Its full of superman mythology to keep the fans on their toes. Price guides allow for quick reference of a comic books estimated. The story of supermans life the origin of superman. Secret origin is a sixissue retelling of clark kents history from smallville to metropolis, told by the allstar team of geoff johns and gary frank. Right off the bat, we get several familiar aspects of the character. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. John byrnes classic man of steel miniseries, which debuted right after crisis on infinite earths ended, was the definitive and highly original reimagining of the superman character for a new age of dc comics, superman fans, and readers. The authority is a really fun comic book that looks and feels like a blockbuster movie something enjoyable like bad boys 2 but not a piece of art, and certainly, not a masterpiece.
This comic title may be what gave rise to one of supermans nicknames, the action ace. Batman was so popular that dc spun him off into his own series. The sixissue miniseries was collected as a deluxe hardcover titled superman. First superman comic book now up for auction on ebay. Jun 29, 2006 the authority is a really fun comic book that looks and feels like a blockbuster movie something enjoyable like bad boys 2 but not a piece of art, and certainly, not a masterpiece. Old superman comic books value the 5 most expensive comic books ever sold may 7, 2019 if youre planning on putting yourself through college based on the strength of your comic book collection, youve got a little rethinking to do. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. Secret origins is the title of several comic book series published by dc comics which featured the origin stories of the publishers various characters. Secret origin 20092010 was a sixissue retelling of supermans origin as presented as canonical in the postinfinite crisis dcu written by geoff johns and drawn by gary frank. An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive homes first and greatest superhero. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted.
Superman album, giant the comic book price guide for. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Superman original story supermans history and origin. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. The secret origin of superman, script by jerry siegel, pencils by joe shuster, inks by joe. A man named sims tells superman that evelyn is innocent, and that the true murderer is a lounge. Find the value of the dc comic secret origins volume 3. To celebrate this historic event, and to chronicle the new dimensions of our heroes lives, dc presents. So kc supermans origins are that of the 1986 byrne story. Writer geoff johns and artist gary frank bring you a startling new look at the beginnings of lex luthor, the legion of superheroes, lois lane, metallo, jimmy olsen, the parasite and more of your favorite characters from the superman family in this new trade paperback collecting the acclaimed sixissue miniseries. Apr 24, 2015 batman and superman first appeared together in a 1941 comic book named all star comics no. The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay. The first, and usually fastest, is to look it up in a price guide. The secret origin of superman, script by jerry siegel, pencils by joe shuster, inks.
Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Lp record and comic book, a membership card, a pin, and a secret code, all packed in a box. Chronicling clark kents journey from the cornfields of smallville to the skyscrapers of metropolis, youll witness a whole new look at the. His history of the mainstream superman stops at 1996. In 1986, dc comics revamped the superman comics recreating superman and his supporting cast of friends and enemies.
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. How to determine the value of a comic book december 25, 2014. The story featured the definitive origin of superman for the modern, postinfinite crisis dc universe continuity, starting with clark kent in his preteens as superboy. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. Here is an overview of superman s comic book career, since writer jerry siegel 19141996 and artist joe shuster 19141992 invented him while still teenagers. Regardless of what my opinion of this book may be, it. Premiering in june 1939, this was the first comic book title to be named for the superhero character it starred. Aug 17, 2014 it is referred to as the holy grail of comics and this is the finest graded copy to exist with perfect white pages.
If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. If you have found rare comic books from the same era 1940s with just the title batman on the front, then you may be a little confused. Since his comic book debut in 1938 superman has appeared on tv and the in the movies and a wide variety of other mediums since his creation, firstly he appeared in a syndicated newspaper strip in 1939 in which jerry siegel and joe shuster added more background details about the planet krypton and supermans father jorel, which had not yet. The series was written by geoff johns and illustrated by gary frank, featuring the superhero superman. Birthright, its only real differences are that secret origin fits in with the johns run of action comics, the new krypton storylines and adventure comics. The legion of substitute heroes takes the spotlight as the secret origin of the 30th centurys biggest losers is retold, written by ty templeton and drawn by templeton and anthony van bruggen. The story of superman s life the origin of superman.
To own a slice of vintage, 1998 comic book heritage, buffys comic toddlerdom, would definitely, without a shadow of a doubt, be worth something. From the ashes of the epic crisis on infinite earths arises a new dc universe a single, united world where the heroes and villains from the oncevarious earths now reside. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. In 1962, superboy was the second best selling comic book in the united states, surpassed only by superman in sales. Hot on the heels of their acclaimed run on action comics, superstars geoff johns and gary frank reunite to present a 6issue event that spells out the definitive origin of superman for the 21st century and it all starts with a gigantic 48page issue. Much like the last origin retelling tale, superman.
There are two ways to determine the value of a comic book. Even with help from superboy, steel, supergirl, and the returning eradicator, does superman have a chance to win a battle against an enemy so powerful. Writer geoff johns and artist gary frank bring you a startling new look at the beginnings of lex luthor, the legion of superheroes, lois lane, metallo, jimmy olsen, the parasite and more of your favorite characters from the superman family in this new trade paperback collecting the. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Information and illustrations depicting the many changes superman has gone through since his creation in 1938. Secret origins 19731974 1st series comic books mycomicshop. Top superman comic books comic book values comic book. By showing the story throughout the latter half of the 20th century, it also offers a taste of nostalgia for the comic books of the old days. Secret origin was a sixissue monthly american comic book limited series published by dc comics. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. First superman comic book now up for auction on ebay cnet. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm.
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The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. With christopher reeve, margot kidder, gene hackman, marlon brando. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. From 19861996, he retains the history of the mainstream superman.
Batman and superman first appeared together in a 1941 comic book named all star comics no. I dont know if its the art or the dialogue, but it felt like a book from the bronze age rather than modern age. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates. So kc superman s origins are that of the 1986 byrne story.
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