Superman clark kent, lois lane, conduit, ma kent appearance. Superman suspects luthor has gone back to his old ways, but luthor denies knowledge and the two team up to sort things out. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. May 23, 2019 i had found some covers of a japanese batman comic book, and had mistakenly thought. What if these comic book icons had been born under the same banner. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. I use the gemini comic book shippers to ensure your comics get to you safe.
This was also the period when superman was first plagued by red kryptonite, which had bizarre physical and mental effects on him for limited periods of time. If youve stumbled across a find of vintage comic books and recognize one or more of the ones on this page, then stop whatever youre doing and contact us immediately for a free comic book appraisal. Though the comic was a huge hit right from the get go, its clear that not. In 1936, he and siegel began providing dc comics with such new features as dr. This weeks superman comic wont be the first chance lois has had to find out clark kents secret. Occult, slam bradley and radio squad before selling superman to dc in 1938. The two best sites for reading comics including superman are. Following is a list of titles where you can find the man of steel. You can look online to see what the issue is selling for at different comicbook shops or you can refer to the overstreet comic book priceguide.
The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Even if theyre not rare comic books, they are collectible. Then national comics until 1961, national periodical publications until 1976. Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batman superman comic books 202016 superman wonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. This authorized replica is a love letter to the medium itself. Most of the action 1 comic books out there have been traded and resold many times. A cashstrapped family facing foreclosure stumbled upon what is considered to be the holy grail of comic books a fortuitous find that could fetch upwards of a quarter million dollars at auction. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. What will happen when the manmonster known as the hulk, the strongest one there is, meets superman, the man of steel and perhaps the. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. A man finds a copy of the most important comic book in the history of. Please browse through the title listings below or use the search bar at the top of this page to quickly find a specific title. Superman comic saves family home from foreclosure abc news. Has superman stories through the years, so that you can see how superman changed, how comic art changed, how comic storytelling changed, etc.
Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Jun 12, 20 the superman find may have excited comic book enthusiasts, but mr gonzalez is taking a clark kent approach to his valuable discovery, by keeping his feet firmly on the ground. Over the course of his comic book career, superman has appeared in a number of dc comics titles, either as the star or as a supporting character. Take it from a long time reader of superman comics, 80 page gaints, etc. This year marks the 50th anniversary of a curious piece of comic book history, the publication of a comic book featuring superman teaming up with president john f. Superman is the last son of krypton, sent as the dying planets last hope to earth, where he grew to become its protector. After jorel discovered that the planet was doomed to.
Some nice marvel and dc comic books we picked up in a private deal. May 22, 20 the superman find may have excited comic book enthusiasts, but mr gonzalez is taking a clark kent approach to his valuable discovery, by keeping his feet firmly on the ground. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who.
Buy products related to superman comic book products and see what. Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of. Nov 22, 2014 this year marks the 50th anniversary of a curious piece of comic book history, the publication of a comic book featuring superman teaming up with president john f. Superman is a comic book character, and weve never actually seen that story adapted to the comics. Even so, comic book collectors are amazed by gonzalezs find. Whos who in the superman comics 1950s 1980s information on characters and places introduced in the superman comic books during the 1950s and up to the revamp in 1986. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. This is the same book that has doomsday having kryptonite laced skeleton when doomsday never had that. First up is the twopart story, only human written by guest writer rob williams finds terrorists using chips from lex luthor to encourage mayhem and civil war. Batmansuperman continues to be one of the best books in dcs roster. On sunday, august 24th, comic book lovers across the world watched with abated breath to what avid collectors would pay for a rare superman comic book.
The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice. Where would the issue number of a comic book be answers. Superman has inherited the last known relic of krypton and, while hes trying to figure out what to make of it, mongul battles a prison uprising inspired by the man of steel. We have the worlds largest selection of superman comic books and graphic novels. 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 superman was born on the planet. The toymans toys are pulling off a rash of crimes throughout metropolis, but the toyman insists he isnt behind it. Director sam liu incorporates shades of the dark knight from batman v superman while trying to paint. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted.
Though he was apparently killed shortly after the darkseid war, his essence merged with the new earth superman in rebirth, creating a new, merged timeline for superman. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. Red son the movies biggest changes from the comics. More often than not, if you are lucky enough to find a rare vintage dc superman comic book its often in very rough shape like the one pictured here. Written by jerry ordway, with art by dan jurgens and art thibert.
Comicastle beta comic list you will find pretty much any. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for auction. The superman find may have excited comic book enthusiasts, but mr gonzalez is taking a clark kent approach to his valuable discovery, by keeping his feet firmly on the ground. The adaptation of the original 2008 comic book story superman. Mar 31, 2017 some nice marvel and dc comic books we picked up in a private deal. The yesterday man by david micheline scriptand jackson guicedenis rodier art. Supermanclark kent, lois lane, conduit, ma kent appearance. Interviews read our question and answer sessions with superman comic book writers and artists. 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. Red son does a clever job of adapting the elseworlds story of the same name to produce one of dcs most thoughtprovoking and sociopolitical animated movies ever. 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. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another.
The many times lois lane has discovered the truth about. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016. Truly rare comic books may come along once or twice in a lifetime. Man finds firstedition superman comic hidden in his wall smart. Oct 15, 2019 superman is a comic book character, and weve never actually seen that story adapted to the comics. Ongoing titles featuring superman in a starring role action comics. Aug 28, 2014 on sunday, august 24th, comic book lovers across the world watched with abated breath to what avid collectors would pay for a rare superman comic book. Influenced by such comicstrip greats as wash tubbs roy crane, joe shuster drew superman through 1947, after which he left comic books to create the comic strip funnyman. After superboy, jimmy olsen was the next superman supporting character to be given his own comic. 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.
Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Red son film makes quite a few changes to the comic book from which it adapts the story of a russian superman. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. The script was written by bob goodman and directed by james tucker. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr.
Now superman must find out if theres another mastermind at work, or if the toymans just playing games to hatch a bigger, deadlier scheme. Aug 02, 2010 a cashstrapped family facing foreclosure stumbled upon what is considered to be the holy grail of comic books a fortuitous find that could fetch upwards of a quarter million dollars at auction. Nice graded comic book find cgc rene casey nezhoda. I read all the silver age superman titles as i worked in my dads drugstore, and i could read the comics while handling the front of the store cash register sales. The old comic book, from june 1938, features a new character named superman lifting a car on its cover. Find great deals on ebay for superman comic book 1. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. Superman, national comics publishing canada, superman, simcoe canada, superman, whitman usa close please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. The cover was loose from the rest of the book, but was. The script was written by bob goodman and directed by. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle.
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. Often whimsical, there are plenty of cameos from the big guy himself. So im really thrilled to be able to do that, to bring this storyline back to his native media. Rare 1938 superman comic book found in us wall fetches. Things got weird when jimmy entered kirbys fourth world storyline. Kennedy, who was tragically assassinated 51 years ago today.
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