The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Luthor challenges superman to combat, while perry white tries to track down the man of steel in beyond terminus. There are two ways to determine the value of a comic book. Almost any early superman comic book has value if its in reasonable condition. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Please browse through the title listings below or use the search bar at the.
In astro city, each issue is a new beginning and is presented without many of the visual and narrative shortcuts that are conventions of the comic book medium but. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman.
Crisis at hand, part 2 of two paperback january 1, 1992 by dan jurgens author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Comicastle beta comic list you will find pretty much any. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. Online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book. The better the condition, the more the book can be worth to collectors who want the ones in the best shape. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off the superhero genre. The company also gave credit for supermans creation to the two men. Superman and jimmy olsen travel to kandor to discover how normal sized kandorians are on earth and why they are attacking superman. I can only assume reading part 1 would alleviate some of the plot gaps regular readers might experience. Price guides allow for quick reference of a comic books estimated.
So figure how my step brother had issues 117 then 21 thru 34 of superman in mint condition in a box. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel and shuster that if they could paste them into comic book pages, he would buy them. Gaines told siegel and shuster what additional content aside from the action reprints to create for this issue in a letter dated 19390327. Superman comics values and price guide heritage auctions.
What you see on the site now is less than 10% of what i have available. The 1997 annual was titled the official superman annual and the 2007 one was superman returns based on the brandon routh film. Aug 29, 2016 the two best sites for reading comics including superman are. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. Comic books superman, action comics superman, superman the man of steel, the adventures of superman and much more. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Aug 24, 2014 online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book. The adventures of superman unrelated to the previous the adventures of superman title, this book, which began in 20 and ended in 2014, was a threetimesamonth digital comic anthology of non. In the early twentyfirst century, superman remains one of the most important comic book characters of all time. How to determine the value of a comic book december 25, 2014. The first comic book devoted to superman, reprinting the original action comics story, was published in the summer of 1939. The two best sites for reading comics including superman are.
Lois lane is dubious, but has to learn the truth for herself. Rumors and reports begin circulating that superman has returned to metropolis. The two seem to go together like two peas in a pod. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics.
We have the worlds largest selection of superman comic books and graphic novels. 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. As an adult, superman is the hero of metropolis, working as a mildmannered newsman in his clark kent identity, but what happened between these two periods. Jun 29, 2006 core titles such as spiderman, xmen and superman have a steep learning curve for new readers due to their lengthy histories and the inaccessibility of the comic book medium. When they arrive, they are shocked to discover that superman s coffin is empty. Crisis at hand, part 2 of two paperback january 1, 1992 by dan jurgens author. For obvious reasons, the 1st printings of the early superman comics are very valuable, but are hard to find at garage sales, swap meets, or even collector shops because they are often in the hands of collectors. Having superman deal with cancer is poignant on many levels. Use these values as a guideline for evaluating the reasonableness of dealer prices, setting up trades with other collectors, and estimating the worth of your collection. The comic book price guide for great britain superman annual. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. The first annual is genuinely hard to get, especially in high grade. The print edition collected three digital chapters a month. In a retail setting i think youd see this comic book for sale in.
Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. Dick tracy original comic strip art dick tracy nov 8, 1982 dick tracy in bed nov 8, 2018. The comic book price guide for great britain superman. Comic books are popular collectibles that hold the potential to become valuable over time. It will also include swipe variant and homage comics honoring the original. The adventures of superman unrelated to the previous the adventures of superman title, this book, which began in 20 and ended in 2014, was a threetimesamonth digital comic anthology of noncanonical superman stories by rotating creative teams. Browse certified superman comic books for sale at auction. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at.
But this action book enabled me to see the new way they draw and present superman. I can only assume reading part 1 would alleviate some of the plot gaps regular. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Please browse through the title listings below or use the search bar at the top of this page to quickly find a specific title. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. Use our past auction pricing data or reach out to an. In 1999, following siegels death, the siegel family successfully won a court case, granting the family fifty percent ownership of the. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics.
She contacts inspector henderson and they go to centennial park to inspect superman s tomb beneath his memorial statue. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such. Along with batman, ol supes is the most recognizable fictional character in the world. The second is to see how much the item is selling for in auctions or online listings. She contacts inspector henderson and they go to centennial park to. Core titles such as spiderman, xmen and superman have a steep learning curve for new readers due to their lengthy histories and the inaccessibility of the comic book medium. So figure how my step brother had issues 117 then 21 thru 34 of superman in mint condition in a box along with batman 1 22 all in mint condition and he ran from the government for tax reasons, got very ill and passed away, and they are. In 1999, following siegels death, the siegel family successfully won a court case, granting the family fifty percent ownership of the superman character. Superman comics, superman toys, superman memorabilia for sale. Robinson does a good job setting the stage for what should be a dramatic showdown between the kryptonians and doomsday over in action comics. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. The first, and usually fastest, is to look it up in a price guide.
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