Supermans first appearance comic book at auction daily. First appearance of flamebird and nightwing in a fulllength story. It had been lost for a decade after being stolen from. Mar 23, 2016 see batman and superman s first ever appearance together. In the beginning, superman was a mighty warrior who could leap tall buildings, run faster than a speeding bullet, and best bad guys quickly. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. Superman, american comic book character created for dc comics by writer jerry. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. 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. Two comic book characters have a claim to being the first female superhero. Although superman had remained in continuous publication and was not explicitly revised for the silver age, the various inconsistencies between his original appearance see kall and the version depicted in the. A superhero also known as a super hero or superhero is a fictional character of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derringdo in the public interest. The issue features a main cover by ivan reis and danny miki, with a card stock variant cover by rodolfo migliari.
Superman, american comic book character created for dc comics by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster. Feb 19, 2021 superman has been around for over 80 years now, but when the man of steel first appeared in comic books, he was very different. Heres a photo of a copy, one that was graded by the certified guaranty company cgc and certified as being authentic. Read the first superman comic online for free paste. This authorized replica is a love letter to the medium itself. Great history of comic books rare superman covernm. A pristine copy of supermans first appearance in action comics no. It is the first appearance of superman, lois lane, and quite possibly perry white.
Superman comic book wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Mar 29, 2021 while idris elba helped save the marvel cinematic universe as the allseeing heimdall, hes about to join the dceu as bloodsport in the suicide squad. Apr 03, 2018 in 1939, martin goodman founded timely publications, which he planned to use as an expansion of his pulp magazine business by getting into comic book publishing, as well, as it seemed like it was a really lucrative new area following the smash success of national allied publications superman feature in action comics which led to superman even. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and. Dc announces dc pride anthology comic to arrive june 8. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel and shuster that if they could paste them. Tvs first transgender superhero dreamer making comic book. Comic book featuring first appearance of superman sells for a.
Sixty years of the worlds favorite comic book heroes by les daniels 1995 the great superman comic book collection includes comments by e. A female superhero is sometimes called a superheroine. Of the ten most valuable comic books listed in the spring 2002 issue of the overstreet comic book price guide, seven are first appearances of popular superheroes. This is the first appearance of superman in any form other than the inventors imaginations.
Comic book featuring first appearance of superman sells. Issue magazine and an advisor to the overstreet comic book price guide. Since we see doomsdays arm in previous issues, id count that as his first appearance. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. Aug 25, 2014 this comic features not only the first appearance of superman, clark kent and lois lane, but this comic began the entire superhero genre that has followed during the 76 years since. 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. Scientific explanation of superman s amazing strength. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. 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. Superman was created by american writer jerry siegel and canadianborn american artist joe shuster in 1933. Oct 11, 2016 the massive value discrepancy comes from the logical fallacy that action 23 is the first appearance. Since the debut of superman in 1928 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing yearslong sagas have dominated american comic books and crossed over into other media. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero. Superman was the first story in the book, and was 12 pages long.
Gaines script jerry siegel pencils joe shuster, fred guardineer inks joe shuster, fred guardineer letters joe shuster, joe shuster. Of course, those bad guys were almost exclusively mobsters. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Ceaselessly collectible, the first 100 issues are the most coveted and valuable.
Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. I was so delighted when, a couple of decades ago, dc finally reprinted this first issue of action. Superman has long been americas premier superhero, and this is the comic book where it all began. The creators had their byline removed and made little royalties until 1978. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. Together again for the first time on sale tuesday, april 27, 2021. It does not matter that we only see a portion of him, its still doomsday. I recently hit the jackpot with a nice collection of silver age comic books, including batman, the flash, superman, disney, and a key first appearance poiso. Superman comic book price guide dc comics summer 1939 september 1986 issue count 423. Online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book.
If superman 4 was the first comic book available to see luthor in, its his first appearance. Early in the silver age of comic books, as dc was introducing new versions of old heroes, they explained that the old versions lived in a parallel dimension they called earthtwo. This book is the start of a brand new dc universe in a way and signaled. After the overwhelming success of the man of steel in action comics, dc wisely gave superman his own title.
On the cover of the famous comic book issue, superman, wearing his original costume, lifts a green car over his head. There are only 47 unrestored copies of this superman comic book graded. Superman and jimmy olsen travel to kandor to discover how normal sized kandorians are on earth and why they are attacking superman. May 10, 2018 this comic is the first appearance of supermans greatest foe. It features the first appearance of several comicbook heroesmost notably. Since the debut of superman in 1928 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing yearslong sagas have dominated american comic books and crossed. The label on mos 18 indicates first full appearance. Aug 25, 2014 the previous record for an american comic book was held by nicolas cages copy of action comics no. Mar 30, 2021 batman and superman didnt actually meet in a dc comics story until 1952, when they discovered each others secret identities while double booked on a cruise ship. Superman sparked the creation of an entire industry based around the exploits of masked avengers and caped vigilantes, and he remains one of the worlds most recognizable pop culture icons.
You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Aug 24, 2014 the man of steel is more valuable than ever. This was the comic that changed the direction of comic books as we know it. Oct 29, 2014 a few months ago, a copy of action comics no. While its not an impressive introduction since hes more of a redheaded mad scientist it is significantly rare. Most notably among these is the first appearance of superman. Superman in kandor part 1, script by edmond hamilton, pencils by curt swan, inks by george klein. Superman 4 was published first, hit newsstands first, and was first seen and read by the public. Superman collectible golden age comics reprints 193855. Batman and supermans first crossover comic saw dc heroes. Superman is a fictional superhero, who first appeared in american comic books published by dc comics. The first masked and costumed superheroine and of natural birth, however, was the woman in red, created by richard hughes and george mandel for. This was the first time that any of us saw superman jump over a building.
First appearance of lex luthor cbsi comics comic book. The character was created by writer jerry siegel and. Along with robin, they appeared on the cover of this 1940 new york worlds fair comics book, a souvenir edition sold at the event. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. Action comics 1, first appearance rarest comic book issue. Brainiacs name was a combination of brain and maniac, and his name is the origin of the word brainiac used. Like his justice league colleague batman, superman had his roots in the postdepression america of the 1930s.
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