Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. The super friends had an ongoing comic book series published from 1976 until 1981 the stories were further adventures of the popular hannabarbera animated series, the super friends it began after the 1973 season of the tv series was canceled. May 18, 2017 comic book fans and collectors divide the last 80 years of the publication of superhero comic books into four ages. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. In separate incidents, superman and wonder woman each hear the term, the manhattan project.
Comic book fans and collectors divide the last 80 years of the publication of superhero comic books into four ages. 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. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. When superman and lois lane fought against idi amin cbr. In their latest look at creators talking about comics within their comics, csbg sees how edmond hamilton had tribute characters on both of dcs earths. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The comic book writer who had homage characters on both of. Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batmansuperman comic books 202016 supermanwonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. Sales data first became public in 1960, and showed that superman was the bestselling comic book character of the 1960s and 1970s. There were many tv shows based on comics in 1977, featuring spiderman, captain america, doctor strange, and wonder woman. Clark kent, lois lane and steve lombard along with his nephew jaimie, are on their way to what will probably be a typically boring journalist convent.
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I gave up regularly reading comics in 1977 and i have, in recent years, often been asked why. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. The super friends had an ongoing comic book series published from 1976 until 1981. The first three titles feature the original superboy, the legendary hero superman as a boy.
Then in 1977, when the superfriends cartoon was relaunched with zan and. 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. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics. Golden 19381950, silver 19561970, bronze 19701985 and modern 1985the present. Superman comic books dc comic books vintage comic books vintage comics comic book covers comic book characters comic character funny superman superman artwork from 19581978, supermans main squeeze had her own comic, supermans girl friend, lois lane, and in it some really wtf things went down. Reading room index to the comic art collection superman periodicals other than the u. Heritage auctions in chicago is selling the comic, which first went on sale on 18. The superman family was a dc comics comic book series which ran from 1974 to 1982 featuring primarily stories starring the supporting characters in. The photojournal guide to comic books lists this book as rare and only 36 copies are known to exist.
Since the mid50s, the major comic book publishers had entered into selfcensorship agreement under the comics code authority, in which they agreed to keep the content of their stories free of sex, violence and other lurid details, including. This item is in the category collectibles\comics\original comic art\interior pages. Has superman stories through the years, so that you can see how superman changed, how comic art changed, how comic storytelling changed, etc. Since the mid50s, the major comic book publishers had entered into selfcensorship agreement under the comics code authority, in which they agreed to keep the content of their stories free of sex, violence and other lurid details, including the words horror. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art.
Only blemish to the comic is a number 10 drawn at the center of the cover. Rare copy of supermans first comic book adventure set to. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. 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. Superboy is the name of several american comic book series published by dc comics, featuring characters of the same name. Labs during a theft, superman cannot possibly fathom the longreaching implications.
Superman n316, october 1977, cover by jose luis garcialopez. Jun 17, 2016 this is the original one of a kind art used to make the comic book. Vintage comic book mixed lot superman marvel ghost rider wolverine. Jan 18, 2016 this pin was discovered by kami nakasa. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016. Columbus comic book convention columbus, ohio guests include jim steranko, bob layton, and mike nasser. Letters these letters show in fascinating detail just how radically comic readers had begun to change between 1977 and 1982 when they were published.
The late late show with james corden 40,621,707 views. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. It began after the 1973 season of the tv series was canceled. Ongoing titles featuring superman in a starring roleedit. Superman trade paperbacks 19381986 showcase presents superman trade paperbacks 19862011 superman trade paperbacks 20112016 new 52 superman trade paperbacks 2016current rebirth batmansupe.
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May 10, 2018 a rare copy of action comics no 1 containing superman s very first appearance in print is going under the hammer. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. 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. The comic book writer who had homage characters on both of dcs earths. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. 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 superman was born on the planet. It focused on the superfriends, and wendy and marvin. Anyone who is thinking of checking this out for fight between superman and wonder.
Each index contains the title, issue number, date and description for each comic book. He has written two books about comics for penguinrandom house was superman a spy. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. 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. Hamilton and weisinger would work together in comics for many years as hamilton was one of the main writers of the superman series of comics for over a decade. Dc comics raises the price of its standard comic book from 30 to 35 cents. Superman comic book collection of 10 vintage comics in vf. Spill your guts or fill your guts w gordon ramsay duration. The original superboy series was renamed to this title in 1977. Superman comic books dc comic books vintage comic books vintage comics comic book covers comic book characters comic character funny superman superman artwork from 19581978, superman s main squeeze had her own comic, superman s girl friend, lois lane, and in it some really wtf things went down.