Sothebys is selling a treasure trove of 40,000 rare dc comic. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest. Get the best deals on superman comic books when you shop the. Captain marvel proved to be one of the most popular superhero comics of the golden age, regularly outselling the adventures of superman during the 1940s. Some peg it to 1933, when the format of newsstand comic books was codified, but others place the moment in june of 1938, when superman made his debut in jerry siegel and joe shusters first issue of action comics, whose cover featured the redcaped superhero from the planet krypton lifting. Superhero comics and books page 3 of 5 comic book plus. Superman, matinee idol, script by jerry siegel as jerome siegel, pencils by joe shuster pencil layouts and ed dobrotka. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. Old supermansuperman action comicssuperman comic booksmarvel comics. Shuster and siegels superman was launched in 1938, published by gaines. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. How superman defeated the ku klux klan mental floss.
The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Batman and robin would gueststar with superman in radio serials over the next several. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted.
Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. Oct 31, 2009 in the 1940s, the adventures of superman was a radio sensation. The first are undoubtedly the new york worlds fair comics of 1939 and 1940. Superman debuted in 1938, followed by batman 1939, wonder woman 1941, and several others. The serial came to radio as a syndicated show on new york citys wor on february 12, 1940. By 1942, artist wayne boring, who had previously been one of shusters assistants, had become a major artist on superman. Captain marvel proved to be one of the most popular superhero comics of the golden age, regularly outselling the adventures of superman during the. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. Created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, superman is possibly the most recognizable comic book character to this day. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. The man of steel and his comic book medium were in their golden age, and with each new story, jerry siegel and joe shuster were continuing to expand and enrich the world of their still relatively new creation. Jerry siegel and joe shuster working on superman in the 1940s in. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series.
Influenced by such comicstrip greats as wash tubbs roy crane, joe shuster drew superman through 1947, after which he left comic books to create the comic strip funnyman, again with siegel. Failing eyesight cut short his career, but not before his place in the history of american culture was assured. Over the last decade comic book aficionados have argued and debated whether superman himself was also jewish, and whether he and subsequent superheroes were created in order to fulfill a hidden jewish desire to deliver a decisive victory over nazi germany. I have the superman coloring book dated 1940 uncolored in very good condition. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero. When these creatures prepare a ritual sacrifice for the adventurous pair, superman comes to the rescue. In the late 1940s, comic books were seen as a direct cause of juvenile crime. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. From the 1930s to the 1980s, comic book art and comic books were the. This episode is consistent with the origin contained within the comic book and strip, except that krypton is described as being on the opposite side of the sun from earth. They have great art on one side and scene stories on the back side. Im curious how much is it worth and how collectible. By 1942, artist wayne boring, who had previously been one of shusters.
The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice. Superman must battle a new villain who has invented a machine that can materialize twodimensional figures out of the comics to rob for him. Truth, justice, and the birth of the superhero comic book. They were originally produced by fleischer studios, who completed the initial short and eight further cartoons in 1941 and 1942. Refine see titles to watch instantly, titles you havent rated. First off, it is notable that the united states went through a very interesting period in the late 1930searly 1940s where they was a great increase in patriotism, but at the same time, an increase in isolationism. The adventures of superman originally aired from 1940 to 1951. The fleischer superman cartoons are a series of seventeen animated short films released in technicolor by paramount pictures and based upon the comic book character superman, making them his first animated appearance. In fact, superman did end the war in 1940 fictionally speaking, in a. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online. Starting in 1939, superman would continue on to 1986 when alan moores story whatever happened to the man of tomorrow. Jun 12, 2017 1940 superman gum set hey all i know this is a stretch for cg, but wondered who else out there was a fan of the 1940 superman gum card set.
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 1939 this monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis. In the early 1940s, superman was a muchneeded hero for a nation on the brink of war. In the early 1940s, superman was selling over a million copies per month. The real superman must work fast to counter the bad publicity. This monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis. Greatest 12 characters of the 1940s who is on this list, what this list is about and how they got on the list. Dec 06, 2016 in the early 1940s, superman was a muchneeded hero for a nation on the brink of war. See more ideas about comics, vintage comics and comic books.
The success of superman spawned a series of spinoffs and created a whole new genre of characters with secret identities, superhuman powers and colorful outfits the superhero. Today, in honor of memorial day, we take a look at the greatest world war ii propaganda comic book covers. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Although superman and batman had appeared on symbolic comic book covers and in a brief cameo in a 1941 issue of all star comics, the 10 september 1945 broadcast was the first to feature the man of steel and the caped crusader working together as a team. Get the best deals on superman comic books when you shop the largest online selection at.
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. Both the front and back covers are all, though they are not attached to the comic, and have split at the spine see photos. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Synopsis this is one of a set of lists i made showing a progression. Jul 08, 2016 i have the superman coloring book dated 1940 uncolored in very good condition. Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016.
Comic book facts 33 interesting facts about comic books. The fleischer superman cartoons are a series of seventeen animated short films released in technicolor by paramount pictures and based upon the comic book character superman, making them his first animated appearance they were originally produced by fleischer studios, who completed the initial short and eight further cartoons in 1941 and 1942. Anyway, is an opportunity to acquire a true comic rarity, a 1940 superman no. Its superman breaking through the brick wall version. Based on comic book 1 based on novel 1 behind enemy lines 1 big city 1 bird 1 blackmail 1. There was soon a whole comic book industry creating men, women and even animals who possessed an unimaginable array of superpowers.
Dc comic book lot comics superman, batman, green lantern, jla 1960s. Children were forced to burn their comics in schoolyards and a senate hearing was held which led to the comics code authority and later the canadian ban of all comic books. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time.
Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Batman and robin take a trip aboard an exclusive yacht in order to prevent the theft of the travers necklace at the hands of the cat. Kids across the country huddled around their sets as the man of steel leapt off the page and over the airwaves. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955. May 28, 2018 today, in honor of memorial day, we take a look at the greatest world war ii propaganda comic book covers. First appearance of the cat destined to become catwoman, the first villainess in comic books, in the cat, script by bill finger, art by bob kane. Unlike the comic book superman or the cartoon superman of the era, the comic strip superman for the most part steers clear of the politics of world war ii. Jerry siegel and joe shuster, soon to be known for creating superman, began working on new fun in october 1935. A competing origin text emerged beginning february 12, 1940, with the first episode of adventures of superman radio program, entitled the baby from krypton. In the 1940s, the adventures of superman was a radio sensation. Some peg it to 1933, when the format of newsstand comic books was codified, but others place the moment in june of 1938, when superman made his debut in jerry siegel and joe shusters first issue of action comics, whose cover featured the redcaped superhero from the planet krypton lifting a car over his. The history of comics, courtesy of superman by matthew rizzuto.
Each volume contains the daily comic strips written by jerry siegel and drawn by joe shuster, the creators of superman in 1932. Boring ghosted many of the early siegel and shuster comic book. Greatest 12 characters of the 1940 s who is on this list, what this list is about and how they got on the list. Superman 1940 coloring book golden age comic books cgc. Jan 24, 2016 shuster and siegels superman was launched in 1938, published by gaines. We buy everything from large collections and estates to individual high value golden age and silver age books and everything in between. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online in. On mutual, it was broadcast from august 31, 1942, to february 4, 1949, as a 15minute serial, running three or.
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