The original superman comic book

Mar 23, 2016 lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. Superman is a comic book character, and weve never actually seen that story adapted to the comics. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original ed. It features the first appearance of several comicbook heroesmost notably the jerry siegel and joe shuster creation, superman. 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. Stories include the man who stole the sun, the origin of superman, and the man who bossed superman. Johnny stops by to help corey look over a superman vs. Cowriting the series with comics legend keith giffen and penciling for. May 10, 2018 a rare copy of action comics no 1 containing superman s very first appearance in print is going under the hammer. Original encyclopedia of comic book heroes, volume 3. From original superman comic art and spiderman comic art, to original xmen comic art and batman comic art, graphic collectibles carries it all. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. Feb 26, 2009 after being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. Heritage auctions in chicago is selling the comic, which first went on sale on 18.

Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of. Comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. Gerard jones, a comic book historian who in 2004 first wrote about the siegel robbery in his book men of. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist.

But today, a rare original is worth many times more. Gaines told siegel and shuster what additional content aside from the action reprints to create for this issue in a letter dated 19390327. Alex ross official online store prints, posters and hard. This month, writerartist dan jurgens returns to superman as the ongoing writer for the first time in more than ten years. Mar 26, 2015 johnny stops by to help corey look over a superman vs.

Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. Supermans debut comic book sold for just 10 cents in 1938. Graphic collectibles comic art original comic art for sale. Superman s sweetheart, script by bill woolfolk, art by al plastino.

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. The story has been through many revisions through decades of publication in comic books and radio, television and film adaptations the original story was written by jerry siegel and illustrated by joe shuster, and published as a part of the characters first appearance. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Rare copy of supermans first comic book adventure set to. The memorial set that comes in a black bag with bleeding superman logo and contains a slategray memorial marker variant cover comic, a fullcolor memorial poster, fullcolor commemorative stamps, the daily planet obituary, a black mourning armband and an exclusive skybox trading card. Make offer vintage dc flash comic book lot 19 1960s 1970s silver age lot 60s 70s. Welcome to the graphic collectibles online gallery of original, collectible comic artwork. Man of tomorrow will be an original story featuring a young clark kent. Oct 15, 2019 superman is a comic book character, and weve never actually seen that story adapted to the comics. Superman began as one of several anthology features in the national periodical publications comic book action comics. The origin of superman is the story that relates superman s arrival on earth and the beginnings of his career as a superhero.

Just imagine reading thousands of comic book stories in, oh, a couple of months. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. It features the first appearance of several comicbook heroesmost notably the jerry siegel and joe shuster creation, supermanand. The audit bureau of circulation files reveal that there were three printings of this issue in 1939 500,000 copies, 250,000 copies, and 150,000 copies. Having established himself creatively and financially with superhero projects, ross turned to the real world with uncle sam, a 96page story that took a hard look at the dark side of american history. The original superman title had adopted the new name, the adventures of superman, but continued the original numbering of its long and storied history.

Just imagine reading thousands of comicbook stories in, oh, a couple of months. Pristine original superman comic book to go on auction. The first annual superman comic book was published in 1960. This week, finally, audiences get to see the dark knight take on the man of steel in batman v superman. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Scientific explanation of supermans amazing strength. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. In 1986, dc comics revamped the superman comics recreating superman and his supporting cast of friends and enemies.

When it first hit newsstands in 1938 it sold for 10 cents. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. 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. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. 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 original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Here is an overview of superman s comic book career, since writer jerry siegel 19141996 and artist joe shuster 19141992 invented him while still teenagers. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Superman s last hour starring superman, nails harrigan, and dan delta, script by jerry coleman, art by al plastino. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. 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.

Dawn of justice while itll be the first time the two dc entertainment superheroes have. A rare copy of action comics no 1 containing supermans very first appearance in print is going under the hammer. This monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis. So im really thrilled to be able to do that, to bring this storyline back to his native media. He was hired by marvel comics to illustrate marvels central characters in the comic book event, marvels 1994. The tragic real story behind supermans birth telegraph. 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. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time.

Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. Lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original edition. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Mar 21, 2016 this week, finally, audiences get to see the dark knight take on the man of steel in batman v 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.

After being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. Here is an overview of supermans comic book career, since writer jerry siegel 19141996 and artist joe shuster 19141992 invented him while still teenagers. He starts noticing that many of the superman stories have pretty much the same plot superman behaves strangely, and it turns out to be an elaborate ruse to capture some lawbreaker or supervillain. Scientific explanation of superman s amazing strength. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online. You have to think the charm would begin wearing off. Sep 07, 2017 this month, writerartist dan jurgens returns to superman as the ongoing writer for the first time in more than ten years. Starting in 1939, superman would continue on to 1986 when alan moores story whatever happened to the man of tomorrow. The owner, mitch itkowitz, has been in the business of selling originalvintage comic art for over 40 years. Superman began as one of several anthology features in the national periodical publications comic book action. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online in. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman.

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