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Superworld comics can give you a fair and honest appraisal of your comic book collection. The audit bureau of circulation files reveal that there were three printings of this issue in 1939 500,000 copies, 250,000 copies, and 150,000 copies. Superman, clark kent, lois lane, jimmy olsen, perry white, and lex luthor have attained an iconic stature rarely seen in any art form. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. The box is supersize one and a half feet square and seals shut with a velcro flap. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and. The seller is weightliftingwerewolfman and is located in. A complete set of 1966 topps superman trading cards has 66 cards.

Based on the 1950s television show starring george reeves, this set shows how goofy the series looks by todays standards. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. The golden age of americas first super hero exclusive 8 inch statue of 1938 superman reprint of the very first superman comic book illustrated hardcover book chronicling the man of steels golden age in display box minor shelf wear, small cut in bottom mid part of lid, it goes into box inside, but touched no. The original comic book, coverdated june, 1938, hit the newsstands. Distributed with death of superman trade paperback 1993. The comic book did not come as shown on the picture, youll pay that amount of. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. 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. Everybody thought that people would buy them, and so they were printed by the millions. In america, the overstreet comic book price guide is the most used reference book for determining the value of old comics. This item is in the category collectibles\comics\modern age 1992now\superhero\superman. Nov 24, 2019 the item jerry siegel signed superman comic book is in sale since friday, june 09, 2017. The item jerry siegel signed superman comic book is in sale since friday, june 09, 2017.

It was 68 pages long 64 interior pages plus the covers, and included stories featuring characters like chuck dawson, zatara master magician, pep morgan, and cowboy tex thompson. This superman had an effect on the early versions of the cartoon superman. Even the deadly kryptonite couldnt defeat one determined comic book collector. Mar 19, 2009 comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. New listing batman superman comic book lot of 19 issues 118 annual 1 new 52 jae lee. In the millennium edition reprint, this untitled story is given the title of superman champion of the oppressed. The story of supermans life the origin of superman. But the main problem is action comics 1 from 1938, for superman did not get his own title until 1939, has been reprinted many times in different formats, hence those seriously vary by size as well. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 1938 1955 when you shop the largest online selection at.

The blakely mine disaster, script by jerry siegel, art by joe shuster. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. The only one thats worth anything is the platinum edition which came in a black bag with a silver superman logo on it. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The collectible marked the first appearance of superman, and was originally published in 1938. The great superman comic book collection 1981 dc, 1981 series. It is referred to as the holy grail of comics and this is the finest graded copy to exist with perfect white pages. This copy has not been proven to be inside this set yet, but based on the other evidence it seems likely.

Created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, superman is quite possibly the most recognizable fictional character in the world. Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. The seller is weightliftingwerewolfman and is located in hauppauge, new york. Comic which debuted superman in 1938 to be sold in auction. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Superman collectible golden age comics reprints 193855 for sale. The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay. Comic book expert who specializes in buying and selling pre1980 comics. Wizard magazine published monthly also has a comic book price guide printed in the back of every issue. Browse all the colorful stamps through the history of the united states of america. To celebrate supermans halcyon days, the superman masterpiece edition, with its balance of whimsy and class, is the perfect toy for grownup boys. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. This item is in the category collectibles\comics\copper age 19841991\superhero\superman.

First edition version missing the outer cover, have very little relative value. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. The first comic book ever to feature superman, action comics no. The comic book hero superman later to star in movies and on television was the 1932 creation of writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Cnn the comic debut of superman has sold for an outofthisworld price. Created in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, the man of steel continues to fly faster than a speeding bullet. While the characters are definitely human, the costumes, sets and captions all lend themselves to something much more comic booklike. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. Comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today.

Why you should collect and buy batman comic books with the exception of superman, batman is the longest running title in comic book history. The original comic book, coverdated june, 1938, hit the newsstands sometime during the late spring of that year. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for auction. The first comic book devoted to superman, reprinting the original action comics story, was published in the summer of 1939. When you buy batman comic books here, they come with a full 100% moneyback guaranted. Superman collectible golden age comics reprints 193855 for. 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. Superman collectible golden age comics reprints 193855. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders. Lp record and comic book, a membership card, a pin, and a secret code, all packed in a box. Only the second time superman appeared on a comic book cover. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Aug 15, 2014 first superman comic book now up for auction on ebay.

Gcd issue the great superman comic book collection. First superman comic book now up for auction on ebay cnet. Fourcolor comics have come of age, and supermanevery boys hero circa 1938is now a middleaged, american cultural icon. 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. Worlds best comic books dc archives sampler superman batman. New listing batman superman comic book lot of 19 issues 118 annual 1 new 52.

The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. You can now read the worlds most expensive comic book online. Superman is credited with beginning the genre of superheroes that first began with. The death and return of superman omnibus includes the bestselling trade paperbacks the death of superman and the return of superman, as well as portions of world without a superman, plus 40 pages of bonus extras including promotional material and product spotlights. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold.

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But as the comic moved on and picked up the idea of flying which first showed up on the radio program this superman was soon forgotten. Right off the bat, we get several familiar aspects of the character. Although most collectors cannot even imagine owning one of these rare comics, where prices can run into the millions of dollars, there are plenty of budgetfriendly superman comics available. For those diehard superman fans like me, this was a must since obviously we. According to cbs news, a rare copy of supermans 1938. It is thought that there are less than one hundred. Gaines told siegel and shuster what additional content aside from the action reprints to create for this issue in a letter dated 19390327. The superman we all know was born on the pages of a comic book. Rare copy of supermans 1938 comicbook sells for nearly. So, if to collect or buy batman comic books, look no further.