Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. The superman character described on this page was created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster, high school students living in cleveland, ohio, in 1933. This is very rare to find comic book and as rare as finding the very first action comic. The debut of superman in action comics 1 is the first major breakthrough in comic book industry, and has since then defined the world of comics as we know it today. Ad for more fun comics, new adventure comics and detective comics. 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. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016.
This was the comic that changed the direction of comic books as we know it. This a reprint of the first superman comic book the very first reprint its in vf condition a 9. I did enjoy reading the superman story, but this item is presented as action comics. 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. Action comics 1, first appearance rarest comic book issue. Superman was born on the planet krypton and was given the name kalel at birth. Accessories include a flight stand for 360 degree aerial figure. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. The publisher was originally known as national allied publications, and later as national comics publications and as national periodical publications, before taking on its current name of dc comics. Greg pak and aaron kuders first big storyline continues to hit all the right notes. He is the worlds first super hero and a guiding light to all. Pro day nintendo switch, ps4, xbox one, and collectibles deals open to everyone at gamestop for the first time sales sean fallon 04182020 04. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably the jerry siegel and joe shuster creation, supermanand.
As a baby, his parents sent him to earth in a small spaceship moments before k. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online in. Superman also battled a carmaker who made unsafe cars. 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. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop. This monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis. Aug 16, 2017 why fans destroyed supermans first comic book. Supermans first appearance comic book at auction daily. New listing 19581963 superman action adventure superboy 10 comic. Nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no.
For eighty years, action comics has been superman s home. Auction to sell complete runs of action comics and. Action comics is an american comic bookmagazine series that introduced superman, one of the first major superhero characters. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. What many people do not realize, however, is that action comics, like most comic books of its day, was an anthology containing multiple. But at first, he saved people from realworld villains. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr.
Reprints first appearance of superman back in june, 1938. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. After superman saves a group of miners from a cavein, clark kent senses a story that may mean that the mines owner, thorton blakely, is actually running unsafe mine operations and blaming accidents on the miners themselves. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series.
Superman 1939 this monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis. May 10, 2018 a rare copy of action comics no 1 containing superman s very first appearance in print is going under the hammer. This comic features not only the first appearance of superman, clark kent and lois lane, but this comic began the entire superhero genre that has. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. The 80year history of action comics, aka the first. Action comics superman collectibles the new 52 collection. The first two volumes of superman action comics as a part of dc rebirth are collected here in. Sothebys is pleased to announce that we will offer dc complete. In the early comic books, superman fought evil businessmen. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world.
Deluxe edition by dan jurgens books to read online. The june edition of the comic strip periodical is one of the most coveted. Starting in 1939, superman would continue on to 1986 when alan moores story whatever happened to the man of tomorrow. Published on april 18, 1938 coverdated june, by national allied publications, a corporate predecessor of dc comics, it is considered the first true superhero comic. The term superhero, as we use it today, basically boils down to this guy. Its most famous for having the debut of superman in its first issue. Superman takes on the persona of a fictional super hero in order to save the life of the characters creator from the nazis. Aug 25, 2014 a rare, nearly flawless copy of supermans comicbook debut has sold for a superpowered price. Here, we revisit the key moments from the titles issues. May 22, 20 the discovery has amazed comic book collectors, who say that most of the action 1 comic books have been sold numerous times. Superman and the skyscrapers, script by jerry siegel signed, pencils by joe shuster, inks by paul cassidy as joe shuster.
We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. Reaching issues of the superman featured comic is amazing but what perhaps will stand out most as comic readers look at the various covers is that dc has chosen to put superman s red underwear back on the outside of his costume again. They needed a hero who stood up for the poor and the powerless. The first issue featured superman and except for a brief hiatus when the series was titled action comics weekly, he has appeared in nearly every issue. Heritage auctions in chicago is selling the comic, which first. 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. 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. Oct 29, 2014 a few months ago, a copy of action comics no.
He went after a mine owner who had put his workers in danger. Americans needed an escape from the problems caused by the long economic crisis. The tip of the spear in a revolution that would change the landscape of pop culture, superman has spent the last eighty years redefining what it. Superman is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by dc comics, and is considered an american cultural icon. Mcfarlane toys first dc comics batman and superman figures. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The ian levine collection, an exclusive private sale offering of every comic book released by american publisher dc comics from 1935 2014, including complete runs of superman, batman, action comics, and detective comics.
Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for auction. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. A rare copy of action comics no 1 containing superman s very first appearance in print is going under the hammer. Superman becomes a starsuperheroes take over the world. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Its original incarnation ran from 1938 to 2011 and stands as one of the longestrunning comic books. The stories and artwork are beautifully reprinted and im very happy to add this to my collection. If you are interested in having a comic book that has the. Years later, superman would fight mad scientists who wanted to destroy earth.
You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The character of superman has gone through a number of changes in those 80 years and those changes are perhaps best realized simply by looking at the evolution of action comics itself. Dc comic books comic book covers comic book characters comic art superman comic gi joe superman girlfriend comic book wedding ares dc from 19581978, superman s main squeeze had her own comic, superman s girl friend, lois lane, and in it some really wtf things went down. Jan 02, 2020 this batman superman wave 1 modern superman 7inch action figure is based on the dc rebirth comic, superman. The blakely mine disaster, script by jerry siegel, art by joe shuster. In the early days of comics books, it was not the convention to name comics after specific characters. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Jan 18, 2020 superman was one of the first actual superheroes to debut in comic books when the format launched. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman.
Its a beautiful book and larger than your average graphic novel. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Most notably among these is the first appearance of superman. Read the first superman comic online for free paste. Superman comic saves family home from foreclosure abc news. This authorized replica is a love letter to the medium itself. Superman first appeared in comic books in april 1938, in the midst of the great depression. Action comics first saw publication on april 18, 1938, though its first issue was cover dated june 1938. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably the jerry siegel and joe shuster creation, superman and sold for. Heritage auctions in chicago is selling the comic, which first went on sale on 18. Yes, supermans pal, cub reporter and general exclaimer of gosh, mr. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope.