Online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Scientific explanation of superman s amazing strength. The team supreme that brought fans the adventures of damian wayne in batman and robin returns for the adventures of superman and his offspring. The collectible marked the first appearance of superman, and was originally published in 1938. Tim burtons 1989 batman film inspired bruce timm and paul dini to develop batman. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans.
This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. If this is a variant of an issue, please use the missing variant submission on the issue in question. 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. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. Contentsshow volume 1 issues 424500 add a photo to this. Usually between 1984 to 1991 modern 1992 to current. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Star wars comic signed by fisher, ford, and hamill season 14 history duration.
Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. Scientific explanation of supermans amazing strength. Manage subscription ezpay delivery issue enewspaper subscribe.
In 2006, a restructuring of the entire dc comics line saw superman. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. Dont miss the debut of this allnew series starring the man of steel, written and illustrated by some of comics finest talents. Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. As a consequence of introducing this series alongside its already existing titles, dc comics was able to publish a new superman comic each week. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. See the top prices this oneoff is going for by following the title link.
You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The adventures of superman comic book superman wiki. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. Since his debut, superman has been a cultural icon in the united states. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. It is thought that there are less than one hundred copies of the issue in existence, and the find is. Gaines told siegel and shuster what additional content aside from the action reprints to create for this issue in a letter dated 19390327. 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. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster.
While superman doesnt appear in the comic he would appear in the first issue. Witness supermans first encounter with the work of lex luthor, brought to you by jeff parker hulk and chris samnee daredevil. However, supermans first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes facetoface with metallo, the man with the kryptonite heart. 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.
Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever, as well as. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Superman was a great comic book and anyone who likes comic books should get superman issue 1. Superman comics values and price guide heritage auctions.
Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. This comic book had a lot of action and louis and clark are not together anymore which makes it interesting. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. Aug 24, 2014 online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book.
It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. These are the most actively sold comics over the past couple months. If not for the tear, its grade would have been a 3. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for auction. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you.
The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off the superhero genre. Gocollect can now put you in touch with highly respected buyers and sellers in the comic book industry. Adams and ebay are donating 1% of the sale price to the. Superman was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. The first comic book devoted to superman, reprinting the original action comics story, was published in the summer of 1939. Two page origin of superman a rocketship, carrying an infant, rockets from the planet krypton as it blows up, and lands on the earth where a couple named the kents find the baby.
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