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. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. Comic books 1960s 1970s comic book lois lane sexism super hero superman. Gcd issue the great superman comic book collection. Silver age comics provide you with a look into the past, taking you to an era of books that spanned from 1956 to 1969. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Similar to the digital comic museum, which we wrote about last week, comic book plus contains a near inexhaustible quantity of golden and silver age comic books. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you.
Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Geoff johns and gary frank bring the dc and watchmen universes together.
The underrated pathos of early 1960s superman comics cbr. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. He has written two books about comics for penguinrandom house was superman a spy. The only difference was, i could read these comics over and over again. Superman newspaper comic strips superman wiki fandom. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and. If i had kept my superman comic books from the 1960s and. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Superman reunites with lori lemaris for the first time since college. Precrisis comic covers 1938 1986 precrisis superman comics 19381986 complete cover gallery. Apr 30, 2019 this is the equivalent column for older comic books, where i spotlight aspects of classic comic books that have particularly impressed me. After a month of spotlighting the strange if endearingly strange history of comic books and especially the silver age, i think it is worthwhile to show the comic books of the silver age that are simply great stories period, without any enjoyably goofy aspect to them. I remember reading this comic in their living room, seeing the weird gray skies out the window.
Mort weisinger was the man behind the superman titles at dc comics in the 1950s and 1960s. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. For me it was a nostalgic return to when i was a child and able to purchase 10 comics for a dollar off a turning rack no sales tax either at the local soda shop. Today, we look at the underrated pathos of early 1960s superman comic book stories. This item is in the category collectibles\ comics \silver age 195669\ superhero \ superman. This website is devoted to dc comics superman, the first and best comic book superhero, who was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. Superman is also featured in a onepage public service announcement, be a good citizen. However, through this period comic books based on the superman, batman, and wonder woman characters retained a modest audience. Tricksy, worlds greatest stunt man humor page by henry boltinoff.
This item is in the category collectibles\comics\other comic collectibles. This superman and his successor, the bronze age superman, are both generally referred to as the superman of earth 1. Superman s mermaid sweetheart, script by jerry siegel, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. These covers told an easy to digest storyline with clean images and a minimum of text. Visit us in ma, or we are happy to do comic book appraisals on location. It stated that superman was a character that appeared in action comics and superman magazines, so i had to have some. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Click on the news category headings below for a full list of news items available under that category. Please examine all photos carefully and judge the condition of the book for yourself. Superman comic strips ran in newspapers from the 1930s through the 1960s, under the title superman. Apr 18, 2018 though this effort to make comic books more inclusive ultimately failed, it was an important first step.
Supermans girl friend lois lane comic books for sale. Four new series set in the world of the vertigo classic. It was eerily apropos that id purchased this particular comic. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Merle had lots of kids that i always played with, but for some reason they were all gone. Titles and issues included are supermans girl friend lois lane no. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Great comic books of the sixties by billy ingram 1995 article. There are four basic criteria that make vintage comic books. The great superman comic book collection 1981 dc, 1981 series. The collections timespan ranges from the late 1930s through to the early 1960s, and includes many thousands of comic books in the superhero, scifi, and horror genres. And other comic book legends revealed and why does batman carry shark repellent. With all you need about informations, prices of superman comic books 1960s ebay, we always supply the cheapest cost, compare and the best service to you.
You get everything from grand spaceopera, soapy romance, mythical adventures, scifi, fantasy, tragedy, etc. Voyage to the bottom of the sea was a great show and a great comic. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero. Text by jimmy kaldor at right is an example of a comic written and drawn during the golden age of comics. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with.
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 head. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. See our superman comic books article for more details. The item vintage comic book super hero rack display spiderman superman is in sale since saturday, february 15, 2020. These classic ads in the back of comic books tricked kids from the 50s through the 80s. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. 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 item is in the category collectibles\ comics \other comic collectibles. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Age is perhaps the least accurate indicator of what makes a comic book desirable. If the 1960s superman comics im assuming were talking about the main monthly titles, not spinoffs for supporting characters like lois and jimmy etc were in good condition by the average persons standards on a scale of bad, soso, good, an. He hired writers like jerry siegel yes, the original creator himself and otto binder the greatest shazam writer ever to recreate supermans world. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. Entrance origin kmetal the living legend about the comics novels encyclopaedia the screen costumes read comics online trophy room creators es. Superman in the fifties is a collection of 17 stories from 1950 to 1959 reprinted in color. 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. By the late 1980s, the plots of the superman books were often linked. Superman comic story 15 pages report information script e. Allnegro comics set the stage for future efforts, even though the industry was not ready for it during its time.
Silver age comics, worlds finest, lot of 7 books from 1960s. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. The toy superman contest starring superman and red anson, script by bill woolfolk, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. Printed daily, they were the first stories to go into detail about the planet krypton, expounding on jorl and lara. Reading comics from the 1950s through the 70s, one starts to wonder if she has a mental disability of some kind. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when. This website is dedicated to giving you information on superman in all forms of media. Like other antiques or collectibles, value is determined by how much a collector is willing to pay for the item. These books cover a wide range of genres, from superhero adventure tales to horror stories, allowing you to select the type of comic.
Find great deals on ebay for vintage superman comics and vintage superman comics lot. None really, but the most exciting find is a run of 1960s to 1970s comics. There is a name written at the top of the first page. In the year 2965, klar ken t5477 takes over the role of superman from his father, a role passed from father to son since the original superman 1,000 years before. It stated that superman was a character that appeared in action comics and superman magazines, so i. Get all good price and hot deals of superman comic books 1960s ebay here. Superman, also called the man of steel, is one of the most influential superheroes of dc comics, and superhero comics at large. As a kid, i first discovered comic books in 1965 when i saw the tag at the end of the superman tv show that was then in reruns. These books cover a wide range of genres, from superhero adventure tales to horror stories, allowing you to select the type of comic that fits your particular interests. It was a long walk to merles house, perhaps a mile or more.
In the 1960s, the greatest entertainment in the world can be gotten for a mere 10 cents between the pages of the various superman comics published. We are fair, honest, and we pay high prices for 1940s, 1950s and 1960 s era comics. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Through the mid1950s, the void was filled by comic books containing more serious themes such as crime, romance, western, and horror. Whether its comic book, movie or toon media, this is your fortress of solitude. He hired writers like jerry siegel yes, the original creator himself and otto binder the greatest shazam writer ever to recreate superman s world. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. Unfollow superman 1960 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. Superman accidentally gets called upon to be a substitute teacher in order to protect his secret identity. Beginning in the late 50s, the version of superman that is most famous today began to take shape. Superfans of the man of steel, come discuss and read about the latest buzz and info on the superfamily members. For readers who buy superman comic books, our selection is big. Lot of 31 dc comic books superman bat man etc 195571.
The superman character was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster in 1933 before being sold to detective comics, inc. Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know. Collecting comic books to the true aficionado is a lifetime hobby, but there comes a point in every collectors life when its time to say so long to some of your best stuff. Old superman comic books for sale every year since we opened in 2000, superman has been on our top seller list. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. 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. Superman also helps find the justice league of america, marking one of the first panlabel crossover teams in comic book history. Metropolis mailbag the origins of superman about the comics real or imagined, the heroes lived. How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. The first strip was published on january 16, 1939, with a separate sunday strip. In june 2016, dc comics relaunched its entire line of comic books series with dc rebirth including both the action comics and superman series. The superman of the new 52 reality lives with his wife lois lane of his reality and their biological son jonathan kent.
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