Possessing knowledge on appraising the value of old comics is priceless. Superman is the first comic book superhero, but that doesnt make him the first superhero to have ever existed. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for.
The first adaptation of superman beyond comic books was a radio show, the adventures of superman, which ran from 1940 to 1951 for 2,088 episodes, most of which were aimed at children. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. So its not just the first superman comic, but the first superhero comic, a genre that has come to define books in the minds of most. 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. Gcd issue the great superman comic book collection. Superman was created by american writer jerry siegel and canadianborn american artist joe shuster in 1933. 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. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Mar 30, 2010 cnn the comic debut of superman has sold for an outofthisworld price. Aug 17, 2014 this is the comic book that started it all. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. Use our articles to identify and value the comic books in your collection, or let us do the hard work for you with a free appraisal. Rare copy of supermans first comic book adventure set to.
The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with the cover date summer 1939. The first known prototype of a comic book was a hardcover released in 1842. We were all going to be rich because the generic hot book of the week was going to be the next big thing. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Contrary to his current incarnation, he first appeared as a bald, telepathic villain. This was the first time that any of us saw superman jump over a building.
Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. 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. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995.
This comic features not only the first appearance of superman, clark kent and lois lane, but this comic began the entire superhero genre that has followed during the 76 years since. If youve stumbled across a treasure trove of comics, then sell my comic books is a great place to find out what you have. 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. According to dc comics year by year a visual chronicle its the first time a comic book character was featured in their own title. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and the most valuable comic book in the world. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. Aug 15, 2014 first superman comic book now up for auction on ebay. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. The series debuted november 1, 2006, and was canceled in april 2008 after 14 issues.
How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. In better shape, unrestored, you are likely to get serious cash for your find. This was the first issue to have a bald lex luthor. Depends on the popularity of it then and now and also the damand for them in the antique world. Jun 29, 2006 gimmick covers and variants were all the rage, but we loved them and dont tell marvel we still do. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection.
This is a good value with a pretty good mix of comic book publishers. But a few days after he found it, gonzales said, he got into a heated exchange with his wifes aunt about its value, and she wanted a cut of the. It is referred to as the holy grail of comics and this is the finest graded copy to exist with perfect white pages. Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever, as well as. The episodes were initially 15 minutes long, but after 1949 they were lengthened to 30 minutes. A rare, nearly flawless copy of superman s comic book debut has sold for a superpowered price.
The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. He is the worlds first super hero and a guiding light to all. We make every possible effort to only report on the price paid for individual comics. Superman sets her up in midvale orphanage so she can adjust to life on earth. Besides the first issue of superman, it also set a new record. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. For instance, if you found a trove of vintage comic books in your grandfathers basement, you will no longer need to go to a professional appraiser and pay a substantial fee in order to know the estimated value of the old comics. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria.
I liked the death of superman the most and then the return of superman after. First superman comic book now up for auction on ebay cnet. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. The first comic book devoted to superman, reprinting the original action comics story, was published in the summer of 1939. His first comic book though actually was a propaganda piece, releasing right in the thick of 1941, where the captain spends 45 pages beating up nazis. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. The prequels by jimmy palmiotti, justin gray, marc andreyko and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Superman confidential was a monthly comic book series from dc comics. This crossover event lasted about a year between 19921993 with about 40 comic issues. Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. 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. As a consequence of introducing this series alongside its already existing titles, dc comics was able to publish a new superman comic each week. When more than one comic is offered in a particular listing, the entire sale is disregarded. Comic book realm use our database to track your comic.
The first modern comic book to be introduced in the us was famous funnies and was released in 1933. The third issue finds superman in gotham city and at odds with the brutal and oftentimes unlawful methods batman uses to fight crime. You can also connect with others in the comic industry to further and enhance everyones comic experience. Value of 1st superman comic book september 26, 2016 screencrush editor, comicbook lover, and undiagnosed masochist matt singer is systematically watching every single american comicbook movie ever made in the order in which they were released. I was so delighted when, a couple of decades ago, dc finally reprinted this first issue of action. This is the first appearance of superman in any form other than the inventors imaginations.
Gaines script jerry siegel pencils joe shuster, fred guardineer inks joe shuster, fred guardineer letters joe shuster, joe shuster. Read more about collectible superman comics here and our action comics price guide here. 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. The stories illustrated key moments in the characters past such as first meetings. Superman spies a crashing rocket and discovers his cousin supergirl. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. So the next year he was finally featured in his own comic.
View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. Call the local antique shops or take the book in and have a rep check it out because it also depends on the current condition of the comic book. How much is the first super man comic book worth answers. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. Well hindsight is 2020 and with that in mind, lets chart the ten most important comic books of the 1990s. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics. A rare copy of action comics no 1 containing superman s very first appearance in print is going under the hammer.
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