Superstar creators unite for the final issue of the series. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. The decade beginning with the late 1930s is known as the golden age of comic books. Every dc comics issue from 1935 2014 to be auctioned as.
Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book in the world. Ongoing titles featuring superman in a starring roleedit. Both pre and postcrisis aficionados will find something to like in this story. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Top rated lists for superman 100 items my comic book collection 18 items currently reading.
Exile is a worthwhile read for any kind of superman fan. Superman%27s%20debut%2c%20action%20comics%20no%201%2c% 20sells%20for%20%. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Any lover of silver age comics will love this book. Muhammad ali comic book in this scene from mystery caller. Now, for the first time, original art from the rare comic titled superman s mission for president kennedy is on. Kindle edition verified purchase i thought the cover meant they reproduced the entire comic and all the stories from the cover included. A true superman fan should purchase this book just for the story faster than a.
Many of the superheroes from todays blockbuster franchises, including batman, superman, and captain america, emerged during this period, and the industry grew into a commercial powerhouse. The first three titles feature the original superboy, the legendary hero superman as a boy. Red son film makes quite a few changes to the comic book from which it adapts the story of a russian superman. First superman comic book to go up and away at ebay a purportedly pristine copy of the first superman comic book could fetch millions of dollars when it. Read the first superman comic online for free paste. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016 superboy and teen titans comic books and related specials 2011 2014 supergirl comic books and related specials 20112015. Fury at worlds end the new 52 paperback august 12, 2014 by scott lobdell author. 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 superman was born on the planet krypton and was given. Fury at worlds end the new 52 paperback august 12, 2014.
Superman is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by dc comics, and is considered an american cultural icon. The holy grail of comicbook collectibles received a recordbreaking bid friday yet the seller would have been none. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. 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. And hey, it occurs prior to superman s exaggerated death, so thats a plus either way you look at it. Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know about the man of steel. Get the best deals on superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. The superman character described on this page was created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster, high school students living in cleveland, ohio, in 1933. In a clever twist on superman s archetypal origins, kurt busiek sets his oneoff, noncanonical superman story in a world where superheroes only exist as fictional comic book characters. In 1963, jfk enlisted superman as part of an ambitious fitness campaign. Johnny stops by to help corey look over a superman vs. Superboy is the name of several american comic book series published by dc comics, featuring characters of the same name. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. In the latest comic book legends revealed, see how french comics kept superman in print even after the nazis banned almost all american comic books.
Supermanbatman premiered in august 2003, an update of the previous series, worlds finest comics, in which superman. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. Entrance origin kmetal the living legend about the comics novels encyclopaedia the screen costumes read comics online trophy room creators es. Lot of 15 jla prestige format comic books superman batman wonder woman. Superman%27s%20debut%2c%20action%20comics%20no%201%2c%20sells%20for%20%. On sunday, august 24th, comic book lovers across the world watched with abated breath to what avid collectors would pay for a rare superman comic book. Dc comics all access webcast announced on february 4, 2014 that john romita jr.
Superman unchained comic books 202015 batman superman comic books 202016 superman wonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Batmansuperman hc 20142017 dc comics the new 52 comic. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Batman superman hc 20142017 dc comics the new 52 comic books. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Red son the movies biggest changes from the comics.
It would be terribly disappointing if dc archives fall short of producing more than golden age superman books. Get the best deals on dc superman golden age comics when you shop the largest online selection at. And with doomsdays deadly new abilities, in this battle there can be no winners. These batman and superman boxes are just one of several ive been making. The adaptation of the original 2008 comic book story superman. Prologue written by scott lobdell, greg pak and charles soule. The print edition collected three digital chapters a month. Smallville season 11 based on the cw tv series smallville, this book, which began in 2012 and ended in 2014, picks up six months after the final episode. 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 website is dedicated to giving you information on superman in all forms of media.
This website is devoted to dc comics superman, the first and best comic book superhero, who was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. The digital comic museum offers free access to hundreds of pre1959 comic books, uploaded by users who often offer historical research and commentary alongside highquality scans the sites moderators and administrators are particularly careful to avoid posting nonpublicdomain comics a complicated designation, as described in this forum thread. Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Rare comic featuring jfk and superman finally on display. Click on the news category headings below for a full list of news items available under that category.
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. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. First superman comic book to go up and away at ebay. Scott lobdell is a veteran of the comic book industry, having worked with nearly every major american comic book publisher. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. Reviewed in the united states on march 27, 2014 format. Later series feature the second superboy, who is a partial clone of the original superman. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Beginning the superevent you have been waiting for in the new 52. The adventures of superman unrelated to the previous the adventures of superman title, this book, which began in 20 and ended in 2014, was a threetimesamonth digital comic anthology of noncanonical superman stories by rotating creative teams.
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