Superman comic book number

Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Kennedys assassination, cbr explores the ongoing saga behind a 1964 superman tribute story. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. The stories and artwork are beautifully reprinted and im very happy to add this to my collection.

In this issue lois lane drives off a pier in order to get superman s attention. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. Lois and clark is an eightissue comic book miniseries debuting in october 2015. While metropolis in plunged into a blackout, superman and mr. One on the cornerstones of comics, this copy has moderate restoration which includes color touch, spine reinforcement, and edge. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics.

This is in really great shape, treated gently over the years, with great graphics and a great story with the familiar characters. 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. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. The superman comics series would run for hundreds of issues, but only two or three ashcan copies of superman comics exist. These continuity markers were informally known as the triangle numbers, and were recycled at the end of each publishing year. Toms comic book utility batman comics superman comics quantity total utility marginal utility quantity total utility marginal utility 0 0 0 0 1 40 40 1 58 58 2 68 28 2 92 34 3 88 20 3 106 14 4 94 6. This page contains information about superman volume 1. Obviously, the first thing anyone saw at a newsstand looking for a comic book was the cover.

The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Its mongul and the cyborg superman against superman, superboy, supergirl, steel, the eradicator, and hal jordan in what remains of coast city. Mar 04, 2016 superman number 1 comic book summer 1939 is up for auction. Superman superfans of the man of steel, come discuss and read about the latest buzz and info on the superfamily members. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. 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. The man of steel, action comics, and justice league of america introduces an unstoppable alien named doomsday who creates a path of destruction on his way to the. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Every superman comic book published from the mid to late 1990s including annuals and specials possessed a sequential chapter number on the cover. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Get the best deals on silver age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection. Superman made it all the way to number 1 on igns top 100 comic book heroes. 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.

Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batman superman comic books 202016 superman wonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. Superman number 1 comic book summer 1939 page by page. Be careful though as in recent years publishers will relaunch a comic to get new interest such as in the new 52 where dc comics completely rebooted their franchise. Superman, also called the man of steel, is one of the most influential superheroes of dc comics, and superhero comics at large. How much is number one superman comic book answers. Then add in any guest appearance and team appearance books. Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever, as well as information about them. Number of printed issues, where it can be verified, any. Check out which comic book heroe made it to number 1. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. The series is a spinoff and followup to the superman. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman.

Superman has often supported 3 regular ongoings and any number of mini series or special issues. This item is in the category collectibles\ comics \golden age 193855\superhero. Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. During the early years of comics, the covers did not necessarily have anything to do with any of the stories inside and were used more to attract a persons attention than to advertise the stories inside. May contain moderate violence, mild profanity, graphic imagery andor suggestive themes. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics.

The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Each index contains the title, issue number, date and description for each comic book. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Tom likes to collect batman and superman comic books. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Even with help from superboy, steel, supergirl, and the returning eradicator, does superman have a chance to win a battle against an enemy so powerful. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. Z are still lost and suffering from amnesia on the mysterious dinosaur island. 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. Still, having a comic book with a low issue number is another good indicator that it is worth something. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. Published just a few months after crisis on infinite earths, john byrnes the man of steel updated the saga of superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process.

Dc comics never miss an issue of justice league, batman. Joe shuster canadian comic book creator hall of fame, 2005. Get the best deals on silver age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Its a beautiful book and larger than your average graphic novel. Shuster was involved in a number of legal battles over ownership of the superman character. One on the cornerstones of comics, this copy has moderate restoration which includes color touch, spine reinforcement, and edge trimming. Darren adams, the owner of pristine comics in federal. Superman number 1 comic book summer 1939 is up for auction. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. Unlike action comics, the magazine he made his smashing debut in, superman s solo magazine is not an anthology comic consisting of multiple distinct characters, instead putting the spotlight entirely on superman. Eventually, writers began containing their storylines to single titles again and the dc editors ceased providing the chapter markers on the covers. Of that small number, only one is certified as very finenear mint. Since ashcan comic books were handdrawn, unfinished versions of early comic books for legal purposes they were supposed to be thrown out in the ashcan.

Where would the issue number of a comic book be answers. The series was retitled adventures of superman vol 1adventure superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. May contain cartoon violence andor some comic mischief. May contain mild violence, language andor suggestive themes. Superman number 2 comic book fall 1939 page by page. We have the worlds largest selection of superman comic books and graphic novels. The table below presents his total and marginal utilities for both types of comic books. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book in the world. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. The superman find may have excited comic book enthusiasts, but mr gonzalez is taking a clark kent approach to his valuable discovery, by keeping his feet firmly on the ground. Book is in poor condition with loose cover but it is 73 years old. Superman 1939 1423 423 issues superman 1987 1226 226 issues adventures of superman 424649 226 issues superman 2006 650714 65 issues superman 2011 152 52 issues plus a couple of. Please browse through the title listings below or use the search bar at the top of this page to quickly find a specific title.

Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with coverdate june 1939. I use the gemini comic book shippers to ensure your comics get to you safe. Tom likes to collect batman and superman comic boo. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The man of steel, action comics, and justice league of america introduces an unstoppable alien named doomsday who creates a path of destruction on his way to the heart of metropolis and whom superman must stop at any. His comic book career after superman was relatively unsuccessful, and by the mid1970s shuster had left the field completely due to partial blindness. 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.