The script was written by bob goodman and directed by james tucker. Dc direct superman original unopened comic book hero. Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. Lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. The story has been through many revisions through decades of publication in comic books and radio, television and film adaptations the original story was written by jerry siegel and illustrated by joe shuster, and published as a part of the characters first appearance. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans.
Rebirth deluxe edition book 2 collects superman vol. Published on april 18, 1938 coverdated june, by national allied publications, a corporate predecessor of dc comics, it is considered the first true superhero comic. Did you know that superman was dreamed up right here in the buckeye state. There is then a bittersweet ending with supergirl and krypto carrying on in superman s name. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Zack snyder reveals original plans for aquaman after batman v. Mar 23, 2016 lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. In may 2006, it was returned to its original title and numbering. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received.
Original encyclopedia of comic book heroes, volume 3. Scientific explanation of superman s amazing strength. 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. In the original edition of this book, this sequence is textonly. I was a fan of 50s 60s superman, until spiderman and fantastic four showed the way for comics to be much better in the later 60s. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Gcd issue superman from the thirties to the seventies.
The original panels were rewritten and redrawn to create the first. The ten best superman comic book artists critical hit. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The adaptation of the original 2008 comic book story superman. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Oct 15, 2019 superman is a comic book character, and weve never actually seen that story adapted to the comics. 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. 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. Rebirth deluxe edition book 3 collects superman vol. After a brief career as a mysterious, noncostumed superboy, clark dons the fictional characters colors and continues to work in secret. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr.
Mar 19, 2009 comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Clark kent applies for a job at the daily star, but is turned down until superman stops a lynching and clark phones in the story. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan.
Unless youre from cleveland, you likely didnt know that the buckeye state is where the famous tv and comic book hero superman started. Secret identity, a teenage boy named clark kent in the real world, where superman is nothing more than a comic book character, somehow develops superhuman powers like those of his namesake. Stories include the man who stole the sun, the origin of superman, and the man who bossed superman. There is a 1990s era reprint edition of this comic. Superman superman original opened comic book hero action.
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Star wars comic signed by fisher, ford, and hamill season 14 history duration. 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. And remarkably chilling for a comic book at the time. The origin of superman is the story that relates superman s arrival on earth and the beginnings of his career as a superhero. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original ed. Man of tomorrow will be an original story featuring a young clark kent. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Feb 26, 2009 after being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. Dc direct superman original unopened comic book hero action. Not only did the character survive richard donners interpretation, he became an even better superman because of it. See more ideas about superman, superman comic and dc comic books.
Features a two page origin new material of superman by jerry siegel and joe shuster, plus four pages previously omitted from the action comics series. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. After being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. Interviews read our question and answer sessions with superman comic book writers and artists. Whos who in the superman comics 1950s 1980s information on characters and places introduced in the superman comic books during the 1950s and up to the revamp in 1986.
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