1935 superman comic books

Sothebys auction house announced the private sale of dc complete. Its mongul and the cyborg superman against superman, superboy, supergirl, steel, the eradicator, and hal jordan in what remains of coast city. The 100 most influential pages in comic book history. Auction to sell complete runs of action comics and. Every dc comics issue from 1935 2014 to be auctioned as. The relaunch of superman comic books returned the character to the. Minimum prices are for complete, but poor condition books. Old superman comic books for sale every year since we opened in 2000, superman has been on our top seller list.

The first media adaptions of dc were comic strips of superman. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The first true comic books were marketed in 1933 as giveaway advertising premiums. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online.

Superman sets her up in midvale orphanage so she can adjust to life on earth. In a clever twist on superman s archetypal origins, kurt busiek sets his oneoff, noncanonical superman story in a world where superheroes only exist as fictional comic book characters. Sothebys to auction every dc comic 19342016 dc comics news. She tells him how argo city survived the destruction of krypton and how her father sent her to earth when the inhabitants of argo city were threatened by kryptonite poisoning. In 1935, their superman story was again rejected by newspaper syndicates wanting to. Lego dc comics, superman action comics, superman comic books, comic book superheroes, dc comic books, vintage comic books, bd comics, vintage. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. Celebrate superman month with a historical timeline. Yet, as superman, the complete history shows, the man of steel has also made a lasting impact in comic strips, film, toys, tv, radio, and even on broadway. Sothebys auctioning dc collection worth millions 40k. Untitled sandra of the secret service story, art by will ely. Ahead of new york comic con, a look back at the colorful lier. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series.

This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The superman character was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster in 1933 before being sold to detective comics, inc. Mar 30, 2020 today sotheby announced that is will auction dc complete. Primary comic book anthology titles created by the company was more fun comics, adventure comics, detective comics, action comics, allamerican comics and superman. Rather, the history of dc comics is the history of the comic book industry as a whole, layered with intrigue, greed, great stories, politics, financial hell holes, but ultimately an innate desire in all of us for a great story. Find the value of your comic books using our comic price guide articles below.

Supergirl discovers why superman has begun to act evil at random intervals, and it all goes back to before krypton exploded. The golden age of comic books was a period in the history of american comic books, generally thought of as lasting from the late 1930s until the late 1940s or early 1950s. Mar 30, 2020 although national allied publications, dcs predecessor firm, had been publishing comics since autumn 1934 with new fun. Superman takes on the persona of a fictional super hero in order to save the life of the characters creator from the nazis. Superman saves a girl named kara on a dying asteroid city called argo city, from attacks by aliens. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. The ian levine collection, an exclusive private sale offering of every comic book released by american publisher dc comics from 1935 2016, including complete runs of superman, batman, action comics, and detective. Its superman comics and comic books are one of the most pervasive and influential media forms of 20thcentury popular culture. Dec 08, 2009 his studious efforts are worth the price of the book alone. Supermen the first wave of comic book heroes 19361941. Dc comic books vintage comic books vintage comics comic book artists comic book covers comic book characters comic book heroes comic character superman comic books what others are saying superman is the best at everything. While the foundations of todays industry started in the 1920s, the events of today are shaping the industry of tomorrow. We buy everything from large collections and estates to individual high value golden age and silver age books and everything in between.

National comics publications and allamerican publications, two precursors to dc comics, were formed publishing american comic books such as superhero comics starting in the 1930s. It features complete collections of superman, batman, action comics and detective comics. Sadowski has done an admirable job of making supermen. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and. 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. Record prices are upgraded immediately for bigticket items, and over. Every dc comics issue from 1935 2014 to be auctioned as complete set by sothebys.

For readers who buy superman comic books, our selection is big. Superman spies a crashing rocket and discovers his cousin supergirl. The ian levine collection on monday, an offering of every comic book published by dc from 1935 through 2014. The ian levine collection, an exclusive private sale offering of every comic book released by american publisher dc comics from 1935 2016, including complete runs of superman, batman, action comics, and detective comics. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from brief episodic adventures. Gcd issue the great superman comic book collection. Get the best deals on tarzan comic book collections when you shop the largest. It is the home to iconic brands, and it is the creative division charged with strategically integrating its content across warner brothers entertainment and time warner. Mar 19, 2009 comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today.

Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Lelands is the original sports auction house and the premier appraisers and auctioneers in the hobby. Superman is also featured in a onepage public service announcement, be a good citizen. During this time, modern comic books were first published and enjoyed a surge of popularity. Sothebys auctions ian levines collection of every dc comic ever. Golden age of comic books golden age comics wiki fandom. Batman and batmobile 1935 by francesco francavilla batman. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at.

The ian levine collection, a comic book collection that includes every comic book published by. Comic book, bound collection of comic strips, usually in chronological sequence, typically telling a single story or a series of different stories. Dc comics is the largest english language publisher of comic books in the world, including batman, superman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, and more. Each article includes the historical record price achieved for each book at auction, and the minimum yours is worth if youve found one. Celebrate superman month historical timeline 1930s to 1960s. In june 2016, dc comics relaunched its entire line of comic books series with dc rebirth including both the action comics and superman series. Superman appears in the dc comics and dark horse comics miniseries superman vs. Today sotheby announced that is will auction dc complete. Jenet klyburn, eddie foil, moose macelroy, the parasite, and lois lane, script by gerry conway, pencils by curt swan, inks by bob oksner. The package also includes the first appearances of wonder. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. But the main problem is action comics 1 from 1938, for superman did not get his own title until 1939, has been reprinted many times in different formats, hence those seriously vary by size as well. The war years 19381945 shows how his introduction at the start of world war ii lifted the spirits of a weary country and brought people the hero they so desperately needed.

The ian levine collection, a comic book collection that includes every comic book published by dc comics from 1935 through 2016, including. Feb 26, 2016 a 26 year old american artist names daniel araya has redrawn superman, batman, wonder woman, and the green lantern in that very distinct very a style that pixar has become famous for. A superhero also known as a super hero or superhero is a fictional character of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derringdo in the public interest. The ian levine collection of dc comics boasts more than 40,000 comics released between 1934 and 2014. A survey of current scholarly indexes demonstrates that researchers in the fields of history, sociology, and literature are discovering that studying comic books provides unique and valuable insights on 20thcentury culture. By 1935 reprints of newspaper strips and books with original stories. Action comics 1938 dc 23 cgc ng coverless restored 2027328001. 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. The first wave of comic book heroes 19361941 not only reverent, but exciting and fun as well. His company would eventually be known as dc comics.

Captain marvel proved to be one of the most popular superhero comics of the golden age, regularly outselling the adventures of superman during the 1940s. These stories deserved another look and more attention. The superman of the new 52 reality lives with his wife lois lane of his reality and their biological son jonathan kent. Tracing the evolution of comic books by looking at the pictures, panels, and text that brought them to. 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. New events that shape the comics industry are always happening. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The ian levine collection, an exclusive private sale offering of every comic book released by american publisher dc comics from 1935 2014, including complete runs of superman, batman, action comics, and detective comics. Currently, any and all superman topics that dont fit anywhere else are covered here. Whether selling your collection or seeking to buy an important piece of sports history, we invite you to experience the best team in all of sports memorabilia. Parasite attacks superman by using a powerprism that gives other people superpowers. Mar 31, 2020 new york sothebys is pleased to announce that we will offer dc complete. Lol sometimes i cant stand how happy and jolly superman is sometimes.