Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for auction. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Starting in 1939, superman would continue on to 1986 when alan moores story whatever happened to the man of tomorrow. Jul 23, 2014 before 1938, tarzan, buck rogers and the lone ranger graced the pages of comic books and could be counted on to save the day. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. The worlds largest selection of comic books, from batman and superman comic books to spiderman and xmen comics, new and back issues. Superman comic saves family home from foreclosure abc news. Widely regarded as the holy grail of comic books, there are believed to be as few as 50. The series was retitled adventures of superman vol 1 adventure superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. Most notably among these is the first appearance of superman. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist.
Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online. This was the comic that changed the direction of comic books as we know it. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. This comic features not only the first appearance of superman, clark kent and lois lane, but this. May 10, 2018 a rare copy of action comics no 1 containing superman s very first appearance in print is going under the hammer. See our superman comic books article for more details. Mar 19, 2009 comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. This monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale. Mario puzos original script in fact called for the same actor who played superman in the movie to play jorel on krypton, obviously influenced by the comic books. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics.
The original superman was much more of a mysterymanpulp character than superhero, and he hadnt yet adopted his motto of truth, justice, and the american way. For readers who buy superman comic books, our selection is big. And this probably isnt the superman you know either. Superman takes on the persona of a fictional super hero in order to save the life of the characters creator from the nazis. Kathie lee, tom hanks, sean connery, burt reynolds snl duration. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. Since ashcan comic books were handdrawn, unfinished versions of early comic books for legal purposes they were supposed to be thrown out in the ashcan.
May 10, 2018 the superman comics series would run for hundreds of issues, but only two or three ashcan copies of superman comics exist. Mar 30, 2010 cnn the comic debut of superman has sold for an outofthisworld price. The producers decided the role of superman s dad offered an opportunity to pack the movie with some serious star power which ultimately softened them up to casting a newcomer like. 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. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online in.
Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly rare comic books, then youre certainly sitting on a prized asset that any comic book collector would be envious of. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th. After being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. Superman now also had the distinction of being the first.
There were a variety of heroes in comic strips, pulps books and on radio but they couldnt lift a car over their heads and throw it at someone. Subsequently, for some 20 years, ed owned his own commercial art firm in chicago, acquiring, trading, and selling world class collections of american photography, illustration art, and vintage comic books. Get the best deals on dc comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Heritage auctions in chicago is selling the comic, which first went on sale on 18. Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably the jerry siegel and joe shuster creation, supermanand.
Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale cnn. 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. If you are in the market to buy or sell a death of superman trade paperback comic book, make sure you know which version you have. Feb 26, 2009 after being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. When it first hit newsstands in 1938 it sold for 10 cents. Even seasoned collectors may have problems attaining comics from this era. 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 page contains information about superman volume 1. Original encyclopedia of comic book heroes, volume 3.
Superman 1939 this monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis. In fact, they are among the older and more desirable comics on the market. Thus the superman that we know was created, the first original comic book character to have powers far beyond a normal human being. New comic book heat press pressed comics for better grading books, t shirt press.
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