Check out screen rant s 10 things you need to know about superman. Gcd issue the great superman comic book collection. Whats interesting is the way in which the evil stuff was first introduced. You dont have to know that much about superman to know that kryptonite is his weakness. A rougues gallery of comic book characters that have battled or fought against the. Value of 1st superman comic book september 26, 2016 screencrush editor, comicbook lover, and undiagnosed masochist matt singer is systematically watching every single american comicbook movie ever made in the order in which they were released. Superman is a fictional superhero created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Surprising superhero facts you never knew readers digest. People around the world recognize his signature s and it stands beside some of the most patriotic symbols america has. Superman is a fictional superhero that was born in american comic books published by dc comics. What is your adventures of superman comic book worth. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. In this article, heros facts has dug up the information about man of steel and gathered all the important and rare facts about him. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. In this issue lois lane drives off a pier in order to get superman s attention so she can interview him for the daily planet. Death of superman, while mediocre in content set the scene, funeral for a friend was moving and the return was fantastic and the climax of a whole new superman. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. Superman is the founding member of the justice league of america who was an alien from another planet krypton. Jun 22, 2010 as superman sets to celebrate 700 issue of his eponymous comic book, we look at some lesserknown facts about the man of steel. Lets see some interesting facts and trivia about this superstrong hero. Top superman comic books comic book values comic book. Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever, as well as information.
You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. National periodical publications realized that having superman on the cover sells. Some world war iiera titles were particularly jarring. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. He was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster in 1932, while they were still in high school. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Superman lives by the traditional moral values instilled in him by his foster parents. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. With all you need about informations, prices of dc superman comic book values, we always supply the cheapest cost, compare and the best service to you. We look at the 10 rarest superman comics of all time and let you know. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Explore eight surprising facts about the man of steel. He was not the first superhero to be created but became the conventional superhero archetype.
Superman has stood because the most iconic comic book superhero. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. This comic book storyline influenced the 2016 movie batman v superman. Superman is back on the big screen right now, battling the dark knight in batman v superman. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Superman s other persona clark kent was inspired by comedianactor harold lloyd. Like other antiques or collectibles, value is determined by how much a collector is willing to pay for the item. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original edition. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. While superman had been in action comics for a while this is only the second time he shows up on the cover. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. In fact, they had to go through many chops and changes before they became the characters weve loved, feared and revered through the decades. He is also the fifth most published comic book character, behind superman, batman, spiderman, and wolverine.
This comic is superman s second cover appearance and thats why its worth more than the current gdp of thailand. News and information on the world of superman with daily updates and features. But how much are the comics where they first appeared worth on the open market. The result was the fantastic four, which created a more humanly flawed type of superhero. Do you know these facts about cyborg superman, the villain of the supergirl tv series. This epic is part of the death of superman storyline and is the best of the 3 gns. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic.
Keaton produced two weeks worth of strips based on siegels script. But so many of our favorite comic book characters very nearly werent what they are today. He is possibly the first modern superhero character. Values of adventures of superman free comic book values. 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. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comics 1993. So here are ten littleknown facts about your favorite comic book. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. He has long stood for truth, justice, and the american way, but in over 75 years of comic books, cartoons, tv shows, and movies, hes certainly seen some bizarre moments.
Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. The real success of the comic book medium did not begin until 1937 with the publication of detective comics, followed by action comics a year later, which introduced superman, the first comic book superhero. Some comic companies are marvel comics and dc comics. In fact, members from both sides go kayaking together. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all.
Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making. She tells him how argo city survived the destruction of krypton and how her father sent her to earth when the inhabitants of argo city were threatened by kryptonite poisoning. Get all good price and hot deals of dc superman comic book values here. Please hit the like button, it takes 1 second and lets me. Get the best deals on dc superman golden age comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Superman is an idealist, devoted to promoting truth, justice, and the american way, and has proved over and over that he is a true hero, capable of whatever bravery and selfsacrifice is necessary to right a wrong or save a life. How well do you know the most popular character in all of comics. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. Stories include the man who stole the sun, the origin of superman, and the man who bossed superman. The disney character who has appeared in the most films is donald duck. Visit us in ma, or we are happy to do comic book appraisals on location. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Stan lee planned on quitting the comic book industry until his wife joan told him to write the type of characters he wanted to for his last project. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics.
Updated and added to every day, it will eventually list all significant british comics published and all marvel and dc comics that were either officially distributed or non distributed in the uk. Here are top 50 dc comics facts about superman which you need to know about. Comic book facts 33 interesting facts about comic books. Superman was born on the planet krypton and was given the name kalel at birth. Many comic books are about superheroes, but many others are about other things.
As superman sets to celebrate 700 issue of his eponymous comic book, we look at some lesserknown facts about the man of steel 10 things you might not know about superman. Speaking of nazis, the nazis hated superman during wwii due to the american propaganda superman comics were full of at the time. Superman can read enough books fast enough to gain a phd level knowledge within a certain field in seconds. But what would have happened if he wasnt raised by the decent, humble souls that gave him his morals. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. Superman biography and superman facts superherostuff. Later, he appeared in movies, television series, cartoons, commercials, and radio shows. But this blockbuster clash of comic book titans might never have happened if. There are four basic criteria that make vintage comic books. What if he arrived on earth a teenagerwith all the attitude and rebellion that comes with the territory. Superman sets her up in midvale orphanage so she can adjust to life on earth. 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 man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope.
The battle lasted for days, but when the dust settled, both hero and villain were slain. Superman is a superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Lost in the void of space, superman wrestles with his tormented conscience and hallucinations, with story and art by jerry ordway. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Superman is an unbelievably famous and strong fictional superhero. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Superman is the best selling comic book superhero of all time. He was created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster, who were high school students living in cleveland, ohio, in 1933. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever analyzer watch. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time. For decades, superman has stood as the most iconic comic book superhero. Gaines told siegel and shuster what additional content aside from the action reprints to create for this issue in a letter dated 19390327. When batman and superman were rebooted in 2005 and 2006, superman returns made more money globally than batman begins. Number of printed issues, where it can be verified, any facts that may affect the book value.
He is a character in comic books published by dc comics and is also very popular in mass media and pop culture. Well into the silver age, and some things that we have long considered staples of supermans world are still being introduced. Nov 14, 2015 all of which means some current and former comic book lovers could be sitting on a gold mine that could easily pay off a mortgage and put their children through school, with plenty to spare. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. Published just a few months after crisis on infinite earths, john byrnes the man of steel updated the saga of superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process. 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. Very often, characters in books, video games, movies and television appear in comics, and sometimes comic book characters are. Like always, however, things dont exactly go to plan. There is a 1990s era reprint edition of this comic. Action comics is an american comic bookmagazine series that introduced superman, one of. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Jan 22, 2014 on the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman. Vintage comic book mixed lot death of superman thundercats. Marvel and dc comic books worth big money showbiz cheat sheet.
The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original ed. Top 10 most valuable comic books of all time youtube.
Clark visits his friend wong in chinatown, who tells a story to his grandson of how superman, in the distant past, helped a chinese farmer defeat a dragon. 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. 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 is a fictional superhero character created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster. Age is perhaps the least accurate indicator of what makes a comic book desirable. Of course, super powers and super caricaturists were nothing new. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Superman spies a crashing rocket and discovers his cousin supergirl.
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