Worlds best comic books dc archives sampler superman batman. My husband is huge comic book guy and getting even a 50 year reprint of the holy grail of comics was awesome for him. Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes. This copy has not been proven to be inside this set yet, but based on the other evidence it seems likely. 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. Mar 19, 2009 comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. As a result, the overstreet comic book price guide has, since the 1970s. The script was written by bob goodman and directed by james tucker. Superman collectible golden age comics reprints 193855 for. Aug 02, 2017 sometimes, a comic book can become more than a comic book. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. The item superman red son premium format figure by sideshow collectibles is in sale since sunday, may 3, 2020.
Distributed with death of superman trade paperback 1993. In superman is jewish harry brod reveals the links between jews and superheroes in a penetrating investigation of iconic comic book figures. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman with familiar ties to another. My husband is huge comic book guy and getting even a 50 year reprint of the holy. This edition reprinted only the superman story, with a 50.
Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. Superman fighting deathstroke again was a welcome 2issue story where the past 2issue stories have not been great. It is thought that there are only two existing copies. So far this run of superman has been more about the fatherson relationship between clark and jon, than its been about saving the world. Even seasoned collectors may have problems attaining comics from this era. Superman dc action comics june 1938 tin sign 8 x 11 embossed reprint. Comic book fans prepare yourselves for the ultimate superman. An impulsive act of heroism thrusts an arrogant young man into the limelight of shanghai as china begins to form its own justice league of powerful heroes.
Im probably among the biggest superman buffs out there. 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. In fact, they are among the older and more desirable comics on the market. Superman 1938 series comics published by dc comics.
Only the second time superman appeared on a comic book cover. In june the original comic book series action comics was introduced with jerry. But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. 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. Plus a silver age superman reprint, the case of the living trophies. Superman 1938 comics superman comics s comics comic. Get the best deals on collectible golden age comics reprints. Superman collectible golden age comics reprints 193855.
Superman lois and clark comics published by dc comics. The comic book price guide for great britain superman. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs. If youre looking to remain unspoiled, time to get up, up and away. Lets look at the original edition, and compare with the reprints. The adaptation of the original 2008 comic book story superman. Collectible golden age comics reprints 193855 for sale ebay. In honor of superman smashes the klans release today tuesday, may 12, dc daily has posted a video of the ultimate superman conversation between comic book writers gene luen yang and brian michael bendis. Reprints all 64 pages 1938 first appearance of superman on.
I found a superman issue 1 comic and it said it was made in. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. Rising from the ashes of the final days of superman, awardwinning writer gene luen yang and ontherise art star viktor bogdanovic introduce readers to kong kenanthe new superman.
After being exposed he trimmed the book down an inch across the bottom image on right and printed out a new. Superman in songs a list of songs mentioning superman. You can now read the worlds most expensive comic book online. 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. The comic book price guide for great britain superman all. Heres an attempt at cataloging them all includes cover art and. 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. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Superman action comics 1 reprint w coa loot crate exclusive replica new. Make offer worlds best comic books dc archives sampler superman batman joker wonder woman action comics no 1 reprint june, 1938 1992 estimated grade 7. Superman is one of the most noble superheroes in the comic book world today. Until the 2006 copied edition surfaced see below, no known reprints had duplicated all of these detection points. Australian superman radio program 19491954 australian superman radio series, inspired by the american program.
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