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Precrisis superman comic books 1938 1986 postcrisis comic books 19862011 postcrisis superman comics, specials, miniseries and graphic novels 19862011. As people in battlesuits watch within a beleaguered hightech fortress on a devastated world, superman finds himself being followed, but cant seem. Dc comic books comic book artists comic book covers comic book heroes comic art dc heroes dc comics action comics 1 marvel dc you cant go home again. The publisher was originally known as national allied publications, and later as national comics publications and as national periodical publications, before taking on its current name of dc comics.

This pressure served to fuel the creative community as the boundaries of the medium were expanded and some of the most legendary comic book tales of all time were crafted. With the advent of television and the wrath of congress, the comic book industry simultaneously faced the two greatest threats to its existence in the 1950s. There was a big drive behind this new comic, so all the various freelancers were trying out to get into this comic book. Superman encyclopedia of cleveland history case western. In a desperate time, legendary creators jerry siegel and joe shuster brought to life the worlds first modern superhero. Adventure comics was an american comic book series published by dc comics from 1938 to 1983 and revived from 2009 to 2011. Action comics is an american comic bookmagazine series that introduced superman, one of the first major superhero characters.

Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. 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. 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. Only the second time superman appeared on a comic book cover. There are beads of sweat coming off the scared man. Superman was the first story in the book, and was 12 pages long. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably.

Superheroes entered the world of comic books in 1938 with the release of action comics no. A 1938 museum piece with perfect white pristine pages. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Even people who arent fans of the genre can still recognize, and often enjoy a superman movie. Aug 25, 2014 the finest known copy of the most sought after comic book in the world. Superman is one of the most iconic superheroes that exists. Superman was created in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster. Distributed with death of superman trade paperback 1993.

Richard lester wants it to be more of a comic book adventure rather than what scriptwriter mario puzo did in the first two. Get the best deals on superman bronze age comics 19701983 when. Faster than a speeding bullet, superman burst onto the comic book scene in 1938, just as america was on the terrifying precipice of a world war. 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. That would change with comic books, though, once superman established a young audience for the fourcolor fantasies. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comicsfeaturing that famous alien from krypton and aquaman, among many othersor marvel comics, which gave us the webslinging spiderman, the new mutants and patriotic captain america. Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know about. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option.

This website is dedicated to giving you information on superman in all forms of media. The adventures of superman february 12th 1940march 1st 1951 cinema. Click on the news category headings below for a full list of news items available under that category. The stories in each comic are based on sanskrit and regional classics. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Together they entered the new comic book business in 1936, not with their superman character but by writing and drawing other adventure strips for new fun comics, inc. The finest known copy of the most sought after comic book in the world. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Rare comic showing supermans 1st appearance to be auctioned.

Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. Adventure comics was an american comic book series published. Apr 21, 2018 in 1938, national allied publications had three other ongoing series, a humor comic more fun comics, an adventure comic adventure comics and a crime comic detective comics and wanted to do another new adventure series. Rare comic showing supermans first appearance expected to. Unfollow comic book superman 1938 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. At first the books reprinted humorous newspaper strips, but later they began to feature unique content. In late 1937, the major began work on another comic book title. There is a black line between the floating headlight and triangular green piece. Action comics is an american comic book magazine series that introduced superman, one of the first major superhero characters. The 30 bestselling comic book series of all time best life. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. According to his origin story, superman was born as kalel on krypton, a planet doomed to selfdestruct.

It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and the most. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. And comic book publishersmost of whom at the time were publishing reprint collections of newspaper stripsalso envisioned an adult readership. In 1938, national allied publications had three other ongoing series, a humor comic more fun comics, an adventure comic adventure comics and a crime comic detective comics and wanted to do another new adventure series. This website is devoted to dc comics superman, the first and best comic book superhero, who was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. An iconic comic book superhero created in the 1930s, superman is perhaps best characterized by his famous motto. Free online comic book database my comic book checklist track your comic book collection online, print out checklists for your next visit. The war years 19381945 chartwell books, 2015 series 2015. The original comic book, coverdated june, 1938, hit the newsstands sometime during the late spring of that year. In its first era, the series ran for 503 issues 472 of those after the title changed from new adventure comics, making it the fifthlongestrunning dc series, behind detective comics, action comics, superman, and batman. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know. Amar chitra katha is indias bestselling comic book series, started by anant pai, who set out to teach indian students about their cultural heritage. Creado por jerry siegel y joe shuster, tambien aparecen por.

Free online comic book database my comic book checklist track your comic book collection online, print out checklists for your next visit to your local comic store or convention. The character was invented all the way back in 1933, and made his first comic book appearance in 1938. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The character was given his own comic book, superman, in 1942. Sixty years of the worlds favorite comic book heroes little, brown, 1995 series 1995. Calabasas a wellpreserved issue of the 1938 comic book that first.