Considered the first true superhero book, action comics arrived on the scene in 1938 and remains the longestrunning comic book in history. Ad for more fun comics, new adventure comics and detective comics. Action comics 1938 comic read action comics 1938 online. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Following the relaunch of the entire line of dc comics in september 2011, superman vol. Andd if you do, theyre rarely as nice or accessible as this.
Comic which debuted superman in 1938 to be sold in auction. If you are a fan of superman, or are buying for a fan, you cant go wrong. Having cofounded the superhero comics fanzine alter ego in 1961, roy thomas b. 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. The comic quickly became a success and its editor soon realized that it was because of the popularity of the character. The issue date is june 1938, but it was released on. Superman 1938 series comics published by dc comics.
Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. He has since driven the comic book down to tampa, fla. Apr 17, 2018 superman, created by the writer jerry siegel and the artist joe shuster, was introduced on april 18, 1938, in action comics no. Feb 23, 2019 first, you can try to get them to acknowledge that being a comic book purist is something of a contradiction for fans of heroes with as long and storied a history as superman. Read action comics 1938 comic online considered the first true superhero book, action comics arrived on the scene in 1938 and remains the longestrunning comic book in history. The end funeral for a friend dc comics comics march 1, 1993. Superman collectible golden age comics reprints 193855 for. The man of steel struck a chord with readers and, faster than a. Aug 05, 2016 even the deadly kryptonite couldnt defeat one determined comic book collector.
Superman saves a girl named kara on a dying asteroid city called argo city, from attacks by aliens. As an adult, superman became the protector of earth, working at the daily planet as clark kent alongside his partner and wife lois lane. Superman is a superhero published by dc comics since 1938. Superman becomes a starsuperheroes take over the world. There were a variety of heroes in comic strips, pulps books and on radio but they couldnt lift a car over their heads and throw it at someone. Dc threw together an all superman comic book that reprinted stories from. Besides superman many other heroes were featured for periods of time. 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. 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. In a desperate time, legendary creators jerry siegel and joe shuster brought to life the worlds first modern superhero. Unless you are a hard corps nerd, and have been collecting since the 40s, you probably dont have all of these stories.
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. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. The superman character described on this page was created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster, high school students living in cleveland, ohio, in 1933. Created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, superman is possibly the most. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. A rare 1938 superman comic book was put on the block nov. The best superman comic of every decade, ranked cbr. Action comics is an american comic book magazine series that introduced superman, one of the first major superhero characters.
In 2005, shuster was inducted into the joe shuster canadian comic book creator hall of fame for his contributions to comic books. You can now read the worlds most expensive comic book online. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel and shuster that if they could paste them.
Comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. With supermans popularity known, dc threw together an all superman comic book that reprinted stories from the earliest issues of action this quickly became a regular series with allnew stories. The kryptonian refugee who became the worlds first major comicbook superhero has undergone a lot of changes in his 75 years on this planet. The adaptation of the original 2008 comic book story superman. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Faster than a speeding bullet, superman burst onto the comic book scene in 1938, just as america was on the terrifying precipice of a world war. Oct, 2019 as the original comic book superhero, superman has managed to accomplish all sorts of things during his incredibly long time as a character. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Even the deadly kryptonite couldnt defeat one determined comic book collector. Superman is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by dc comics, and is considered an american cultural icon. The joe shuster awards, started in 2005, were named in honor of the canadianborn shuster, and honor achievements in the field of comic book publishing by canadian creators, publishers and retailers. Together they entered the new comic book business in 1936, not with their superman character but by writing and drawing other adventure strips for new fun comics, inc. I am no collector of comics, its in great condition, no flaws, it has been kept inside a plastic sleeve.
It is one of about 100 copies of the edition known to exist. Created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, superman is possibly the most recognizable comic book. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at.
I was going to get appraised but he does not want to mail the item, hes afraid someone will steal it. 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. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The precursor to the modern comic book has a long and interesting history with roots lying deep in the european development of the comic strip. Though action comics began as an anthology, collecting a variety of tales, over the past few decades it has become a monthly title dedicated to its launch character. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. They needed a hero who fought for the poor and the powerless. See our superman comic books article for more details. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably.
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. If we were purists about jerry siegel and joe shusters original 1938 comics, superman wouldnt be able to fly and kryptonite wouldnt exist. The man of tomorrow debuts as a quarterly, allowing for a new superman comic to be published every week. Although they generally feature the battle of good versus evil, superhero comics also reflect the beliefs of their creators and allow readers to vicariously solve the problems facing them in the real world. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. Though action comics began as an anthology, collecting a variety of tales, over the past few decades it has become a monthly title dedicated to its launch character, superman. Mar 23, 2016 lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938.
He is widely considered to be an american cultural icon. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Superman comic books superman the new deal symbol of the american way by tesa pribitkin. Klaus janson superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The blakely mine disaster, script by jerry siegel, art by joe shuster. Get the best deals on superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. The country was in the middle of a long economic crisis called the great depression. To this end, schwartz recruited upandcoming talents such as writers dennis oneil, elliot s. Though he wouldnt make his debut until the end of the decade, superman would come to survive many trials and tribulations throughout the decades that followed. The superman revenge squad exposes superman to a ray that will turn him into a coward, but it only works when superman is in his clark kent identity, which leads him to adopt another alias.
Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Comic which debuted superman in 1938 to be sold in auction for up to by aahil dayani on november 18, 2017 with justice league in theatres this weekend, it seems fitting that superman is in the. And other comic book legends revealed and why does batman carry shark repellent. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. The golden age is a common term describing an era of comics beginning in 1938, when superman made his first comic book debut. They needed someone who fought for the poor and the powerless.
Superman collectible golden age comics reprints 193855. In a statement, dallasbased heritage auctions said the copy of action comics no. Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly rare comic books, then youre certainly sitting on a prized asset that any comic book collector would be envious of. The rest of the story of superman is wellknown, at least in its general outlines. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips.
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4. Thus the superman that we know was created, the first original comic book character to have powers far beyond a normal human being. The first superman comic book came out in april 1938. Home comic books s comics superman comics superman 1938 comics. Unfollow 1938 superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. There was soon a whole comic book industry creating men, women and even animals who possessed an unimaginable array of superpowers. The modern comic strip developed in the united states in the late 19th century, and by the end of the century collections of newspaper comic strips and cartoons began appearing on lowgrade pulp paper in a. Sixes and sevens starring superman, geoforce, lois lane, lucy lane, jimmy olsen, simone deniege, dirk. Superman first appeared in comic books in april 1938. Superman is a fictional character, a comic book superhero who appears in comic books published by dc comics.
Superhero comics and books page 3 of 5 comic book plus. The precise era of the golden age is disputed, though most agree that it was born with the launch of superman in 1938. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Superman, a fictional comic book character, has spanned several decades and become a. According to cbs news, a rare copy of supermans 1938. A bidding war unfolded between bidders, with the final price of. 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. An alien named kalel from the destroyed planet krypton. The end of this era is vague and nonspecific but it is generally agreed that by the mid1950s, the silver age had begun. Little did he know, that price included superman, circa 1938. Join us each week as we explore fascinating topics that range from science, history, philosophy, culture, and art, making complex ideas a little more accessible through the heroes and villains. Mar 19, 2009 comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. With over 80 years of storytelling under his belt, superman has experienced quite a lot, changing when appropriate, but always maintaining his core values.
Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Superman appears in the dc comics and dark horse comics miniseries superman vs. Maggin, cary bates, and cover artist neal adams, as well as. Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batman superman comic books 202016 superman wonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist.