Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. This lot consists of one superman free comic book day comic. Kathie lee, tom hanks, sean connery, burt reynolds snl duration.
Published just a few months after crisis on infinite earths, john byrnes the man of steel updated the saga of superman for modern audiences. The vol 1 archives edition is a representation of superman in the early years, a bit before the development of the relationship with lex luthori stumbled upon this selection of volumes pub. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told. If there is any damage on the item shipped, proof of damage will have to be shown for a refund.
When it comes to the popular series supermanbatman, it doesnt matter. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book in the world. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Review of the superman action comics archive edition volume 1. If you are in the market to buy or sell a death of superman trade paperback comic book, make sure you know which version you have. Jeph loeb, the series first writer, introduced a dualnarrator technique to present the characters often opposing viewpoints and estimations of each other, which subsequent series writers. Nm please use the zoom feature to check our pictures to best judge the condition of the item.
Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. New listing superman dc comic book lot of 15 run reign bizzarro annual great shape. Ive always found it oddinteresting that mega keys arent walkthroughs that have serial numbers ending in 001. 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 vol 1 archives edition is a representation of superman in the early years, a bit before the development of the relationship with lex luthor i stumbled upon this selection of volumes pub. When it comes to the popular series superman batman, it doesnt matter.
This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. Heritage auctions in chicago is selling the comic, which first went on sale on 18. For over six years, this anthology series served up equal doses of both, fighting sidebyside for justice against enemies such as lex luthor, the joker, ras al ghul, bizarro and darkseid. Muhammad ali comic book in this scene from mystery caller. Limited collectors edition is an american comic book series published by dc comics from 1972 to 1978. This comic, although recalled, retains a low value. Reprints first appearance of superman back in june, 1938. This page contains information about superman volume 1. Superman burst onto the comic book scene in 1938, just as america was on the terrifying precipice of a.
Rare copy of supermans first comic book adventure set to. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop. However, the content was deemed too mature for cinema audience and it was withdrawn and pulped. Superman number 1 comic book summer 1939 is up for auction. May 10, 2018 a rare copy of action comics no 1 containing superman s very first appearance in print is going under the hammer. For over six years, this anthology series served up equal doses of both, fighting sidebyside for justice against enemies such. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel.
Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Supermanbatman explored the camaraderie, antagonism, and friendship between its title characters. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off the superhero genre. As a substitute for the first half of the recently released but outofprint superman. The rebirth deluxe edition book 1 superman rebirth hardcover october 3, 2017 by peter j. A rare copy of action comics no 1 containing superman s very first appearance in print is going under the hammer. The series was retitled adventures of superman vol 1 adventure superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. 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. Top five treasury editioncollectors edition comics cbr. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at.
The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. 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 series was retitled adventures of superman vol 1 adventure superman was the title of the monthly. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel. The rarest treasury edition that was completely missed only. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. Supermanbatman volume 1 is a comic book series featuring the teamup adventures of superman and batman.
This comic was specially printed for the cinema audience for the film of the same title. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. Mar 04, 2016 superman number 1 comic book summer 1939 is up for auction. This comic has some of the best subject material on any comic possibly ever. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. It usually featured reprints of previously published stories but a few issues contained new material. But the main problem is action comics 1 from 1938, for superman did not get his own title until 1939, has been reprinted many times in different formats, hence those seriously vary by size as well. Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has.
Action is also the series which debuted lex luthor, supergirl, brainiac and many others. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. Dan jurgens is a writer and artist most famous for creating booster gold, as well as for being one of the main forces behind the death of superman. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. New listing death of superman paperback comic book 1993 dc comics 1st printing.
Since ashcan comic books were handdrawn, unfinished versions of early comic. The prequels by jimmy palmiotti, justin gray, marc andreyko and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ellsworth envisioned for the series moving forward included more personal interest stories, but also scificomics trappings such as kryptonite, computers, atomic radiation, time travel, robots, and wandering meteors in panic in the sky, perhaps the episode most like a superman comic book. The series was published in an oversized 10 x 14 tabloid or treasury format. Tomasi, patrick gleason, doug mahnke and a host of comics most exciting artists proudly present superman.
You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Johnny stops by to help corey look over a superman vs. He has written two books about comics for penguinrandom house was superman a spy. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. What could the other 21 books in the submission be. So figure how my step brother had issues 1 17 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. Mar 19, 2009 comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. And other comic book legends revealed and why does batman carry shark repellent. Superman 3d movie vision comic by dc comics and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The no 1 issue of action comics, revealing its new character, superman, has already attracted 31 bids in an online auction that closes on june 11. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.