Director sam liu incorporates shades of the dark knight from batman v superman while trying to paint. Superman is a comic book character, and weve never actually seen that story adapted to the comics. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. The superman find may have excited comic book enthusiasts, but mr gonzalez is taking a clark kent approach to his valuable discovery, by keeping his feet firmly on the ground.
Aug 02, 2010 a cashstrapped family facing foreclosure stumbled upon what is considered to be the holy grail of comic books a fortuitous find that could fetch upwards of a quarter million dollars at auction. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. The cover was loose from the rest of the book, but was. I use the gemini comic book shippers to ensure your comics get to you safe. The adaptation of the original 2008 comic book story superman. The toymans toys are pulling off a rash of crimes throughout metropolis, but the toyman insists he isnt behind it. Occult, slam bradley and radio squad before selling superman to dc in 1938. 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. Now superman must find out if theres another mastermind at work, or if the toymans just playing games to hatch a bigger, deadlier scheme. Truly rare comic books may come along once or twice in a lifetime. If youve stumbled across a find of vintage comic books and recognize one or more of the ones on this page, then stop whatever youre doing and contact us immediately for a free comic book appraisal.
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. First up is the twopart story, only human written by guest writer rob williams finds terrorists using chips from lex luthor to encourage mayhem and civil war. 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 clark kent, lois lane, conduit, ma kent appearance. Over the course of his comic book career, superman has appeared in a number of dc comics titles, either as the star or as a supporting character. Some nice marvel and dc comic books we picked up in a private deal. Most of the action 1 comic books out there have been traded and resold many times. Whos who in the superman comics 1950s 1980s information on characters and places introduced in the superman comic books during the 1950s and up to the revamp in 1986. Even if theyre not rare comic books, they are collectible.
After jorel discovered that the planet was doomed to. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Superman comic saves family home from foreclosure abc news. Take it from a long time reader of superman comics, 80 page gaints, etc. Though the comic was a huge hit right from the get go, its clear that not. Buy products related to superman comic book products and see what. Oct 15, 2019 superman is a comic book character, and weve never actually seen that story adapted to the comics. The yesterday man by david micheline scriptand jackson guicedenis rodier art. Red son does a clever job of adapting the elseworlds story of the same name to produce one of dcs most thoughtprovoking and sociopolitical animated movies ever. Find great deals on ebay for superman comic book 1. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
The two best sites for reading comics including superman are. In 1936, he and siegel began providing dc comics with such new features as dr. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batman superman comic books 202016 superman wonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. What if these comic book icons had been born under the same banner. The many times lois lane has discovered the truth about. Superman suspects luthor has gone back to his old ways, but luthor denies knowledge and the two team up to sort things out. The script was written by bob goodman and directed by james tucker. A cashstrapped family facing foreclosure stumbled upon what is considered to be the holy grail of comic books a fortuitous find that could fetch upwards of a quarter million dollars at auction.
Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for auction. Superman has inherited the last known relic of krypton and, while hes trying to figure out what to make of it, mongul battles a prison uprising inspired by the man of steel. Has superman stories through the years, so that you can see how superman changed, how comic art changed, how comic storytelling changed, etc. What will happen when the manmonster known as the hulk, the strongest one there is, meets superman, the man of steel and perhaps the. Following is a list of titles where you can find the man of steel. More often than not, if you are lucky enough to find a rare vintage dc superman comic book its often in very rough shape like the one pictured here. Superman is the last son of krypton, sent as the dying planets last hope to earth, where he grew to become its protector. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. This weeks superman comic wont be the first chance lois has had to find out clark kents secret.
Often whimsical, there are plenty of cameos from the big guy himself. You can look online to see what the issue is selling for at different comicbook shops or you can refer to the overstreet comic book priceguide. Man finds firstedition superman comic hidden in his wall smart. This was also the period when superman was first plagued by red kryptonite, which had bizarre physical and mental effects on him for limited periods of time. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Kennedy, who was tragically assassinated 51 years ago today. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016.
The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. Nov 22, 2014 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. Rare 1938 superman comic book found in us wall fetches. We have the worlds largest selection of superman comic books and graphic novels. This is the same book that has doomsday having kryptonite laced skeleton when doomsday never had that. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice. Nice graded comic book find cgc rene casey nezhoda. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. This authorized replica is a love letter to the medium itself. Mar 31, 2017 some nice marvel and dc comic books we picked up in a private deal. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Batmansuperman continues to be one of the best books in dcs roster. Then national comics until 1961, national periodical publications until 1976.
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 superman was born on the planet. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Interviews read our question and answer sessions with superman comic book writers and artists. 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. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. May 23, 2019 i had found some covers of a japanese batman comic book, and had mistakenly thought. Where would the issue number of a comic book be answers. Written by jerry ordway, with art by dan jurgens and art thibert. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps.
Even so, comic book collectors are amazed by gonzalezs find. Red son the movies biggest changes from the comics. The old comic book, from june 1938, features a new character named superman lifting a car on its cover. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Aug 28, 2014 on sunday, august 24th, comic book lovers across the world watched with abated breath to what avid collectors would pay for a rare superman comic book. Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batmansuperman comic books 202016 supermanwonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. Please browse through the title listings below or use the search bar at the top of this page to quickly find a specific title. Red son film makes quite a few changes to the comic book from which it adapts the story of a russian superman. Ongoing titles featuring superman in a starring role action comics. Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of. May 22, 20 the superman find may have excited comic book enthusiasts, but mr gonzalez is taking a clark kent approach to his valuable discovery, by keeping his feet firmly on the ground. The script was written by bob goodman and directed by. On sunday, august 24th, comic book lovers across the world watched with abated breath to what avid collectors would pay for a rare superman comic book. Supermanclark kent, lois lane, conduit, ma kent appearance.
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. 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. Though he was apparently killed shortly after the darkseid war, his essence merged with the new earth superman in rebirth, creating a new, merged timeline for superman. A man finds a copy of the most important comic book in the history of. Things got weird when jimmy entered kirbys fourth world storyline. Comicastle beta comic list you will find pretty much any. After superboy, jimmy olsen was the next superman supporting character to be given his own comic. Jun 12, 20 the superman find may have excited comic book enthusiasts, but mr gonzalez is taking a clark kent approach to his valuable discovery, by keeping his feet firmly on the ground. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. So im really thrilled to be able to do that, to bring this storyline back to his native media.