Although cornel tanassys fuddyduddy superman has really grown on me, especially when he learns to speak dolphin in the mystery of the mad minnows. Superman is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by dc comics, and is considered an american cultural icon. First issue of the series continues from superman s pal jimmy olsen. Make offer justice league of america comic book 143 210 superman 238 241 dc comics lot of 4. The superman time capsule starring superman and wolf, pencils by win mortimer and curt swan new splash page, inks by win mortimer and murphy anderson new splash page. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. 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. Joe shuster canadian comic book creator hall of fame, 2005. Many thanks to james condito and michael dawson for these gems from the past. 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. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. 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. Album cover features art by comic book legend neal adams with inks by giordano. 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 and batman hc 1975 general book distributors annual. In 1999, following siegels death, the siegel family successfully won a court case, granting the family fifty percent ownership of the superman character. 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. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. However, some issues are considered among the rarest of all dc comics. Superman meets jorel and lara again superman s return to krypton. 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. The death and return of superman omnibus collects vol.
Features bob holiday as superman, jackson beck, joan alexander, peter fernandez, jack grimes, ronald liss and george petrie. 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. Per executive order 202021 covid19 our michigan auction centers will be temporarily closed until april. This copy comes from a private collection where it has been stored in a. 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. The best cop in the world, tomorrow the world, and the mxyzptikup menace. Here is the master list of your top 75 greatest superman stories of alltime. Copyright lawsuits by supermans creators wikipedia. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics. Comic book stores were a rare beast so only waiting for mail order catalogs. These prices for comic books are provided as a service to hobbizine readers.
Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and. The entire production is filmed on a cramped sound stage. His comic book career after superman was relatively unsuccessful, and by the mid1970s shuster had left the field completely due to partial blindness. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. Rare 1975 superman family giant comic book biddergy. 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. An alien named kalel from the destroyed planet krypton. Some scuffs, spine stress marks, corner bumps, light crease at the lower right corner, some additional light wear. Dc comics raises the price of its typical comic book from 20 cents to 25 cents, keeping the pagecount at 36. In 1975, siegel and shuster sued dc comics for a share of the profits once again. In the early 1930s, jerry siegel and joe shuster developed the fictional comic book character of superman. The dry look hair control commercial from gillette featuring dick tracy, clark kent superman, and shazam.
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. The adaptation of the original 2008 comic book story. Superman is a superhero published by dc comics since 1938. Comic book fans and city activists hope that people think of the ohio city, and not krypton, as the home of the man of steel. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Superteam family is a comic book anthology series published by dc comics from 1975 to. Leo the lion records 33 rpm 33 rpm, mono 12 inch vinyl record. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Dc comic book with superman and lois lane dressed in a bridal gown. Soon comic book fans could buy comic books featuring captain america, batman, green lantern, wonder woman, flash, plastic man, captain marvel, and many others. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Get the best deals on superman bronze age comics 19701983. Shuster was involved in a number of legal battles over ownership of the superman character.
Each index contains the title, issue number, date and description for each comic book. Marvel and dc comic books worth big money showbiz cheat sheet. In 1938, they sold the character to detective comics, inc. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comics 1993. Jun 24, 2018 peter pan power comic records pr28 1975 superman alien creatures. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. See our superman comic books article for more details. No internet, so no ebay, comic link, heritage or web sites to explore. Cover pencils by curt swan, inks by murphy anderson. Action comics vol 1 391 1970 before our comic book heroes values were replaced with darker and more cynical ones by new writers. 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. This is a very bad musical special, done on a criminally low budget. 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.
In the early twentyfirst century, superman remains one of the most important comic book characters of all time. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. 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. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Make offer batman superman 4 acetate cover year of the villain 4a 2019 nm variant main. Vintage comic book lotthe eternals, superman s pal jimmy olson. Many were released on cardboard or vinyl records with accompanying readalong books. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist.
This album features three more adventures of the man of steel. Jimmy olsen in death bites with fangs of stone and the giftwrapped doom scripts by leo dorfman, art by kurt schaffenberger. Still the most recognizable comic book character of all time, superman made comic books very popular and inspired the creation of a wide variety of characters with all sorts of superpowers. Some moisture damage towards the top of the cover, slightly wavy, faint discoloration. 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. The copy pictured is of the actual copy that you will receive and it is bagged and boarded for its protection.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection. Superman accidentally travels through time and across space to krypton.
Jerry siegel and joe shuster created the comic book character superman. 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. As an adult, superman became the protector of earth, working at the daily planet as clark kent alongside his partner and wife lois lane. May 1975 comic book comics may 1, 1975 by dc comic author. 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. 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.
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. 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. Gillette comic book dry look commercial 1975 youtube. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The first episode of the adventures of superman was broadcast on february 4, 1940 out of wor frequency 710 am in new york state. 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. Superman safeguards his identity from a prying scientist by adopting a new secret identity, that of chris delbart, a wall street stockbroker.
Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The company also gave credit for superman s creation to the two men. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members.
Batman superman 4 acetate cover year of the villain 4a 2019 nm variant main. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. You all picked out your 75 favorites and put them in order. Oct 11, 20 stash of vintage comics given to me by two different friends two days apart. Superman book and record set 1975 peter panpower records. Hfm published by national periodical publications which became dc comics from 1939 until 1986 for 423 issues and 12 annuals and 3 specials. Peter pan power comic records pr28 1975 superman alien. After superman became a great success, the pair attempted to. They are derived from numerous sources such as dealer price lists, advertisements in comic book collecting publications, and public auction results. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page.