1 superman comic book worth

This comic, even though it was technically a superman comic, nailed the persona of batman. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders. The debut of superman in action comics 1 is the first major breakthrough in comic book industry, and has since then defined the world of comics as we know it today. When somone says, superman comics, this is what they mean. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. No one is going to retire on death of superman, he said. Gaines script jerry siegel pencils joe shuster, fred guardineer inks joe shuster, fred guardineer letters joe shuster, joe shuster. This has dual appeal, because batman collectors will want a copy of this superman comic book, as well as superman fans.

Robert venditti keeps all the classic aspects of superman and treats us to a story that feels like you are getting a fresh start with the franchise. Supermans pals pal, script by chris duffy, pencils by neil vokes, inks by terry austin. On the other hand, there are only 35 copies that still exist. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. It comes from esquire comics who sometimes sells comics on ebay himself. Aug 12, 2018 this book is consistently sought after by collectors as it is considered the true first marvel comic book of all time. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. Values of supermans girlfriend lois lane free comic book. This is an easy to pick up comic book for those looking to read a fun superman story.

Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. Now some comics that contain first appearances from a less know characters at the time, that were not pushed had by marvel or dc, can actually get more on auction if they are in mint co. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Jul 04, 2019 i worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Of that small number, only one is certified as very finenear mint. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues. Superman s pals pal, script by chris duffy, pencils by neil vokes, inks by terry austin. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. The sullen and bitter bruce finding purpose in love and knowing that he needed to stand above the scum rather than wallowing in it.

Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of. Just be ready to spend at least 567k for it if you find a near mint copy. Online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book. Really didnt like the joker lex though, but i still recommend to any comic fan who wants to get in the head of batman. 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. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. But this action book enabled me to see the new way they draw and present superman.

Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Speeding bullets elseworlds comic september 1, 1993. The two seem to go together like two peas in a pod. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. 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. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Jimmy shows a new intern around the city of metropolis, while superman fights a gun nut. Top 10 most valuable comic books of all time youtube. My overstreet price guide is a few years old, but it has the following.

Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. This drives the price up during an otherwise pretty average early 1950s. Loot crate exclusive action comics no 1 superman unopened reprint new. Find out what superman comic books are worth here, or get yours appraised for free. Written and drawn by jerome siegel and joe shuster, the comic introduced superman as champion of the oppressed, the physical marvel who had sworn. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book.

Written and drawn by jerome siegel and joe shuster, the comic introduced superman as champion of the oppressed, the physical marvel who had. The first comic of superman that was released in 1939 is one of the most valuable comics of all time. The cover bears the famous if somewhat crude drawing of superman smashing a car against a rock. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest. Action comics 1, first appearance rarest comic book. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others.