We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. And remarkably chilling for a comic book at the time. Superman volume 1 ran from 1939 to 1986 for 423 issues, with 12 annual s printed between. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. With the headline instant live sea animals i initially assumed it was some generic knockoff of seamonkeys but then i noticed that it actually used the term seamonkeys in the description. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. 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. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from. Superman is possibly the most recognizable comic book character to this day. Superman comic strips ran in newspapers from the 1930s through the 1960s, under the title superman.
Get the best deals on superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Superman reunites with lori lemaris for the first time since college. Apr 11, 2012 11 shameless comic book ads that cost us our allowance. A series of coincidental events lead dick to believe that lena is really supergirl, and he begins to pay her extra attention, which makes linda jealous. National comics publications october 1, 1960 language. The great superman comic book collection 1981 dc, 1981 series. The pilot and first eight of which were produced by fleischer studios from 1941 to 1942, the final eight were produced by a successor company, famous studios from 1942 to 1943. Issue number, date and description for each comic book.
Supermans mermaid sweetheart, script by jerry siegel, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. There is then a bittersweet ending with supergirl and krypto carrying on in superman s name. The silver age of comic books was a period of artistic advancement and widespread commercial success in mainstream american comic books, predominantly those featuring the superhero archetype. Silver age comics, superman, lot of 5 books from 1960s. The characters in these comic books included superman, batman, wonder woman, flash, green lantern, aquaman, and martian manhunter. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Tracing the evolution of comic books by looking at the pictures, panels, and text that brought them to. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Gcd issue the great superman comic book collection. Superman s mermaid sweetheart, script by jerry siegel, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. In the new 52, dcs relaunch of its entire comic book line, superman is still from krypton, was still raised on a farm in the american midwest, is still named clark kent and is still a. Ad for superman s girl friend, lois lane, action comics, and superboy.
The superman from outer space from another world comes hyperman, to ask his exact double, superman, to help him preserve his secret identity. Most comic publishing companies were established in the united states of america where comics. 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. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Superman 1939 1st series annual comic books 19601969. Youve probably seen other best of 2018 lists by now.
Silver age comics provide you with a look into the past, taking you to an era of books that spanned from 1956 to 1969. Precrisis worlds finest comic covers 19411986 precrisis superboy comic covers 19451978 includes more fun comics, adventure comics, and. You get everything from grand spaceopera, soapy romance, mythical adventures, scifi, fantasy, tragedy, etc. Superman is also featured in a onepage public service announcement, be a good citizen. Characters introduced in the silver age and onward lived on earthone.
This ad actually turned out to be more educational for me than i was expecting. Original edition wayne boring, kurt schaffenberger, et al curt swan on. I can only imagine how a kid in 1961 would have handled this comic book. Reading comics from the 1950s through the 70s, one starts to wonder if she has a mental disability of some kind. In the mid1960s, dc established that characters appearing in comics published prior to the silver age lived on a parallel earth the company dubbed earthtwo. Apr 24, 20 i dont find it surprising, myself, that a book titled american comic book chronicles doesnt cover strips or editorial cartoons.
These books cover a wide range of genres, from superhero adventure tales to horror stories, allowing you to select the type of comic that fits your particular interests. 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. Batman was so popular that dc spun him off into his own series. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. For the 30th anniversary of superman issue dc makes this one an 80 page giant g48 with 7 classic tales from the past. The first justice league of america story appeared in 1960 s the. The 60s saw the first major comic book conventions start up and gain popularity.
Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. 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. 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. Superman newspaper comic strips superman wiki fandom. Superman annual 1960 comic book by dc 26 issues, 30 covers oct 1960 to oct 2009. Ad for supermans girl friend, lois lane, action comics, and superboy. The best superman comic of every decade, ranked cbr. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values.
Vintage dc action comics with superman comic book lot 53 different. Get the best deals on vintage comic book when you shop the largest online selection at. Comic books 1960s 1970s comic book lois lane sexism super hero superman. The other day, i was having a discussion with some folks and the topic of superman stories came up in comparison to batman and the curt swan era of superman was getting dinged pretty hard as being not as adult as the other comic book stories of the era. Interviews read our question and answer sessions with superman comic book writers and artists. 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. The first justice league of america story appeared in 1960s the. It stated that superman was a character that appeared in action comics and superman magazines, so i had to have some. The underrated pathos of early 1960s superman comics cbr. Produced by pixar, the incredibles usa movie premiered on 27 oct 2004 and gave the company what was then its highest openingweekend gross.
Superfans of the man of steel, come discuss and read about the latest buzz and info on the superfamily members. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Superman comic story 15 pages report information script e. The oldest comic publishing company on this list is the nowdefunct book publishing company, david mckay publications that was founded in 1882 and published comics from 1935 to 1950. Whether its comic book, movie or toon media, this is your fortress of solitude.
Tricksy, worlds greatest stunt man humor page by henry boltinoff. 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. Today, we look at the underrated pathos of early 1960s superman comic book stories. Great comic books of the sixties by billy ingram 1995 article. Check out a list of some of our favorite hispanic comic book characters and the reccomended reading for each. Precrisis comic covers 1938 1986 precrisis superman comics 19381986 complete cover gallery. Precrisis comic covers 1938 1986 precrisis superman comics 19381986 complete cover gallery precrisis superman specials. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Get the best deals on silver age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Studios began publishing a comicbook miniseries based on the film. Similar to the digital comic museum, which we wrote about last week, comic book plus contains a near inexhaustible quantity of golden and silver age comic books. As a kid, i first discovered comic books in 1965 when i saw the tag at the end of the superman tv show that was then in reruns. The first strip was published on january 16, 1939, with a separate sunday strip. The 100 most influential pages in comic book history.
Vintage superman dc comic book cover artwork mens red graphic print boxed cotton tshirt. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. Most comic publishing companies were established in the united states of america where comics became popular in the mid 1900s.
January 21, 2017 weve spent alot of time talking about various factors behind marvels silver age, but we forget that dc was a company with characters that started off the superhero golden age and found some new traction in the 1950s and 1960s that. The collections timespan ranges from the late 1930s through to the early 1960s, and includes many thousands of comic books in the superhero, scifi, and horror genres. Americas secret weapon during world war ii, a lot of politics were reflected in all sorts of media, including comic books. It stated that superman was a character that appeared in action comics and superman magazines, so i. In the view of comics historian les daniels, artist curt swan became the definitive artist of superman in the early 1960s with a new look to the character that replaced wayne borings version. There would never again be the heyday of the golden age but the now well underway silver age was allowing more and more comics to be published. As 2018 comes to a close, bedrock city has asked staff to submit their top ten graphic novels of the year. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online. New york sothebys is pleased to announce that we will offer dc complete. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s.
The following is a list of the first known appearances of various superhero fictional characters and teams 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. Dc comics introduced the justice league of america comic books in 1960. Lot of 5 vintage superman s girlfriend lois lane comics 37 dc comics 1960. A sequel to the original movie is due to appear in jun 2018. The 1960s was a time of significant growth in the comics industry. 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. Following the golden age of comic books and an interregnum in the early to mid1950s, the silver age is considered to cover the period from 1956 to circa 1970, and was succeeded by the bronze and modern ages. Superman makes his first animated appearance in this series of animated shorts. If you have found rare comic books from the same era 1940s with just the title batman on the front, then you may be a little confused. Orders placed apr 1721 may ship a day or two later than usual due to temporary short staffing and the large volume of orders received since we reopened.
Hobbizine comic book value guides list prices in all conditions from good to mint. Stories include a doghouse for superman, superboy meets superman, the alien who conquered superman, the bride of futureman, the outlaws from krypton, jimmy olsen in the boy who killed superman pencils by curt swan, rip van superman, and the menace of planet z. Enough about marvel, whats up with dcs silver age by alex grand created. Printed daily, they were the first stories to go into detail about the planet krypton, expounding on jorl and lara.
Mar 15, 2016 the comic book origins of the justice league. See our superman comic books article for more details. Supergirl discovers why superman has begun to act evil at random intervals, and it all goes back to before krypton exploded. The ian levine collection, an exclusive private sale offering of every comic book released by american publisher dc comics from 1935 2016, including complete runs of superman, batman, action comics, and detective comics. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. I agree, those subjects would be interesting to read about, but thats not the goal here, and poking at the book for not doing that as you do twice, both beginning and end seems unfair. Also included is superman and supergirl in action comics may no. Jan 21, 2017 enough about marvel, whats up with dcs silver age by alex grand created.
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