As of 1978, superman or his earth father dreamed up the emblem as part of the superboy disguise. Silver age comic that is complete wit no rips or cut outs. After seventeen issues of steadily declining quality and basically the same story over and over, this series was limping to an end by 1970. Titles and issues included are supermans girl friend lois lane no. Superman digital serie set in the continuity created by batman beyond the series would start as a printed oneshot then regularly become a digital first series, which each month will be. In this issue, the 1st reference to krytonite is made. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The authority is a really fun comic book that looks and feels like a blockbuster movie something enjoyable like bad boys 2 but not a piece of art, and certainly, not a masterpiece. So figure how my step brother had issues 117 then 21 thru 34 of superman in mint condition in a box. John miles starts publishing his comic strip perkins, which will run until 1980.
The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. The story begins with superman s 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. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs.
This was one of the most soughtafter books from rai, one of the most famous characters of the decade, and a strong contender for the ten most important comic books of the decade. Classic silver age superhero comic book from dc comics superman number 210 october, 1968 average to below average condition. Feb 26, 2009 after being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. Superman returns to earth after spending five years in space examining his homeworld krypton. Captain atom and action boy battle the army of publisher eugene johnson, a rightwing psycho posing as mathew blackwell. If youre looking to remain unspoiled, time to get up, up and away. The story begins with supermans birth on the doomed planet krypton and follows him on his arrival to earth, his childhood in kansas and.
The animated series, and smallville all gave the s kryptonian roots. Reading room index to the comic art collection superman periodicals other than the u. Superman returns to earth after spending five years in space examining his homeworld. Superman, national comics publishing canada, superman, simcoe canada, superman, whitman usa close please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. 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. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. We buy everything from large collections and estates to individual high value golden age and silver age books and everything in between. In the 101st issue of wonder woman the time trapper makes his debut. The overstreet comic book price guide is considered to be a comprehensive and reliable source for information on the value of comic books, and has been published since 1970. 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. Other price guides exist as well, both in print and online. The final issue of harvey kurtzmans satirical magazine humbug is published.
Spiderman battles the green goblin in the goblin lives. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. 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 siegel and joe shusters first issue of action comics, whose cover featured the redcaped superhero from the planet krypton lifting a car over his. After being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. Superman 211 comic, man of steel book, silver age, electrocute superhero, vintage. Old superman comic books value the 5 most expensive comic books ever sold may 7, 2019 if youre planning on putting yourself through college based on the strength of your comic book collection, youve got a little rethinking to do. With brandon routh, kevin spacey, kate bosworth, james marsden. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. The silver surfer was one of the best known comic book characters of the sixties and seventies despite having a comic book that only lasted 18 issues. Superman faces the kryptonite vision of titano in a 1960s tale, titano the super ape.
Jul 3, 2015 superman nov 1968 no 211 vintage dc comic ebay. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. Superman has gone crazy, causing unnecessary damage whenever he performs a superfeat. Action comics 1938 dc 23 cgc ng coverless restored 2027328001. A new, updated version of the popular comic book hero superman. Peter parker has learned the identity of the goblinnone other than norman osbornand is pushed to his limit when green one threatens aunt may. After seventeen issues of steadily declining quality.
There is a name written at the top of the first page. The supermenace of metropolis, script by otto binder, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. This is a significant issue of superman where the origin of superman is retold. A collection of seven vintage dc comics superman comic books. For readers who buy superman comic books, our selection is big. Please examine all photos carefully and judge the condition of the book for yourself. The comic books had never made a connection between the s emblem and krypton.
Superman began as one of several anthology features in the national periodical. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s. 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. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. At the time of publishing, no graded copies had sold publicly, so finding. Michigan state university libraries special collections division reading room index to the comic art collection superman superman chronological story list, 19331960. Old superman comic books for sale every year since we opened in 2000, superman has been on our top seller list. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. Batman and robin discover that not all the monkies are in the zoo, every comic book or two you meet one or two, this time in batman battles the living beastbomb. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and.
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