We buy everything from large collections and estates to individual high value golden age and silver age books and everything in between. Superman collectible golden age comics reprints 193855 for. Superman collectible golden age comics reprints 1938 55. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Action comics 1 dc, 2000 series february 2000 indexer notes. There have been many instances over the years where a non comic collector has been fooled by one of these reprints. May 30, 2010 originally, the comic had a stiff outer cover identifying it as a reprint. The comic book hero superman later to star in movies and on television was the 1932 creation of writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster. When the outer cover is removed, it is identical to the original book, except that it is oversized 10 long and 12 inches tall.
Collectible golden age comics reprints 193855 for sale. Only the second time superman appeared on a comic book cover. Right off the bat, we get several familiar aspects of the character. 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. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Comic books can be found in comic book stores, at comic fairs, through dealers, at auction and on ebay. In america, the overstreet comic book price guide is the most used reference book for determining the value of old comics. Purchased off a newsstand by a man from west virginia in 1938, the comic book. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market.
This price guide has an updated edition published annually. Superman collectible golden age comics reprints 193855. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. All comics are still in the original loot crate plastic bag, unopened, containing the loot crate coa. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. What is the value of the death of superman with a 1938 reprint and poster. 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. I must say this reprint is beautiful and a great buy. Collectors often keep rare comics in their original wrappings, as they are generally more valuable in this state. Grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. The superman we all know was born on the pages of a comic book. You can now read the worlds most expensive comic book online.
Earth to superman became the worlds most expensive comic book sunday. What is the value of the death of superman with a 1938. I found a superman issue 1 comic and it said it was made in. The blakely mine disaster, script by jerry siegel, art by joe shuster. Get the best deals on collectible golden age comics reprints 1938 55. 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. Famous first edition version missing the outer cover, have very little relative value. Publisher dc comics store date november 30, 1982 script jerry siegel, joe shuster pencils joe shuster inks joe shuster issue notes free, part of a nestle quik giveaway. Superman sets her up in midvale orphanage so she can adjust to life on earth. First superman comic book now up for auction on ebay cnet. The golden age of americas first super hero exclusive 8 inch statue of 1938 superman reprint of the very first superman comic book illustrated hardcover book chronicling the man of steels golden age in display box minor shelf wear, small cut in bottom mid part of lid, it goes into box inside, but touched no. The first, the strongest, and the most enduringly popular super hero has been captivating audiences around the world for 60 years. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. Extra outer halfcover with first day issuance of superman stamp. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders. Superman collectible golden age comics reprints 193855 for sale. The main highlight of this is the death and rebirth of superman. Gcd issue the great superman comic book collection. Wizard magazine published monthly also has a comic book price guide printed in the back of every issue. The original comic book, coverdated june, 1938, hit the newsstands sometime. Superman was the first story in the book, and was 12 pages long. Created in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, the man of steel continues to fly faster than a speeding bullet. Ad for more fun comics, new adventure comics and detective comics. The collectible marked the first appearance of superman, and was originally published in 1938. After superman saves a group of miners from a cavein, clark kent senses a story that may mean that the mines owner, thorton blakely, is actually running unsafe mine operations and blaming accidents on the miners themselves.
Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The factors which define the value of a comic book are rarity coupled with desirability, and condition. Get the best deals on superman collectible golden age comics reprints 1938 55. But to be completely sure that it is real, and not a reprint, we need the full dimensions of the true original comic book. Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know about the man of steel. Although most collectors cannot even imagine owning one of these rare comics, where prices can run into the millions of dollars, there are plenty of budgetfriendly superman comics available. Aug 15, 2014 first superman comic book now up for auction on ebay. Mar 19, 2009 my grandpa has found one of his old comic books. Superman, clark kent, lois lane, jimmy olsen, perry white, and lex luthor have attained an iconic stature rarely seen in any art form. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics.
Since his humble comic book beginnings in 1938, superman has conquered every dimension of media entertainment, launching radio and television shows, major motion pictures, books, toys, and more. Unanswered questions why barbara spear webster given a in memory of on murder she wrote. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Collectible golden age comics reprints 193855 for sale ebay. Wayfair takes up to 80% off furniture and more for save big, give back sale. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. The only affordable way to see the first superman story and its classic art. Action comics june 1938 reprint 101 4 x 34 soft cover book in very good condition what makes this unusual is that we have the famous edition cover as well in very good condition as well as the reprint copy.
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