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Comic book plus free and legal public domain books. 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 head. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. Part 1 1930s to 1960s because nerdy lists and timelines are part of what makes fandom fantastic. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. In this beautifully composed volume, les daniels collects rare and neverbeforeseen. First among superheroes, first superhero to appear in a comic book named for him, and foremost among fictional immigrants, superman has been a popular character since his premiere in action comics in. The even better news is that all the content is free and legal. Superman s mermaid sweetheart, script by jerry siegel, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. 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 1960s. Superman dc silver age comics 19561969 for sale ebay. It stated that superman was a character that appeared in action comics and superman magazines, so i. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. It is the comics publishing branch of dc entertainment, inc.

This was when the seed of everything we know in comics today were first planted. Lot of 31 dc comic books supermanbat man etc 195571 look. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from brief episodic adventures. See more ideas about comic books, vintage comics and comic book covers.

Mint copies can sell for much more than that, but are often difficult to find on the market. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Supermans mermaid sweetheart, script by jerry siegel, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. Old superman comic books for sale every year since we opened in 2000, superman has been on our top seller list. The man of tomorrow debuts as a quarterly, allowing for a new superman comic to be published every week. Titles and issues included are supermans girl friend lois lane no. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Vintage 5sided comic spinner rack superman bat man 1978 has two holders that are broken but still functional please view all the pictures for a better description of the item for sale and be sure to check out my other listings thanks. In june 2016, dc comics relaunched its entire line of comic books series with dc rebirth including both the action comics and superman series. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. The superman character was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster in 1933 before being sold to detective comics, inc. Mar 31, 2020 vintage 5sided comic spinner rack superman bat man 1978 has two holders that are broken but still functional please view all the pictures for a better description of the item for sale and be sure to check out my other listings thanks. Superman is also featured in a onepage public service announcement, be a good citizen. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at.

Distributed by atlas publishing and distributing co. While the foundations of todays industry started in the 1920s, the events of today are shaping the industry of tomorrow. Of course, since then superman as a character had become the central figure in comic books, television shows and blockbuster movies, not to mention the progenitor of legions of other superheroes. Ongoing titles featuring superman in a starring role action comics. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and. Created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, superman is possibly the most recognizable comic book. Superman accidentally gets called upon to be a substitute teacher in order to protect his secret identity. See our superman comic books article for more details. Batmansuperman comic books 202016 supermanwonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. For decades, dc comics has been one of the two largest american comic book companies, along with marvel comics. Why my mother threw out my comic books part 1 of 3 webages by adam blatner reposted november 18, 2009 this is based on a talk given on 61209 to the summer session of the senior university georgetown. First, a brief history of comic books from their origins to the late 1940s. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the.

The book features a key appearance, printed in black white, a rare foreign issue from the 1950s. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. A collection of seven vintage dc comics superman comic books. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here.

Lot of 31 dc comic books superman bat man etc 195571. Mar 19, 2009 comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. Ad for supermans girl friend, lois lane, action comics, and superboy. Superman reunites with lori lemaris for the first time since college. Not many cgc graded copies have sold recently, but the value is consistent with other superman comic books in this era.

Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s. Sothebys announces private sale of rare dc comics from. Superman s kryptonian name, kalel, resembles the hebrew words for voice of god this problem contributed to a decline in superman s popularity during the latter half of the 1960s and the 1970s, a period during which marvel comics brought a new level of character development to mainstream comic books. Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day. A female superhero is sometimes called a superheroine. Yet, as superman, the complete history shows, the man of steel has also made a lasting impact in comic strips, film, toys, tv, radio, and even on broadway. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016 superboy and teen titans comic books and related specials 20112014 supergirl comic books and related specials 20112015 justice league comic books and related specials 20112016. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. The superman of the new 52 reality lives with his wife lois lane of his reality and their biological son jonathan kent. All we can say is top secret and introduce you to military intelligence officer malcolm wheelernicholson. Early in the silver age of comic books, as dc was introducing new versions of old heroes, they explained that old versions lived in a parallel dimension they called earthtwo. Supermans kryptonian name, kalel, resembles the hebrew words for voice of god this problem contributed to a decline in supermans popularity during the latter half of the 1960s and the 1970s, a period during which marvel comics brought a new level of.

But the main problem is action comics 1 from 1938, for superman did not get his own title until 1939, has been reprinted many times in different formats, hence those seriously vary by size as well. There was only one person in that publishing arena who believed in superman from the very beginning. The offering comprises over 40,000 comics within a set of dc comics publications released between 19352014 featuring iconic american comic book characters such as wonder woman, the flash, superman,batman and classic protagonists from the justice league series. Comic book, bound collection of comic strips, usually in chronological sequence, typically telling a single story or a series of different stories. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Whether selling your collection or seeking to buy an important piece of sports history, we invite you to experience the best team in all of sports memorabilia. We picked up a large collection of these australian copies of superman, superboy and worlds finest books stories, check out our other listings. The first true comic books were marketed in 1933 as giveaway advertising premiums. New events that shape the comics industry are always happening. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest. Ad for superman s girl friend, lois lane, action comics, and superboy. Batman superman comic books 202016 superman wonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. For readers who buy superman comic books, our selection is big.

Superman appears in the dc comics and dark horse comics miniseries superman vs. In the 1960s, the greatest entertainment in the world can be gotten for a mere 10 cents between the pages of the various superman comics published. Celebrate superman month with a historical timeline. A carnival of comics eastern color printing was released. Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly rare comic books, then youre certainly sitting on a prized asset that any comic book collector would be envious of. Lelands is the original sports auction house and the premier appraisers and auctioneers in the hobby. Nine of the most collectible school lunch boxes, 1935 to now. Comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. Since the debut of superman in 1938 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. You get everything from grand spaceopera, soapy romance, mythical adventures, scifi, fantasy, tragedy, etc. Sothebys announces private sale of rare dc comics from 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.

There are several key events and characters from the 30s that shaped the formation of modern comics. 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. Great comic books of the sixties by billy ingram 1995 article. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. The cover and story revolved around prankster in this issue of superman. After a month of spotlighting the strange if endearingly strange history of comic books and especially the silver age, i think it is worthwhile to show the comic books of the silver age that are simply great stories period, without any enjoyably goofy aspect to them. Nine of the most collectible school lunch boxes, 1935 to. Get the best deals on superman dc silver age comics 1956 1969 when you shop the largest online selection at.

By the 1960s, lunch boxes were so ubiquitous that they could be used to boost a bands popularity among. Values are determined through contacts with blb club members who are active in buyingselling blbs. By 1935 reprints of newspaper strips and books with original stories. The toy superman contest starring superman and red anson, script by bill woolfolk, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Mar 30, 2020 the offering comprises over 40,000 comics within a set of dc comics publications released between 1935 2014 featuring iconic american comic book characters such as wonder woman, the flash, superman,batman and classic protagonists from the justice league series. This was one of the most soughtafter books from rai, one of the most famous characters of the decade, and a strong contender for the ten most important comic books of the decade. Featured are seven issues, including superman july 1963 issue 162, july 1966 issue 188, august 1966 issue 189, may 1968 issue 206, july 1968 issue 208, and may 1969 issue 216. We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books.