Born in 1914 in cleveland, oh, jerome siegel was, as a. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. 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. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. 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. Superman 18 cgc pg owwhite lois lane bondage cover from 1944. 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.
In the new 52, dcs relaunch of its entire comic book line, superman is still from krypton, was still raised on a farm in the american midwest, is still named clark kent and is still a. If man of steel is a brilliant streamlining of supermans origin and secret origin is a brilliant synthesis of various bits of comic book history, birthright is the acrobatic tale walking the line between the two. Im probably among the biggest superman buffs out there. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know. So, here we go all star superman grant morrison, frank quietly the story is about supermans final adventures and feats as he prepares for. When superman debuted in 1938, no one could have predicted that he and his underwearontheoutside brethren would eventually come to dominate the entertainment landscape. Later john and mary kent become the parents of the superman of earth2 who never had a career as superboy. The prequels by jimmy palmiotti, justin gray, marc andreyko and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Get the best deals on superman cgc golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Debut of bernard graddons newspaper comic just jake in the daily mirror. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. What was it like in comic world before superheroes like. Superman 1938 series comics published by dc comics.
Right off the bat, we get several familiar aspects of the character. Scientific explanation of supermans amazing strength. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Superman of the 40s was a different superman then we know for one thing he couldnt fly and he was placed in an orphanage but his sense of justice and all the things that make his character great are here its a shame the modern version isnt like this one because the superman of the golden age went up against corrupt politicians and businessmen unlike now superman would help corrupt. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. You can now read the worlds most expensive comic book online. Home comic books s comics superman comics superman 1938 comics. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. 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 krypton and was given. Superboy is present in superman 156, really the definitive silver age origin and in action 500 which is not just the definitive bronze age origin, but a primer on the entire superman mythos. A smart, blowbyblow narrative of the sometimesfriendly, often bitter rivalry between corporate comicbook behemoths. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
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. But when lois discovers the existence of a phony superman, who is tied to that manager, the real superman must act quickly to save lois life. Four new series set in the world of the vertigo classic. In a desperate time, legendary creators jerry siegel and joe shuster brought to life the worlds first modern.
The easiest thing by far is getting the recent man of steel mini series that serves as a primer for volume five. This website is devoted to dc comics superman, the first and best comic book superhero, who was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. It depends on which superheroes youre talking about. Part 1 1930s to 1960s because nerdy lists and timelines are part of what makes fandom fantastic. Click on the news category headings below for a full list of news items available under that category. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Though action comics began as an anthology, collecting a variety of tales, over the past few decades it has become a monthly title dedicated to its launch character, superman. Get the best deals on silver age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Action comics has been supermans primary title since the comic book series debuted 80 years ago. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. Geoff johns and gary frank bring the dc and watchmen universes together.
Thus the superman that we know was created, the first original comic book character to have powers far beyond a normal human being. Well, one of the first comic book superheroes was superman, created in 1933 and sold to dc in 1938 which kickstarted the golden age of comics. The blakely mine disaster, script by jerry siegel, art by joe shuster. Superman cgc golden age comics 19381955 for sale ebay. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and the most. Celebrate superman month with a historical timeline. There were a variety of heroes in comic strips, pulps books and on radio but they couldnt lift a car over their heads and throw it at someone. The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
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