The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for auction. 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. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The fallout from the man of steel miniseries has clark kent looking at the world through new eyes. Read the first superman comic online for free paste. The stories were further adventures of the popular hannabarbera animated series, the super friends. Superman, also called the man of steel, is one of the most influential superheroes of dc comics, and superhero comics at large. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by. Contentsshow volume 1 issues 424500 add a photo to this. Nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received.
This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. If this is a variant of an issue, please use the missing variant submission on the issue in question.
Superman batman volume 1 is a comic book series featuring the teamup adventures of superman and batman. Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic books name. Gaines told siegel and shuster what additional content aside from the action reprints to create for this issue in a letter dated march 27, 1939. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Usually between 1984 to 1991 modern 1992 to current. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and the most.
Lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. Presenting an exciting new way to experience the rich history of the man of steel in an affordable trade paperback collection of every superman adventure, in color, in chronological order. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batmansuperman comic books 202016 supermanwonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2.
This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. Superman batman explored the camarader superman batman vol 1 20032011 superman batman volume 1 is a comic book series featuring the teamup adventures of superman and batman. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. 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. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Mar 23, 2016 lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. In 2006, a restructuring of the entire dc comics line saw superman. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. The death and return of superman omnibus collects vol. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted.
Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. Supermanbatman explored the camaraderie, antagonism, and friendship between its title characters.
Per comic book marketplace gary carter, 1990 series. Supermanbatman volume 1 is a comic book series featuring the teamup adventures of superman and batman. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues. It began after the 1973 season of the tv series was canceled. The audit bureau of circulation files reveal that there were three printings of this issue in 1939.
The super friends had an ongoing comic book series published from 1976 until 1981 the stories were further adventures of the popular hannabarbera animated series, the super friends it began after the 1973 season of the tv series was canceled. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. A bold new chapter for the greatest superhero of all time begins here as the superstar team of writer brian michael bendis and artist ivan reis begin their run on the allnew superman. Oct 29, 2014 a few months ago, a copy of action comics no. Then in 1977, when the superfriends cartoon was relaunched with zan and jayna, instead of wendy. Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever, as well as information about them and why. Superman was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. Gaines told siegel and shuster what additional content aside from the action reprints to create for this issue in a letter dated 27 march 1939. The adventures of superman comic book superman wiki. Lee is greeted warmly in his new position at the metropolis health department, his two kids, roberta and tommy, are more excited about being closer to their famous hero, superman. The year is 1946, and the lee family has moved from metropolis chinatown to the center of the bustling city. And while some stories certainly excel with the premise in entertaining and surprisingly poignant ways, the issue. The adventures of superman comic book superman wiki fandom.
Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. 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. 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. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. 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. Jeph loeb, the series first writer, introduced a dualnarrator technique to present the characters often opposing viewpoints and estimations of each other, which subsequent series writers. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. This page contains information about superman batman volume 1. Tim burtons 1989 batman film inspired bruce timm and paul dini to develop batman. The super friends had an ongoing comic book series published from 1976 until 1981. It focused on the superfriends, and wendy and marvin. Published in 1939, this issue was the first comic book put out by dc.
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