Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The titular character bore little resemblance to the superman we know today, possibly most notably in that he was a villain. I found a superman issue 1 comic and it said it was made. Viii away from the royal family and caused the 1936. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. When superman saves a runaway boy from being run over by a train, he discovers the child is from an orphanage where the superintendent abuses the children in a variety of ways. They are all well drawn, but some of the plots are rather ridiculous. Also in april of 1936, another major comic strip syndicate would jump in the comic book business. Superman, who made his debut in the june 1938 edition of action comics no. David mckay was a publisher who had done some comic books through king features and he had the job of doing this one with the editor ruth plumly thompson. In fact, they are among the older and more desirable comics on the market. The two creators initially developed superman as a villain during the 1930s, but they later made him a superhero. 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.
Jerry siegel and joe shuster created a large volume of work for dc comics including superman and other characters like dr. There is no definite amount for how much a 1934 superman first edition comic would be worth. What is the a 1934 superman first edition comic worth. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel and shuster that if they could paste them into comic. Supermen the first wave of comic book heroes 19361941. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Get the best deals on golden age comics 1938 1955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. 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. Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no. Superman takes on the persona of a fictional super hero in order to save the life of the characters creator from the nazis. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format.
He continues with over 20 golden age stories including space heroes, masked crimefighters, and the surreal works of fletcher hanks. This website is devoted to dc comics superman, the first and best comic book superhero, who was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the golden age to the present. Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know. Click on the news category headings below for a full list of news items available under that category. Mlj archies comics archie andrews, jughead betty veronica 304 pdfs 3 dvd. This depends heavily on the condition of it, as mint or brand new and sealed would earn the most. Mar 19, 2009 comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. Most of these stories were created by the top comic book creators of the period. But when lois discovers the existence of a phony superman, who is tied to that manager, the real superman must act quickly to save lois life. The stories feature heroes, but they are not all superheroes. This book reprints rare comic book stories from 1936 to 1941.
Dec 08, 2009 his studious efforts are worth the price of the book alone. Even seasoned collectors may have problems attaining comics from this era. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received. Jerry siegel and joe shuster created the comic book character superman when they were young men residing in cleveland, ohio.
The cover bears the famous if somewhat crude drawing of superman smashing a car against a rock. When trying to expand the superman line, they decided. Sadowski starts with a 1936 strip by superman creators siegel and shuster featuring a character in a precussor to supermans costume. The dream team of writers brian michael bendis, matt fraction, greg rucka, and jody houser team up for this amazing special, with art anchored by dc legend kevin maguire, plus sequences focusing. If you are a superman fan that wants have these great stories and pay a little extra, go for it right now. Jul 07, 2019 jerry siegel and joe shuster created a large volume of work for dc comics including superman and other characters like dr.
Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. A reworked version of the character now a hero was offered to consolidated book publishing, but the company stopped publishing comic. Dec 22, 2016 hoknes comics presents an in depth history looking at every single comic book published in usa since 1933 in order with details and history. Siegel developed the storylines, while shuster drew the comic. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book in the world. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. These stories deserved another look and more attention. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online in. Online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book. 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. Untitled superman story, script by jerry siegel, pencils by joe shuster, inks by dennis neville as joe shuster. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist.
Starting in 1939, superman would continue on to 1986 when alan moores story whatever happened to the man of tomorrow. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Nov 26, 2019 the titular character bore little resemblance to the superman we know today, possibly most notably in that he was a villain. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online. Sadowski has done an admirable job of making supermen. 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. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The golden age omnibus volume 1 is an impressive book for the first and arguably greatest superhero of all time, even if it has some minor flaws. Hoknes comics presents an in depth history looking at every single comic book published in usa since 1933 in order with details and history. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. This website is dedicated to giving you information on superman in all forms of media. These pages have advertisements for various products from johnson smith and company. The following comic titles were last published with a 1936 cover date.
The following comic titles debuted with a 1936 cover date. Between 1986 and 2006 it was retitled the adventures of superman while a new s. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. Comic book history comics part 18 1936 western misc. Get the best deals on superman platinum age comics 1897 1937. Occult and rose psychic were created three years before the creation of superman. 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 arrived 80 years ago, but where did he come from. Comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. Jun 12, 2018 superman arrived 80 years ago, but where did he come from. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a.
Get the best deals on dc superman golden age comics when you shop the largest online selection at. This monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis. Written and drawn by jerome siegel and joe shuster, the comic introduced superman as champion of the oppressed, the physical marvel who had. Comic book history comics part 18 1936 western misc presented. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. Get the best deals on superman platinum age comics 1897 1937 when you shop the largest online selection at. The first wave of comic book heroes 19361941 not only reverent, but exciting and fun as well. 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. The first wave of comic book heroes 19361941 not only reverent. The following one shots were published with a 1936 cover date. He and siegel were inducted into both the comic book industrys will eisner comic. Superhero, superhero, a fictional herowidely popularized in comic books and.
A reworked version of the character now a hero was offered to consolidated book publishing, but the company stopped publishing comic books just as they sent in their submission. Color touch, pieces added, cover cleaned, interior lightened, cover reinforced. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Superman platinum age comics 18971937 for sale ebay. Superhero, superhero, a fictional herowidely popularized in comic books and comic strips, television and film, and popular culture and video gameswhose extraordinary or superhuman powers are often displayed in a fight against crime and assorted villains, who in turn often display superhuman abilities.
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