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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. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Whos who in the superman comics 1950s 1980s information on characters and places introduced in the superman comic books during the 1950s and up to the revamp in 1986. Scientific explanation of superman s amazing strength. See more ideas about superman, superman comic and dc comic books. Rebirth deluxe edition book 1 collects superman vol. Gcd issue superman from the thirties to the seventies. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original edition. Mar 28, 2020 few people know that ohio is the birthplace of superman, the original comic book hero. Mar 19, 2009 comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. Great deals on superman superman original opened comic book hero action figures. Oct 15, 2019 superman is a comic book character, and weve never actually seen that story adapted to the comics. In may 2006, it was returned to its original title and numbering. Zack snyder reveals original plans for aquaman after batman v.

Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no. Unless youre from cleveland, you likely didnt know that the buckeye state is where the famous tv and comic book hero superman started. Zack snyder reveals original plans for aquaman after. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Feb 26, 2009 after being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. Action comics was started by publisher jack liebowitz. Mar 23, 2016 lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. Superman is a comic book character, and weve never actually seen that story adapted to the comics. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Dc direct superman original unopened comic book hero. 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 krypton and was given. Clark kent applies for a job at the daily star, but is turned down until superman stops a lynching and clark phones in the story. Lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received.

Hes always been bigger than just one comic book, one tv show, or one film. The original panels were rewritten and redrawn to create the first. So im really thrilled to be able to do that, to bring this storyline back to his native media. Secret identity, a teenage boy named clark kent in the real world, where superman is nothing more than a comic book character, somehow develops superhuman powers like those of his namesake. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original ed. When it first hit newsstands in 1938 it sold for 10 cents. Did you know that superman was dreamed up right here in the buckeye state. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan. Published on april 18, 1938 coverdated june, by national allied publications, a corporate predecessor of dc comics, it is considered the first true superhero comic. Not only did the character survive richard donners interpretation, he became an even better superman because of it. Stories include the man who stole the sun, the origin of superman, and the man who bossed superman. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale.

Rebirth deluxe edition book 3 collects superman vol. Rebirth deluxe edition book 2 collects superman vol. Batman vol 01 original encyclopedia of comic book heroes 97814012558. 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. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Superman superman original opened comic book hero action. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman.

Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. The script was written by bob goodman and directed by james tucker. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Features a two page origin new material of superman by jerry siegel and joe shuster, plus four pages previously omitted from the action comics series. Interviews read our question and answer sessions with superman comic book writers and artists. The adaptation of the original 2008 comic book story superman. Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. This item is in the category collectibles\comics\original comic art\drawings, sketches. Man of tomorrow will be an original story featuring a young clark kent.

I was a fan of 50s 60s superman, until spiderman and fantastic four showed the way for comics to be much better in the later 60s. Original encyclopedia of comic book heroes, volume 3. Dc direct superman original unopened comic book hero action. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. The origin of superman is the story that relates superman s arrival on earth and the beginnings of his career as a superhero. 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.

Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Star wars comic signed by fisher, ford, and hamill season 14 history duration. The movie contradicted longestablished comic book legend. In 1999 kitchen sink press and dc comics published a hardcover collection of the first years of the daily and sunday superman comic strip after several years of prior negotiations between greg goldstein of idw publishing and dc comics with the goal of getting the reprinting rights to the superman, batman and wonder woman comic strips, a deal was struck in 20 to finally include.

The story has been through many revisions through decades of publication in comic books and radio, television and film adaptations the original story was written by jerry siegel and illustrated by joe shuster, and published as a part of the characters first appearance. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever. After a brief career as a mysterious, noncostumed superboy, clark dons the fictional characters colors and continues to work in secret. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection. There is then a bittersweet ending with supergirl and krypto carrying on in superman s name.

There is a 1990s era reprint edition of this comic. Great deals on dc direct superman original unopened comic book hero action figures. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955. The ten best superman comic book artists critical hit. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Scientific explanation of supermans amazing strength. And remarkably chilling for a comic book at the time. Lot of 25 different xmen comic books original version. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with coverdate june 1939. Red son is based on the comic book story of the same name. In the original edition of this book, this sequence is textonly.