A new, updated version of the popular comic book hero superman. Adventure first appeared in 1935, under the title new comics. This page indexes the individual year in comics pages. A collection of seven vintage dc comics superman comic books. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The silver age sundays, all published by the library of american comics. 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. We picked up a large collection of these australian copies of superman, superboy and worlds finest books stories, check out our other listings. This is the decade that would produce the definitive superman who would be in print for more than 30 years, and pave the way for the superman storyline all fans follow today. 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. Why my mother threw out my comic books part 1 of 3 webages by adam blatner reposted november 18, 2009 this is based on a talk given on 61209 to the summer session of the senior university georgetown. The book features a key appearance, printed in black white, a rare foreign issue from the 1950s. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. First, a brief history of comic books from their origins to the late 1940s.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Previously a superman dc publication, and followed by dc frequently with the title or feature character afterward. It basically is a rewriting of history launching in 1960. The death of superman was a major news story that was. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. Superman on dvd batman on dvd the flash on dvd super friends on dvd 1950s tv 1960s tv 1970s tv tv games honey boo boo lucy shows classic cars john wayne gene roddenberry star wars kiss lancelot link saturday morning cartoons the magic garden wonder woman classic comic books andy griffith cher tv. Celebrate superman month with a historical timeline. Superman romances lyla and witnesses jonathan kents proposal to martha, while brainiac shrinks and steals kandor. For some reason, the covers of dc comic books of that time 6569 reached out to me, they made me want to buy as many of them as i could, and lunch money went less for lunch and more and more for comic books at the nearest drug store after school.
If you want something more sophisticated, check out the superman the man of steel books by john byrne. This prompted siegel to revisit superman as a comic strip character. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. George published his first article about baseball cards in 1990.
While the form originated in 1933, american comic books first gained popularity. Invulnerability is compared to a sort of super sun tan. Superman family upick one 206,208 or 210 giantsize dc 198081 priced per comic. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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.
Also included is superman and supergirl in action comics may no. The first annual superman comic book was published in 1960. You get everything from grand spaceopera, soapy romance, mythical adventures, scifi, fantasy, tragedy, etc. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. Early in the silver age of comic books, as dc was introducing new versions of old heroes, they explained that the old versions lived in a parallel dimension they called earthtwo. It was one of the first times an image of superman would be seen in print. Superman for sale starring superman, henry drebbin, edward jorgens, and paul quillan, script by bill finger, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. Supermans kryptonian romance supermans return to krypton. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. The story begins with superman s birth on the doomed planet krypton and follows him on his arrival to earth, his childhood in kansas and his career as reporter for the daily planet. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. Superman s last hour starring superman, nails harrigan, and dan delta, script by jerry coleman, art by al plastino. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs. Here are some comic books i remember reading when i was growing up.
Since there is a real newspaper called the daily star, the superman comic strips and comic books change the name. The superman character was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster in 1933 before being sold to detective comics, inc. Supermans sweetheart, script by bill woolfolk, art by al plastino. From superman to captain america, contemporary myths have been built around these. The american dream through comicbooks history isegoria. Introduced in 1938, superman would usher in a golden age of comic books, and become the first superhero in existence. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. Michigan state university libraries special collections division reading room index to the comic art collection superman superman chronological story list, 19331960. Hopefully dc puts out a better series of 70s superman collections, because this one isnt nearly as good as it should have been. 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. Auction to sell complete runs of action comics and superman. Nov 01, 2000 if you are in the mood for some simpler and straightforward superman stories, this is a great book for you. These six series of books collects the complete run of the american comic strip superman by dc comics, which was originally. Comics and national periodical publications, the logo supermandc was.
He adapted this supermanali article from his upcoming book, comic book fever, a love letter to the comic book era of 19761986. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. This item is in the category collectibles\ comics \silver age 195669\superhero\ superman. Keaton goes on to create the comic strip flyin jenny and siegel teams up again with shuster. 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. In june 1935 siegel and shuster finally found work with national allied. Each year is annotated with significant events as reference points. The midget menace starring superman and the thurans, script by edmond hamilton, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. Was revived in 19981999 for use on replica editions of reprinted annuals. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016. The ian levine collection of dc comics the most comprehensive in the 80. Loot crate exclusive action comics no 1 superman unopened reprint new. See more ideas about superman comic, comics and superman.
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. The character was created by writer jerry siegel and artist. Comics in the 1960s were a different animal than what we read today, and many people like to claim that as a dig on the oldschool books. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. If youre looking to remain unspoiled, time to get up, up and away. Superman s sweetheart, script by bill woolfolk, art by al plastino. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The complete comic strips 19391966 is an unofficial umbrella name for the six following titles. Superman s muscular powers, super strength, speed, and flight, are attributed to gravity.
Superman s kryptonian romance superman s return to krypton. Since then, hes written books and dozens of articles for various outlets on a variety of subjects. Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 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. Celebrate superman month historical timeline 1930s to 1960s. But if you really take the time to investigate old comics, youll occasionally find a concept so perfectly elegant that you wonder why retro would ever. Titles and issues included are supermans girl friend lois lane no. This brand was originally used from 1949 through 1970. Superman accidentally escapes krypton, leaving behind lyla. Distributed by atlas publishing and distributing co. In february 1935, dc comics precursor, national allied publications. However, through this period comic books based on the superman, batman, and. Collecting comic books to the true aficionado is a lifetime hobby, but there comes a point in every collectors life when its time to say so long to some of your best stuff.
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