The man of steel, action comics, and justice league of america introduces an unstoppable alien named doomsday who creates a path of destruction on his way to the heart of metropolis and whom superman. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Available in different sizes, unframed or framed in black matte wood frame. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. Superman was created by american writer jerry siegel and canadianborn american artist joe shuster in 1933. Ali and superman each argue that they should be chosen as champ, with ratlar insisting that the dueling duo fight one another to determine earths true champion. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
Superman was born on planet krpton and was rocketed to planet earth by his father jorel. Nov 16, 2010 this is a reprint of the dc tabloid sized comic featuring superman vs muhammad ali. Jul 09, 2019 superman characters comic book characters comic character comic books art comic art fictional characters batman vs superman superman family superman comic books an article about the superman robots that were deployed in dc comics before the crisis well, some of them. Apr 10, 2020 the supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. Most comics that say 30c or higher on the cover are of later vintage and have limited value. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Measuring in at about x 10 they presented some great entertainment for collectors, even as they posed problems for storage for collectors. Gaines told siegel and shuster what additional content aside from the action reprints to create for this issue in a letter dated 19390327. The classic team of writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster are responsible for the comic, bringing their signature style to the forth solo superman issue. Sep 10, 2012 the worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices keep climbing action comics no. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Written and drawn by jerome siegel and joe shuster, the comic introduced superman as champion of the. Superman comic books dc comic books vintage comic books vintage comics comic book covers comic book characters comic character funny superman superman artwork from 19581978, supermans main squeeze had her own comic, supermans girl friend, lois lane, and in it some really wtf things went down. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps.
The edwin and terry murray comic book collection at the rubenstein library contains over 67,000 comic books donated as part of a comprehensive collection. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. May 12, 2015 worlds finest superhero poster vintage comic book art superman batman robin giclee reproduction print on fine paper that will not fade. Super friends volume comic vine comics, vintage comic. He was discovered by a farmer and his wife and was raised as clark kent. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. Backed by an armada of 100 powerful warships orbiting the planet, ratlar demands that earths greatest champion battle the mightiest scrubb warrior. The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices keep climbing action comics no. How much is the original death of superman comic worth.
Value of original frank miller comic art click to get an appraisal. One was more or less resolved earlier this year when the original artwork. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. The audit bureau of circulation files reveal that there were three printings of this issue in 1939 500,000 copies, 250,000 copies, and 150,000 copies. Old superman comic books value the 5 most expensive comic books ever sold may 7, 2019 if youre planning on putting yourself through college based on the strength of your comic book collection, youve got a little rethinking to do. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. With the popular krypto the superdog animated series running on cartoon network, dc comics published a 6issue tiein comic book by the same name, which ran from november 2006 to april 2007. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Max fleischer never drew a superman comic strip, but he forever defined his look in comic books and beyond. The first and oldest of these is action comics, which began in april 1938.
When somone says, superman comics, this is what they mean. The valuable ones will have 10c, 12c, 15c, 20c, or 25c on the cover. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. This issue features photos from the movie and interviews with the cast and crew. Get the best deals on superman comic books when you shop. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. 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. Having established himself creatively and financially with superhero projects, ross turned to the real world with uncle sam, a 96page story that took a hard look at the dark side of american history.
Superman comics values and price guide heritage auctions. Nelson bridwell and drawn by al plastino after curt swan allegedly originally drew an earlier version of the comic was caught up in two different mysteries. Written and drawn by jerome siegel and joe shuster, the comic introduced superman as champion of the oppressed, the physical marvel who had sworn. Just as supply and demand work for any retail product, the less supply of a particular comic, the greater the demand. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Many colleges have comic books in their libraries, but what you might not expect alongside the many literary classics at duke university is the mother lode of all comic book collections.
The story of superman s life the origin of superman. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969. Features artwork by legendary superman artist curt swan. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. Large lot of vintage superman shazam dc comic books fbc26. Almost all comic books have the retail cover price at the time of publication on the cover. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. This comic, like the other animated style books, is not part of the same continuity used in the other superman or jla comics. Max fleischer was the mastermind behind the 19412 animated series superman. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Lp record and comic book, a membership card, a pin, and a secret code, all packed in a box. Since 1938, superman stories have been regularly published in periodical comic books published by dc comics. The man of steel, action comics, and justice league of america introduces an unstoppable alien named doomsday who creates a path of destruction on his way to the heart of metropolis and whom superman must stop at any.
The first superman comic book cover drawn by joe shuster in 1934 for humor publishing inc. Interviews read our question and answer sessions with superman comic book writers and artists. Check out my other comic auctions for more awesome books. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Alex ross official online store prints, posters and hard. Plus, superman attempts to save a shrunken and enslaved bottled city. Also, learn how some of the fantastic scenes from the film were taken directly from superman comic books. If there are 15,000 copies of the comic in perfect condition, it is going to be less desirable than one with only 100 known copies in mint condition. With superman being one of the more popular dc comics superheroes, i have decided to make superman my focal point of my next comic book post. 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. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag. The same team that brought you all those great batman stories neal adams and dennis oneil whet your appetite for what they could have done had they taken over the manof steel that is not to say that the team of oneil, anderson, and swan were pikers. An alien named kalel from the destroyed planet krypton.
Important note on most expensive modern comic books. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Superman is a superhero published by dc comics since 1938. As an adult, superman became the protector of earth, working at the daily planet as clark kent alongside hi. Some readers have expressed annoyance at variant covers appearing on this list. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at.
Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. A groundbreaking artist and writer, miller is credited with breathing new life into both batman and daredevil titles, while creating his own legends like sin city and 300. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. The cover bears the famous if somewhat crude drawing of superman smashing a car against a rock.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. He was hired by marvel comics to illustrate marvels central characters in the comic book event, marvels 1994. Comic art values surge as tintin flies past superman, batman. The dc famous first editions and marvel treasury editions were big comics with lots of huge panels the size of splash pages of normal comics. Superman superman art, superman artwork, superman comic. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. I suppose ill always keep them as they have sentimental value. Oct 07, 2009 this is my collection of superman comic books that i collected as a child. This is my collection of superman comic books that i collected as a child.
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