series that launched the superhero genre with the introduction of superman in 1938. Superman comics debut the man of steel first defended truth, justice, and the american way 63 years ago by jeff jensen. 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. A superhero also known as a super hero or superhero is a fictional character of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derringdo in the public interest. When this book was first released it was a national sensation.

Some people think he was as old as kal l the ga superman but that can not be true, as he was nearly 80 years old and his lois was a frail old woman. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. For a list of comic book superhero debuts, see list of superhero debuts debuts by decade 1930s. Historical accuracy each article includes the historical record price achieved for each book at auction, and the minimum yours is worth if youve found one. Our comic price guide articles help you to the value of your comic books as quickly and easily as possible. How captain americas motorcycle helmet finally made its. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. The superman smashes the klan official trailer is narrated by.

Since his debut in 1938, he has accomplished all sorts of impossible feats, inspiring millions of other heroes both in. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. He is the worlds first super hero and a guiding light to all. The debuts of the fortress of solitude, brainiac, kandor, the superpets, and much more. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one million. In 1941, the mcclure syndicate had placed the strip in hundreds of newspapers. Jump to navigation jump to search this article has multiple issues. In a statement, dallasbased heritage auctions said the copy of action comics no. Superman debuted on radio in 1940, in the longrunning the. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs.

Comicastle beta comic list you will find pretty much any. 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. Oct 14, 2016 the doomsday showdown demonstrated the need to reignite interest in a superman. Was superman the first superhero featured in comic books.

Red son arrives on dvd and bluray next month, but does this latest adaptation of a classic comic book story do the source material justice. When somone says, superman comics, this is what they mean. Unlike action comics, the magazine he made his smashing debut in, superman s solo magazine is not an anthology comic consisting of multiple distinct characters, instead putting the spotlight entirely on superman. Harley quinn sets up batgirls epic debut after taking. 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. Superman, american comic book character created for dc comics by writer. Superman is also billed as a champion of the oppressed. Mar 20, 2017 mister mxyzptlk has a challenge for superman, if he passes then he can have jon back. Like mary marvel and batgirl, she was an early example of a female sidekick developing a large fanbase in her own. January magazine provides a chronological account of the history of american comic books, and names funnies on parade as the earliest american comic book. Superman memorial issue, comics values monthly special 1992 overstreet comic book price guide.

This series ran from 1939 until 1986 when dc revamped its entire line of comics, wiping out its entire past. The sunday strips had separate stories, and will be collected separately in the upcoming superman. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one. Supermansion comes to titan for 2017 comic series cbr. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics. The golden age is a common term describing an era of comics beginning in 1938, when superman made his first comic book debut.

Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from brief episodic adventures. In 1987 superman was relaunched, first with the miniseries man of steel and then with superman 1987 series. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Although they generally feature the battle of good versus evil, superhero comics also reflect the beliefs of their creators and allow readers to vicariously solve the problems facing them in the real world. In 2010 a copy of superman s 1938 comicbook debut rated an 8. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably the jerry siegel and joe shuster creation, supermanand.

Feb 26, 2009 after being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. Superman comics index 19862011 introduction here is a listing of the regular superman titles since the john byrne 1986 miniseries man of steel up until the postflashpoint relaunch in 2011. The tip of the spear in a revolution that would change the landscape of pop culture, superman has spent. Comic book clark had gone to college after leaving smallville though that period of his life hadnt been delved into too deeply though an early 1980s miniseries superman. How captain americas motorcycle helmet finally made its comic book debut. The comic strips had a brief revival from 1977 to 1983 coinciding with the first three superman movies. 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. 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.

Superman comic books superman the new deal symbol of the american way by tesa pribitkin. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. In their latest look at how movies and tvs impact comics, csbg shows how the captain america tv movie motorcycle helmet showed up in the comics. The end of this era is vague and nonspecific but it is generally agreed that by the mid1950s, the silver age had begun.

The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Its an extraordinary party as we revisit stories from across the decades, featuring key character debuts, essays and more in a collection curated by paul levitz. Rare 1938 superman comic book found in us wall fetches. In may 1933, consolidated had published a proto comic book titled detective dan. Action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batman superman comic books 202016. Unbounds first clip debuts idris elba shares message of hope for those quarantined with dont quit poem the walking dead comics could reveal how trapped heroes escape in season 10 finale. The rare copy of the comic book featuring supermanis first appearance that. The sales of comic books increased markedly during world war ii. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. Jump to navigation jump to search this article has. Supergirl has been a mainstay of the superman franchise since her debut in 1959. The two best sites for reading comics including superman are. Action comics 80 years of superman hc 2018 dc the deluxe.

Supergirl \h2\r \r\ nsuperman may be the last son of krypton, but he\u0027s not the only survivor. Jun 14, 2009 comic books existed long before superman flew in. Mar 01, 2017 the ten best superman comic book artists. 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 followed events that first took place during the death of superman storyline, as well as the followup storyarc funeral for a friend. Superman first hit newsstands in 1938s action comics no. Its an extraordinary party as we revisit stories from across the decades, featuring key character debuts, essays and more in a collection curated by. The caped crusader made his entrance on the us comic book scene in the monthly detective comics. Reading between the panels of the comic book you could tell superman was an alien, but it was the strip that laid out his origins the planet krypton and his name kall. The daily superman newspaper comic strip began in january 6, 1939, and a separate sunday strip was added on november 5, 1939.

Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Ap new york a rare, nearly flawless copy of superman s comicbook debut has sold for a superpowered price. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. It seems that superman and batman are not just the yin and yang of the dc universe, but of comic book value as well. Zack snyder reveals original plans for aquaman after. Other miscellaneous superman stuff superman newspaper strips the daily superman newspaper comic strip began in january 6, 1939, and a separate sunday strip was added on november 5, 1939. Two comicbook characters have a claim to being the first female superhero. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. 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 features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably the jerry siegel and joe shuster creation, superman. His creator was bob kane, an artist and writer aiming to find a new hero to rival superman, who had appeared the previous year. The issue, which features superman s debut and originally sold for 10 cents. Kane did sketches of a character with wings like those of a bat and showed them to a comic book writer called bill finger.