This comic has some of the best subject material on any comic possibly ever. Comicastle beta comic list you will find pretty much any. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Welcome to our complete postcrisis superman reading order. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs. Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know.
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The script was written by bob goodman and directed by james tucker. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The adaptation of the original 2008 comic book story superman. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by. With the arrival of the new 52 in 2011, dc comics put a close to over two decades worth of continuity. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Tom likes to collect batman and superman comic boo.
Superman would beat thor, and even marvel agrees screen rant. Superman, also known as the man of steel, is one of the most powerful superheroes in the dc universe. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Shuster was involved in a number of legal battles over ownership of the superman character. You wont want to miss vandals vision of kryptonand a glimpse at a dark future he might rule. Aug 29, 2016 the two best sites for reading comics including superman are. This monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis. Born as kalel on the dying planet krypton, his parents jorel and lara sent him in a rocket to the planet earth where he would be the last surviving member of his race. 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 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. The print edition collected three digital chapters a month.
Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online. The best bulk collections of graphic novels, premium comic books, apparel, and much more. Dc comics dc direct superman man of steel jim lee 10 statue. The adventures of superman unrelated to the previous the adventures of superman title, this book, which began in 20 and ended in 2014, was a threetimesamonth digital comic anthology of noncanonical superman stories by rotating creative teams. What could one more retelling possibly bring to it. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Adventures of superman 505 c, oct 1993 comic book by dc. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. Superman is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by dc comics, and is considered an american cultural icon.
With superman having left the kryptonian military to try and stop the war, general zod needs a new commander elenter supergirl. Unless youre from cleveland, you likely didnt know that the buckeye state is where the famous tv and comic book hero superman started. Red son film makes quite a few changes to the comic book from which it adapts the story of a russian superman. Jan 19, 2018 the what are you reading thread gave me the idea to kick off a comic book discussion thread. Superman must confront his cousin, and while neither wants to fight, both will do what they must for the sake of what they think is right. Buy products related to superman comic book products and see what customers say about superman comic book products on. Superman superfans of the man of steel, come discuss and read about the latest buzz and info on the superfamily members. Red son the movies biggest changes from the comics. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. Superman, also called the man of steel, is one of the most influential superheroes of dc comics, and superhero comics at large.
Supermanbatman was a series featuring dcs two most iconic characters. Back when marvel and dc comics were doing a comic book crossover, it was unanimously agreed upon that superman. Nov, 2017 s action comics alone is approach issues. Did you know that superman was dreamed up right here in the buckeye state. As this was a quarterly book, no additional special books were published using this title. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016. This issue is written by gene luen yang and features art by howard porter, patrick zircher and ardian syaf, plus a special page by classic man of steel artist jon bogdanove. Few people know that ohio is the birthplace of superman, the original comic book hero. Each index contains the title, issue number, date and description for each comic book. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. 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. The book features a key appearance, printed in black white, a rare foreign issue from the 1950s. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all.
Starting in 1939, superman would continue on to 1986 when alan moores story whatever happened to the man of tomorrow. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. 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 is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Toms comic book utility batman comics superman comics quantity total utility marginal utility quantity total utility marginal utility 0 0 0 0 1 40 40 1 58 58 2 68 28 2 92 34 3 88 20 3 106 14 4 94 6. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. I suppose ill always keep them as they have sentimental value. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with coverdate june 1939. Comic book companies have been producing calendars for decades, and the chances are good that you can wander into the bombedout ruins of your local barnes and noble and find a deeply discounted 2014 calendar featuring the same twelve classic comic book covers.
Distributed by atlas publishing and distributing co. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. The dark knight and the man of steel must journey into the depths of gotham city to learn. His abilities include incredible superstrength, superspeed, invulnerability, freezing breath, flight, and heatvision. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. On the front cover, superman is getting his arm bit by a lion and superman has a grin on his face while astonished children look on. Superman has been rendered powerless, beaten and humiliated by. Spinning out of the devastating events of the batman who laughs, superman and batman are together once more in an allnew monthly series and theyre facing a terrifying new threat that could strike from anywhere. 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. Get the best deals on dc superman golden age comics when you shop the largest online selection at.
Feb 26, 2009 after being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. Superman is one of the most noble superheroes in the comic book world today. Ongoing titles featuring superman in a starring role action comics. For over six years, this anthology series served up equal doses of both, fighting sidebyside for justice against enemies such as lex luthor, the joker, ras al ghul, bizarro and darkseid. Superman has often supported 3 regular ongoings and any number of mini series or special issues. His comic book career after superman was relatively unsuccessful, and by the mid1970s shuster had left the field completely due to partial blindness. Superman reading order postcrisis comic book back issues. This is my collection of superman comic books that i collected as a child. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. The death of superman and of comics michael davis, from. Oh, just a level of polish and selective updates to make it feel modern all over again. Unfollow superman comic books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. To be sure, there are second and later printings of many marvel and dc books that occurred in the 80s. The table below presents his total and marginal utilities for both types of comic books. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale cnn. This website is dedicated to giving you information on superman in all forms of media. When it comes to the popular series supermanbatman, it doesnt matter.
Michael davis brings some much needed perspective to the current situation. The toy superman contest starring superman and red anson, script by bill woolfolk, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The dark multiverse takes on the highestselling comic book event of all timethe death of superman. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. 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. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Tom likes to collect batman and superman comic books. 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. Becoming a writersuperman familyman of steelmythologythe mandc comicscharacter designcomic booksiron steel. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Joe shuster canadian comic book creator hall of fame, 2005.
Since his creation back in the 1930s, superman s catchphrase has been that he fights for truth, justice and the american way, and hes been a symbol of all thats good in the world. With superman back at full power, he takes the fight right to vandal savage in the epic conclusion to savage dawn. Up in the sky, in the dark of the night, trust no one for the infected walk among us. The death and return of superman omnibus collects vol. The superman character described on this page was created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster, high school students living in cleveland, ohio, in 1933.
Luthors resolve to destroy the man of steel is strengthened and tana moon has decided to leave gbs and metropolis. Back from engine city, superman now faces the problem of finding a way to explain that clark kent is not dead. Nov 24, 2015 comic book companies have been producing calendars for decades, and the chances are good that you can wander into the bombedout ruins of your local barnes and noble and find a deeply discounted 2014 calendar featuring the same twelve classic comic book covers you always see reprinted across any licensed media which has bought the rights. In a clever twist on superman s archetypal origins, kurt busiek sets his oneoff, noncanonical superman story in a world where superheroes only exist as fictional comic book characters. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online in.
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