She tells him how argo city survived the destruction of krypton and how her father sent her to earth when the inhabitants of argo city were threatened by kryptonite poisoning. Much of the more recognizable elements of the superman myth jimmie olsen, lois lane, kryptonite will be created over the next few months. It was in the june 1938 debut issue of action comics that the man of tomorrow first appeared. Faster than a speeding bullet, superman burst onto the comic book scene in 1938, just as america was on the terrifying precipice of a world war. Mar 19, 2009 my grandpa has found one of his old comic books. Some silver age comic books even say superman celebrates his birthday on june 10 the day he landed on. Mar 23, 2016 lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 1938 1955 when. The secret origin of superman 1938 motion comic youtube. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing yearslong sagas have dominated american comic books and crossed over into other media. But as the comic moved on and picked up the idea of flying which first showed up on the radio program this superman was soon forgotten. Start your free trial today, at and enter offer code nerdsync to get 10%. That may sound kind of funny considering i am from the baby boomer generation im 55. A look back on 80 years of super rides from man of steel car.
He didnt do it for his pulp magazines, and thus when he started a comic book line, he didnt care that much then, either. Right off the bat, we get several familiar aspects of the character. The golden age of americas first super hero exclusive 8 inch statue of 1938 superman reprint of the very first superman comic book illustrated hardcover book chronicling the man of steels golden age in display box minor shelf wear, small cut in bottom mid part of lid, it goes into box inside, but touched no. Superman 1938 series comics published by dc comics. Hes always been bigger than just one comic book, one tv show, or one film.
Superman is a fictional comic book character created by jerome siegel and joe schuster between 1933 and 1938, when national allied publications later dc comics published his first. The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the years of 1938 and 1955. What happened in 1938 including pop culture, significant. Comic which debuted superman in 1938 to be sold in auction for up to by aahil dayani on november 18, 2017 with justice league in theatres this weekend, it seems fitting that superman is in the. Superman s been on minds lately, what with that new movie and the story of a man finding an original superman introducing 1938 action comics 1 in the walls of his house, and thats got me thinking. In order to meet the first issues deadline, shuster cut, pasted, and redrew superman s daily strips into comic book sized pages. Supermen the first wave of comic book heroes 19361941. Supermans first appearance came in june of 1938 in dc comics action comics no. First issue captain marvel superman dc comic 1973 cgc 9. Well, superman was a copy off hugo danner, or gladiator. After superman saves a group of miners from a cavein, clark kent senses a story that may mean that the mines owner, thorton blakely, is actually running unsafe mine operations and blaming accidents on the miners themselves.
These are the years when comics were considered a new and exciting form of art. Comic which debuted superman in 1938 to be sold in auction. Stamped with gold foil millennium edition logo in upper left corner. The character was created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster in 1933 when they were teenagers and it was one of the first. First superman comic book issued in 1938 up for auction on ebay. Superman sets her up in midvale orphanage so she can adjust to life on earth. So martin goodman was not a big believer in having a consistent brand name. In the millennium edition reprint, this untitled story is given the title of superman champion of the oppressed. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who. The first issue of action comics hit stands in 1938 and the legend of superman was born. You can now read the worlds most expensive comic book online.
But clark kent, lois lane, and the big s smack in the middle of his blue chest were intact when superman made his page debut in action comics no. The movie contradicted longestablished comic book legend. But to be completely sure that it is real, and not a reprint, we need the full dimensions of the true original comic book. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale cnn. Get the best deals on superman cgc golden age comics 1938 1955 when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 1938 1955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. Does any one know what the dimensions are for the first superman comic book. The first superman comic book came out in april 1938. Whatever they can pump out that would get some dude to buy them in 1938. Get the best deal for superman golden age comics 1938 1955 from the largest online selection at.
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. Most notably among these is the first appearance of superman. Superman cgc golden age comics 19381955 for sale ebay. What car is superman trashing on the action comics no. Was superman the first superhero featured in comic books. Read the first superman comic online for free paste.
They needed someone who fought for the poor and the powerless. Action comics stories comprising each decade since its 1938 original issue 2. Dec 08, 2009 the first wave of comic book hereos 18361941 is a great collection, and in a way is kind of nostalgic for me. Superman 1938 comics superman comics s comics comic. Superman spies a crashing rocket and discovers his cousin supergirl. In a statement, dallasbased heritage auctions said the copy of action comics no. In a desperate time, legendary creators jerry siegel and joe shuster brought to life the worlds first modern superhero. This superman had an effect on the early versions of the cartoon superman. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel and shuster that if they could paste them. Superman is actually a bootleg copy of another hero. Celebrate superman month with a historical timeline. Action comics 1 dc, 2000 series february 2000 indexer notes.
The blakely mine disaster, script by jerry siegel, art by joe shuster. Home comic books s comics superman comics superman 1938. This marks the first appearance of jerry siegel and joe shusters superman. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Supermans first appearance comic book at auction daily. Ad for more fun comics, new adventure comics and detective comics. Rare copy of supermans 1938 comicbook sells for nearly. After superman saves a group of miners from a cavein, clark kent senses a story that may mean that the mines owner, thorton blakely, is actually running unsafe mine operations and blaming accidents on. The story has been through many revisions through decades of publication in comic books and radio, television and film adaptations the original story was written by jerry siegel and illustrated by joe shuster, and published as a part of the characters first. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received. Not only did the character survive richard donners interpretation, he became an even better superman because of it. Superman becomes a starsuperheroes take over the world.
The origin of superman is the story that relates superman s arrival on earth and the beginnings of his career as a superhero. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. By late 1939, superman had become the topselling comic book on the market, with better than 1,000,000 issues sold per month. Gcd issue the great superman comic book collection. Feb 26, 2009 after being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. Cocreated by canadianborn joe shuster, superman first appeared in comic book form in the june 1938 first edition of a new comic book, action comics. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. Some strict collectors consider the era finished by 1950. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. Most simply reference the object of supermans wrath a car or sedan. Reprints first appearance of superman back in june, 1938. Even with help from superboy, steel, supergirl, and the returning eradicator, does superman have a chance to win a battle against an enemy so powerful.
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