1981 superman comic book 1938

Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. The great superman comic book collection gcd issue. The superman character was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster in 1933 before being sold to detective comics, inc. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 1938 1955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Gcd issue the great superman comic book collection. But it was also in 1973 that european fatherandson producers alexander and ilya salkind purchased. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. There have been several versions of superman over the years, both as the main hero in the stories as well as. Rare copy of supermans 1938 comicbook sells for nearly.

Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever, as well as information about them and why they are particularly. Superman must discover where neutron has planted an atomic bomb which. The amazing spiderman, in which the man of steel and ol webhead go up against lex luthor and dr. 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. Together they laid the foundations for the characters entire mythos. Ongoing titles featuring superman in a starring role action comics. But, at last, the year 1976 saw the first ever teaming up of dcs superman and marvel comics spiderman in superman vs. Superman and spiderman, the heroes and the holocaust, a dcmarvel intercompany crossover sequel to 1976s superman vs. Marvel comics version currently owned by warner bros. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. Siegel was the franchises first scriptwriter, while shuster was its first artist. The great superman comic book collection 1981 dc, 1981 series published in english united states price 6. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off the superhero genre. It is an excellent book to share with children and is a wonderful comic book history source.

So, in an effort to gather the best of the best, we went looking for the essential superman origin stories from 80 years of his comic book history, from golden age shorts to modern age epics. Great superman comic book collection hc 1981 dc comic books. In a desperate time, legendary creators jerry siegel and joe shuster brought to life the worlds first modern superhero. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Soon, though, siegel and shuster had their dream come true when the superman daily comic strip began less than a year after superman launched in the pages of action comics. Do anyone know how much is a 1981 superman comic book is. Ive just started reading this excellent book on comic book history. Superman comics index 19381986 introduction ultimately we would like to be able to list for you the entire run of superman comics from 1938 through to 1986, an era of comics encompassing the golden age, through the silver age and up to the 1986 revamp. During that time, he appeared only in his animated form in tv shows like the new adventures of superman 1966 and super friends 1973. Superman began his public life in the very first issue of action comics in june, 1938, but he was created by mr. It is mostly colorful, faded comic book excerpts with great written history.

A definitive timeline of superman at the movies syfy wire. The original comic book, coverdated june, 1938, hit the newsstands sometime during the late spring of that year. That particular book is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it, just like any other comic. Lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. A zatara story, a few mysteries and adventures, a boxing story, and. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. 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. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster.

Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. Following the cancellation of the adventures of superman in 1958, kalel took a 20year hiatus from the big screen. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. 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 is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. Kall kall is the version of superman retconned in the 1960s as the primary separate incarnation who. It took dc and marvel seemingly forever to put their two most iconic superheroes in the same story. This process takes no more than a few hours and well send you an email once approved. This isnt a list of every superman origin ever it doesnt include elseworlds like red son or brief summaries like the opening of allstar superman.

The war years 19381945 chartwell books, 2015 series. There were also several comic book series produced. It features the first appearance of several comicbook heroesmost notably. Get the best deals on batman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. While the mediums success first attracted controversy for violence and mature themes, many of the characters introduced have stood the. Superheroes entered the world of comic books in 1938 with the release of action comics no. Right off the bat, we get several familiar aspects of the character. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. It is put out by the smithsonian and is well written and informative.

Jerry siegel and joe shuster are the spiritual fathers of superman 1938, the most famous superhero comic on earth, along with bob kanes batman and stan lee and steve ditkos spiderman. The life and exceedingly hard times of superman the. Once again superman starring superman, script by marv wolfman, art by gil kane. At first the books reprinted humorous newspaper strips, but later they began to feature unique content. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. Cover thumbnail for the great superman comic book collection dc, 1981 series. Loot crate exclusive action comics no 1 superman unopened reprint new. Siegel five years earlier in an amateur fan magazine as a villain with supernatural. The character of superman, also known as kalel from krypton, who adopts the identity of clark kent when not fulfilling his superhero role, was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, and has been continually published in a variety of dc comics book titles since its premiere in 1938. Superman comics index 1938 1986 introduction ultimately we would like to be able to list for you the entire run of superman comics from 1938 through to 1986, an era of comics encompassing the golden age, through the silver age and up to the 1986 revamp. See more ideas about superman, comic covers and comic book covers. 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.

Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel and shuster that if they could paste them. 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. It was 68 pages long 64 interior pages plus the covers, and included stories featuring characters like chuck dawson, zatara master magician, pep morgan, and cowboy tex thompson. Onepage superman story, script by jerry siegel, art by joe shuster.