Than came the first costumed character, the phantom, created by lee fall and ray moore. Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever, as well as. The stories illustrated key moments in the characters past such as first meetings. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. In 1999, following siegels death, the siegel family successfully won a court case, granting the family fifty percent ownership of the superman character. This issue is written by gene luen yang and features art by howard porter, patrick zircher and ardian syaf, plus a special page by classic man of steel artist jon bogdanove. Please browse through the title listings below or use the search bar at the top of this page to quickly find a specific title.
Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. We have the worlds largest selection of superman comic books and graphic novels. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Sadly, they sold the rights of superman to dc comics in the 40s and never gained the amount of profits that. 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 strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. The series debuted november 1, 2006, and was canceled in april 2008 after 14 issues. Many were released on cardboard or vinyl records with accompanying readalong books. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay. Siegel and shusters creation of superman became a start of the golden age of comic book history. Comic books superman, action comics superman, superman the man of steel, the adventures of superman and much more. What you see on the site now is less than 10% of what i have available.
What is that superman novel that isnt a comic book. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. The best supermans storyline without superman while supermans return as the title of. The sale of the superman book marks the third time this year that a record was set for the sale of a. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information.
Gimmick covers and variants were all the rage, but we loved them and dont tell marvel we still do. How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off the superhero genre. Determining the value of a comic book is not always easy, as the factors that influence it are subjective and liable to change. For obvious reasons, the 1st printings of the early superman comics are very valuable, but are. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. 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 largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. Superman confidential was a monthly comic book series from dc comics. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Comic books are popular collectibles that hold the potential to become valuable over time. New comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. In the early twentyfirst century, superman remains one of the most important comic book characters of all time.
Without the shop, there was no longer family determined occupation for him and he was able to pursue his dream of writing. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. The company also gave credit for supermans creation to the two men. Superman has often supported 3 regular ongoings and any number of mini series or special issues. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Hottest comics key issues comics by letter cgc cert lookup investment speculation new comics this week sell my comics. The better the condition, the more the book can be worth to collectors who want the ones in the best shape. The novels conceit sounded coola guy who regrets trading away a comic book as a kid. Superman appears in the dc comics and dark horse comics miniseries superman vs. Almost any early superman comic book has value if its in reasonable condition.
Adams and ebay are donating 1% of the sale price to the. We were all going to be rich because the generic hot book of the week was going to be the next big thing. Its not as valuable as other superman comics but would cost as. Unless otherwise noted in the description, our items are preowned. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. Kenny bravermans high school days with clark kent are recounted, while conduit makes another attempt on clarks life in peer pressure part 2 awards. Some people think that superman was also a replacement father figure for jerry. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Then add in any guest appearance and team appearance books.
With superman back at full power, he takes the fight right to vandal savage in the epic conclusion to savage dawn. 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. Superman saves a girl named kara on a dying asteroid city called argo city, from attacks by aliens. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. The man of tomorrow debuts as a quarterly, allowing for a new superman comic to be published every week. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. You wont want to miss vandals vision of kryptonand a glimpse at a dark future he might rule. New comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters. Superman comics, superman toys, superman memorabilia for sale. Since his creation back in the 1930s, supermans catchphrase has been that he fights for truth, justice and the american way, and hes been a symbol of all thats good in the world.
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Thus the superman that we know was created, the first original comic book character to have powers far beyond a normal human being. Superman confidential featured superman stories set in the early years of the characters career. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman.
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