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Action comics superman dc comic book cover poster print x high quality licensed poster rolled in a protective plastic sleeve ships in a hard special poster tube fast shipping insured shipping, if damaged replaced for free superman action comics cover poster featuring superman flying away with an armored car while being shot at from below. This page contains information about superman comic strip volume. To make superman s comic book debut, the comic strip submission was cut up and repasted to make a page story. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off the superhero genre. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. The book holds the distinction of being the first true, standalone. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a.

First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. The following is a list of the first known appearances of various superhero fictional characters and teams a superhero also known as a super hero or superhero is a fictional character of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derringdo in the public interest. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. It is thought that there are only two existing copies. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike. For much of the 1940s, the adventures of superman radio show was famously sponsored by kelloggs pep and announcer dan mccullough relentlessly pitched the fortified sunshine cereal in every episode. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic.

Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Use these values as a guideline for evaluating the reasonableness of dealer prices, setting up trades with other collectors, and estimating the worth of your collection. 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 batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early. 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.

Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Untitled superman story, script by jerry siegel, art by paul cassidy. Buy with confidence as the condition of this item and its timely delivery are guaranteed under the amazon atoz guarantee. Brand a superman dc publication editing whitney ellsworth credited color color dimensions standard golden age us. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Golden, silver and bronze age comic books dc superman. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. See more ideas about superman, superman comic and comic book covers. The comic book price guide for great britain superman. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Free comic book value and price resources comic book secrets jan 19, 2008 it walks you through finding comic book values and prices and helps you decide the best method for your situation.

Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from. Superhero comics and books page 3 of 5 comic book plus. The daily superman newspaper comic strip began in january 6, 1939, and a separate sunday strip was added on november 5, 1939. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on. As recounted in these retellings, superman was born kalel on the planet krypton. While it was common to show off supermans abilities on the cover at this point in his history, this one was one of the earliest to show his flight by having him lift off above the city. Since this is reddit, ill be very disappointed if somebody doesnt chime in with the name and date of the exact issue of whatever comic shes reading. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. 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. The book is 16pages, full color, saddlestitched and measures 714in. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with.

The dutch comics magazine sjors, which was already published between 1936 and 1942, reappears but every two weeks instead of each week. It stars an uncredited kirk alyn billed only by his character name, superman. In this issue the superman story ends on a cliff hanger, which demonstrates perfectly the strength of newsstand distribution. There was soon a whole comic book industry creating men, women and even animals who possessed an unimaginable array of superpowers. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The earthone superman s origin story was retold in various stories. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. 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.

Untitled superman story, script by jerry siegel, pencils by joe shuster, inks by dennis neville as joe shuster. To make supermans comic book debut, the comic strip submission was cut up and repasted to make a page story. The serial came to radio as a syndicated show on new york citys wor on february 12, 1940. Superman 3d movie vision comic by dc comics and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Tomasi, patrick gleason, doug mahnke and a host of comics most exciting artists proudly present superman. American comic book chronicles february 1, 2015 superbowl 1947. When superman saves a runaway boy from being run over by a train, he discovers the child is from an orphanage where the superintendent abuses the. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. On mutual, it was broadcast from august 31, 1942, to february 4, 1949, as a 15minute serial, running three or, usually, five times a week.

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 head. When superman saves a runaway boy from being run over by a train, he discovers the child is from an orphanage where the superintendent abuses the children in a variety of ways. Key issue first story written about earth one superman publisher dc comics store date july. The inaugural edition, aka part 1, will explore the superman and action comics covers in the heros first ten years of inception and include. The inaugural edition, aka part 1, will explore the superman and action comics covers in the heros. In this issue the superman story ends on a cliff hanger, which demonstrates perfectly the.

Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel and shuster that if they could paste them into comic book. A comprehensive series that remedies a gap in comics history, bringing back all the superman daily stripsamong the characters rarest collectibles. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. The comic book price guide for great britain superman all. Many were released on cardboard or vinyl records with accompanying readalong books. Action comics vol 1 112 dc database fandom dc wiki. Superman 1948 is a 15part blackandwhite columbia film serial based on the comic book character superman. In 1941, the mcclure the daily superman newspaper comic strip began in january 6, 1939, and a separate sunday strip was added on november 5, 1939. The adventures of superman originally aired from 1940 to 1951.