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Superman was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. Untitled superman story, script by jerry siegel, pencils by joe shuster, inks by dennis neville as joe shuster. Superman is one of the most noble superheroes in the comic book world today. Comicastle beta comic list you will find pretty much any.

In the early twentyfirst century, superman remains one of the most important comic book characters of all time. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and. Sixty years of the worlds favorite comic book heroes by les daniels 1995 the great superman comic book collection includes comments by e. Besides the first issue of superman, it also set a new record. Stephen fishler, the owner of the online auction site comic connect said the superman comic had been in the same hands since 12 years after it was published, when a young boy on the us west coast bought it for 35 cents. The story leaves you wanting more and questioning how the heck is superman going to get out of this one. Before batman and superman faceoff in dawn of justice, we take a look back at the best dark knight and man of steel fights in dc comic books. Thus the superman that we know was created, the first original comic book character to have powers far beyond a normal human being. I think of him, since it was two jewish kids who created him, as the ultimate diaspora jew, says larry tye, author of a history of superman.

The first adaptation of superman beyond comic books was a radio show, the adventures of superman, which ran from 1940 to 1951 for 2,088 episodes, most of which were aimed at children. Right off the bat, we get several familiar aspects of the character. However, supermans first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes facetoface with metallo, the man with the kryptonite heart. The two best sites for reading comics including superman are. Mar 30, 2010 cnn the comic debut of superman has sold for an outofthisworld price. 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. I am a huge superman fan, and i remember when the death of superman was first published i have lots of issues from then i loved how this helped fill in some of. Back in 1941, captain america punched hitler on the cover of a comic book. A keep receivedt purchase the e book for an similar quantity that they are going to turn round and promote it for, because then they make no income on the transaction.

Superman s first exploit, script by edmond hamilton, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. One of clark kents neighbors is monitoring his comings and goings. When superman saves a runaway boy from being run over by a train, he discovers the child is from an orphanage where the superintendent abuses the children in a variety of ways. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.

Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Created in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, the man of steel continues to fly faster than a speeding bullet. The superman character was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster in 1933 before being sold to detective comics, inc. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. First superman comic book now up for auction on ebay cnet. Oct 28, 2015 10 best batman v superman fights in dc comic books. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Mar 14, 2009 there are only 100 copies left of the first superman comic, which sold for 10 cents when it appeared in june 1938. At first comic books were reprintings of popular newspaper strips, but after awhile, new material began to appear. This is how much supermans first comic book sold for.

Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. In the early twenty first century, superman remains one of the most important comic book characters of all time. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale cnn. 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 collectible marked the first appearance of superman, and was. According to dc comics year by year a visual chronicle its the first time a comic book character was featured in their own title. When superman saves a runaway boy from being run over by a train, he discovers the child is from an orphanage where the superintendent abuses the. Does any one know what the dimensions are for the first superman comic book. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale. Lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. This was the first time that any of us saw superman jump over a building. The first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug.

He is the worlds first super hero and a guiding light to all. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. However, superman s first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes facetoface with metallo, the man with the kryptonite heart. Letter to the editor from comics writer bob rozakis. A brief comic book history of the worlds finest super bros.

This is the first appearance of superman in any form other than the inventors imaginations. Aug 15, 2014 first superman comic book now up for auction on ebay. 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. But to be completely sure that it is real, and not a reprint, we need the full dimensions of the true original comic book. Supermans creators first envisioned him as a villain. Feb 26, 2009 after being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. The company also gave credit for supermans creation to the two men. Check out our wide selection of superman comics, back issues, collectibles, and more today. There were a variety of heroes in comic strips, pulps books and on radio but they couldnt lift a car over their heads and throw it at someone. For six years the pair kept at it, but still nobody wanted superman. First superman comic book now up for auction on ebay. The online auction started two weeks ago and attracted 89 bidders. Contrary to his current incarnation, he first appeared as a bald, telepathic villain.

While i love tomasi and gleason constantly on this book, keith champagne is a great writer for fun superman as well. During those years, though, the comic book came into being. So its not just the first superman comic, but the first superhero comic, a genre that has come to define books in the minds of most. After being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. The first comic book featuring superman was sold in 1938. This issue also has highly complementing art by doug mahnke that looks great. Superman s neighbors, script by bill finger, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. The my first superman book is an interactive book for the little ones that will help them learn what it is to be a kryptonian. Cnn the comic debut of superman has sold for an outofthisworld price.

The company also gave credit for superman s creation to the two men. Last week, superman was working for the fuhrer in one. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and the most. So the next year he was finally featured in his own comic. Supermans first exploit, script by edmond hamilton, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. In 1999, following siegels death, the siegel family successfully won a court case, granting the family fifty percent ownership of the superman character. Superman, clark kent, lois lane, jimmy olsen, perry white, and lex luthor have attained an iconic stature rarely seen in any art form. I was so delighted when, a couple of decades ago, dc finally reprinted this first issue of action. Superman is a valuable treasure to the comic and film worlds alike. The prequels by jimmy palmiotti, justin gray, marc andreyko and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Superman was created by american writer jerry siegel and canadianborn american artist joe shuster in 1933. The episodes were initially 15 minutes long, but after 1949 they were lengthened to 30 minutes. Superman fighting deathstroke again was a welcome 2issue story where the past 2issue stories have not been great.

Now that we ended the string of those 2issue stories with a bang, i cant wait until next issue which starts a. Aug 25, 2014 the first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably the jerry siegel and joe shuster creation, superman. Reading it on my ipad using kindle is a shear pleasure and a dream come true due to the control i have over the graphics interface. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Since his creation back in the 1930s, superman s catchphrase has been that he fights for truth, justice and the american way, and hes been a symbol of all thats good in the world. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for auction. Since his creation back in the 1930s, supermans catchphrase has been that he fights for truth. In the millennium edition reprint, this untitled story is given the title of superman champion of the oppressed. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world.