Two events occurred at dc comics about this time which contributed to a redefining of the character. Superman s mermaid sweetheart, script by jerry siegel, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. Batmansuperman comic books 202016 supermanwonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. This was a comic fully dedicated to superman, but it was a. Beginning in the late 50s, the version of superman that is most famous today began to take shape. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Titles and issues included are supermans girl friend lois lane no. List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics.
Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. The cover and story revolved around prankster in this issue of superman. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. Lot of 31 dc comic books superman bat man etc 195571. Here are some comic books i remember reading when i was growing up. Was revived in 19981999 for use on replica editions of reprinted annuals.
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. The unfortunate part was the realization that our culture still deemed comics as a childish medium in the seventies, and that most kids would naturally stick with sports over. This first superman series was a 30minute program featuring two superman shorts paired with one superboy segment. This brand was originally used from 1949 through 1970. 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. Although superman had remained in continuous publication and was not explicitly revised for the silver age, the various inconsistencies between his original appearance see kall and the version depicted in the 1960s. 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 1978 a new, updated version of the popular comic book hero superman. Ad for supermans girl friend, lois lane, action comics, and superboy. This superman and his successor, the bronze age superman, are both generally referred to as the superman of earth 1. Supermans mermaid sweetheart, script by jerry siegel, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. You get everything from grand spaceopera, soapy romance, mythical adventures, scifi, fantasy, tragedy, etc. Also included is superman and supergirl in action comics may no. Comic books, comic book podcast, silver age superman, superman podcast, superman fan podcast, action comics, supergirl, superman 145, may 1961, was published on march 16, 1961.
For readers who buy superman comic books, our selection is big. Superman reunites with lori lemaris for the first time since college. He is a regular panelist on nprs pop culture happy hour and writes. The show was the first television series to feature superman and began filming in 1951 in california on rko pathe stages and the rko forty acres back lot. See more ideas about superman comic, comics and old superman. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Which are the 100 most valuable comic books from the golden age. The worlds largest selection of comic books, from batman and superman comic books to spiderman and xmen comics, new and back issues. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s. In june 2016, dc comics relaunched its entire line of comic books series with dc rebirth including both the action comics and superman series. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans.
First among superheroes, first superhero to appear in a comic book named for him, and foremost among fictional immigrants, superman has been a popular character since his premiere in action comics in. Previously a superman dc publication, and followed by dc frequently with the title or feature character afterward. Superman accidentally gets called upon to be a substitute teacher in order to protect his secret identity. The book features a key appearance, printed in black white, a rare foreign issue from the 1950s.
The comicbook franchises attempts to get hip included turning lois lane black. Mint copies can sell for much more than that, but are often difficult to find on the market. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Toth, who set the style of comic books in the late fifties and early sixties, worked only sporadically in the industry during the seventies, concentrating his efforts instead on the field of animation. Rebirth, published in issue one of the fanzine comic art in april 1960. Batman superman comic books 202016 superman wonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. Circulation peaked in 1952 when 3,161 issues of various comics were. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. This was one of the most soughtafter books from rai, one of the most famous characters of the decade, and a strong contender for the ten most important comic books of the decade. Ad for superman s girl friend, lois lane, action comics, and superboy.
Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. A collection of seven vintage dc comics superman comic books. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. Some silver age comic books even say superman celebrates his birthday on june 10 the day he landed on earth. The first annual superman comic book was published in 1960. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics. 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.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. To coordinate the storyline and sequence of event, from january 1991 to january 2002, triangle numbers or shield numbers appeared on the cover of each superman comic book. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Old superman comic books for sale every year since we opened in 2000, superman has been on our top seller list. 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. 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. For some reason, the covers of dc comic books of that time 6569 reached out to me, they made me want to buy as many of them as i could, and lunch money went less for lunch and more and more for comic books at the nearest drug store after school.
Supermans muscular powers, super strength, speed, and flight, are attributed to gravity. We hope superman classic will recall fond memories for some, and introduce new fans to things that made superman and his world so fun, so thrilling, and have had a lasting legacy on comic books to this day. Items similar to lois lane 69, superman comic, romance books. The golden age of comic books describes an era of american comic books from 1938 to 1956. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. 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. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or artwork to be sought after and preserved. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began.
Lot of 31 dc comic books supermanbat man etc 195571 look. Tricksy, worlds greatest stunt man humor page by henry boltinoff. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow. Public service page about public libraries, in cooperation with. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s. Carefully handled and graded by a longtime indiana comic and collectible dealer, ships fast and wellprotected, please contact with any questions before or after your order.
The story begins with supermans birth on the doomed planet krypton and follows him on his arrival to earth, his childhood in kansas and his career as reporter for the daily planet. Under editor mort weisinger, the silver age superman tales did something unheard of for comic book stories. Not many cgc graded copies have sold recently, but the value is consistent with other superman comic books in this era. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. While the form originated in 1933, american comic books first gained popularity after. We picked up a large collection of these australian copies of superman, superboy and worlds finest books stories, check out our other listings. The toy superman contest starring superman and red anson, script by bill woolfolk, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. Celebrate superman month with a historical timeline. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016 superboy and teen titans comic books and related specials 20112014 supergirl comic books and related specials 20112015 justice league comic books and related specials 20112016. Adventures of superman, which aired from 1952 to 1958, was the first.
Featured are seven issues, including superman july 1963 issue 162, july 1966 issue 188, august 1966 issue 189, may 1968 issue 206, july 1968 issue 208, and may 1969 issue 216. Superman album spanish series 1952 superhombre album comic books. Reading room index to the comic art collection superman superman chronological story list, 19331960. Early in the silver age of comic books, as dc was introducing new versions of old heroes, they explained that old versions lived in a parallel dimension they called earthtwo. By the late 1980s, the plots of the superman books were often linked. Later, this was altered to include a portion of his flying ability as a yellow sun derivation. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. Superman episode guide filmation big cartoon database. The secret of superman s home starring superman and hatchet kaims, script by edmond hamilton, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. Adventures of superman is an american television series based on comic book characters and concepts that jerry siegel and joe shuster created in 1938. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Superman album spanish series 1952 superhombre album comic.
Apr 03, 20 the comic book franchises attempts to get hip included turning lois lane black. They chained together events over more than one issue, creating a largecanvas continuity for the first time. Invulnerability is compared to a sort of super sun tan. Get the best deals on silver age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Distributed by atlas publishing and distributing co. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. The show was renamed the supermanaquaman hour of adventure for the following year.
Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. As comic books regained their popularity in the 1960s during the boom of the silver age, fans organized comic book conventions, where they could meet to discuss their favorite comics with each other and eventually with the creators themselves. As far back as i can remember it never seemed so farfetched for a kid to become attracted to both comic books and sports.
Jan, 2017 with that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s. Many thanks to derrick lyle coleman current writer and updater. The superman of the new 52 reality lives with his wife lois lane of his reality and their biological son jonathan kent. Unfollow superman dc comics cards 1978 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Alex toth creates the comic book story against which all others must be judged. Superman s masters starring superman, ernest gadden, kid kole, and miss swift, script by alvin schwartz, art by al plastino. Michigan state university libraries special collections division reading room index to the comic art collection superman superman chronological story list, 19331960.
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