Aug 15, 2014 first superman comic book now up for auction on ebay. If you would like to support this work then please visit my patreon page at. Mar 17, 2019 dc comics is going to be taking fans back to the early days of superman s career with superman. 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. Year one, the upcoming miniseries from the groundbreaking team of frank miller batman. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one. New fun was the first comic book series to consist entirely of original material. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for. The previous record for the most expensive comic book was set in 2011 when another. The first and oldest of these is action comics, which began in april 1938.
Supermans first appearance comic book at auction daily. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Although harley had a solid following up until the movie suicide squad came out, margot robbies performance of that character made the price skyrocket. Its sixth issue, coverdated october 1935 and published a. The online auction site ebay says two collectors bought action comics no. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel and shuster that if they could paste them. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. Superman sparked the creation of an entire industry based around the exploits of masked avengers and caped vigilantes, and he remains one of the worlds most recognizable pop culture icons. He is the worlds first super hero and a guiding light to all. The adventures of superman was returned to its original title. Dc comics is going to be taking fans back to the early days of supermans career with superman.
Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever. Superman had a crossover with action comics, titled up, up and away. Jun 07, 2015 if you would like to support this work then please visit my patreon page at. One year later, june of 1939, superman premiered in comic book form. By year a visual chronicle its the first time a comic book character was. Superman est une bande dessinee americaine proposant les aventures du super heros. The tip of the spear in a revolution that would change the landscape of pop culture, superman has spent the last eighty years redefining what it means to stand for truth, justice and the american way. The term superhero, as we use it today, basically boils down to this guy. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. With all the hullabaloo about superman and wonder woman in the last few weeks, its worth remembering that the longestsurviving superhero indigenous to a comic book appeared 75 years ago this summer.
The following year in 1941, republic produced the highly popular serial the adventures of captain marvel based on supermans biggest comic book competitor and, to add insult to injury, used the balsawood dummy it had built to be used in the proposed flying scenes for the superman serial for the big red cheese instead. The first annual superman comic book was published in 1960. It features the first appearance of several comicbook heroesmost notably. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one million. Read the first superman comic online for free paste. The year superman first comic book appearance answers. 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. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. In 1938 dc published the first superman story in action comics no. Year one could hardly be described as groundbreaking at this point, but its made for a welcome addition to the black label initiative. The massive commercial success of that character was responsible for creating the costumed superhero genre, which has been a mainstay for the comic book industry ever since. Hush premiere panel at san diego comic con 2019, dc revealed its slate of dc universe original movies set for release in 2020.
Dcs black label imprint released today the first look at superman. Superman becomes a starsuperheroes take over the world. A couple of owners and more than 30 years later, adams purchased it. 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.
This is the first comic book appearance of harley quinn. After his arrival, however, the new 10cent comic books flew off the shelves, with each superman issue selling 1. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Hush premiere panel at san diego comiccon 2019, dc revealed its slate of dc universe original movies set for release in 2020. Those elements were wellknown to every pulp book reading, radiolistening. Every superhero and comic book movie in chronological. The man without fear miniseries which will focus in the early days of supermans career. The first time that superman s birthday was established as being on leap day occurred in a letter column. Rarely does a short story arc make as much of an impact as a multi year event but that changed with superman. Year one, the upcoming miniseries from the groundbreaking team.
Although some elements were already present in that seminal first issue mildmannered clark kent works for a metropolis newspaper, loves his coworker lois lane and is secretly an alien from planet krypton who calls himself superman, most of ingredients usually. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. The first time that supermans birthday was established as being on leap day occurred in a letter column. The comic book named batman first came out in 1940, however that wasnt batmans first appearance. 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. When was leap day first shown as supermans birthday in a. The first piece was a short story, and thats one thing. Knowledge waits is a feature where i just share some bit of comic book history that interests me a couple of years back, i wrote about when supermans leap day birthday was first established period. Superman was created in canada and first published as a comic strip in june of 1938. Superman is also featured in a onepage public service announcement, be a good citizen. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book.
Jun 12, 2018 superman is iconic, instantly familiar. Superman periodicals have been published over the years. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Each of 6 spreads in this irresistibly cool package features classic superman art and a special interactive feature. Superman, also called the man of steel, is one of the most influential superheroes of dc comics, and superhero comics at large. Oct 29, 2014 a few months ago, a copy of action comics no. The tip of the spear in a revolution that would change the landscape of pop culture, superman has spent the last eighty years redefining what it.
A couple of years back, i wrote about when superman s leap day birthday was first established period. Script by tom defalco, pencils by joe bennett, inks by bud. Dc black label is proud to present the definitive origin of superman as rendered by the legendary comics creators frank miller and john romita jr. 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. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics.
What year was the first superman comic book released answers. First superman comic book now up for auction on ebay. The 80year history of action comics, aka the first. Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of america. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Superman, american comic book character created for dc comics by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster. Superman was created by american writer jerry siegel and canadianborn american artist joe shuster in 1933. Just five years before superman, comics were only printed in newspapers. Its sixth issue, coverdated october 1935 and published a couple of months earlier, featured the likes of. Jul 05, 2010 with all the hullabaloo about superman and wonder woman in the last few weeks, its worth remembering that the longestsurviving superhero indigenous to a comic book appeared 75 years ago this summer. What year did superman first appear in comic books. Superman has sold more comic books over his publication history than. Dc introduced many superheroes throughout the socalled golden age of comics, most notably batman. First superman comic book now up for auction on ebay cnet.
Supergirl discovers why superman has begun to act evil at random intervals, and it all goes back to before krypton exploded. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Every superhero and comic book movie in chronological order here at flights, tights, and movie nights, my goal is to seek out and watch every superhero and comic book based movie out there, this is my attempt at creating a comprehensive list of every single one. From the burning world of krypton to the bucolic fields of kansas, the first chapter of superman year one tracks clark kents youth in kansas, as he comes to terms with his strange powers and struggles to find his place in our world. Feb 29, 2020 knowledge waits is a feature where i just share some bit of comic book history that interests me. The 1938 edition of action comics no1 was sold by a private. The amazing peter parker and the kingpin in where have all the heroes gone. Sixty years of the worlds favorite comic book heroes by les daniels 1995 the great superman comic book collection includes comments by e. In superman, americans got the hero they neededand so did the comic book business.
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