Mar 29, 2019 there are 2 main reasons for collecting comics. Two events occurred at dc comics about this time which contributed to a redefining of the character. In this issue, the 1st reference to krytonite is made. Mort weisinger was the man behind the superman titles at dc comics in the 1950s and 1960s. The book features a key appearance, printed in black white, a rare foreign issue from the 1950s. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice. Supermans muscular powers, super strength, speed, and flight, are attributed to gravity. I recently did a ebay search and found that some comic books are going for hundreds to thousands of dollars.
Two comicbook characters have a claim to being the first female superhero. Superman s kryptonian romance superman s return to krypton. Superman romances lyla and witnesses jonathan kents proposal to martha, while brainiac shrinks and steals kandor. Ongoing titles featuring superman in a starring role action comics. In the 1960s, the greatest entertainment in the world can be gotten for a mere 10 cents between the pages of the various superman comics published. This item is in the category collectibles\comics\silver age 195669\superhero\superman. From superman to the avengers, the evolution of comic book. Toth, who set the style of comic books in the late fifties and early sixties, worked only sporadically in the industry during the seventies, concentrating his efforts instead on the field of animation. After a month of spotlighting the strange if endearingly strange history of comic books and especially the silver age, i think it is worthwhile to show the comic books of the silver age that are simply great stories period, without any enjoyably goofy aspect to them. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016 superboy and teen titans comic books and related.
The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. This item is in the category collectibles\ comics \silver age 195669\superhero\ superman. So figure how my step brother had issues 117 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. Extensive cover oxidation edges brittle, 2 cumulative spine split. A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics. Titles and issues included are supermans girl friend lois lane no.
This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. Comics are like a fine wine they only get better and more valuable with age. 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. Heres how much your vintage comics are now worth mashable. Michael j parobeck 7 july 1965 2 july 1996 was an american comics artist. Im probably among the biggest superman buffs out there. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or artwork to be sought after and preserved. The doomsday showdown demonstrated the need to reignite interest in a 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. Collecting comic books to the true aficionado is a lifetime hobby, but there comes a point in every collectors life when its time to say so long to some of your best stuff. Later, this was altered to include a portion of his flying ability as a yellow sun derivation.
Old superman comic books for sale every year since we opened in 2000, superman has been on our top seller list. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by. Superman family comic book cover dated june worlds finest. Comic books are popular collectibles that hold the potential to become valuable over time. Unless otherwise noted in the description, our items are pre. From may to september, marvel debuts their giantsize series, mostly double or triplelength comics featuring their most popular characters. It begins with a great introduction from comic book superstar mark waid who clearly has a fond. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Now a teenager, superbully tries to steal clarks life. Distributed by atlas publishing and distributing co. Acidentally transformed into a creature by a cursed picture to find the. Superman s sweetheart, script by bill woolfolk, art by al plastino. Alex toth creates the comic book story against which all others must be judged. Other price guides exist as well, both in print and online.
Superman annual 1960 comic book by dc 26 issues, 30 covers oct 1960 to oct 2009. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and. If you collect comic books with the hope of making money, you will want to find the earliest issues from the golden age 1933 to 1955 and silver age 1956 to 1969 that you can afford. Tut le blanc s comic strip an altar boy named speck concludes. Action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batmansuperman comic books 202016 supermanwonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2.
Original edition curt swan, wayne boring, kurt schaffenberger, et al on. Adrian toomes breaks out of prison and goes on a crime spree, and ends up battling spiderman in the skies above new york. This is a significant issue of superman where the origin of superman is retold. The second volume of the superman silver age daily newspaper strips present. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The return of the vulture, script by stan lee, art by steve ditko. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. We picked up a large collection of these australian copies of superman, superboy and worlds finest books stories, check out our other listings. He was killed because his character was getting boring and d. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. The superman series had annuals published since 1960. By showing the story throughout the latter half of the 20th century, it also offers a taste of nostalgia for the comic books of the old days. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. 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.
Ongoing titles featuring superman in a starring roleedit. Buy the greatest 1950s stories ever told dc comics by dc comics, kahan, bob, gold, mike isbn. Superman s last hour starring superman, nails harrigan, and dan delta, script by jerry coleman, art by al plastino. Here are some comic books i remember reading when i was growing up. The first annual superman comic book was published in 1960.
Your old comic books have value in case you didnt know. This superman and his successor, the bronze age superman, are both generally referred to as the superman of earth 1. Invulnerability is compared to a sort of super sun tan. 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. 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. Beginning in the late 50s, the version of superman that is most famous today began to take shape.
Some collectors hope to predict the future value of new comics. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Its full of superman mythology to keep the fans on their toes. Supermans pal, jimmy olsen april 1960 cover by curt swan and stan kaye dc comic. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from. In 1999 kitchen sink press and dc comics published a hardcover collection of the first years of the daily and sunday superman comic strip after several years of prior negotiations between greg goldstein of idw publishing and dc comics with the goal of getting the reprinting rights to the superman, batman and wonder woman comic strips, a deal was struck in 20 to finally include. Dc supermans girl friend lois lane lot of 15 fine comic books. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here.
Items similar to superman 9 comic, lois lane, silver age books. Now grown to manhood and significantly, immune to kryptonite, supermenace battles the man of steel. See more ideas about superman comic, comics and superman. You get everything from grand spaceopera, soapy romance, mythical adventures, scifi, fantasy, tragedy, etc. For readers who buy superman comic books, our selection is big. Batman and superman break into lexcorp in search of a ring, while gangbuster must contend with shockwave and chiller in dark knight over metropolis part 2.
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