Mar 23, 2016 lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. This is not a reprint or anything other than the holy grail of comic investing. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. After being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. Usually between 1984 to 1991 modern 1992 to current. Gaines in a letter to siegel and shuster dated march 27, 1939.
Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. I was going to get appraised but he does not want to mail the item, hes afraid someone will steal it. I am no collector of comics, its in great condition, no flaws, it has been kept inside a plastic sleeve. Creado por jerry siegel y joe shuster, tambien aparecen por. Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of america. The origin of superman is the story that relates supermans arrival on earth and the beginnings of his career as a superhero. Fans consider the first issue of action comics the most desired comic book in the world. Mar 19, 2009 comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. Scientific explanation of superman s amazing strength. Original 1938 superman comic sells on ebay for record amount. It features the first appearance of several comicbook heroesmost notably. Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. He is widely considered to be an american cultural icon.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. But the main problem is action comics 1 from 1938, for superman did not get his own title until 1939, has been reprinted many times in different formats, hence those seriously vary by size as well. The story has been through many revisions through decades of publication in comic books and radio, television and film adaptations the original story was written by jerry siegel and illustrated by joe shuster, and published as a part of the characters first appearance. The complete history, the idea, and title for this sequence came from m. It was 68 pages long 64 interior pages plus the covers, and included stories featuring characters like chuck dawson, zatara master magician, pep morgan, and cowboy tex thompson. Lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938.
Feb 26, 2009 after being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. Apr 23, 2018 click here for part 2 of this weeks all superman legends. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale cnn. Faster than a speeding bullet, superman burst onto the comic book scene in 1938, just as america was on the terrifying precipice of a world war.
When it originally hit newsstands in 1938, the comic sold for 10 cents. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows. Comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel and shuster that if they could paste them. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. Original encyclopedia of comic book heroes, volume 3. Click here for part 2 of this weeks allsuperman legends. But the main problem is action comics 1 from 1938, for superman did. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. The original comic book, coverdated june, 1938, hit the newsstands sometime during the late spring of that year. When it first hit newsstands in 1938 it sold for 10 cents. Supermans original comic debut, the reign of superman, was printed in 1933, and actually. Superman is a fictional character, a comic book superhero who appears in comic books published by dc comics.
You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 1938 1955 when you shop the largest.
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. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders. 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. Original 1938 superman comic sells on ebay for record. Original superman comic sells for record sum cbs news. Written and drawn by jerome siegel and joe shuster, the comic introduced superman as champion of the oppressed, the physical marvel who had. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. The cover bears the famous if somewhat crude drawing of superman smashing a car against a rock. The book covers every superman story from the beginning of the series in 1938 through the midsixties, offering capsule descriptions of every story and encyclopediastyle entries on some of the more important elements of superman lore, like the fortress of solitude and so forth.
Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive the man of steel fights a neverending battle for truth, justice, and the american way. This comic features not only the first appearance of superman, clark. Loot crate exclusive action comics no 1 superman unopened reprint new. Reprints first appearance of superman back in june, 1938. Modern age 1992now bronze age 197083 silver age 195669 copper age 19841991 graphic novels, tpbs. First superman comic book issued in 1938 up for auction on ebay. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Scientific explanation of supermans amazing strength. In a desperate time, legendary creators jerry siegel and joe shuster brought to life the worlds first modern superhero. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with coverdate june 1939. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. 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. Comic type monthly issue annual special giant size king size prestige format hard cover gn soft cover gn trade paperback. An original superman comic, sold for 10 cents at a west virginia newsstand.
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