The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. The term superhero, as we use it today, basically boils down to this guy. He is the worlds first super hero and a guiding light to all. A rare copy of action comics no 1 containing superman s very first appearance in print is going under the hammer. Superman s neighbors, script by bill finger, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye.
A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics. That may sound kind of funny considering i am from the baby boomer generation im 55. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably the jerry siegel and joe shuster creation, supermanand. This website is devoted to dc comics superman, the first and best comic book superhero, who was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. Yeah so superman gets his butt kicked, then the evil dude from the movie who is deranged and talks to his dad who is dead with crystals, appears and something happened to make the bad dude disappears. Since ashcan comic books were handdrawn, unfinished versions of early comic books for legal purposes. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The first issue of a longrunning comic book series is commonly the rarest and most desirable to collectors. Superman, american comic strip superhero created for dc comics by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster. The superman comics series would run for hundreds of issues, but only two or three ashcan copies of superman comics exist. Untitled superman story, script by jerry siegel, pencils by joe shuster, inks by dennis neville as joe shuster.
He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who. When was leap day first shown as supermans birthday in a. A rare vintage comic book featuring one of supermans first adventures. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The tip of the spear in a revolution that would change the landscape of pop culture, superman has. Read the first superman comic online for free paste. When was the first comic of superman released answers. Superman is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by dc comics, and is considered an american cultural icon.
An individual with extraordinary abilities, who uses said abil. Rare copy of supermans first comic book adventure set to. An irs agent decides that superman owes back taxes and superman must pay withing 24 hours. The following is a list of the first known appearances of various superhero fictional. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. 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. Wonder woman, batman and superman comics abound, plus scores of others are only a few clicks away. Kathie lee, tom hanks, sean connery, burt reynolds snl duration. Heritage auctions in chicago is selling the comic, which first went on sale on 18. This authorized replica is a love letter to the medium itself. Yes, i have seen comics for superman before, and yes, i did know he was an alien from the cover of one, but this is the first comic i have read.
One of clark kents neighbors is monitoring his comings and goings. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Tricksy, worlds greatest stunt man humor page by henry boltinoff. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online. This website is dedicated to giving you information on superman in all forms of media. How about comic collectibles and cgcgraded comic books you cant find in any stores. Lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. 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 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. Muhammad ali comic book in this scene from mystery caller. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and the most.
Superman is also featured in a onepage public service announcement, be a good citizen. In 1939, martin goodman founded timely publications, which he planned to use as an expansion of his pulp magazine business by getting into comic book publishing, as well, as it seemed like it was a really lucrative new area following the smash success of national allied publications superman feature in action comics which led to superman even. Since ashcan comic books were handdrawn, unfinished versions of early comic books for legal purposes they were supposed to be thrown out in the ashcan. Knowledge waits is a feature where i just share some bit of comic book history that interests me a couple of years back, i wrote about when superman s leap day birthday was first established period. That means i was a kid during the marvel age of comics. When lois first suspected clark was superman, script by jerry siegel, art by al plastino.
It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably the jerry siegel and joe shuster creation, superman. Comic book collectors are often lifelong enthusiasts of the comic book stories, and they usually focus on particular heroes and attempt to assemble the entire run of a title. Was superman the first superhero featured in comic books. Letter to the editor from comics writer bob rozakis. Click on the news category headings below for a full list of news items available under that category. Soon comic book fans could buy comic books featuring captain america, batman, green lantern, wonder woman, flash, plastic man, captain marvel, and many others. An untold tale of how lois first suspected clark kent was superman. Debuting in the wake of the great depression and just before world war ii, superman set the stage for the dc universe and all superhero comics to follow. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Johnny stops by to help corey look over a superman vs.
Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Supermans first appearance comic book at auction daily. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own self titled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with coverdate june. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero. Supermen the first wave of comic book heroes 19361941. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. 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. 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. The first wave of comic book hereos 18361941 is a great collection, and in a way is kind of nostalgic for me. The first comic of superman that was released in 1939 is one of the most valuable comics of all time. This was a record auction for ebay as it was the most expensive comic book ever sold on our marketplace. A superhero who needs no introduction, its still worth noting that superman isnt just a comic book icon, hes the comic book icon. Supergirl discovers why superman has begun to act evil at random intervals, and it all goes back to before krypton exploded.
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