This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. However, some issues are considered among the rarest of all dc comics. Superman and batman hc 1975 general book distributors annual. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Batman superman 4 acetate cover year of the villain 4a 2019 nm variant main. First issue of the series continues from superman s pal jimmy olsen. See our superman comic books article for more details. Get the best deals on superman bronze age comics 19701983. Joe shuster canadian comic book creator hall of fame, 2005. Dc comic book with superman and lois lane dressed in a bridal gown. Superman book and record set 1975 peter panpower records. As an adult, superman became the protector of earth, working at the daily planet as.
Comic book stores were a rare beast so only waiting for mail order catalogs, small shows, occasionally a used book store or comic conventions to expand your back issue collections. Nov 01, 2018 comics in 1975 were still in a period of format varieties with giantsize, treasury sized and magazine sized offerings along side comic sized giving the fan many ways to enjoy their comics fixs. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Many were released on cardboard or vinyl records with accompanying readalong books. No internet, so no ebay, comic link, heritage or web sites to explore. Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly rare comic books, then youre certainly sitting on a prized asset that any comic book collector would be envious of. This is a very bad musical special, done on a criminally low budget. In 1938, they sold the character to detective comics, inc. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. They are derived from numerous sources such as dealer price lists, advertisements in comic book collecting publications, and public auction results.
Free comic book value and price resources comic book secrets jan 19, 2008 it walks you through finding comic book values and prices and helps you decide the best method for your situation. Cover pencils by curt swan, inks by murphy anderson. Some scuffs, spine stress marks, corner bumps, light crease at the lower right corner, some additional light wear. This album features three more adventures of the man of steel. Superman safeguards his identity from a prying scientist by adopting a new secret identity, that of chris delbart, a wall street stockbroker. An alien named kalel from the destroyed planet krypton. Gillette comic book dry look commercial 1975 youtube. Peter pan power comic records pr28 1975 superman alien. Superman is a superhero published by dc comics since 1938. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. In 1975, siegel and a number of other comic book writers and artists launched a public campaign for better compensation and treatment of comic creators. 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.
The 1975 television production of its a bird its a plane its superman transmitted under abcs wide world of entertainment rubric is a restaging of the broadway show, with a new cast. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Warner brothers agreed to give siegel and shuster a yearly stipend, full medical benefits, and credit their names in all future superman productions in exchange for never contesting ownership of superman. Each index contains the title, issue number, date and description for each comic book. Copyright lawsuits by supermans creators wikipedia. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock.
Jimmy olsen in death bites with fangs of stone and the giftwrapped doom scripts by leo dorfman, art by kurt schaffenberger. May 1975 comic book comics may 1, 1975 by dc comic author. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. In the early twentyfirst century, superman remains one of the most important comic book characters of all time. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. After superman became a great success, the pair attempted to. Vintage comic book lotthe eternals, superman s pal jimmy olson. In the early 1930s, jerry siegel and joe shuster developed the fictional comic book character of superman. His comic book career after superman was relatively unsuccessful, and by the mid1970s shuster had left the field completely due to partial blindness. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comics 1993.
Action comics vol 1 391 1970 before our comic book heroes values were replaced with darker and more cynical ones by new writers. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Superman accidentally travels through time and across space to krypton. Dc comic books comic book covers comic book characters comic art superman comic gi joe superman girlfriend comic book wedding ares dc from 19581978, superman s main squeeze had her own comic, superman s girl friend, lois lane, and in it some really wtf things went down. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero. The superman family was a dc comics comic book series which ran from 1974 to 1982 featuring primarily stories starring the supporting characters in the superman comics. The 75 greatest superman stories of alltime master list cbr. The death and return of superman omnibus collects vol.
In 1999, following siegels death, the siegel family successfully won a court case, granting the family fifty percent ownership of the superman character. Superteam family is a comic book anthology series published by dc comics from 1975 to. Superman, the popular comic book superhero, was created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster in 1933 while both attended glenville high school. In 1975, siegel and shuster sued dc comics for a share of the profits once again. Apr 20, 20 in honor of superman s 75th anniversary, we put together a list of 100 nominees for the greatest superman stories of alltime. Make offer batman superman 4 acetate cover year of the villain 4a 2019 nm variant main. Hfm published by national periodical publications which became dc comics from 1939 until 1986 for 423 issues and 12 annuals and 3 specials.
Rare 1975 superman family giant comic book biddergy. The best cop in the world, tomorrow the world, and the mxyzptikup menace. Soon comic book fans could buy comic books featuring captain america, batman, green lantern, wonder woman, flash, plastic man, captain marvel, and many others. During its evolution from a funnies comic into a superhero title, via the transitional title new adventure comics, this dc title became very popular with buyers at the time. Predating the superhero genres first appearance on film by a year, the adventures of superman radio series was the first adaption of any comic book character into another medium. Although cornel tanassys fuddyduddy superman has really grown on me, especially when he learns to speak dolphin in the mystery of the mad minnows. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. The first episode of the adventures of superman was broadcast on february 4, 1940 out of wor frequency 710 am in new york state. Apr 27, 2008 they put a slick, youthful superman in the art, and you got either the two good guys from the arthur korb repertory company, or that fuddyduddy from the cornel tanassy productions. Comic book stores were a rare beast so only waiting for mail order catalogs. The dry look hair control commercial from gillette featuring dick tracy, clark kent superman, and shazam. The company also gave credit for superman s creation to the two men. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics.
These prices for comic books are provided as a service to hobbizine readers. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. The adaptation of the original 2008 comic book story. The copy pictured is of the actual copy that you will receive and it is bagged and boarded for its protection. Jun 24, 2018 peter pan power comic records pr28 1975 superman alien creatures. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Dc comics raises the price of its typical comic book from 20 cents to 25 cents, keeping the pagecount at 36. Oct 11, 20 stash of vintage comics given to me by two different friends two days apart. Leo the lion records 33 rpm 33 rpm, mono 12 inch vinyl record.
Old superman superman action comics superman comic books superman family batman superman stuff online comic books old comic books comic books for sale superman s mystery masquerade. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. Inspection times all items listed in auction are located for inspection at our facility located at 1919 e kilgore service road, kalamazoo, mi unless otherwise noted. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. 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. The entire production is filmed on a cramped sound stage. 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. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection. Marvel and dc comic books worth big money showbiz cheat sheet. Many thanks to james condito and michael dawson for these gems from the past. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. 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. Superman meets jorel and lara again superman s return to krypton.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Superman is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by dc comics, and is considered an american cultural icon. Here is the master list of your top 75 greatest superman stories of alltime. Features bob holiday as superman, jackson beck, joan alexander, peter fernandez, jack grimes, ronald liss and george petrie.
Make offer justice league of america comic book 143 210 superman 238 241 dc comics lot of 4. Dc comic books comic book covers comic book characters comic book heroes comic art marvel comics hq marvel dc comics art bad comics from 19581978, superman s main squeeze had her own comic, superman s girl friend, lois lane, and in it some really wtf things went down. Per executive order 202021 covid19 our michigan auction centers will be temporarily closed until april. Jerry siegel and joe shuster created the comic book character superman. This copy comes from a private collection where it has been stored in a. Album cover features art by comic book legend neal adams with inks by giordano. Their creation became known worldwide, inspired numerous imitation superheroes, and brought fortune to many, but siegel and shuster enjoyed none of that fortune between 194975. Shuster was involved in a number of legal battles over ownership of the superman character.