First superman comic book cover

Does any one know what the dimensions are for the first superman comic book. Feb 29, 2020 knowledge waits is a feature where i just share some bit of comic book history that interests me. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. Jun 05, 2018 the first action comics book series featuring a superman comic strip, created by jerome siegel and joe shuster was published on april 18, 1938 cover dated june by national allied productions. Sold by big robs books and ships from amazon fulfillment. It is the first appearance of superman, lois lane, and quite possibly perry. After almost 80 years of publication, superman s image is also one of the most recognizable of all time, so deciding on 15 comic covers throughout that history was no easy task. Generally speakingwith few exceptionsim not a big fan of the painted cover on a comic book.

Four new series set in the world of the vertigo classic. While it was common to show off supermans abilities on the cover at this point in his history, this one was one of the earliest to show his flight by having him lift off above the city. The first time that superman s birthday was established as being on leap day occurred in a letter column. Superman the dark side of apokolips is a book that is part comic and part chapter book about superman who, in addition being super strong and able to fly, has some interesting powers, like ice breath. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. That cover showed superman walking arm in arm with a soldier and a sailor.

Mar 14, 2017 superman has been gracing the covers of comic books since he first appeared in 1938, making him one of the most often used characters to be displayed on comic books. If superman 4 was the first comic book available to see luthor in, its his first appearance. The first superman comic book cover drawn by joe shuster in 1934 for humor publishing inc. He is the worlds first super hero and a guiding light to all. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. The original comic book, coverdated june, 1938, hit the newsstands sometime during the. Superman, also called the man of steel, is one of the most influential superheroes of dc comics, and superhero comics at large. The memorial set that comes in a black bag with bleeding superman logo and contains a slategray memorial marker variant cover comic, a fullcolor memorial poster, fullcolor commemorative stamps, the daily planet obituary, a black mourning armband and an exclusive skybox trading card. Each successive issue followed this same technique, with covers eschewing any characters, only focusing on a single static detail. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Superman 4 was published first, hit newsstands first, and was first seen and read by the public.

This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. First appearance of lex luthor comic book speculation. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. Mar 19, 2009 my grandpa has found one of his old comic books. A cover gallery for the comic book superman superman original dc comic book from 1972 brok windsor comic book illustrated by canadian hall of fame artist jon st. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. Superman adventures superman album superman books superman confidential superman extra superman family superman for all seasons superman for earth superman in startling 3d. Oct 11, 2016 the massive value discrepancy comes from the logical fallacy that action 23 is the first appearance. Muhammad ali comic book in this scene from mystery caller. The collage features a copy of a superman comic book cover. In june the original comic book series action comics was introduced with jerry siegel and joe shuster biggest creation, superman.

Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Comic book collectors are often lifelong enthusiasts of the comic book stories, and they usually focus on particular heroes and attempt to assemble the entire run of a title. Mar 21, 2018 a collection of the superman comic book covers showcasing the incredible. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. 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. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. The first issue of a longrunning comic book series is. Knowledge waits is a feature where i just share some bit of comic book history that interests me a couple of years back, i wrote about when supermans leap day birthday was first established period. Its usually too austere and seems to deny the fact that beyond the cover there is a comic book inside. What else is worth noting it is the first cover to use. Geoff johns and gary frank bring the dc and watchmen universes together. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic.

Brok windsor was a great superhero from canadas golden age of comics. The first time that supermans birthday was established as being on leap day occurred in a letter column. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. First appearance of lex luthor comic book speculation and. Aside from the very early stories, the golden age superman. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher.

If you were reading comics back in 1940, which book introduced you to lex luther. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. The first action comics book series featuring a superman comic strip, created by jerome siegel and joe shuster was published on april 18, 1938 cover dated june by. When was leap day first shown as supermans birthday in a. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. Highlighting the collage is the first day cover of the stamp issued to honor superman. 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.

The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with cover date june 1939. But to be completely sure that it is real, and not a reprint, we need the full dimensions of the true original comic book. 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. The inaugural edition, aka part 1, will explore the superman and action comics covers in the heros first ten years of inception and include. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here.

Apr 07, 2015 generally speakingwith few exceptionsim not a big fan of the painted cover on a comic book. A couple of years back, i wrote about when superman s leap day birthday was first established period. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Besides the first issue of superman, it also set a new record. But one flip to the first page showed their stroke of genius. In 1939, martin goodman founded timely publications, which he planned to use as an expansion of his pulp magazine business by getting into comic book publishing, as well, as it seemed like it was a really lucrative new area following the smash success of national allied publications superman feature in action comics which led to superman even. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. Mar 26, 2015 johnny stops by to help corey look over a superman vs. Action comics is nothing less than the comic book that introduced superman, the first major superhero character as the term is commonly defined.

The first issue of a longrunning comic book series is commonly the rarest and most desirable to collectors. Johnny stops by to help corey look over a superman vs. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. So the next year he was finally featured in his own comic. This great picture collage salutes that great dc comic book superhero superman. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told. The first issue features the debut and origin stories of superman, lois lane, krypton and many other characters and places. With so much potential to significantly screw up the superman mythos, it will be a nailbiting wait until june, when fans can finally pick up the first book and see for themselves just how right.