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. 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. The 80year history of action comics, aka the first. The latest superman film, man of steel, is due for release. 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. Greg pak and aaron kuders first big storyline continues to hit all the right notes. Years later, superman would fight mad scientists who wanted to destroy earth. Superman becomes a starsuperheroes take over the world. Jan 18, 2020 superman was one of the first actual superheroes to debut in comic books when the format launched.
Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online. He is the worlds first super hero and a guiding light to all. Ad for more fun comics, new adventure comics and detective comics. Action comics first saw publication on april 18, 1938, though its first issue was cover dated june 1938. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Americans needed an escape from the problems caused by the long economic crisis. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. 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. Oct 29, 2014 a few months ago, a copy of action comics no. This was the comic that changed the direction of comic books as we know it. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. This monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis. I did enjoy reading the superman story, but this item is presented as action 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.
You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Superman first appeared in comic books in april 1938, in the midst of the great depression. What many people do not realize, however, is that action comics, like most comic books of its day, was an anthology containing multiple. Aug 25, 2014 a rare, nearly flawless copy of supermans comicbook debut has sold for a superpowered price. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Its original incarnation ran from 1938 to 2011 and stands as one of the longestrunning comic books. Jan 02, 2020 this batman superman wave 1 modern superman 7inch action figure is based on the dc rebirth comic, superman. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop. 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.
He went after a mine owner who had put his workers in danger. Its a beautiful book and larger than your average graphic novel. The term superhero, as we use it today, basically boils down to this guy. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. The stories and artwork are beautifully reprinted and im very happy to add this to my collection. This is very rare to find comic book and as rare as finding the very first action comic.
Introduced in 1939 in the pages of action comics, superman was an alien on earth who mostly battled mobsters, gangsters, and bank robbers for a long time. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Action comics 1, first appearance rarest comic book issue. A rare copy of action comics no 1 containing supermans very first. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably the jerry siegel and joe shuster creation, superman and sold for. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. Superman is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by dc comics, and is considered an american cultural icon. Heritage auctions in chicago is selling the comic, which first. Supermans first appearance comic book at auction daily. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. 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. Superman was born on the planet krypton and was given the name kalel at birth. The june edition of the comic strip periodical is one of the most coveted. 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. 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. Yes, supermans pal, cub reporter and general exclaimer of gosh, mr. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016.
Deluxe edition by dan jurgens books to read online. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. But at first, he saved people from realworld villains. 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.
Reprints first appearance of superman back in june, 1938. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Mcfarlane toys first dc comics batman and superman figures. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online in. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Superman also battled a carmaker who made unsafe cars. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Action comics superman collectibles the new 52 collection.
Superman 1939 this monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Accessories include a flight stand for 360 degree aerial figure. Auction to sell complete runs of action comics and. They needed a hero who stood up for the poor and the powerless. Action comics is an american comic bookmagazine series that introduced superman, one of the first major superhero characters. Heritage auctions in chicago is selling the comic, which first went on sale on 18. Aug 16, 2017 why fans destroyed supermans first comic book. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. 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. 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. Its most famous for having the debut of superman in its first issue.
For eighty years, action comics has been superman s home. 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. Pro day nintendo switch, ps4, xbox one, and collectibles deals open to everyone at gamestop for the first time sales sean fallon 04182020 04. Nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. 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. Sothebys is pleased to announce that we will offer dc complete.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. As a baby, his parents sent him to earth in a small spaceship moments before k. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in. 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. Most notably among these is the first appearance of superman. 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.
This authorized replica is a love letter to the medium itself. In the early comic books, superman fought evil businessmen. Its original incarnation ran from 1938 to 2011 and stands as one of the longestrunning comic books with consecutively numbered issues. The first two volumes of superman action comics as a part of dc rebirth are collected here in. New listing 19581963 superman action adventure superboy 10 comic. 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. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. A rare copy of action comics no 1 containing superman s very first appearance in print is going under the hammer. This a reprint of the first superman comic book the very first reprint its in vf condition a 9.
In the early days of comics books, it was not the convention to name comics after specific characters. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for auction. If you are interested in having a comic book that has the. Superman takes on the persona of a fictional super hero in order to save the life of the characters creator from the nazis. May 10, 2018 a rare copy of action comics no 1 containing superman s very first appearance in print is going under the hammer.
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