Superman is an iconic super hero, and his comic books are some of the most valuable you can find on the collectors market. Superman began as one of several anthology features in the national periodical. A look at supermans 45th anniversary issue from 1983 superman. Comic book characters comic book heroes comic character comic books art comic art batman y superman superman and lois lane. 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.
Supermans origins the daily comic strips introduced the back story of supermans birth and flight. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. If you are in the market to buy or sell a death of superman trade paperback comic book, make sure you know which version you have. Gus gorman richard pryor was a computer genius instructed by his boss to make synthetic kryptonite, but screwed up royally when his computer found kryptonite had an unknown element. Superman comic book collection of 10 vintage comics in vf. He has an incredible range of powers including flight, invulnerability and heat vision. The death of superman was a major news story that was. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs.
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Superman and spiderman color comic book pulp first printing 1981 marvel dc. If youre looking to remain unspoiled, time to get up, up and away. This was a humorous cartoon feature that began appearing in the new york world back in 1896. Superman iii is a 1983 british superhero film directed by richard lester, based on the dc comics character superman. I love this film to death and it is my second favorite and the last good superman film. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. 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.
The character, created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, subsequently appeared in various radio serials, television programs, films, and video games. Superman is a fictional character, a superhero that appeared in comic books first published in the 1930s by dc comics. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by the way the name is pronounced. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Clicking a text link or image marked check live prices will take you to ebay. We specialize in marvel and dc, but carry dark horse, and many others as well. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Vanity fair has published an article on how comic books can be an excellent tool in helping parents homeschool their children during the covid19 pandemic. Here you will find discussion, news, updates, and progress reports. As an alien living on earth, sent here from his dying planet, superman possesses powers far beyond those of mortal beings. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993.
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. It is the third film in the superman film series and the last superman film to be produced by alexander salkind and ilya salkind. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s. Dc comics presents superman and the atomic knights comic great atomic war of 1986 vol 6 no. Its mongul and the cyborg superman against superman, superboy, supergirl, steel, the eradicator, and hal jordan in what remains of coast city. The character is the star of comic books, movies and plays. Jerry siegel and joe shusters famous 1940 superman story, the kmetal from krypton. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist.
The daily superman newspaper comic strip began in january 6, 1939, and a separate sunday strip was added on november 5, 1939. In the early years, the superman comic strip was helmed by creators siegel and shuster, and though. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Superman comic booksmy supermandc comic bookscomic book artistscomic book. The comics had a brief revival in from 1977 to 1983 coinciding with the first three superman movies. Superman is a popular hero made famous by dc comics and continued by american comics. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero. Comic books art comic art he man thundercats master of the universe arte dc comics univers dc comic. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. The episodes were initially 15 minutes long, but after 1949 they were lengthened to 30 minutes. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969. Superman comic books dc comic books vintage comic books vintage comics comic book covers comic book characters comic art superman superman vintage magazines.
He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and. Dc comics presents annual superman introduces superwoman. Dc comics presents annual superman introduces superwoman no. Superman marvel bronze age comics 19701983 for sale ebay. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Superman has teamed up with other american comic heroes, including batman, the green lantern and, briefly, wolverine. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer. The 1983 movie superman iii had a lot of problems, but it did have the first movie version of an evil superman. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. Perhaps the hottest collectible comic book in recent years has been the first appearance of the incredible hulk in this 1962 comic book by stan lee. Superheroes entered the world of comic books in 1938 with the. Superman is now considered, and has been for decades, an american cultural. Precrisis superman comic books 19381986 postcrisis comic books 19862011 postcrisis superman comics, specials, miniseries and graphic novels 19862011.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 1 1963 spiderman spiderman vs. Superman is looking better than ever, thanks to a pristine version of.
Its superman comics and comic books are one of the most pervasive and influential media forms of 20thcentury popular culture. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. Superheroes entered the world of comic books in 1938 with the release of action comics no. The comic strips had a brief revival from 1977 to 1983 coinciding with the first three superman movies. Currently, any and all superman topics that dont fit anywhere else are covered here. Comic books are still made by men, for men and about men. Gcd issue the superman story grand comics database. Comic books much like the film industry they now fuel vastly underrepresent women. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. Sixty years of the worlds favorite comic book heroes little, brown, 1995 series 1995. An additional four issues were published from 1983 to 1986 and the numbering continued from the 1960 series. The first adaptation of superman beyond comic books was a radio show, the adventures of superman, which ran from 1940 to 1951 for 2,088 episodes, most of which were aimed at children. Superman s origins the daily comic strips introduced the back story of superman s birth and flight from krypton to earth.