Dc comics has released solicitation information and images for new comics and products shipping in june 2020. The 1938 edition of action comics no1 was sold by a private. This rare comic book price guide presents the latest value of rare comics based on the average valuation of the most reputable comic book price catalogs in the business. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. Customer testimonials our customers have some nice things to say about us. Originally consisting of superman, batman, wonder woman, the flash, green lantern, aquaman and the martian manhunter, they first appeared. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. Has anyone noticed that the super rare whitman variants of dc comics from the month of june 1980 seem to come from canada.
Superman before our comic book heroes values were replaced with darker and more cynical ones by modern writers. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Rare copy of supermans first comic book adventure set to. Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of. Gcd issue the great superman comic book collection. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Below are the most valuable comic books published since 1992. I would be glad to provide more pictures if you need. Rare comic books price guide, valuable, expensive, world. Comic book collectors and superman fans have an opportunity to bid on an unrestored copy of action comics no. Jews created the first comic book, the first graphic novel, the first comic book convention, the first comic book specialty store, and they helped create the underground comics or comix movement of the late 60s and early 70s. After the war, sales dropped dramatically and then continued to slide down throughout the 1950s.
This comic features not only the first appearance of superman, clark kent and lois lane, but this comic began the entire superhero genre that has followed during the 76 years since. The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the years of 1938 and 1955. 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. Sales data first became public in 1960, and showed that superman was the bestselling comic book character of the 1960s and 1970s. We look at the 10 rarest superman comics of all time and let you know just how much theyre worth. Get the best deals on superman comic books when you shop the largest online selection at. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted.
Vintage superman comic book fetches record price in ebay. Take a close look at the upper right cornera lovely at least raw cover damaged during shipping. The year 1992 saw the emergence of image comics onto the scene. Below are some of the first appearances by other superheroes and what a nearmint condition copy of the comic is worth. Some concluded image was exclusively direct edition, but as it turns out, under the mountain of direct edition copies they sold, there was also a small sliver of copies that were distributed on newsstands 1% by one insiders estimate. I have a few other superman comics from the same era if you are interested. This book is not a comprehensive collection of superman comics through the ages. Customer testimonials mailing list join our mailing list for news and sales. Rare 80year collection of every dc comic book going to. A rare copy of supermans 1938 comicbook sold at an auction in dallas. For avid comic book collectors and enthusiasts, you will find below the list of the top 25 rare comic books in the world. Nelson bridwell but unlike superman from the 30s to the 70s, only selected classic stories from the 50s to the 70s are included.
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. We have the worlds largest selection of superman comic books and graphic novels. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. Here are some of the rare comic books that we have found so far in the hoarder house.
See the top prices this oneoff is going for by following the title link. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. Superman couldve wrapped up college in three yrs if he wanted to,add a yr of traveling the world as an amateur reporterif. 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. Now some comics that contain first appearances from a less know characters at the time, that were not pushed had by marvel or dc, can actually get more on auction if they are in mint co. The official ages of the members of the justice league.
Aug 17, 2014 this is the comic book that started it all. I use the gemini comic book shippers to ensure your comics get to you safe. Superman was created by american writer jerry siegel and canadianborn american artist joe shuster in 1933. Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. Please browse through the title listings below or use the search bar at the top of this page to quickly find a specific title. The great superman comic book collection timehonored. If youre looking to remain unspoiled, time to get up, up and away. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Many of the creators of the most famous comic books, such as superman, spiderman, xmen, and batman, as well as the founders of mad magazine, were jewish. The team was conceived by writer gardner fox during the silver age of comic books as a reimagining of the golden ages justice society of america. The middle decade of the last century was not a good one for the comics industry. Dcs june 2020 comics have zombie superheroes, new justice. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics. The figures are from the 2007 official overstreet comic book price guide.
To repeat the caveat i gave on main 1990s page which has links to see other years within the decade, the list you are about to see involves no judgment or pricing data, but rather simply ranks the universe of comics published in 1990 by publishers other than marvel or d. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Obie wan kenobi, episode vi return of the jedi in 2012 valiant entertainment was relaunched by dinesh shamdasani and jason kothari, and is today stronger than ever with a brighter future more promising than its founders might have ever imagined. Dc comic books, marvel comic books, and action comics are some of the rarest comic books to look for that are worth a fortune. Commonly, comic conventions are multiday events hosted at convention centers, hotels, or college campuses. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs. Thats the sound of comic book excitement coming to life and ebay has all the brands, genres and issues any fanboy or. Top 10 most valuable comic books of all time youtube. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Some strict collectors consider the era finished by 1950.
Make offer jimmy olsen comic no dc goldsilver age supermans pal 1956 10. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. The great superman comic book collection 1981 dc, 1981 series published in english united states price 6. Lp record and comic book, a membership card, a pin, and a secret code, all packed in a box. When youre through checking out these solicitations for new releases, be sure to visit cbrs dc comics forum, batman forum, superman forum or wonder woman forum to discuss these titles and products with fellow readers and fans dc comics solicitations last six months. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. 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. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. A nearly flawless 1938 copy of action comics no 1, containing the first superman adventure, has become the most expensive comic book ever. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. Out of those 100, only six copies are registered that list as fair or better condition to put that in perspective, the original print run was about 200,000.
Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. So figure how my step brother had issues 117 then 21 thru 34 of superman in mint condition in a box along with batman 1 22 all in mint condition and he ran from the government for tax reasons, got very ill and passed away, and they are. These are the years when comics were considered a new and exciting form of art. Clicking a text link or image marked check live prices will take you to ebay.
The highlight of the auction was a copy of action comics no. While wed all like to hold out hope there is a nm 9. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Superboy prime aka superman prime a superboy from an alternate earth lost to the crisis on infinite earths, superboy grew disillusioned with new earths heroes and since has become a violent, destructive force with delusions of grandeur. Those rare whitman variants include action 508, batman 324, dccp 22, superman 348, losh 264, flash 286, jla 179. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. 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. A comic book convention or comic con is an event with a primary focus on comic books and comic book culture, in which comic book fans gather to meet creators, experts, and each other. June 30, 1938 the first issue of the comic book series action comics is most recognized as the issue that introduced superman to. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. An analogue for comic book fanboys in his desire to control everything and make it perfect.
With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include cdrom or access codes. The story of superman s life the origin of superman. See more ideas about comics, comic book covers and vintage comics.
See more ideas about superman comic, superman comic books and comic books. They feature a wide variety of activities and panels, with a larger number of attendees participating in. There are many epic comic book collections out there, but few have garnered intrigue and infamy quite like the ian levine collectionalleged to be one of the few complete collections of dcs. The top 10 rarest comic books you are going to find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view. The justice league is a team of fictional superheroes appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. The official ages of the members of the justice league founders. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. Super heroes all died out between 1950 and 1955 with only superman, batman and wonder woman and a few smaller ones still being published. Please look at pictures as they are part of the description.
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