Superman s neighbors, script by bill finger, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. Letter to the editor from comics writer bob rozakis. This issue also has highly complementing art by doug mahnke that looks great. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale. The my first superman book is an interactive book for the little ones that will help them learn what it is to be a kryptonian. Mar 23, 2016 lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938.
The company also gave credit for supermans creation to the two men. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. The two best sites for reading comics including superman are. First superman comic book january 10, 2016 new york a rare, nearly flawless copy of superman s comicbook debut has sold for a superpowered price. Mar 14, 2009 there are only 100 copies left of the first superman comic, which sold for 10 cents when it appeared in june 1938.
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. The company also gave credit for superman s creation to the two men. He is the worlds first super hero and a guiding light to all. The prequels by jimmy palmiotti, justin gray, marc andreyko and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and the most. Check out our wide selection of superman comics, back issues, collectibles, and more today. First superman comic book now up for auction on ebay. Thus the superman that we know was created, the first original comic book character to have powers far beyond a normal human being. Stephen fishler, the owner of the online auction site comic connect said the superman comic had been in the same hands since 12 years after it was published, when a young boy on the us west coast bought it for 35 cents. 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.
I was so delighted when, a couple of decades ago, dc finally reprinted this first issue of action. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Comicastle beta comic list you will find pretty much any. Superman was created by american writer jerry siegel and canadianborn american artist joe shuster in 1933. So its not just the first superman comic, but the first superhero comic, a genre that has come to define books in the minds of most. Does any one know what the dimensions are for the first superman comic book.
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. But to be completely sure that it is real, and not a reprint, we need the full dimensions of the true original comic book. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. A keep receivedt purchase the e book for an similar quantity that they are going to turn round and promote it for, because then they make no income on the transaction. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. The online auction started two weeks ago and attracted 89 bidders. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for auction. During those years, though, the comic book came into being. Mar 30, 2010 cnn the comic debut of superman has sold for an outofthisworld price.
Oct 28, 2015 10 best batman v superman fights in dc comic books. Last week, superman was working for the fuhrer in one. According to dc comics year by year a visual chronicle its the first time a comic book character was featured in their own title. Reading it on my ipad using kindle is a shear pleasure and a dream come true due to the control i have over the graphics interface. I think of him, since it was two jewish kids who created him, as the ultimate diaspora jew, says larry tye, author of a history of superman. Superman, clark kent, lois lane, jimmy olsen, perry white, and lex luthor have attained an iconic stature rarely seen in any art form. This is how much supermans first comic book sold for. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. This is the first appearance of superman in any form other than the inventors imaginations. While i love tomasi and gleason constantly on this book, keith champagne is a great writer for fun superman as well.
Since his creation back in the 1930s, superman s catchphrase has been that he fights for truth, justice and the american way, and hes been a symbol of all thats good in the world. The collectible marked the first appearance of superman, and was. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale cnn. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. Feb 26, 2009 after being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. Back in 1941, captain america punched hitler on the cover of a comic book. Supermans first exploit, script by edmond hamilton, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. For six years the pair kept at it, but still nobody wanted superman. Superman s first exploit, script by edmond hamilton, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with.
Cnn the comic debut of superman has sold for an outofthisworld price. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. All agreed that the public would never be interested in superman. Aug 15, 2014 first superman comic book now up for auction on ebay.
I am a huge superman fan, and i remember when the death of superman was first published i have lots of issues from then i loved how this helped fill in some of. Besides the first issue of superman, it also set a new record. Superman was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Contrary to his current incarnation, he first appeared as a bald, telepathic villain. Mar 19, 2009 my grandpa has found one of his old comic books. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably the jerry siegel and joe shuster creation, superman. In 1999, following siegels death, the siegel family successfully won a court case, granting the family fifty percent ownership of the superman character. The first adaptation of superman beyond comic books was a radio show, the adventures of superman, which ran from 1940 to 1951 for 2,088 episodes, most of which were aimed at children. 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. Now that we ended the string of those 2issue stories with a bang, i cant wait until next issue which starts a brand new arc. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Untitled superman story, script by jerry siegel, pencils by joe shuster, inks by dennis neville as joe shuster. Now that we ended the string of those 2issue stories with a bang, i cant wait until next issue which starts a.
Before batman and superman faceoff in dawn of justice, we take a look back at the best dark knight and man of steel fights in dc comic books. The episodes were initially 15 minutes long, but after 1949 they were lengthened to 30 minutes. 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. This was the first time that any of us saw superman jump over a building. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Since his creation back in the 1930s, supermans catchphrase has been that he fights for truth. So the next year he was finally featured in his own comic.
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. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. The story leaves you wanting more and questioning how the heck is superman going to get out of this one. The first comic book featuring superman was sold in 1938. The first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. Superman is a valuable treasure to the comic and film worlds alike. Aug 25, 2014 the first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. At first comic books were reprintings of popular newspaper strips, but after awhile, new material began to appear. Superman is one of the most noble superheroes in the comic book world today. 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 krypton and was given. In the early twenty first century, superman remains one of the most important comic book characters of all time. The superman character was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster in 1933 before being sold to detective comics, inc. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and.
Superman fighting deathstroke again was a welcome 2issue story where the past 2issue stories have not been great. After being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. Sixty years of the worlds favorite comic book heroes by les daniels 1995 the great superman comic book collection includes comments by e. Supermans creators first envisioned him as a villain.
In the early twentyfirst century, superman remains one of the most important comic book characters of all time. Lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. First superman comic book now up for auction on ebay cnet. One of clark kents neighbors is monitoring his comings and goings.
A brief comic book history of the worlds finest super bros. In the millennium edition reprint, this untitled story is given the title of superman champion of the oppressed. Created in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, the man of steel continues to fly faster than a speeding bullet. Right off the bat, we get several familiar aspects of the character.
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