I enjoyed action in the days when it was his teamup book, or when it had backup strips with other stars. Action comics is an american comic bookmagazine series that introduced superman, one of the first major superhero characters. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the. What are the differences between superman and action comics.
Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel. Prices in boldface blue are for items shown as in stock subject to prior sale. Some collectors hope to predict the future value of new comics. Prices in boldface red are for items that are presently being discounted from normal price this changes daily. Historical accuracy each article includes the historical record price achieved for each book at auction, and the minimum yours is worth if youve found one.
From earth to apokolips and beyond, superman and supergirl face unexpected challenges in this actionpacked tale examining what it means to be a hero. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. Download the corresponding question sheet and try to answer them using the text.
Each index contains the title, issue number, date and description for each comic book. May 16, 2016 a new infographic from gocompare reveals how much your old comics are currently worth. Can superman keep smallville from going to the dogs. Superman and supergirl join forces to battle the villain but at what cost to metropolis. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. New listing dc superman man of steel 1 action comics adventures superman 497. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. This issue, very nice to have for free and full of nostalgia for. Get the best deals on superman comic lot when you shop the largest online selection at. Mar 05, 2014 that said, there are people who might cry foul at this issues large price point, shifting art teams and unfocused, almost jazzlike narrative and they would be right. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. We also feature later key issues worth looking for.
Ive really been enjoying the rebirth relaunch of the dc line. Dc comics announced today that the batman who laughs will continue to terrorize the dc universe. The series is a spinoff and followup to the superman. Superman digital serie set in the continuity created by batman beyond the series would start as a printed oneshot then regularly become a digital first series, which each month will be. 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. 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. Jan 10, 2018 all in all, this is a great comic book and this issue reminds me that you should be reading it, as it delves into part of the dc universe that no one else ever has, and does so with creativity, heart and a tone of fascinating character. The publisher was originally known as national allied publications, and later as national comics publications and as national periodical publications, before taking on its current name of dc comics. What is the difference between action comics and superman. But, telling the reader to check out an issue that will not be out for another month in order to understand what is going on in the scene is just silly. This is the superman comic book, issues 652 through 665. Exploding out of dcs blockbuster rebirth event, superman vol.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Superman and the men of steel, i would have hated it, because action comics vol 1 was just so damn cool. 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. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs comic book universe.
Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman. Find great deals on ebay for death of superman comic and death of superman comic cgc. Lois and clark is an eight issue comic book miniseries debuting in october 2015. Superhero comics and books page 3 of 5 comic book plus. Return to title search view all issues of this title. She is a mysterious and powerful teenage girl bent on destroying gotham city. Prices in boldface green are for items that are presently onsale. In the new 52, dcs relaunch of its entire comic book line, superman is still from krypton, was still raised on a farm in the american midwest, is still named clark kent and is still a. The character of superman has gone through a number of changes in those 80 years and those changes are perhaps best realized simply by looking at the evolution of action comics itself.
Superior spiderman issue one sold 216,700 copies to come in a close fourth. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. A bold new chapter for the greatest superhero of all time begins here as the superstar team of writer brian michael bendis and artist ivan reis begin their run on. I was a fan of 50s 60s superman, until spiderman and fantastic four showed the way for comics to be much better in the later 60s. All comics are in great condition and come bagged and boarded, as pictured. 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. Superman adventures was an ongoing comic book series published from november of 1996 to april of 2002. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. Superboy, justice league, specials, miniseries and more.
All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. History was made this week with the release of the th issue of action comics, the first nonweekly comic book series to reach that magical number. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. 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. London a copy of the first issue of action comics, in which superman was unveiled to the world. People are being rescued, runaway tractors stopped, and fires extinguished. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. Limited 1 for 25 variant superman reborn cover by dan jurgens. When thirteen satellites fall from the sky in one day, the logical suspect is lex luthoreven though hes still locked up in prison. Superman comic book issues 652665 great condition ebay. Then, read a very modern interpretation of the character in his saga allstar superman. Plus, prepare for the arrival of a very different supergirl. Son of superman marks the beginning of a new era for the man of tomorrow and a great jumpingon point for new fansbrought to.
Up in the sky, in the dark of the night, trust no onefor the. Superman animated cartoons produced by fleischer studios for paramount. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on. I continue to be unimpressed with dcs editorial staff ever since the new 52 reboot.
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. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs. His situation undercover reporter, in love with an indifferent lois, surrounded by a bellicose editor, a sycophantic neophyte, a big. Jun 11, 2015 i get referring a reader to a comic book that comes out the same week or from a prior week. However the individual superhero that sold the most comic books by far in 20 was batman.
If you have a collection of old superman comics, send us details to get a free appraisal and valuation. The man of steel comic books featured stores intertwined with those in these other titles. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues. 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.
Kathie lee, tom hanks, sean connery, burt reynolds snl duration. Convergence miniseries, which featured a preflashpoint married superman and lois lane. Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016. The adventures of superman comic book superman wiki. July 29, 2012 on ebay want to read more about superman comic book values. Byrnes art and storytelling are serviceable, but nothing compared to his greatest work. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Comic books are popular collectibles that hold the potential to become valuable over time. Its original incarnation ran from 1938 to 2011 and stands as one of the. Batman comics excluding justice league and supermanbatman, had 17 entries in the top 100, selling 1. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. There was soon a whole comic book industry creating men, women and even animals who possessed an unimaginable array of superpowers. Determining the value of a comic book is not always easy, as the factors that influence it are subjective and liable to change. The 80year history of action comics, aka the first.
So figure how my step brother had issues 1 17 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. Metropolis, the city of tomorrow, is plunged into a blackout. Superman needs to find the cause of the crisis, but is he prepared to face the energyhungry parasite o new us, these reprint tales. Our comic price guide articles help you to the value of your comic books as quickly and easily as possible. This is all in a days work for the hero known only as superman. Superman including issues including hot sale superman.
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