Get the best deal for superman golden age comics 1938 1955 from the largest online selection at. Debut of bernard graddons newspaper comic just jake in the daily mirror. Well, one of the first comic book superheroes was superman, created in 1933 and sold to dc in 1938 which kickstarted the golden age of comics. Even with help from superboy, steel, supergirl, and the returning eradicator, does superman have a chance to win a.
In the millennium edition reprint, this untitled story is given the title of superman champion of the oppressed. In these features, a man named jorl and the classic redandblue tights first appeared. The last panel on the last page of the sequence, which originally encouraged readers to turn to the inside back cover. 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. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. 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. Spokesman eric bradley says the winning bidder also did not wish to be identified. Home comic books s comics superman comics superman 1938. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. It is thought that there are less than one hundred. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. But to be completely sure that it is real, and not a reprint, we need the full dimensions of the true original comic book. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale. This superman had an effect on the early versions of the cartoon superman.
Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale cnn. Superman cgc golden age comics 19381955 for sale ebay. This issue was the origin and first appearance of mr. Right off the bat, we get several familiar aspects of the character. This marks the first appearance of jerry siegel and joe shusters superman. Severed whole first you find your threshold bevels. In order to meet the first issues deadline, shuster cut, pasted, and redrew superman s daily strips into comic book sized pages. The case of the captive seals starring congo bill, art by fred ray. Rare copy of supermans 1938 comicbook sells for nearly. The cover features superman bending a horseshoe with an amazed blacksmith looking on. Original comic art titled 1951 spirou et fantasio robbedoes en. The sleuth who never failed starring superman, script by alvin schwartz, art by ira yarbrough. Precrisis superman comic covers 19381986 action comics 1938. Get the best deal for superman golden age comics 19381955 from the largest online selection at.
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 newspaper adventure strip was cut up and reassembled into comic book pages. Supermanteamworkluxembourgremember thisitaly group work. Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. See more ideas about comics, books and top ten books. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders. Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know about the man of steel. None more so than the famous first issue of action comics.
Supermans been on minds lately, what with that new movie and the story of a man finding an original supermanintroducing 1938 action comics 1. Supermans debut comic published in 1938 sells for almost. Superman is widely recognized as the first superhero in the history of comics. The rhyming horse starring hayfoot henry, script by al schwartz, art by stan kaye. The collectible marked the first appearance of superman, and was originally published in 1938. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Ad for more fun comics, new adventure comics and detective comics. Initially, he was a bald villain and only after a time does he become a fighter figure for the good cause. 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. Does any one know what the dimensions are for the first superman comic book.
Superman not signed golden age comics 19381955 for sale. But when lois discovers the existence of a phony superman, who is tied to that manager, the real superman must act quickly to save lois life. What car is superman trashing on the action comics no. Mar 23, 2016 lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. It depends on which superheroes youre talking about. Introduced in 1938, superman would usher in a golden age of comic books, and become the first superhero in existence. The blakely mine disaster, script by jerry siegel, art by joe shuster. Of your comicbooks, your super crooks, and show us all the way. Was superman the first superhero featured in comic books. Les fusees spatiales sont carrossees comme des buick et les martiens nous. Get the best deals on superman not signed golden age comics 1938 1955. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 1938 1955.
Well, superman was a copy off hugo danner, or gladiator. These were the old newspaper strips by jerry seigel, joe shuster and others. Superman 1938 comics superman comics s comics comic. Comic which debuted superman in 1938 to be sold in auction. The first issue of action comics hit stands in 1938 and the legend of superman was born. See the heroes go hollywood in first trailer for teen titans go. Created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, superman is quite possibly the most recognizable fictional character in the world. In order to meet the first issues deadline, shuster cut, pasted, and redrew supermans daily strips into comic book sized pages.
Superman 1938 series comics published by dc comics. Lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. What was it like in comic world before superheroes like. Oct 3, 20 vintage 193839 superman character watch, new haven working. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
At first, the superman comics were just a comic created by amateurs. 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. Gladiator novel wikipedia hugo danner wikipedia hugo danner character comic vi. Superman is actually a bootleg copy of another hero.
Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 1938 1955 when you shop the largest online selection at. After being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. Mar 19, 2009 my grandpa has found one of his old comic books. Vintage 193839 superman character watch, new haven. While it was common to show off supermans abilities on the cover at this point in his history, this one was one of the earliest to show his flight by having him lift off above the city. Heritage auctions in chicago is selling the comic, which first went on sale on 18 april 1938 and features the man of steel demonstrating his. Nicolas cage is voicing alist comicbook icon superman. History of superman marvel comics superman the comic. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for auction. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own self. Action comics 1 dc, 2000 series february 2000 indexer notes. Success for superman himself finally occurred when m. The book that was too real starring vigilante, script by don cameron, inks by george roussos.
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