So who is this mysterious man claiming to be a completely ordinary clark kent. Superman adventures, volume 1 by scott mccloud goodreads. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. This facsimile is an exact reproduction of the original with the addition of a new introduction by bestselling superman comic book writer and novelist roger stern. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. There are four contenders for the superman shield active in metropolis. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. The first three titles feature the original superboy, the legendary hero superman as a boy. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband.
Adventures of superman last edited by pikahyper on 121119 01. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. Plus, superman s origin is retold in fullpage pinups by some of comics greatest talents. Based on the beloved animated seriessuperman takes. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. Amazing spiderman comic price guide sell my comic books. Aug 26, 2011 i have 4 death of superman comic books my uncle gave me a long time ago. If you are unsure what the title is, look at the indicia small block of text inside front or rear cover. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Questions about golden age superman for a new readers. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero. The dailies 19391942 is a more organic read because superman was originally designed for newspapers even though he was first published in comic magazines. In the example above carnage part one is not part of the title. The grade of a comic book is how good or bad its condition is.
Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. Some of these characters are earnest homages, others are bald imitations, and others still have been branded as straightup ripoffs. 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. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The adventures of superman comic book superman wiki. As with any collectible, the true value is in what the buyer is willing to pay. Between 1986 and 2006 it was retitled the adventures of superman while a new series used.
The special effects, sets, haircuts and wardrobe may all look dated, but superman. And, an updated take on the superman daily comic strips, featuring the regular superman writers and some surprising artists. For the most part i read superman comics so this anthology of action comics stories has many i havent read. Superman in songs a list of songs mentioning superman. Adventures of superman 0 a, oct 1994 comic book by dc. He contacted the producers of the adventures of superman radio series and proposed a story where the superhero battles the klan.
The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. A superman comic book series in the universe and style of superman. The shadowy figure lands, and we see that though he resembles superman, he is wearing a twotoned kryptonian bodysuit with a cape attached to his sshield and a golden visor over his eyes. Superman by jorge jimenez comic book characters, comic character. I was concerned before i even started the book because dc chose to release this compilation. Im probably among the biggest superman buffs out there. Most readers will be delighted with the return of this long outofprint book, a few will wonder why we just dont let it disappear. How much is the back from the dead 1993 superman comic book worth great cond.
Superman adventures is the perfect book for superman fans of all ages. Siegel and shuster shifted to making comic strips, with a focus on adventure. It was one of the first times an image of superman would be seen in print. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues. Superman was the first dc title with a letters column as a regular feature beginning. The movie remains among the most beloved films of the 1970s. What is your adventures of superman comic book worth.
Find the value of the dc comic adventures of superman volume 1. We monitor the fire hose of online comic book sales across various marketplaces and report on the sales of cgc and cbcs graded books in our comics price guide. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. I love golden age comics, but they dont read as easily as a contemporary comic does. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016 superboy and teen titans comic books and related. Get the best deals on superman 500 back from the dead when you shop the largest online selection at. Such was the popularity of the iconic man of steel, that other stories from the comicbook periodical were soon jettisoned in favor of covertocover superman adventures. The next issue, 650, is filed under superman title. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics.
Grades are given by the comic book certification service, also known as the cbcs. Adventures of superman is very similar to 2010s wednesday comics. Adventures of superman 1987 comic books mycomicshop. Jimmy shows a new intern around the city of metropolis, while superman fights a gun nut.
Originally published in 1942, the adventures of superman was the first fulllength novel about the worlds first and most endearing comic book super hero. A comic book that is torn up, well read, or bent is worth far less than a comic book that is in pristine condition. Free comic book value and price resources comic book secrets jan 19, 2008 it walks you through finding comic book values and prices and helps you decide the best method for your situation. The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. This comic features not only the first appearance of superman, clark kent and lois lane, but this comic began the entire superhero genre that has followed during the 76 years since. Later series feature the second superboy, who is a partial clone of the original superman. Superman is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by dc comics, and is considered an american cultural icon. Find comics for sale any category comic book graphic novel trade magazine hard cover original comic art action figure statue bust trading cards ccg gaming cards all stores. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. Comic books batman, superman, wonder woman, simpsons.
This is a classic of the comic book hero genre, and in most respects the one that really set the standard for all comic book hero films that follow it. Superman, the first widely known superhero, made his debut in a 1938 edition of action comics. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in. Superman sort things out, but will things be back to normal when theyre done. Mad love and acclaimed comics creator scott mccloud understanding comics, zot.
We built a droid in galaxys edge, but was it worth it. 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. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. Dc universe rebirth superman action comics variant cover 2 print for sale online. This issue introduces us to the one who appears to be the youngest of the bunch. Mar 30, 2010 cnn the comic debut of superman has sold for an outofthisworld price. What is the value of superman issue 500 back from the dead. Values of adventures of superman free comic book values. As with horror and scifi, genre films have taken a step out of the dark or the page, in this case to become true cultural phenomenons. Action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batman superman comic books 202016 superman wonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. Find out which issues are worth money, including fantastic four 1, 5 first doctor doom, 45 first inhumans, 48 1st galactus and silver surfer, 52 1st black panther and more. Read our adventure comics price guide to find out what your issues are worth. Adventures of superman is a comic book series by dc comics.
Browse issues from the comic book series, superman adventures, from dc comics. Knotts ghost town alive has what galaxys edge is missing. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Over the decades, there have been many characters to mimic the superman model of a strange visitor with powers and abilities far beyond those of ordinary men. While superman is held captive aboard an intergalactic slaveship in space, on earth the cops would like to talk to clark kent about the charred body found in his apartment. The figure tells his victim that all who sin shall know the vengeance of superman. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. Print collection of the digitalfirst adventures of superman. Buy superman adventures tp vol 1 01 by scott mccloud isbn. Superboy is the name of several american comic book series published by dc comics, featuring characters of the same name. I hope you enjoy my video, and thank you for watching. New listing batman superman comic book lot of 19 issues 118 annual 1 new 52. In 1965, feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 30s and early 40s, including plastic man, batman, superman, the spirit, and others.
Outer cover is clean, but does show normal signs of wear. It is referred to as the holy grail of comics and this is the finest graded copy to exist with perfect white pages. While metropolis in plunged into a blackout, superman and mr. Just thumbed it and it has stories that look good and representative of superman in action comics. Superman s pals pal, script by chris duffy, pencils by neil vokes, inks by terry austin. Superman adventures is a dc comics comic book series featuring superman. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. My batman, superman, wonder woman, and the simpsons. Bbc radio programs superman on trial, the adventures of superman and doomsday and beyond 19881995 australian superman radio program 19491954 australian superman radio series, inspired by the american program. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here.
Aug 17, 2014 this is the comic book that started it all. Flashbacks to smallville and young clark kents first attempt to leap tall buildings contrast with a modern adventure. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. The animated series, and counterpart to the batman adventures. This is a highly desirable early spiderman comic book that seldom turns up clean, thanks to the lighter color cover. To comemorate the start of the batman superman adventures, the series pilot episode was adapted for the comic book format. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969. Continued from superman 1939 series continued in superman 2006 series when dc revised the superman mythology in 1986, they retitled their superman comics. I wanted to give it 5 stars, but the cover drawing of superman is terrible. So naturally, there was a comic book tiein series as well. The new era continues with a look at superman through the eyes of ordinary people.
Locate the book in the list of books you might need to change the drop list to go to another page. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. It is fun to watch the creators take chances and risks they may not have in the regular comic book series. Best comic book movies 50 amazing comic book films. The adventures of superman is not only an enjoyable story of a great comic book super hero, but it is also a part of our american heritage and history. Superman radio program 19401951 superman radio show episode list.
The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics. Dec 22, 2010 if you want to sell them, take the time to track down a copy of the current wizard magazine possibly at your local public library. Like that book, it featured mostly doneinone, tightly focused and exciting superman stories that stayed away from the grimmer dark age tone, endless crossovers and continuity lockout of the main superman series. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell.
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