Stan lee planned on quitting the comic book industry until his wife joan told him to write the type of characters he wanted to for his last project. Mar 08, 2020 at major spoilers, we strive to create original content that you find interesting and entertaining. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Free comic book value and price resources comic book secrets jan 19, 2008 it walks you through finding comic book values and prices and helps you decide the best method for your situation. 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. Superman is able to deflect general zods heat vision back at him using a mirror yet in superman iii, superman is able to melt a mirror in the bar hes. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Jump to navigation jump to search this is a list of comic books. Lois and clark is an eightissue comic book miniseries debuting in. However, the finale has to be deemed utterly ridiculous when superman battles a sophisticated computer.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. It focused on the superfriends, and wendy and marvin. The man of tomorrow is challenged like never before as he faces the unequaled power of the. Dc comic bookscomic book artistscomic book coverscomic artistdc universesupermanbatmangeorge perezdc characters. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Superman, the popular comic book superhero, was created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster in 1933 while both attended glenville high school. Some set pieces are pretty good and special effects are decent. Dc superman comic book bronze age lot 7 superman hi. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel and shuster that if they could. Its a cinematic comic book, shallow, silly, filled with stunts and action, without much human interest. Producing, writing, recording, editing, and researching requires significant resources.
Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. 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. Here are 10 awesome things you didnt know about superman iii. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. As the evil superman swaggers around town, megalomaniac ross webster has other tricks in mind and in one of the more memorable action scenes interspersed with a video game sequence, superman.
Get the best deal for superman bronze age comics 1970 1983 from the largest online selection at. An additional four issues were published from 1983 to 1986 and the numbering continued from the 1960 series. A celebration of the iconic art that has graced the covers of superman comic books throughout all eras of supermans tenure, from 1938 to the present. At major spoilers, we strive to create original content that you find interesting and entertaining. Lois and clark is an eightissue comic book miniseries debuting in october 2015.
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Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. Superman comic 1983 par comicvintage sur etsy batman. We pay writers, podcast hosts, and other staff members who work tirelessly to provide you with insights into the comic book, gaming, and pop culture industries. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Superman, from the thirties to the eighties book, 1983. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Superman creates a diamond by squeezing a piece of coal in his hand, a reference to some earlier superman comic book stories, where he performed the same action. Their creation became known worldwide, inspired numerous imitation superheroes, and brought fortune to many, but siegel and shuster enjoyed none of that fortune between 194975. The comic strips had a brief revival from 1977 to 1983 coinciding with the first three superman movies. Things you didnt know about superman iii screenrant. Prior to that, the planet had no name, nor did his parents jorl and lora the spelling in the comic strip superman, likewise, was given a kryptonian name kall.
It began after the 1973 season of the tv series was canceled. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. Buy online, view images and see past prices for dc superman 1983 comic book. The super friends had an ongoing comic book series published from 1976 until 1981. Superman volume 1 ran from 1939 to 1986 for 423 issues, with 12 annuals printed between 19601986 19601964 and 19831986.
Aside from falling victim to a monstrous villain aptly named doomsday in the pages of his own comic book, the man of steel also gets 86ed in the second sequel to 1978s superman. We continue to accept preorder and subscription orders, but are not currently accepting orders for new or back issue comics. But because superman iii isnt widely loved, there are a lot of things about the movie that people dont know. Rather than doing the prudent thing, and following an immensely intriguing storyline laid out by producer ilya salkind, the team behind the third superman film chose to pen a project around comedian richard pryor. Today it is considered the most valuable comic book of all time, and one. Other miscellaneous superman stuff superman newspaper strips the daily superman newspaper comic strip began in january 6, 1939, and a separate sunday strip was added on november 5, 1939. Dc comics presents annual superman introduces superwoman no. Discover the unique items that thesamanticscomics creates. This is also the film where superman goes bad and fights his alter ego to the death. 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. Showcasing the iconic sshield emblem that is synonymous with superman. Superman marvel bronze age comics 19701983 for sale ebay.
Dc treasury lot of 4 books shazam, legion of super heros. Here are all the memorable firsts in superman s history. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero. The daily comic strips introduced the back story of superman s birth and flight from krypton to earth. Please see mycomicshop status updates for full details of this and other affected services. Like any movie, there are plenty of fun little bits and bobs that people forget, or possibly never even knew. This website is dedicated to giving you information on superman in all forms of media. Superman iii comic book adaptation a tribute to christopher. Superman heads into outer space to face the latest diabolical scheme of his hated arch foe brainiac. Dc comics presents annual superman introduces superwoman. Click on the news category headings below for a full list of news items available under that category. Gcd issue the superman story grand comics database. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book.
Jul 14, 2011 superman iii comic book adaptation published by dc comics 1983. Sep 19, 2017 superman iii 1983 may not have killed the franchise, but like a boxer crushed in the jaw with a haymaker, the movie series was down for the count. We are open and shipping orders as usual, but there will be no new comics released the week of april 1 due to a temporary halt in shipments from the distributor. Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know. Get the best deal for superman bronze age comics 19701983 from the largest online selection at. Get the best deals on superman bronze age comics 19701983. Here are all the memorable firsts in supermans history. If you are in the market to buy or sell a death of superman trade paperback comic book, make sure you know which version you have. 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. Justice league of america 215,june 1983, cover by george perez. Sixty years of the worlds favorite comic book heroes little, brown, 1995 series 1995. Marvel and dc comic books worth big money showbiz cheat sheet.
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