The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Supermans first appearance comic book at auction daily. Updated and added to every day, it will eventually list all significant british comics published and all marvel and dc comics that were either officially distributed or non distributed in the uk. Get the best deals on superman comic books when you shop the largest online selection at. As a consequence of introducing this series alongside its already existing titles, dc comics was able to publish a new superman comic each week. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Get the best deals on superman comic books when you shop. The man of steel has held up pretty well, you could say. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again. Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever.
Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off the superhero genre. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received. Superman was so popular, he became the first character to get his very own comic book. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel and shuster that if they could paste them. Sep 20, 2006 superman was so popular, he became the first character to get his very own comic book. This comic book marked the beginning of fictional universe that will soon dominate the us superhero comics industry. A rare copy of action comics no 1 containing supermans very first appearance in print is going under the hammer.
Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Action comics 1 was published in 1938 by dc comics believed to only have 100 existing copies. This issue features the first appearance of superman, the very first superhero. 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. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. Aug 24, 2014 the man of steel is more valuable than ever. 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. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. Read the first superman comic online for free paste.
Gaines script jerry siegel pencils joe shuster, fred guardineer inks joe shuster, fred guardineer letters joe shuster, joe shuster. Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and the most. 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. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. Heritage auctions in chicago is selling the comic, which first went on sale on 18. Mar 26, 2015 johnny stops by to help corey look over a superman vs. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. Wizard magazine published monthly also has a comic book price guide printed in the back of every issue. 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.
First self titled series for a comic book superhero. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who. This price guide has an updated edition published annually. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell.
Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Muhammad ali comic book in this scene from mystery caller. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Aug 25, 2014 a rare, nearly flawless copy of supermans comicbook debut has sold for a superpowered price. What is the value of a 1941 8 superman comic book answers. Scientific explanation of superman s amazing strength.
An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Rare copy of supermans first comic book adventure set to. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. Oct 29, 2014 a few months ago, a copy of action comics no. Johnny stops by to help corey look over a superman vs. Value of superhero comic books super hero comics values. Star wars comic signed by fisher, ford, and hamill season 14 history duration. One year later, june of 1939, superman premiered in comic book form. Superman was created in canada and first published as a comic strip in june of 1938. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. A rare, nearly flawless copy of supermans comicbook debut has sold for a superpowered price.
View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others.
Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. In america, the overstreet comic book price guide is the most used reference book for determining the value of old comics. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Flash first three races plus limited collectors c48.
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