I read all the silver age superman titles as i worked in my dads drugstore, and i could read the comics while handling the front of the store cash register sales. Due to the uniqueness of each item, please refer to the photos provided in this auction. The origin of the greatest, strangest teamup in comic book history in 1978 dc comics brought together muhammad ali and superman in a quest to save the earth. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Please see photos for more details regarding the condition of the comic. Featuring cool marvel and dc superhero comic book characters. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Conan the barbarian marvel comics best individual story. 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. The 70s were arguably his heyday, with krypto getting solo stories in the pages of action comics, superman, and superman family.
Limited collectors edition c31 superman treasury dc. 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. Please email if you know a dc issue this might be based on thanks. June edit seaboard periodicals formed by former marvel comics publisher martin goodman to publish comics under the atlas comics banner. The superman family is a comic book series by dc comics. Cover pencils by ross andru, inks by dick giordano.
Double size 52 page edition in large magazine size format with black and white print. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. A cover gallery for the comic book superman superman original dc comic book from 1972 superman 253 strict fnvf 1972 more action and supes books off now brok windsor comic book illustrated by canadian hall of fame artist jon st. We offer high resolution images of each item rather than a written description of condition. 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. The rise of comic book specialty stores in the late 1970s createdparalleled a dedicated market for independent or alternative comics in the us. Sixty years of the worlds favorite comic book heroes by les daniels 1995 the great superman comic book collection includes comments by e. However, some issues are considered among the rarest of all dc comics. The first such comics included the anthology series star reach, published by comic book writer mike friedrich from 1974 to 1979, and harvey pekars american splendor, which continued sporadic publication into the 21st century and which shari. The last headline perry white has reached mandatory retirement age from the station. Precrisis comic covers 1938 1986 precrisis superman comics 19381986 complete cover gallery precrisis superman specials. Supermans pal, jimmy olsen 1954 1974 from dc comics.
Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Action comics 448 june 1975 issue dc comics by viewobscura action comics comic book covers for all action comics comic books for sale. He was then dropped for a few years before being revived in 1974. Between 1986 and 2006 it was retitled the adventures of superman while a new s. Superman s girl friend, lois lane is an american comic book series published monthly by dc comics focusing on the adventures of lois lane.
She is a founding member of the justice league, has held the role of various gods goddess of truth, god of war, etc, served as ambassador of themyscira to the united states, and worked as a. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Has superman stories through the years, so that you can see how superman changed, how comic art changed, how comic storytelling changed, etc. Kennedy, who was tragically assassinated 51 years ago today. The first such comics included the anthology series star reach, published by comic book writer mike friedrich from 1974 to 1979, and harvey pekars american splendor, which continued sporadic publication into the 21st century and. 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. Jimmy olsen in death bites with fangs of stone and the giftwrapped doom scripts by leo dorfman, art by kurt schaffenberger. Fear for sale starring lois lane, script by tamsyn oflynn, pencils by bob oksner, inks by vince colletta. 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. Apr 04, 2016 but this blockbuster clash of comic book titans might never have happened if not for the success of richard donners superman. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Huge lot of 42 bronze age superman family comic books. Superman 1974 dc treasury edition comic books mycomicshop.
The series began publication with a marchapril 1958 cover date and ended its run in septemberoctober 1974, with 7 regular issues and two 80page annuals. 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. Please note i dont know if this issue of superman is a translation of an english comic or one produced solely for middle eastern audiences. She was conceived by hippolyta as the first born child in a tribe of amazon women endowed with immortality by the gods of olympus. When this issue of superman hit the shelves, captain marvel had been back in comics for over a year, in books published by dc comics. Action and trail of the spider scripts by leo dorfman, art by kurt schaffenberger.
Four new series set in the world of the vertigo classic. Superman in the computer masters of metropolis 1982. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Nelson bridwell, pencils by irv novick, inks by john calnan. Supergirl accidentally uses her willpower to make peter barton become dynamic.
First issue of the series continues from superman s pal jimmy olsen. New supergirl story, the girl with the seethrough mind script by elliot maggin, pencils by john rosenberger, inks by vince colletta. Dec 30, 2018 1974 topps marvel comic book heroes sticker rare prototypes 1974 1975 1976 rare marvel trading cards. Please see the images for more details on the condition of the comic book. Reviews for superman 281 a, nov 1974 comic book by dc. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Superman, supergirl, perry white, lucy lane, jimmy. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Supermans girlfriend, lois lane 1958 1974 from dc comics.
See more ideas about superman, superhero and dc comics. Clark kent is superman starring jimmy olsen, script by paul kupperberg, pencils by jose delbo, inks by joe giella. Jul 5, 2017 action comics 431 1938 dc january 1974 dc comics grade. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. Values of supermans girlfriend lois lane free comic book. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. If you read my feed back you will see that i have no complants about the condition i list them in. Measures x a price sticker covers the number in the top right corner on the cover. Action comics green arrow comic, superman book, birthday gift, man of steel. Ultimate edition watch party with zack snyder by vero true. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Dec 20, 2016 awesome vintage frametray, jigsaw, and hand puzzles from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Read over 75,000 comics and over 700 free comics available from publishers such as marvel, dc, image, boom, idw, top shelf, and oni press on your iphone, ipad, kindle fire, android, windows, browser and more. Geoff johns and gary frank bring the dc and watchmen universes together. Scenes from the screen 3d cutout diorama i try to be as honest as possible in telling about the condition of any book. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. She is a founding member of the justice league, has held the role of various gods goddess of truth, god of war, etc, served as ambassador of themyscira to the united.
If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list. Supersize pinup of superman s world of tomorrow, instructions on how to draw the man of steel, games and puzzles, 3d diorama, and 6 spectacular stories including the war in europe, insurance death racket, men who had to guard superman, lois lanes secret helper, the case of the lethal letters, and the origin of superman. Supermans pal, jimmy olsen is a comic book series by dc comics. Brok windsor was a great superhero from canadas golden age of comics. Marvel comics raises the price of its typical comic book from 20 cents to 25 cents, keeping the pagecount at 36. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. This year marks the 50th anniversary of a curious piece of comic book history, the publication of a comic book featuring superman teaming up with president john f. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Wonder woman is the name designated to diana, princess of themyscira. Precrisis superman comic books 19381986 postcrisis comic books 19862011 postcrisis superman comics, specials, miniseries and graphic novels 19862011. The series followed jimmys exploits and adventures, primarily consisting of getting into trouble only to. Harris, pencils by win mortimer, inks by vince colletta. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics.
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