Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. Apr 21, 2018 the first issue of action comics introduced lois lane, along with clark kent and superman, but over the first two years of the feature, jimmy olsen would also appear at least an early version of the character as well as superman s greatest foe, lex luthor initially, luthor was a redhead, but all of the new artists involved in the strip led. However, supermans first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes facetoface with metallo, the man with the kryptonite heart. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. This monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis. Very few ashcans were created and an even smaller fraction remain around. The original copy of supermans 76yearold first book action comics is set to be auctioned.
Superman becomes a starsuperheroes take over the world. Meanwhile, action comics continued briefly as a superman teamup book, taking over the abruptly ended dc comics presents series. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. The story line, it was learned, would probably follow the man of steel from a talk with mr. If this is a variant of an issue, please use the missing variant submission on the issue in question. Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at ebay.
First issue of supermans comic book to be auctioned the. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. The comic, published in 1938, was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster and told the tale. Four new series set in the world of the vertigo classic. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online in. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Dont miss the debut of this allnew series starring the man of steel, written and illustrated by some of comics finest talents. Superman first issue comic book cover wall accent sticker. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Four famous first issue covers are reprinted in this issue.
The 1938 edition of action comics no1 was sold by a private. The comic, published in 1938, was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster and told the tale of mildmannered reporter clark kent who used his incredible powers to fight crime under the guise of superman, reported rolling stones. Fans consider the first issue of action comics the most desired comic book in the world. Lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938.
An individual with extraordinary abilities, who uses said abil. The biggest comic book companies created superheroes by the dozen. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online. Mar 23, 2016 lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Just five years before superman appeared, comics were only printed in newspapers. Scientific explanation of supermans amazing strength. As a consequence of introducing this series alongside its already existing titles, dc comics was able to publish a new superman comic each week. The cover features the redcaped, socalled man of steel holding a. 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. Geoff johns and gary frank bring the dc and watchmen universes together. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. After his arrival, the new 10cent comic books flew off the shelves. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics.
Read the first superman comic online for free paste. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Only three copies of the action comics ashcan are known to exist. Superman was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. The ten best superman comic book artists critical hit. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The original copy of superman s 76yearold first book action comics is set to be auctioned. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you. While superman doesnt appear in the comic he would appear in the first issue. Starting in 1939, superman would continue on to 1986 when alan moores story whatever happened to the man of tomorrow. Witness supermans first encounter with the work of lex luthor, brought to you by jeff parker hulk and chris samnee daredevil. One is in the permanent archives of dc comics, and the others are in the hands of longtime ashcan collectors. The term superhero, as we use it today, basically boils down to this guy.
The original copy of supermans 76yearold first comic action comics is set to be auctioned. 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. Included in these 6 issues were two special issues. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. The character of superman has gone through a number of changes in those 80 years and those changes are perhaps best realized simply by looking at the evolution of action comics itself. Superman and lois must deal with annoyingly bratty baby with super intelligence. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Superman, also called the man of steel, is one of the most influential superheroes of dc comics, and superhero comics at large. Truth, justice, and the birth of the superhero comic book. 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. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. Sometimes referred to as the golden age of comic books, the years from the late 1930s through the early 1950s marked a period of creativity and innovation in the medium.
Usually between 1984 to 1991 modern 1992 to current. Cgc comics has posted a digital scan of the famous issue on its website. Scientific explanation of superman s amazing strength. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. The 80year history of action comics, aka the first. First issue of supermans comic book to be auctioned. The comic, published in 1938, was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster and told the. Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of. Nov 22, 2014 superman s publishers, national periodical publications, inc. Oct 29, 2014 a few months ago, a copy of action comics no.
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