1947 superman comic book resources

I didnt like action comics first arc with doomsday, but the title really picked it up with the superlex and lois and fakeclark date arcs. Dc comics may have launched a wave of new heroes, but one of the most expensive issues to own is the launch of lois lanes comic book series, which gave focus to supermans girlfriend. Thus the superman that we know was created, the first original comic book character to have powers far beyond a normal human being. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics. Comic books in english canada the canadian encyclopedia. Action comics was published by detective comics, inc. It was a massive week for television trailers and promos, with all of the biggest assembled right here.

Superman has shaped the world of comic books forever. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Like dc comics wonder woman, moon girl was the princess of an isolated tribe of warrior women, and fought evil in her telepathically controlled. Tracing the evolution of comic books by looking at the pictures, panels, and text that brought them to. Correctionscomments to what was the first marvel comic book. The first week of the month looks at a book that came out this month ten years ago. Each week will be a look at a comic book from a different year that came out the same month x amount of years ago.

Coming from someone who is well versed in golden age superman comic book stories i have to confess that i find the newspaper dailies to be vastly superior. Welcome to the graphic collectibles online gallery of original, collectible comic artwork. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Back and front cover feature same classic superman art. From original superman comic art and spiderman comic art, to original xmen comic art and batman comic art, graphic collectibles carries it all. I get the impression that artists had more time to produce art for the comics strips than the comic books because this is some of borings best work.

You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The book is 16pages, full color, saddlestitched and measures 714in. Its most popular character was captain marvel, the alter ego of radio reporter billy batson, who transformed into the hero whenever he said the magic word shazam. The cover of a negro heroes comic book from 1948 featuring. Free file downloads, online comic viewer, plus a helpful, knowledgeable community. Each value pack is grouped around a theme and provides 2 lbs. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs. The 100 most influential pages in comic book history. There have been multiple iterations of superman junior over the years. Comic book realm use our database to track your comic. Wheelernicholson and national allied or any of its successor companies had nothing to do with action comics or superman.

The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Buy with confidence as the condition of this item and its timely delivery are guaranteed under the amazon atoz guarantee. This 1948 comic book focuses on black historical figures. The second week looks at a book that came out this month 25 years ago. Heres the place where old friends and newbies discuss politics, sports, love, sex, religion, death and family, plus any other silliness they can think of, from their favorite beers to their least favorite jokes. Sonic the hedgehog director, jeff fowler, thanked fans for their support after the movies premiere. There were a variety of heroes in comic strips, pulps books and on radio but they couldnt lift a car over their heads and throw it at someone. 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. The owner, mitch itkowitz, has been in the business of selling originalvintage comic art for over 40 years. In 1987 superman was relaunched, first with the miniseries man of steel and then with superman 1987 series. We offer large pictures that once clicked, you can easily drag to your desktop for a closer look.

The cover features superman bending a horseshoe with an amazed blacksmith looking on. Legendary comics creator nicola cuti, creator of eman and moonchild the starbabe, has passed away at the age of 75. Late in 1947 the country faced another exchange crisis, and a second ban on us comics was. Dcs silver age focused a lot around superman and his supporting characters, making a lois lane series all but inevitable. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Which of these superheroes is not part of the dc universe. Man of steels newspaper comic strips are among the rarest of all superman collectibles. The theme is revisited in a 1947 superman comic in which a pair of fraudulent magicians cast a spell on lane, making her believe she has superpowers. Superman trade paperbacks 19381986 superman trade paperbacks 19862011 superman trade paperbacks 20112016 new 52 superman trade paperbacks 2016current rebirth batmansuperman new 52 supe.

Youll be able to find all the new releases here at that time. For this list, were looking at superman stories that are exceptionally well told andor have an important place in the superman canon stories that are really, you know, super. Superman is forced to play along with the ruse for a time, using superspeed to invisibly intervene in lanes adventures, supporting the illusion. The pilot and first eight shorts were produced by fleischer studios from 1941 to 1942, while the final eight were produced by famous studios, a successor company to fleischer studios, from 1942. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016. Subsequently, for some 20 years, ed owned his own commercial art firm in chicago, acquiring, trading, and selling world class collections of american photography, illustration art, and vintage comic books. 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. Superman 1940s cartoons harvey comics database wiki.

Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. All other answers are written by nonjapanese so here is a perspective from a japanese. Mortimer image from the 1978 marvel comics calendar. Download the 2019 20 overstreet comic book price guide, 49th edition. Spiderman 2099 second edition1st printing 200 mint condition frank millers roninbook 6. The longawaited black panther sequel may begin filming around march 2021, according to recent reports. Writer and artist john byrnes successful landmark man of steel miniseries had rebooted supermans history, updating him for the modern comic. See more ideas about comic book covers, comic books, comic covers. A public vote of the users on the website comic book resources named it the. 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. Best superman comic book covers part 1 19381947 comic.

Here are 10 essential superman comics you need to read. The first african american superhero in mainstream comic books was black panther 1966. Vintage comic book mixed lot death of superman thundercats. Archive editions are premium, hardcover collections of comic books reprinted from the golden and silver age eras of publishing. This week, our artists paired sonic the hedgehog and sonicrelated characters with other comic book characters.

This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. See our superman comic books article for more details. Tracing the evolution of comic books by looking at the. Comic art for sale from graphic collectibles, superman. Superman comic books superman the new deal symbol of the american way by tesa pribitkin. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. The best site for downloading free public domain golden age comic books.

Superman iii the fleischer cartoons man of steel all star superman movie crisis on two earths. Finding mint copies for sale like many early superman comic books is rather difficult. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs comic book universe. A neat set with two colorful and unbreakable 45 rpm records, and a text storybook to follow, with fullcolor illustrations. Our comic value packs are a fun, affordable way to get a lot of comics without spending much. Which of these is a love interest of green lantern. Fawcett comics, a division of fawcett publications, was one of several successful comic book publishers during the golden age of comic books in the 1940s. Siegel and shuster were then fired in 1947 after filing a lawsuit against dc. See more ideas about superman, superman comic and comic book covers. The records are by musette records, steinway hall, ny. Distribution is expected to resume the week of may 20th. Dc comic books vintage comic books vintage comics comic book covers comic book heroes. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist.

Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to. Key issue first story written about earth one superman publisher dc comics store. Superman in the flying train is a book record set featuring superman in song and adventure with the original radio cast. See the comic value packs page for a list of available packs and prices.

Moon girl is a character from the golden age of comic books and has since slipped into the public domain. Ive been buying the golden age superman omnibus books for a few years now and the current one overlaps the years in the golden age dailies which makes it easy to compare apples to apples. When somone says, superman comics, this is what they mean. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman.

This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly rare comic books, then youre certainly sitting on a prized asset that any comic book collector would be envious of. Idk, i like superman for the more character driven family stuff, but i also liked the use of mystery and even a. The cover features superman blowing out some candles on a birthday cake. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who. Superfans of the man of steel, come discuss and read about the latest buzz and info on the superfamily members. Jun 05, 2018 ive been buying the golden age superman omnibus books for a few years now and the current one overlaps the years in the golden age dailies which makes it easy to compare apples to apples. Moon girl clare lune is a fictional character published by ec comics from 1947 to 1949. This issue of superman features a lex luthor appearance. Lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more.

Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. Description a very nice, flat issue with only tiny chip to right edge of cover and a small halfinch tear along bottom edge. Although they generally feature the battle of good versus evil, superhero comics also reflect the beliefs of their creators and allow readers to vicariously solve the problems facing them in the real world. The book also contains 2 plastic superman records in a pocket on the inside front cover. The golden age of superhero comics featured no african american superheroes in mainstream comic publications, though allnegro comics, created by orrin c. Superman the dark side of apokolips is a book that is part comic and part chapter book about superman who, in addition being super strong and able to fly, has some interesting powers, like ice breath.

All items listed are checked to the best of our abilities and found to be. 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. Sonic the hedgehog director reacts to movie performance. Contentsshow action comics action comics, volume 1 published in january 1998. This series ran from 1939 until 1986 when dc revamped its entire line of comics, wiping out its entire past. Evans, was published in 1947 and featured lion man.

The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Each index contains the title, issue number, date and description for each comic book. The comic book resources community, where comic fans come to talk. Superman is one of the most powerful heroes in the dc comic book universe.

Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. Whether its comic book, movie or toon media, this is your fortress of solitude. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Spiderman 2099 second edition1st printing 200 mint condition frank millers ronin book 6. Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batmansuperman comic books 202016 supermanwonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. Jul 26, 2019 which year was spidermans debut in a comic book. A jane foster b laurel lance c carol ferris d linda page. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. The man of steels newspaper comic strips are among the rarest of all superman collectibles. Mar 23, 2016 telepathic mindcontrol is relegated to 1940s man of steel example. New comic distribution has been temporarily paused nationwide due to coronavirus. James winslow mortimer may 1, 1919 january 11, 1998 was a canadian comic book and comic strip artist best known as one of the major illustrators of the dc comics superhero superman.