Buy dc comics superman comic book heroes and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. 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. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Batman the caped crusader, the dark knight dc comics superhero. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman. Superman 1939 comic book by dc 488 issues, 590 covers jun 1939 to oct 2011.
The great superman comic book collection comic books from dc. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. They come from issues in which superman decides to give the whole superhero thing a rest and take up global domination instead. Old superman comic books value may 7, 2019 if you re planning on putting yourself through college based on the strength of your comic book collection, you ve got a little rethinking to do. Since 1938, superman stories have been regularly published in periodical comic books published by dc comics. Here you will find discussion, news, updates, and progress reports. Superman has not yet obtained his famous achilles heel. Dc archive editions is a line of hardcover reprint runs of early, often rare comic book series, titles, and stories. The story begins with superman s birth on the doomed planet krypton and follows him on his arrival to earth, his childhood in kansas and his career as reporter for the daily planet. The worlds finest comics archives, volume 1 dc archive editions hardcover september 1, 2004 by jerry siegel author visit amazons jerry siegel page.
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At comic coverage youll see evil superman and the superman flag. This story would be retold in a superman less postcrisis reality in the pages of alstar squadron in the 1980s. Dc comics responded to a petition that he be dropped with a statement that it supported freedom of expression and that the personal. He is a superhero who does not really have any superpowers, but. Superman, batman, deadpool, wonder woman, etc and the very first comic books that introduced them to the world. Another part of the superman mythos which had originated on the radio program made its way into the comic books when kryptonite was featured in a story by bill finger and al plastino. Click on the news category headings below for a full list of news items available under that category. While both books are written by the same writer, their stories are mostly standalone and focus on different parts of the character. This story would be retold in a supermanless postcrisis reality in the pages of alstar squadron in the 1980s. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs. So figure how my step brother had issues 117 then 21 thru 34 of superman in mint condition in a box along with batman 1 22 all in mint condition and he ran from the government for tax reasons, got very ill and passed away, and they are. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. R agents archives, mad archives and elfquest archives are not technically part of the dc.
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Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. As this was a quarterly book, no additional special books were published using this title. Dc comics batman dc universe comic book hero action figures. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. This website is devoted to dc comics superman, the first and best comic book superhero, who was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. Dc archive editions are hardcover editions reprinting stories from currently dc comics owned properties of golden age and silver age comics, regardless of whether dc was the original publisher of those works. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. The doomsday showdown demonstrated the need to reignite interest in a superman. Dc archive editions superman hc 19892010 dc comic books. 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 2 dc comics multiverse detailed general zod action figure mattel 2014. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Batman e superman, superman artwork, superman man of steel, comic book characters, comic character, comic books art, comic art, marvel dc comics. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a.
Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. Get the best deals on superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. The story begins with supermans birth on the doomed planet krypton and follows him on his arrival to earth, his childhood in kansas and his. The photojournal guide to comic books rates it a 7 or scarce on its scarcity index.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. This item is in the category collectibles\comics\golden age 193855\superhero. I know comic book collectors are very sensitive about the comics condition. That is why i tried to represent the comic books as well as i could with plenty of photos so hopefully you can decide what condition the book is in. The son of superman chapter one the last son of krypton must decide whether to help his young son use his new and rapidly. Dc comics just announced that the next superman is chinese. Dec 01, 2014 superman, batman, deadpool, wonder woman, etc and the very first comic books that introduced them to the world. There are a few stories that play with the medium of comic books. The great superman comic book collection jump to issue. On the back of my mind, the one thing that stands out the most about this caped crusader is the fact that he is well, just human. He was killed because his character was getting boring and d. Son of superman comic read son of superman comic online. They include more than 160 golden age and silver age comic properties currently owned by dc comics, regardless of whether dc comics was the original publisher.
One of the most favorite topics of mine during this course was about the insights, story and details of probably one of the most influential comic books of all time maus in 1992, maus became the first graphic novel. A new, updated version of the popular comic book hero superman. 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. Apr 21, 2015 there are a few stories that play with the medium of comic books. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
More information about this seller contact this seller 25. The first of the popular archives volumes featuring the earliest adventures of superman. This website is dedicated to giving you information on superman in all forms of media. As part of its upcoming rebirth event, major changes are about to. After shocking the comic book world with his move to dc comics, bendis took the reigns of both the superman and action comics books. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here.
Many of these stories never have been reprinted since their original publication in 194243, but their influence is visible in todays superman animated series on the kids wb. Batman is truly a superhero across ages and genders. Jerry siegel and joe shusters famous 1940 superman story, the kmetal from krypton. This was one month after a 1 shot superman comic book was put together it sold 900,000 via three print runs. The funny paper crimes, in superman 19, pits him against newspaper comic strips that have come to life. Superman continues to change other past events, including the assassination of lincoln, custers last stand and the explosion of krypton.
While both books are written by the same writer, their stories are mostly. Not long after the seminal dcmarvel crossover in which superman teamed up with spiderman in 1976, boxing promoter don king stepped into dc comics. There is something about the dark knight that keep his fans coming back for more. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
Superboy comic book dc first appearance of bizarrosilverage 198 comic book villains. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A stunning hardcover volume collecting classic golden age superman stories. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know about. Now in order to live up to the legacy of his father, jon must defeat corrupted and deviant versions of batman, wonder woman, green lantern, aquaman, and the flash. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. The first and oldest of these is action comics, which began in april 1938. Most of the restoration work to make the pages suitable for. One supermanbatman story arc would also qualify for this section. Superman and action comics, by brian michael bendis. If youre looking to remain unspoiled, time to get up, up and away.
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