The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with the cover date summer 1939. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. Im not furious about it or anything, but just wanted my fellow comics fans to know that youre not getting the full reprint here. Superman action comics 1 reprint w coa loot crate exclusive replica. That increases the value of a comic book dramatically. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original ed. Additionally, look for the indicia information, usually printed on the first or last pages of a comic book. What is the value of an unopened superman issue the death. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. The one that might be problematic came in with a statue and was put out in the 1990s.
Call the local antique shops or take the book in and have a rep check it out because it also depends on the current condition of the comic book. Stories include the man who stole the sun, the origin of superman, and the man who bossed superman. Get the best deals on superman collectible golden age comics reprints. Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of. Superboy manages to stop the missile before it strikes. There is a 1990s era reprint edition of this comic. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Half sheet overlay outer cover and first day of issue us postage stamp featuring superman. Check out our wide selection of superman comics, back issues, collectibles, and more today.
And then later, superman started in his own book, with also issue number one. Reprints all 64 pages 1938 first appearance of superman on. Gaines script jerry siegel pencils joe shuster, fred guardineer inks joe shuster, fred guardineer letters joe shuster, joe shuster. 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. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs.
Top superman comic books comic book values comic book. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably the jerry siegel and joe shuster creation, superman and sold. Until the 2006 copied edition surfaced see below, no known reprints had duplicated. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. A guy shows up at the daily planet building claiming to be superman s manager and clark kent has to expose him.
The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale cnn. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original edition. Superman appears in the dc comics and dark horse comics miniseries superman vs.
Superman collectible golden age comics reprints 193855. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Use these values as a guideline for evaluating the reasonableness of dealer prices, setting up trades with other collectors, and estimating the worth of your collection. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. This initial volume in the dc archives series covers some of the most important comics in history. Created in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, the man of steel continues to fly faster than a speeding bullet. The collectible marked the first appearance of superman, and was originally published in 1938. The first appearances of superman in his own title. Superman sets her up in midvale orphanage so she can adjust to life on earth. The answer is of course that one is an australian reprint the 8d9d ones and one is the australian reprint for the uk market or uk variant copy cover priced 6d.
Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. Why mess with a tried and true superhero formula like superman. Books from this time period, theyre not all uncommon. This limited collectors set is still in still in plastic, it has never been opened from original packaging. Superman spies a crashing rocket and discovers his cousin supergirl. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This is a list of dc comics reprint collections including trade paperbacks, hardcovers, and other special format collections. Superman saves a girl named kara on a dying asteroid city called argo city, from attacks by aliens. This authorized replica is a love letter to the medium itself.
Now, it all depends on which death of superman issue you are referring to, so we have values for the most common and valuable issues below. Superman was the first story in the book, and was 12 pages long. This item is in the category collectibles\comics\copper age 19841991\superhero\ superman. A pristine copy of supermans first appearance in action comics no. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs comic book universe. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
It didnt say anything about just being the superman story from that issue. Just like paperback novels, reprinted comic books will list when they were printed originally and to which reprint run they belong. Orders may ship a day or two later than usual due to temporary short staffing and the large volume of orders received since we reopened. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Publisher dc comics store date november 30, 1982 script jerry siegel, joe shuster pencils. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. I found a superman issue 1 comic and it said it was made in 1939, is it worth anything.
Aug 25, 2014 the first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. A 15yearold girl named sera oyugock, granddaughter of duke oyugock, is betrayed by a member of the family and given to the cult. This is an interesting and unique item sold in limited quantities by usps in 1998. We buy everything from large collections and estates to individual high value golden age and silver age books and everything in between. Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. Superman collectible golden age comics reprints 193855 skip to page navigation.
While the characters are definitely human, the costumes, sets and captions all lend themselves to something much more comic book like. A complete set of 1966 topps superman trading cards has 66 cards. Published in june of 1938, the first issue of action comics marked the original appearance of superman. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. 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. Extra outer halfcover with first day issuance of superman stamp. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. There are only five known copies in reasonable condition, until july 2010, when a family facing foreclosure on their home found a. Based on the 1950s television show starring george reeves, this set shows how goofy the series looks by todays standards. Superman collectible golden age comics reprints 193855 for.
This is some pioneering comic book reading, featuring the first popular caped superhero. Get the best deals on superman collectible golden age comics. Grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. Death of superman comic valuethe death of superman comic. Dcs deluxe editions reprints issues in an oversized hardcover format, with the same dimensions as. These comic book characters were all inspired by the man of steel. It is thought that there are only two existing copies. Chances are you stumbled upon this article looking for the value of the death of superman comic book you have or are interested in buyingselling. The man of tomorrow debuts as a quarterly, allowing for a new superman comic to be published every week. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders. Value of vintage batman comicswhenever you come across old batman comic books, check this price guide. My husband is huge comic book guy and getting even a 50 year reprint of the holy grail of comics was awesome for him. Superman, clark kent, lois lane, jimmy olsen, perry white, and lex luthor have attained an iconic stature rarely seen in any art form. Gcd issue the great superman comic book collection.
View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Death of superman comic book value price guide posted on by comics watcher 19 comments v chances are you stumbled upon this article looking for the value of the death of superman comic book you have or are interested in buyingselling. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. Online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book. I found a superman issue 1 comic and it said it was made. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Many were released on cardboard or vinyl records with accompanying readalong books. Feb 26, 2009 after being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. His grab of the issue from his wifes relatives hands ended up downgrading the value. Search our archive of more than 10 million auction results.
Originally, the comic had a stiff outer cover identifying it as a reprint. They tend to be a couple of years apart in publication date with the australian 8d9d one published first. We expect to be back to same or next day shipping soon. So figure how my step brother had issues 117 then 21 thru 34 of superman in mint condition in a box along with batman 1 22 all in mint condition and he ran from the government for tax reasons, got very ill and passed away, and they are. May 31, 2011 depends on the popularity of it then and now and also the damand for them in the antique world. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. The comic book price guide for great britain superman. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel and shuster that if they could paste them. She tells him how argo city survived the destruction of krypton and how her father sent her to earth when the inhabitants of argo city were threatened by kryptonite poisoning.
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