Man of tomorrow poster excellent likenew condition. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top. 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.
Six values are listed here for each issue number based on. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. 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. Published just a few months after crisis on infinite earths, john byrnes the man of steel updated the saga of superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process. Almost any early superman comic book has value if its in reasonable condition. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist.
For example, we certainly thought the pep comics run would sell for multiples of the price guide value. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever, as well as information about them and why they are. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. I read all the silver age superman titles as i worked in my dads drugstore, and i could read the comics while handling the front of the store cash register sales.
How to determine the value of a comic book december 25, 2014. Written by louise simonson, with art and cover by jon bogdanove and dennis janke. First superman comic book now up for auction on ebay. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. Up for auction superman 3d very rare comic book issued back. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Every comic book collector knows that this is one of the most sought after comics ever printed.
This comic was found in a box with a bunch of other comics. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. Antique shops or take the book in and have a rep check it out because it also depends on the current condition of the comic book. Yet, in the comic book world, just like the real one, that would not be the end of the story. The return of superman collects reign of the superman an. The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay. Its nice to see greg pak and dc comics utilizing the batman and superman families beyond something like a depressing, status quoaltering crossover book this is pure adventure with no frills. We were all going to be rich because the generic hot book of the week was going to be the next big thing.
Many were released on cardboard or vinyl records with accompanying readalong books. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. Comics in 1953 to produce the page of the famous superman 3d comicbook. This unique item spotlights superman, the man of steel, as he tries to save metropolis from the insidious luthor, by acting like hes following lex. The better the condition, the more the book can be worth to collectors who want the ones in the best shape. Maybe i can sell them off to help my friend fix her car. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. Superman the dark side of apokolips is a book that is part comic and part chapter book about superman who, in addition being super strong and able to fly, has some interesting powers, like ice breath. Selected issues in fn, vf or vfnm may not exist in some titles.
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. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. But even more important, is the other half of the books creative team. Long time comic book fan and successful filmmaker, kevin smith, blazed a.
In this issue lois lane drives off a pier in order to get supermans attention. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Usually the 1st superheroes of the big comic book publishers go for big bucks. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. Find the value of the dc comic supermanbatman volume 1. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. Find great deals on ebay for death of superman comic and death of superman comic cgc. The figures are from the 2007 official overstreet comic book price guide.
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. This is 900 pages of some of the best superman comics ever written, from oct 1988 to nov 1989. The novels conceit sounded coola guy who regrets trading away a comic book as a kid. We will ship anywhere in the world upon completion of payment. First superman comic book now up for auction on ebay cnet.
New comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. A vampire is loose in metropolis and the new robin, tim drake, raises the stakes as he meets superman for the first time. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Well hindsight is 2020 and with that in mind, lets chart the ten most important comic books of the 1990s. Determining the value of a comic book is not always easy, as the factors that influence it are subjective and liable to change. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s 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. The comic book price guide for great britain superman. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. For obvious reasons, the 1st printings of the early superman comics are very valuable, but are.
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 superman was born on the planet krypton and was given. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. Eighties treasures in this contemporary comic boom must hold value. Comic books are popular collectibles that hold the potential to become valuable over time. Assuming you keep your comics in near mint condition prices for the infographic were determined assuming that comics were a 9. Threedimension adventures superman 3d dc comics 1953. 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.
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