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Mar 19, 2009 comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. There is then a bittersweet ending with supergirl and krypto carrying on in superman s name. 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. Judge rafol synopsis colonel stradi runs a corrupt prison in voroda. Superman s last hour starring superman, nails harrigan, and dan delta, script by jerry coleman, art by al plastino. Superman reunites with lori lemaris for the first time since college. The superman character was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster in 1933 before being sold to detective comics, inc. Justice league of america when he was eightyearsold in 1960. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics.

The ian levine collection, an exclusive private sale offering of every comic book released by american publisher dc comics from 1935 2014, including complete runs of superman, batman, action comics, and detective comics. An appreciation thread for the comic books dc published from the 30s through the 40s. Auction to sell complete runs of action comics and. Tricksy, worlds greatest stunt man humor page by henry boltinoff. Sothebys selling most complete dc comics collection ever. He was scheduled to shoot a film in spain, and was to be married to his fiancee lenore lemmon on june 19, 1959. New york, 30 march 2020 sothebys is pleased to announce that we will offer dc complete. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. Supermans kryptonian romance supermans return to krypton. The ian levine collection, a comic book collection that includes every comic book published by dc comics from 1935. In february 1935, dc comics precursor, national allied publications.

In 1986, dc comics revamped the superman comics recreating superman and his supporting cast of friends and enemies. National comics publications and allamerican publications, two precursors to dc comics, were formed publishing american comic books such as superhero comics starting in the 1930s. Superman continues to change other past events, including the assassination of lincoln, custers last stand and the explosion of krypton. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. The ian levine collection, an exclusive private sale offering of every comic book released by american publisher dc comics from 1934 2014, including complete runs of superman, batman, action comics, and detective comics.

Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel and shuster that if they could paste them into comic. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. The ian levine collection, a private sale comprising every issue of every dc comics issue published from 1935 to the end of 2014. T he letters column in the february 1960 comic book superman no. Jerry siegel and joe shuster, soon to be known for creating superman, began working on new fun in october 1935. The 60s saw the first major comic book conventions start up and gain popularity. The comics they published during this time include. For a list of comic book supervillain debuts, see list of comic book supervillain debuts. Superman accidentally escapes krypton, leaving behind lyla. Shooter jim 2011 comic book distribution, published online at.

This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Rock 1952 justice league of america 1960 flash comicsthe flash 1940 g. For the 30th anniversary of superman issue dc makes this one an 80 page giant g48 with 7 classic tales from the past. Superman s sweetheart, script by bill woolfolk, art by al plastino. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. First posted to the web 19 december 20 revised, updated and reposted 14 april 2014 last updated 1 june 2016.

The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Here are some comic books i remember reading when i was growing up. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest. Superman romances lyla and witnesses jonathan kents proposal to martha, while brainiac shrinks and steals kandor. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from.

Lori lemaris asks superman to go into the past and stop atlantis from sinking. 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. Here is an overview of superman s comic book career, since writer jerry siegel 19141996 and artist joe shuster 19141992 invented him while still teenagers. The ian levine collection, an exclusive private sale offering of every comic book released by american publisher dc comics from 1935 2016, including complete runs of superman, batman, action comics, and detective comics.

Mystery in swasey swamp superman superman keeps good company. The first annual superman comic book was published in 1960. See more ideas about comics, vintage comics and comic books. When he arrests clark kent and has him imprisoned there, superman decides to reveal to the world what stradi had been keeping secret. 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. Superman s mermaid sweetheart, script by jerry siegel, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. Mar 30, 2020 ian levine first started his collection after reading the justice league of america title in 1960. But the main problem is action comics 1 from 1938, for superman did not get his own title until 1939, has been reprinted many times in different formats, hence those seriously vary by size as well. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Primary comic book anthology titles created by the company was more fun comics, adventure comics, detective comics, action comics, allamerican comics and superman. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Celebrate superman month historical timeline 1930s to.

On the one hand, it had done nothing less than reinvent itself as the superhero genre clinically dead for most of the 1950s had made a staggering comeback with the introduction of new and instantly successful team titles. Dc which originally stood for detective comics is best known for igniting a golden age of comic books with. For decades, dc comics has been one of the two largest american comic book companies, along with marvel comics. Superman stars in a onepage public service announcement, get your ticket to the treasury of books. Celebrate superman month historical timeline 1930s to 1960s. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The ian levine collection, a comic book collection that includes every comic book published by dc comics from 1935 through 2016, including. The more than 40,000 comics in the collection also features superhero. General wear and page quality for a book of this condition. Also included is superman and supergirl in action comics may no. The superman from outer space from another world comes hyperman, to ask his exact double, superman, to help him preserve his secret identity. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. Sothebys auctioning dc collection worth millions 40k. Superman was the bestselling comic book character of the 1960s and 1970s.

However, in the late 1970s and early 1980s, he was reinvented as a crimefighter with a disguise, secret lair, and gadgets, hallmarks of superheroes. The following is a list of the first known appearances of various superhero fictional characters and teams a superhero also known as a super hero or superhero is a fictional character of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derringdo in the public interest. We have 220 books to download or read online the latest is famous funnies 191. Superman in the fifties is a collection of 17 stories from 1950 to 1959 reprinted in color. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. And remarkably chilling for a comic book at the time. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here.

For me it was a nostalgic return to when i was a child and able to purchase 10 comics for a dollar off a turning rack no sales tax either at the local soda shop. Loot crate exclusive action comics no 1 superman unopened reprint new. The more than 40,000 comics in the collection also features superhero icons wonder woman. New comicsnew adventure comicsadventure comics 1935 superman 1939 wonder woman 1942 worlds best comicsworlds finest comics 1941 house of mystery 1951 our army at warsgt. I can only imagine how a kid in 1961 would have handled this comic book. As the year 1962 rolled around, the us comic book industry found itself confronted with a true dilemma. The 1960 s was a time of significant growth in the comics industry. Today sotheby announced that is will auction dc complete. The only known nintendo playstation is up for auction heres its story ian levine first started his collection after reading the justice league of america title in 1960. Superman in the sixties paperback october 1, 1999 by jerry siegel author visit amazons jerry siegel page.

It begins with a great introduction from comic book superstar mark waid who clearly has a fond love of this era. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics. Action comics comic book covers for all action comics comic books for sale superman remains hard as a rock while two hot guys in uniform hammer him from both sides. 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. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. However, through this period comic books based on the superman, batman, and. Sothebys is pleased to announce that we will offer dc complete. It is the comics publishing branch of dc entertainment, inc. New york sothebys is pleased to announce that we will offer dc complete. There would never again be the heyday of the golden age but the now well underway silver age was allowing more and more comics to be published. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s.

Apr 11, 2020 t he letters column in the february 1960 comic book superman no. Every dc comics issue from 1935 2014 to be auctioned as. This is the third superman decade collection and it may or may not be the best, but its the most fun. The producers of the adventures of superman decided to film another seasons worth of shows in 1960 and reeves agreed to return, signing on with a hefty raise. Ad for superman s girl friend, lois lane, action comics, and superboy.