Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. The first annual superman comic book was published in 1960. It doesnt matter if its a superman comic book, comic spiderman, x men comic or old title that nobody has heard of it can hold value, first you need to find out what type it is and age. Superman 9, 1960 comic, gift, lori lemaris, mermaid, kryptonite. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. She contacts inspector henderson and they go to centennial park to inspect supermans tomb beneath his memorial statue.
I can only imagine how a kid in 1961 would have handled this comic book. Both combatants are shocked to find that superman is now unaffected by the airless, subzero void of deep space and more powerful than ever. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Cover pencils by rick burchett, inks by terry austin. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here.
Find the value of the dc comic supermans girlfriend lois lane volume 1. During break a kid was doing some spring cleaning and found this old comic and gave it to me. A comic book guide can help you know if the book is worth something, but unless you really know how to grade comic books, it might be best to consult a local comic book store owner. Mar 21, 2018 a collection of the superman comic book covers showcasing the incredible talent of the. In america, the overstreet comic book price guide is the most used reference book for determining the value of old comics. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Get the best deals on silver age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Is the 1940s superman cartoon worth watching today. How much is my comic book collection worth, comic book value anyone. Gimmick covers and variants were all the rage, but we loved them and dont tell marvel we still do.
The trio of steel, script by jerry siegel, art by al plastino. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. Ad for superman s girl friend, lois lane, action comics, and superboy. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Superman becomes superpest, playing stupid tricks and embarrassing his friends, while under 5th dimensional influence. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. And remarkably chilling for a comic book at the time. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. In better shape, unrestored, you are likely to get serious cash for your find. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Written by louise simonson, with art by jon bogdanove and dennis janke. Supermans pal jimmy olsen dc lot of 7 silver age comic books. If its worth anything i wouldnt feel right about accepting it and i want him to know so he can have it back.
Why mess with a tried and true superhero formula like superman. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. How much are the original death of superman comic books. Maggin, penciled by curt swan and inked by bob oksner.
When this book was first released it was a national sensation. Search our archive of more than 10 million auction results. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. The man of tomorrow debuts as a quarterly, allowing for a new superman comic to be published every week. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. 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 head.
Sometimes, a comic book can become more than a comic book. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Distributed by atlas publishing and distributing co. Superman action figures and superman collectibles worth what the worth is for superman items, games, puzzles, pictures and memorabilia. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. There is then a bittersweet ending with supergirl and krypto carrying on in superman s name. Rumors and reports begin circulating that superman has returned to metropolis. We were all going to be rich because the generic hot book of the week was going to be the next big thing. Superman 1978 a new, updated version of the popular comic book hero superman. Jimmy shows a new intern around the city of metropolis, while superman fights a gun nut.
These comic book characters were all inspired by the man of steel. We value comic books featuring the origin and first appearance of. View our hall of fame for the highest priced items sold from our comic department. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. 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. I recently did a ebay search and found that some comic books are going for hundreds. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The death of superman doomsday limited collectors set complete 7. Lobo tracks down superman and drags him away from earth, hoping to finish the job that doomsday started. Superman saves a girl named kara on a dying asteroid city called argo city, from attacks by aliens.
Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Superman dc silver age comics 19561969 for sale ebay. When they arrive, they are shocked to discover that supermans coffin is empty. Im a high school teacher and the students know i like superman. So far this run of superman has been more about the fatherson relationship between clark and jon, than its been about saving the world. I really appreciate the gesture, but it looks like it might be a collectible. To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual.
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The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. The story leaves you wanting more and questioning how the heck is superman going to get out of this one. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. First superman comic book now up for auction on ebay. The story begins with supermans birth on the doomed planet krypton and follows him on his arrival to earth, his childhood in kansas and his career as reporter for the daily planet. With jimmy getting into the thick of the action armed only with his camera, a pair of luthors goons steal a gravity amplifier from s. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry.
The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. Superman, who has never before successfully changed the past tries and is amazed that it succeeds. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any.
What it is worth for a dc comics batman vs superman diorama statue. 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. While i love tomasi and gleason constantly on this book, keith champagne is a great writer for fun superman as well. Superman s pals pal, script by chris duffy, pencils by neil vokes, inks by terry austin. What is your supermans girlfriend lois lane comic book worth. All early superman and action comics are worth money, no matter what their condition. But superman tracks the goons down, as jimmy gets the shot. Aug 15, 2014 first superman comic book now up for auction on ebay. You could be sitting on a goldmine without even knowing it.
Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. The book features a key appearance, printed in black white, a rare foreign issue from the 1950s. 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. Almost any early superman comic book has value if its in reasonable condition.
Darren adams, the owner of pristine comics in federal. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection. This issue also has highly complementing art by doug mahnke that looks great. Superman continues to change other past events, including the assassination of lincoln, custers last stand and the explosion of krypton. The comicbook franchises attempts to get hip included turning lois lane black. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. First superman comic book now up for auction on ebay cnet.
Lois lane is dubious, but has to learn the truth for herself. We look at the 10 rarest superman comics of all time and let you know just how much theyre worth. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before. Well hindsight is 2020 and with that in mind, lets chart the ten most important comic books of the 1990s. Eye to eye, script by scott mccloud, pencils by rick burchett, inks by terry austin. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Every comic book has a area on the first page all the way at the bottom that lists information such as, issue number, print date, publisher etc. Generally, the superman comics published since 1986 should be purchased because you like the stories, not because you think theyll be worth a lot of money in a few years. We picked up a large collection of these australian copies of superman, superboy and worlds finest books stories, check out our other listings. The death of superman doomsday limited collectors set. The better the condition, the more the book can be worth to collectors who want the ones in the best shape. Also included is superman and supergirl in action comics may no. 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. Superman appears in the dc comics and dark horse comics miniseries superman vs.
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