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There is a name written at the top of the first page. Ongoing titles featuring superman in a starring roleedit. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. The great superman comic book collection gcd issue. Find great deals on ebay for vintage comic book and vintage comic book lot. In the initial chapter, lex luthor appears to have renounced his life of crime. The story was originally published in superboy 85, december 1960, released on october 6, 1960. Titles and issues included are supermans girl friend lois lane no. That particular book is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it, just like any other comic.

Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 1956 1969 when you shop the largest online selection at. Action comics is an american comic book magazine series that introduced superman, one of the first major superhero characters. Superman, clark kent, lois lane, jimmy olsen, perry white, and lex luthor have attained an iconic stature rarely seen in any art form. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. Superman is an ongoing comic book series featuring the dc comics hero of the same name. Jump to navigation jump to search this is a list of comic books. Also included is superman and supergirl in action comics may no. Check out our wide selection of superman comics, back issues, collectibles, and more today. Precrisis comic books 19381986 precrisis superman comic books. For obvious reasons, the 1st printings of the early superman comics are very valuable, but are.

Created in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, the man of steel continues to fly faster than a speeding bullet. 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. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. Superman 211 comic, man of steel book, silver age, electrocute superhero, vintage. Were giving away the the killing joke 1988 1st print, cgc graded 9. Superman comic story 9 pages report information script jerry siegel pencils wayne boring inks stan kaye. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. Do anyone know how much is a 1981 superman comic book is. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Then came this one in 1981 in pocketbook form, titled superman and spiderman, subtitled the heroes. Get the best deals on silver age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Batman proved to be so popular that a selftitled ongoing comic book series began publication with. Get the best deals on superman bronze age comics 19701983 when you shop the largest online. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics.

The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. The superman character was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster in 1933 before being sold to detective comics, inc. Part 2 of my series on the history of films adapted from comic books, covering the 1960s and 1970s. Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know about the man of steel. For years, comic creators dreamed of making it into the funny pages. A collection of seven vintage dc comics superman comic books.

The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Each index contains the title, issue number, date and description for each comic book. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. Cover thumbnail for the great superman comic book collection dc, 1981 series. Featured are seven issues, including superman july 1963 issue 162, july 1966 issue 188, august 1966 issue 189, may 1968 issue 206, july 1968 issue 208, and may 1969 issue 216. The better the condition, the more the book can be worth to collectors who want the ones in the best shape. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. Jun 28, 2015 part 2 of my series on the history of films adapted from comic books, covering the 1960s and 1970s.

Superman turns out to be a surprisingly infectious entertainment, nicely balanced between warmth and wit, intimacy and impressive special effects, comicstrip fantasy and several elements that make the movie eminently eligible for deep thinking about rescue fantasies, cherubic messiahs and other pieces of popcorn metaphysics. Victory by computer 1981 free giveaway through radio shack. Superman turns out to be a surprisingly infectious entertainment, nicely balanced between warmth and wit, intimacy and impressive special effects, comic strip fantasy and several elements that make the movie eminently eligible for deep thinking about rescue fantasies, cherubic messiahs and other pieces of popcorn metaphysics. See also list of years in comics events and publications january. Just a good innocent comic book story with an awesome combo of famous characters. Its original incarnation ran from 1938 to 2011 and stands as one of the. Oct 18, 2007 that particular book is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it, just like any other comic. Find out what superman comic books are worth here, or get yours appraised for free.

Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. When doctor doom and the parasite join forces superman and spiderman must team up. Action comics comic book covers for all action comics comic books for sale action comics is an american comic book series that introduced superman, the first major superhero character as the term is popularly defined. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.

Silver age comic that is complete wit no rips or cut outs. 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. Batman in superman comic books ol supes has welcomed batman to his comic several times over the decades. Then were off to the stories and i honestly was surprised by how poignant the first few stories in the book were. Dc comics presents annual no 2 1983 superman introduces superwoman. This is siegels 89th silver age superman story weve covered for the podcast and his 143rd for the era. You get everything from grand spaceopera, soapy romance, mythical adventures, scifi, fantasy, tragedy, etc.

Even with help from superboy, steel, supergirl, and the returning eradicator, does superman have a chance to win a battle against an enemy so powerful. It was also reprinted in superman in the sixties and superman. 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. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. The trio of steel, script by jerry siegel, art by al plastino. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the golden age to the present. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s. Unfollow vintage comic book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.

Almost any early superman comic book has value if its in reasonable condition. Pocket comic book 1960 s sandor, oliver, tarou, britton french. Superboy 175 bronze age dc comics neal adams cover f old comic books, vintage comic. 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. Free comic book value and price resources comic book secrets jan 19, 2008 it walks you through finding comic book values and prices and helps you decide the best method for your situation. Issue number, date and description for each comic book. The photojournal guide to comic books lists this book as rare and only 36 copies are known to exist. Superman volume 1 ran from 1939 to 1986 for 423 issues, with 12 annuals printed between 1960 1986 1960 1964 and 19831986. Superman s mission for president kennedy features superman trying to get unfit americans in shape at the request of the late president. Action comics is an american comic bookmagazine series that introduced superman, one of the first major superhero characters.

This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. Batman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero batman as its main protagonist. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. Facing the disturbing question of whether hes the genuine man of steel, superman is forced to contend with the deadly snares laid down for him by deathtrap. First among superheroes, first superhero to appear in a comic book named for him, and foremost among fictional immigrants, superman has been a popular character since his premiere in action comics in. Do anyone know how much is a 1981 superman comic book is worth. The sweetheart superman forgot is another tragic tale as superman loses his power and memory, as superman s yearning for a woman whod love him for himself not for his powers is answered but quickly taken away. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with.

Superman lois lane lana lang dc comics august 1981 metropolis day one for sale online superman. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Ralph heimdahl, american animator and comics artist bugs bunny comic strip, passes away at age 72. Items similar to superman 9 comic, lois lane, silver age books. Great superman comic book collection hc 1981 dc comic books. Batman proved to be so popular that a selftitled ongoing comic book series began publication with a cover date of spring 1940.

Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The definitive 100 greatest black comic book superheroesvillains. 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. It begins with a great introduction from comic book superstar mark waid who clearly has a fond love of this era. In the superman mythology from 1939 to 1986, clark kent became a superhero as a youngster, and these are his adventures. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Please examine all photos carefully and judge the condition of the book for yourself. The first annual superman comic book was published in 1960. The character superman began as one of several anthology features in the national periodical publications comic book action comics in june items similar to superman 274 comic, bronze age book. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman.