Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. The majority of our books belong to what has been termed the golden age of comics. My personal favorite was the evil superman, i think they referred to him as ultraman. 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 most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. This began primarily with newspaper reprints and then went up, up and away with the introduction of superman. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. In february 1997, dc launched adventures in the dc universe, a comic book that followed in the same style writing and artwork as the superman adventures and the batman and robin adventures comic books, this comic sometimes featured superman, however it was cancelled in 1998. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. 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. Spiderman 2099 second edition1st printing 200 mint condition frank millers roninbook 6. Ec was, and for many still is, the standard bearer for the best horror comic books ever printed.
The first appearances of superman in his own title. 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. Superman has not yet obtained his famous achilles heel. From his perilous escape from the doomed planet krypton to his highflying adventures in metropolis and everything in between, this is a must have edition for the. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. The video and resources below will help you find the best way to get current prices and values of your comic books, whether you own only a couple or thousands. Dc universe one page featuring a zero hour teaser. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman.
The video and resources below will help you find the best way to get current prices and values of your comic books, whether you own only a couple or thousands here we go. In that both shazam and blue beetle first appeared in. This is some pioneering comic book reading, featuring the first popular caped superhero. 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. Also, we can meet on skype to discuss your comic book collection. After a successful year of publishing batman stories in detective comics. We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Dc started publishing batman in the spring of 1940. This was a traumatic event for dc and happens to be the first appearance of the blue beetle. Some strict collectors consider the era finished by 1950. The better the condition, the more the book can be worth to collectors who want. The first batman archives collection features the very first appearance of batman.
Dc archive editions superman hc 19892010 dc comic books. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. We can give you expert advice on grading your comic collection as well. The overstreet guide is a must have if you have a lot of comics, are already a collector or plan on having a lot of comics. Superman is an iconic super hero, and his comic books are some of the most valuable you can find on the collectors market. Overstreet comic book price guide the overstreet guide is a must have if you have a lot of comics, are already a collector or plan on having a lot of comics. As with most books of the era, it consisted of various stories featuring batman and his recently introduced sidekick, robin. In 2006, a restructuring of the entire dc comics line saw superman. The even better news is that all the content is free and legal. Unfollow dc superman comics book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Apr 12, 2020 my personal favorite was the evil superman, i think they referred to him as ultraman. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. This hardcover collection includes the early superman comics that recount the golden age adventures of the man of steel. These are very rare as they probably came from the first batch of their respective sets and were eventually replaced by printed on logos. History batman was the first comic book series featuring batman as the protagonist. This volume reprints the original action comics, including supermans very first appearance, but with a hitch. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day. This initial volume in the dc archives series covers some of the most important comics in history. Superman comics values and price guide heritage auctions. Dc reprinted these in superman archives volume one and only summarize the stories here. The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the years of 1938 and 1955. This volume, with an introduction by mark waid, features the debuts of the fortress of solitude, brainiac, kandor, the superpets, and much more.
These are the years when comics were considered a new and exciting form of art. Adventures of superman last edited by pikahyper on 121119 01. The first of the popular archives volumes featuring the earliest adventures of superman. In that both shazam and blue beetle first appeared in other comic books before headlining for dc.
The man of tomorrow archives hardcover comic books. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. If you are in the market to buy or sell a death of superman trade paperback comic book, make sure you know which version you have. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Batman was the first comic book series featuring batman as the protagonist. The two best sites for reading comics including superman are.
The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Comic book plus free and legal public domain books. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. I was going to point out that the chief value of reading the first four issues of superman collected in volume 1 of the superman archives was nostalgia, but then i realized that the term really applies to the past that you remember, and i was not reading superman comic books back in 1939. Ongoing titles featuring superman in a starring role action comics. Aug 29, 2016 the two best sites for reading comics including superman are. The man of tomorrow archives hardcover comic books for sale online. Superman victory by computer 1981 dc comics radio shackus. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. This volume reprints the original action comics, including superman s very first appearance, but with a hitch. Dc archive editions batman hc 19902012 dc comic books. The digital download will give you instant value and pricing.
Cash available immediately for your comic book collection. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Welcome to the main page of our massive public domain comic book archive. Almost any early superman comic book has value if its in reasonable condition. Phone 508 8292259 508ubwacky regular hours are mf 96. Comicastle beta comic list you will find pretty much any. This isnt so surprising when we take into consideration that in the 1940s and early 1950s, marvel comics didnt really exist and dc published relatively few horror titles in their catalog. Many were released on cardboard or vinyl records with accompanying readalong books. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics.
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