Superman comic book number 1

Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Darren adams, the owner of pristine comics in federal. Check out which comic book heroe made it to number 1. 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. Gaines script jerry siegel pencils joe shuster, fred guardineer inks joe shuster, fred guardineer letters joe shuster, joe shuster. Cgc lookup scan or type number on label choose file.

Tom likes to collect batman and superman comic books. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. One on the cornerstones of comics, this copy has moderate restoration which includes color touch, spine reinforcement, and edge trimming. All comics are still in the original loot crate plastic bag, unopened, containing the loot crate coa. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. Between 1986 and 2006 it was retitled the adventures of superman while a new s. Kennedys assassination, cbr explores the ongoing saga behind a 1964 superman tribute story. A rare copy of action comics no 1 containing superman s very first appearance in print is going under the hammer.

If not for the tear, its grade would have been a 3. In part 1 of panic in the sky, brainiacs spaceship attacks metropolis, ruining everyones breakfast. 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. Witness supermans first encounter with the work of lex luthor, brought to you by jeff parker hulk and chris samnee daredevil. Tom likes to collect batman and superman comic boo. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. From earth to apokolips and beyond, superman and supergirl face unexpected challenges in this actionpacked tale examining what it means to be a hero. Unfollow superman number 1 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. Unlike action comics, the magazine he made his smashing debut in, superman s solo magazine is not an anthology comic consisting of multiple distinct characters, instead putting the spotlight entirely on superman. Superman was a great comic book and anyone who likes comic books should get superman issue 1.

View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Though most people are familiar with the lead character and his friends at the daily planet, the current comic books include many characters and events with which new readers will be unfamiliar. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. The table below presents his total and marginal utilities for both types of comic books. This faq gives comic book readers an introduction to superman as he appeared in the comic books from 19862011. This comic book had a lot of action and louis and clark are not together anymore which makes it interesting. Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Superman made it all the way to number 1 on igns top 100 comic book heroes. Spinning out of the devastating events of the batman who laughs, superman and batman are together once more in an allnew monthly series and theyre facing a terrifying new threat that could strike from anywhere.

First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. As superman and earths mightiest heroes confront the invasion, they learn that brainiac has control of warworld, draaga, maxima and supergirl. Comic book superman number 97 summer 1986 dc comics etsy. Dont miss the debut of this allnew series starring the man of steel, written and illustrated by some of comics finest talents. 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. Find great deals on ebay for action comics superman 1 and superman action comics 1 statue. Witness superman s first encounter with the work of lex luthor, brought to you by jeff parker hulk and chris samnee daredevil. Dc black label is proud to present the definitive origin of superman as rendered by the legendary comics creators frank miller and john. This comic book had a lot of action and louis and clark are not together anymore which makes it. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. I imagine the reason dc archived superman in multiple series has much to do with the initial popularity of the character with his multiple appearances, plus the fact that many of superman s first stories in action comics were reprinted in his the first issues of his own solo title. Unlike action comics, the magazine he made his smashing debut in, superman s solo magazine is not an anthology comic consisting of multiple distinct characters. Toms comic book utility batman comics superman comics quantity total utility marginal utility quantity total utility marginal utility 0 0 0 0 1 40 40 1 58 58 2 68 28 2 92 34 3 88 20 3 106 14 4 94 6. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman.

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. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Up in the sky, in the dark of the night, trust no one for the infected walk among us. Mxys been a fifthdimensional pain in superman s side for years, but, with his powers in the parasites hands, its a million times worse. The action comics archives, dc goes back to the first superman stories. I have added quite a few photos to show condition and age and all of this well. Superman and supergirl join forces to battle the villain but at what cost to metropolis. Number of printed issues, where it can be verified, any facts that may affect the book value.

The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. So figure how my step brother had issues 1 17 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. The dark knight and the man of steel must journey into the depths of gotham city to learn. How can superman get mxys powers back where they belong before the parasite tears reality apart. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Superman number 1 comic book summer 1939 is up for auction. Superman number 1 comic book summer 1939 page by page.