If you find any comic book from this era do not attempt to make the comic book look nicer. Call the local antique shops or take the book in and have a rep check it out because it also depends on the current condition of the comic book. Comic books superman, action comics superman, superman the man of steel, the adventures of superman and much more. Many were released on cardboard or vinyl records with accompanying readalong books. Superman 1978 a new, updated version of the popular comic book hero superman. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. 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 followed during the 76 years since. A guy shows up at the daily planet building claiming to be supermans manager and clark kent has to expose him. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page.
Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. The final days of superman epic concludes in one explosive fight as the new master villain uses superman s own solar super flare power against everyone. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original ed. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. It features complete collections of superman, batman, action comics. What you see on the site now is less than 10% of what i have available. Lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. Superman and jimmy olsen travel to kandor to discover how normal sized kandorians are on earth and why they are attacking superman. Superman follows kalel to earth and shows his very first appearance as superman, how he came to be, where he came from and who he is. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs comic book universe.
Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. Adventure first appeared in 1935, under the title new comics. There is a good deal of concentration on batman and superman in this volume, and i. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics.
Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4. It is referred to as the holy grail of comics and this is the finest graded copy to exist with perfect white pages. Another interest in this thesis is comic book fandom, as feedback. Hottest comics key issues comics by letter cgc cert lookup investment speculation new comics this week sell my comics. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. There is a 1990s era reprint edition of this comic. Heck, at least in the first printing, they couldnt even read the book without reducing its value, as dc polybagged the issue. Stories include the man who stole the sun, the origin of superman, and the man who bossed superman. Superman 1938 series comics published by dc comics. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade.
Unless otherwise noted in the description, our items are pre. Grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Sothebys auctioning dc collection worth millions 40k comics from 19352014. Unfollow 1938 superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Some peg it to 1933, when the format of newsstand comic books was codified, but others place the moment in june of 1938, when superman made his debut in jerry. Yet, i doubt he would have acted otherwise had he only known the future worth of these copies. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original edition.
Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. If your book is a lot bigger than a regular comic, then youre out of luck. The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay. Sothebys auctioning dc collection worth millions 40k comics. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Value of 1st superman comic book september 26, 2016 screencrush editor, comicbook lover, and undiagnosed masochist matt singer is systematically watching every single american comicbook movie ever made in the order in which they were released.
Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Sothebys books and manuscripts is offering a massive collection of. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comics 1993. May 31, 2011 depends on the popularity of it then and now and also the damand for them in the antique world. The death and return of superman omnibus collects vol. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books.
Now, it all depends on which death of superman issue you are referring to, so we have values for the. 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. Sothebys is selling a treasure trove of 40,000 rare dc comic books. Jerry siegel and joe shuster, soon to be known for creating superman, began working on new fun in october 1935. Use these values as a guideline for evaluating the reasonableness of dealer prices, setting up trades with other collectors, and estimating the worth of your collection. If it is real and youve taken possession of it, i would make sure your insurer knows about the book assuming you havent already. This monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis. Its been spotlights since i last featured a golden age book and if i do anything here on the spotlight its spread it around. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold.
Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. And how will the tragic outcome of this battle change the life of one of the lois lanes forever. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. You deal with paper collectibles, so ill assume you have decent storage wrt to climate control. Well hindsight is 2020 and with that in mind, lets chart the ten most important comic books of the 1990s.
This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. I suppose ill always keep them as they have sentimental value. Radio serials, cartoons, and movies quickly followed. I found a superman issue 1 comic and it said it was made in. Huge comic book lot 25 marvel dc indy superman batman xmen no duplicates hot choice. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. When superman saves a runaway boy from being run over by a train, he discovers the child is from an orphanage where the superintendent abuses the. Posted on by comics watcher 19 comments v chances are you stumbled upon this article looking for the value of the death of superman comic book you have or are interested in buyingselling.
Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs. 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. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Can even two supermen, supergirl, wonder woman and batman be enough to stop this onslaught. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Aug 17, 2014 this is the comic book that started it all. Writer and artist john byrnes successful landmark man of steel miniseries had rebooted supermans history, updating him for the modern comic book landscape, and as a result, drastic changes had. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Untitled superman story, script by jerry siegel, pencils by joe shuster, inks by dennis neville as joe shuster. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. This is my collection of superman comic books that i collected as a child.
With over a decade behind us now since that illadvised promotion was first conceptualized, i believe that all of us in the world of comics are still paying the price for the death of superman. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Shop forand learn aboutvintage superman comic books. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. These pages have advertisements for various products from johnson smith and company. In this issue lois lane drives off a pier in order to get superman s attention so she can interview him for the daily planet. Written and drawn by jerome siegel and joe shuster, the comic introduced superman as champion of the oppressed, the physical marvel who had. I look at the development of franchising and branding as the. I received a nice mix with batman, superman, xmen and some obscure titles too.
The cover bears the famous if somewhat crude drawing of superman smashing a car against a rock. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. This is a good value with a pretty good mix of comic book publishers. We were all going to be rich because the generic hot book of the week was going to be the next big thing. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors.
The diabolical lex luthor uses all the vast resources and limitless funding at his disposal to do the unthinkable. In june of 1938, action comics debuted with a new kind of comic book. Get the best deals on dc superman golden age comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Every dc comics issue from 1935 2014 to be auctioned as. So, here we go all star superman grant morrison, frank quietly the story is about supermans final adventures and feats as he prepares for. Sothebys announces private sale of rare dc comics from the. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. He learns the true identity of his hated enemy, superman.
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While physical comic books are still a week away from being available, dc comics announced today the expansion of the dc digital first publishing program, with. The story begins with supermans birth on the doomed planet krypton and follows him on his arrival to earth, his childhood in kansas and his career as reporter for the daily planet. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. Within months after his launch, superman had a newspaper strip and his own selftitled comic book. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. Starting in 1939, superman would continue on to 1986 when alan moores story whatever happened to the man of tomorrow. Published just a few months after crisis on infinite earths, john byrnes the man of steel updated the saga of superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. How much is the original death of superman comic worth.
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