An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Print collection of the digitalfirst adventures of superman. Jimmy shows a new intern around the city of metropolis, while superman fights a gun nut. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Adventures of superman 0 a, oct 1994 comic book by dc. While superman is held captive aboard an intergalactic slaveship in space, on earth the cops would like to talk to clark kent about. There is a 1990s era reprint edition of this comic. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. A superman comic book series in the universe and style of superman.
Superman adventures was a comic set within the universe of superman. Plus, that price value will probably increase significantly as the years go by. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which. Aug 17, 2014 it is referred to as the holy grail of comics and this is the finest graded copy to exist with perfect white pages. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original ed. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time. Now, action comics has become the first monthly comic book to hit its. Superman adventures is a dc comics comic book series featuring superman. Superman adventures the comic book price guide for. Locate the book in the list of books you might need to change the drop list to go to another page.
From supermans first flight to the issue where he lost his job and that. The art is so bright and dynamic all the characters look amazing. First regular appearance of the new lineup of the xmen. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original edition. How much are the original death of superman comic books. While the golden record reprints are worth a fraction of the originals, they are still collectible especially since for many collectors, the original issues are well beyond their budget.
View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Adventures of superman 1987 comic books mycomicshop. Over the decades, there have been many characters to mimic the superman model of a strange visitor with powers and abilities far beyond those of ordinary men. Supermans pals pal, script by chris duffy, pencils by neil vokes, inks by terry austin. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Sell my comic books presents a fantastic four comic books price guide. In the back of the magazine, they have current valuations for most major comic books.
The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. The animated series by warner brothers as opposed to the regular dc universe. Superman, the first widely known superhero, made his debut in a 1938 edition of action comics. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. In 2014, a pristine issue of the 1938 comic, with its original price of 10. Here is an archive of all the comics featured so far. Adventures of superman last edited by pikahyper on 121119 01. Such was the popularity of the iconic man of steel, that other stories from the comicbook periodical were soon jettisoned in favor of covertocover superman adventures. The doomsday showdown demonstrated the need to reignite interest in a superman. In the example above carnage part one is not part of the title.
Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. Some of these characters are earnest homages, others are bald imitations, and others still have been branded as straightup ripoffs. On comic book day were examining some of the most valuable comic. He was killed because his character was getting boring and d. Find out which issues are worth money, including fantastic four 1, 5 first doctor doom, 45 first inhumans, 48 1st galactus and silver surfer, 52 1st black panther and more. The special effects, sets, haircuts and wardrobe may all look dated, but superman. The reprinted comics had slightly different covers, along with an lp record of the story. Starting in 1996, superman adventures managed to tell stories for six years and sixtysix issues about superman and the characters who surrounded him.
Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Jeff corey and many other townspeople try to dispose of the invading mole men. Lois lane and clark kent are sent to silsby, home of the worlds deepest oil well. It is a sister title to the batman adventures based on batman. We look at the 10 rarest superman comics of all time and let you know just how much theyre worth. Superman radio program 19401951 superman radio show episode list. Mad love and acclaimed comics creator scott mccloud understanding comics, zot. Values of adventures of superman free comic book values.
Like that book, it featured mostly doneinone, tightly focused and exciting superman stories that stayed away from the grimmer dark age tone, endless crossovers and continuity lockout of the main superman series. Writers on the series included paul dini, mark evanier, devin grayson, scott mccloud, mark millar, and ty templeton. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. New listing batman superman comic book lot of 19 issues 118 annual 1 new 52 jae lee. Originally introduced in 1938 by jerry seigel and joe shuster during the ninth year of the great depression, superman offered readers a protagonist who symbolized. The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay. A spinoff of the superman movies from the 70s and 80s, superboy updated the fanfavorite comic book concept of the adventures of superman when he was a. Following the death of superman, four new supermen are introduced in the storyline the. Bbc radio programs superman on trial, the adventures of superman and doomsday and beyond 19881995 australian superman radio program 19491954 australian superman radio series, inspired by the american program. Now that we ended the string of those 2issue stories with a bang, i cant wait until next issue which starts a brand new arc.
In this column, mark ginocchio from chasing amazing takes a look at the gimmick covers from the 1990s and gives his take on whether the comic in question was just a gimmick or whether the comic within the gimmick cover was good. It is referred to as the holy grail of comics and this is the finest graded copy to exist with perfect white pages. This is a classic of the comic book hero genre, and in most respects the one that really set the standard for all comic book hero films that follow it. It seems that superman and batman are not just the yin and yang of the dc universe, but of comic book value as well. While superman is held captive aboard an intergalactic slaveship in space, on earth the cops would like to talk to clark kent about the charred body found in his apartment.
Superman adventures the comic book price guide for great. We built a droid in galaxys edge, but was it worth it. The adventures of superhero girl by faith erin hicks. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in. Stories include the man who stole the sun, the origin of superman, and the man who bossed superman. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell.
Buy superman adventures tp vol 1 01 by scott mccloud isbn. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues. The animated series, and counterpart to the batman adventures. Oct 04, 2017 superman fighting deathstroke again was a welcome 2issue story where the past 2issue stories have not been great. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off the superhero genre. Superman sort things out, but will things be back to normal when theyre done. 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. Read our adventure comics price guide to find out what your issues are worth. New listing batman superman comic book lot of 19 issues 118 annual 1 new 52. 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 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.
In 1942, george lowther, one of the writers behind the superman radio show, wrote the adventures of superman, a novel featuring a handful of original illustrations by joe shuster. If you want to sell them, take the time to track down a copy of the current wizard magazine possibly at your local public library. There is one issue in particular, though, that defines superman in a very unusual way. Superman and the mole men is quite possibly supermans toughest adventures ever. We continue with 1993s polybagged and peelaway cover of adventures. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Superman s pals pal, script by chris duffy, pencils by neil vokes, inks by terry austin. It was one of the first times an image of superman would be seen in print.
Continued from superman 1939 series continued in superman 2006 series when dc revised the superman mythology in 1986, they retitled their superman comics. While there, some radioactive mole men come up through the oil well and explore the town. If you are unsure what the title is, look at the indicia small block of text inside front or rear cover. The movie remains among the most beloved films of the 1970s. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
Theres some worthwhile lois and clark sequences and bonny. Superman in songs a list of songs mentioning superman. It is a compact volume that celebrates a modern mythology that has come a very, very long way since it was conceived by siegel and shuster in 1938. The comic book that defines superman observation deck. After all, it isnt just any comic book that is included in lists such as time magazines look at the greatest literature of the 20th century.
You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Knotts ghost town alive has what galaxys edge is missing. Find the value of the dc comic adventures of superman volume 1. The adventures of superhero girl are available to read free online, but this book improves by turning faith erin hicks wonderful blackandwhite strips into gorgeous color spreads. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Superman and the molemen 1951 superman and the mole. The animated series, similar to the batman adventures. It is different from other superman titles in that it is set in the continuity and style of superman.
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