Superman is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by dc comics, and is considered an american cultural icon. Action comics vol 1 391 1970 before our comic book heroes values were replaced with darker and more cynical ones by new writers. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. This album features three more adventures of the man of steel. Vintage comic book lotthe eternals, superman s pal jimmy olson. Peter pan power comic records pr28 1975 superman alien. The superman time capsule starring superman and wolf, pencils by win mortimer and curt swan new splash page, inks by win mortimer and murphy anderson new splash page. May 1975 comic book comics may 1, 1975 by dc comic author. Old superman superman action comics superman comic books superman family batman superman stuff online comic books old comic books comic books for sale superman s mystery masquerade.
First issue of the series continues from superman s pal jimmy olsen. Dc comics raises the price of its typical comic book from 20 cents to 25 cents, keeping the pagecount at 36. Many were released on cardboard or vinyl records with accompanying readalong books. In the early twentyfirst century, superman remains one of the most important comic book characters of all time. Apr 27, 2008 they put a slick, youthful superman in the art, and you got either the two good guys from the arthur korb repertory company, or that fuddyduddy from the cornel tanassy productions. In the early 1930s, jerry siegel and joe shuster developed the fictional comic book character of superman. Jerry siegel and joe shuster created the comic book character superman. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members.
The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Superman meets jorel and lara again superman s return to krypton. No internet, so no ebay, comic link, heritage or web sites to explore. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Album cover features art by comic book legend neal adams with inks by giordano. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. Batman superman 4 acetate cover year of the villain 4a 2019 nm variant main. Cover pencils by curt swan, inks by murphy anderson. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. Hfm published by national periodical publications which became dc comics from 1939 until 1986 for 423 issues and 12 annuals and 3 specials. Comic book stores were a rare beast so only waiting for mail order catalogs, small shows, occasionally a used book store or comic conventions to expand your back issue collections. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. This copy comes from a private collection where it has been stored in a.
Copyright lawsuits by supermans creators wikipedia. The entire production is filmed on a cramped sound stage. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. Each index contains the title, issue number, date and description for each comic book. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection. 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.
After superman became a great success, the pair attempted to. Make offer justice league of america comic book 143 210 superman 238 241 dc comics lot of 4. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. 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. In 1938, they sold the character to detective comics, inc. Jimmy olsen in death bites with fangs of stone and the giftwrapped doom scripts by leo dorfman, art by kurt schaffenberger. Superman safeguards his identity from a prying scientist by adopting a new secret identity, that of chris delbart, a wall street stockbroker.
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. See our superman comic books article for more details. The copy pictured is of the actual copy that you will receive and it is bagged and boarded for its protection. 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. Still the most recognizable comic book character of all time, superman made comic books very popular and inspired the creation of a wide variety of characters with all sorts of superpowers. The adaptation of the original 2008 comic book story.
Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Here is the master list of your top 75 greatest superman stories of alltime. These prices for comic books are provided as a service to hobbizine readers. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and. The company also gave credit for superman s creation to the two men. Dc comic books comic book covers comic book characters comic book heroes comic art marvel comics hq marvel dc comics art bad comics 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. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero.
In 1975, siegel and shuster sued dc comics for a share of the profits once again. His comic book career after superman was relatively unsuccessful, and by the mid1970s shuster had left the field completely due to partial blindness. Although cornel tanassys fuddyduddy superman has really grown on me, especially when he learns to speak dolphin in the mystery of the mad minnows. Features bob holiday as superman, jackson beck, joan alexander, peter fernandez, jack grimes, ronald liss and george petrie. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Marvel and dc comic books worth big money showbiz cheat sheet. During its evolution from a funnies comic into a superhero title, via the transitional title new adventure comics, this dc title became very popular with buyers at the time.
In 1999, following siegels death, the siegel family successfully won a court case, granting the family fifty percent ownership of the superman character. Their creation became known worldwide, inspired numerous imitation superheroes, and brought fortune to many, but siegel and shuster enjoyed none of that fortune between 194975. The best cop in the world, tomorrow the world, and the mxyzptikup menace. An alien named kalel from the destroyed planet krypton. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly rare comic books, then youre certainly sitting on a prized asset that any comic book collector would be envious of. Make offer batman superman 4 acetate cover year of the villain 4a 2019 nm variant main. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. The 75 greatest superman stories of alltime master list cbr. Comic book stores were a rare beast so only waiting for mail order catalogs. Per executive order 202021 covid19 our michigan auction centers will be temporarily closed until april.
Some moisture damage towards the top of the cover, slightly wavy, faint discoloration. Superman, the popular comic book superhero, was created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster in 1933 while both attended glenville high school. Inspection times all items listed in auction are located for inspection at our facility located at 1919 e kilgore service road, kalamazoo, mi unless otherwise noted. Comic book fans and city activists hope that people think of the ohio city, and not krypton, as the home of the man of steel. Apr 20, 20 in honor of superman s 75th anniversary, we put together a list of 100 nominees for the greatest superman stories of alltime. Leo the lion records 33 rpm 33 rpm, mono 12 inch vinyl record. The 1975 television production of its a bird its a plane its superman transmitted under abcs wide world of entertainment rubric is a restaging of the broadway show, with a new cast. The first episode of the adventures of superman was broadcast on february 4, 1940 out of wor frequency 710 am in new york state. Gillette comic book dry look commercial 1975 youtube. Get the best deals on superman bronze age comics 19701983. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips.
Superman accidentally travels through time and across space to krypton. This is a very bad musical special, done on a criminally low budget. Superman is a superhero published by dc comics since 1938. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Oct 11, 20 stash of vintage comics given to me by two different friends two days apart.
Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Rare 1975 superman family giant comic book biddergy. Joe shuster canadian comic book creator hall of fame, 2005. Dc comic book with superman and lois lane dressed in a bridal gown. Superman book and record set 1975 peter panpower records. As an adult, superman became the protector of earth, working at the daily planet as clark kent alongside his partner and wife lois lane. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. In 1975, siegel and a number of other comic book writers and artists launched a public campaign for better compensation and treatment of comic creators. Soon comic book fans could buy comic books featuring captain america, batman, green lantern, wonder woman, flash, plastic man, captain marvel, and many others. The death and return of superman omnibus collects vol.
Superman and batman hc 1975 general book distributors annual. The superman family was a dc comics comic book series which ran from 1974 to 1982 featuring primarily stories starring the supporting characters in the superman comics. 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. Nov 01, 2018 comics in 1975 were still in a period of format varieties with giantsize, treasury sized and magazine sized offerings along side comic sized giving the fan many ways to enjoy their comics fixs. 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. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comics 1993. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Shuster was involved in a number of legal battles over ownership of the superman character. You all picked out your 75 favorites and put them in order. Superteam family is a comic book anthology series published by dc comics from 1975 to. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Some scuffs, spine stress marks, corner bumps, light crease at the lower right corner, some additional light wear.
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