Jun 29, 2006 this was one of the most soughtafter books from rai, one of the most famous characters of the decade, and a strong contender for the ten most important comic books of the decade. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. Collecting comic books to the true aficionado is a lifetime hobby, but there comes a point in every collectors life when its time to say so long to some of your best stuff. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. Superman s sweetheart, script by bill woolfolk, art by al plastino. He was killed because his character was getting boring and d. Supermans first appearance not in the pages of a comic book came. 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.
Book is a former library book and has library stickers andor markings on or inside the front or back cover andor spine and may not have a dust jacket if hardcover. I read all the silver age superman titles as i worked in my dads drugstore, and i could read the comics while handling the front of the store cash register sales. Comic books are commonly categorized by the period in which they were produced. Comic book fans prepare yourselves for the ultimate superman.
I recently did a ebay search and found that some comic books are going for hundreds to thousands of dollars. Antiforeign imagery in american pulps and comic books, 1920 1960. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The doomsday showdown demonstrated the need to reignite interest in a superman. So, here we go all star superman grant morrison, frank quietly the story is about supermans final adventures and feats as he prepares for. Whos who in the superman comics 1950s 1980s information on characters and places introduced in the superman comic books during the 1950s and up to the revamp in 1986. With a new year arrives another wave of television series based on comic books, with no fewer than eight returning adaptations joined by seven new shows, across broadcast, cable and streaming services thats to say nothing of those series like arrow, the walking dead, the gifted, riverdale and runaways, most of which are merely taking a traditional midseason hiatus before. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Your old comic books have value in case you didnt know. In 1999 kitchen sink press and dc comics published a hardcover collection of the first years of the daily and sunday superman comic strip after several years of prior negotiations between greg goldstein of idw publishing and dc comics with the goal of getting the reprinting rights to the superman, batman and wonder woman comic strips, a deal was struck in 20 to finally include. Wright 9 superman was quick to earn his own comic book, superman.
Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale. He adapted this supermanali article from his upcoming book, comic book fever, a love letter to the comic book era of 19761986. Eye to eye, script by scott mccloud, pencils by rick burchett, inks by terry austin. A very popular piece of comic book lore over the years is that superman first began to fly in the fleischer cartoons because it was easier for the animators to simply lift the drawing of superman up rather than actually having to animate him leaping, which superman was doing in the comic books of the time. From superman to captain america, contemporary myths have been built around these emblematic figures of todays pop culture. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. We had the formation of the superstar independent in image comics and the birth of the. Distributed by atlas publishing and distributing co. Just try and avoid books where he only makes a cameo.
After seventeen issues of steadily declining quality and basically the same story over and over, this series was limping to an end by 1970. 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. Comic books in english canada the canadian encyclopedia. Celebrate superman month historical timeline 1930s to.
Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and. 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 car over his. A collection of seven vintage dc comics superman comic books. Is joined by his ally wonder woman, and the vigilante batmankoff. This book is not a comprehensive collection of superman comics through the ages. The adventures of superman comic book dc comics no. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. While the foundations of todays industry started in the 1920s, the events. The funnies was the first collection of comics material but it was more like a color newspaper supplement, as it had no cover, rather than the comic book format familiar today. Whereas current monthly sales of popular comic book titles hover around 100,000 copies, in the early 1940s superman, batman and captain marvel titles each. By the 1920s comics were an established popular art form in north america.
He proved so popular in the 1940s that sales of his comic books outsold those featuring superman. The golden age of comic books describes an era of american comic books from 1938 to 1956. The american dream through comicbooks history isegoria. Superman was created by american writer jerry siegel and canadianborn american artist joe shuster in 1933. Like the comics that preceded them in the 1920s and 1930s, these comic books were seen to. 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. Please check out our other graded and non graded books that we have listed for sale. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. In this issue, the 1st reference to krytonite is made. Created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, superman is possibly the most recognizable comic book character to this day. The silver surfer was one of the best known comic book characters of the sixties and seventies despite having a comic book that only lasted 18 issues. But superman tracks the goons down, as jimmy gets the shot. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here.
For readers who buy superman comic books, our selection is big. As time passes, names for past eras are established. Since then, hes written books and dozens of articles for various outlets on a variety of subjects. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Supermans popularity helped make comic books a major arm of publishing, which led rival companies to create superheroes of their own to emulate. Hes also known as shazam, after the cry that changes the. 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. The supermenace of metropolis, script by otto binder, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics. Determining the value of a comic book is not always easy, as the factors that influence it are subjective and liable to change. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. Gcd issue the great superman comic book collection. Dec 31, 2017 stumbling into the art of writing through his own blog in 2015, adam fitch is a freelance journalist who cant help but love comic books, movies, and esports.
The book features a key appearance, printed in black white, a rare foreign issue from the 1950s. 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. The superman story appeared with reprints of other comic strips. The fan art community cannot rest until there is a batman for every era. Has superman stories through the years, so that you can see how superman changed, how comic art changed, how comic storytelling changed, etc. Batman concept art by tomm coker comic book artists, comic book characters, comic artist. The superman character was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster in 1933 before being sold to detective comics, inc.
See more ideas about superman comic, comics and superman. Im probably among the biggest superman buffs out there. After being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Ranging from news, to features, to match reports, adam is happy to write pretty much anything as long as it involves one of his interests. Shipping is delayed weve adjusted our staffing to protect our employees. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs.
Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. More people were buying and reading them than ever before and, in turn, more new publishers and new titles came into being. Modern age 1992now bronze age 197083 silver age 195669 copper age 19841991 graphic novels, tpbs. When superman crossed over from comic books to comic strips, his.
Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. The authority is a really fun comic book that looks and feels like a blockbuster movie something enjoyable like bad boys 2 but not a piece of art, and certainly, not a masterpiece. Nelson bridwell but unlike superman from the 30s to the 70s, only selected classic stories from the 50s to the 70s are included. This is a significant issue of superman where the origin of superman is retold. This is the decade that would produce the definitive superman who would be in print for more than 30 years, and pave the way for the superman storyline all fans follow today. We picked up a large collection of these australian copies of superman, superboy and worlds finest books stories, check out our other listings. You will receive the hard covered comic books pictured in listing pics. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. With jimmy getting into the thick of the action armed only with his camera, a pair of luthors goons steal a gravity amplifier from s. Some of these periods are defined by the size and format of the comics, while others reflect a shift in storytelling or marketing approaches.
The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Comic books are popular collectibles that hold the potential to become valuable over time. Interviews read our question and answer sessions with superman comic book writers and artists. Introduced in 1938, superman would usher in a golden age of comic books, and become the first superhero in existence. The batman of the 1920s batman artwork, batman, superhero art. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. Superman s last hour starring superman, nails harrigan, and dan delta, script by jerry coleman, art by al plastino. Superman has gone crazy, causing unnecessary damage whenever he performs a superfeat. The episodes were initially 15 minutes long, but after 1949 they were lengthened to 30 minutes. This paper will briefly look at the comic books rise in the early 1920s, the. Old superman comic books for sale every year since we opened in 2000, superman has been on our top seller list. George published his first article about baseball cards in 1990.
Feb 26, 2009 after being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. Celebrate superman month historical timeline 1930s to 1960s. Cover pencils by rick burchett, inks by terry austin. Antiforeign imagery in american pulps and comic books, 19201960. The word superman was commonly used in the 1920s and 1930s to. The first adaptation of superman beyond comic books was a radio show, the adventures of superman, which ran from 1940 to 1951 for 2,088 episodes, most of which were aimed at children. The great superman comic book collection timehonored. The item spawn origins collection book 12456910 hc oop hard cover todd mcfarlane.