Chris malgrain golden age comics, comic character, superhero. Welcome to comic corner, a new semiregular feature devoted to comic books, webcomics, and various soups and stews. He stated in infinite crisis that kryptonite from new earth wouldnt affect him. Batman in superman comic books ol supes has welcomed batman to his comic several times over the decades. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. Nice gift idea, see my other stuff and thanks for looking. Adrien van viersen, a lifelong superman fan and storyboard artist x2, x3, game of thrones, and the flash, presents superman. This item is in the category collectibles\comics\bronze age 197083\superhero\superman. May 8, 2015 super buffy vs golden age superman battles comic vine.
Nov 04, 2016 one thing can be said about our current comic book age. Jack kirby manga comic book lots underground culture. Youll come across avengers comics much more often than the captain america comics of the 1940s and 50s. Following the golden age of comic books and an interregnum in the early to. Which are the 100 most valuable comic books from the golden age. This recently completed rejected pitch tells the untold origin of the secret identity from. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Mar 02, 2016 here are the four major ages for comic books in chronological order. Superman 4 vs action comics 23 page 15 golden age comic.
Dc later assigned his golden age appearances from 1938 through the early 50s to the earthtwo version of the character while his silver age counterpart existed on earthone. The silver age sundays, all published by the library of. Fawcett comics, a division of fawcett publications, was one of several successful comic book publishers during the golden age of comic books in the 1940s. In this highly original first installment, we remember supermans golden age adventures in the exact same way we paid homage to batman, wolverine, flash, hulk, and captain america in recent weeks. This recently completed rejected pitch tells the untold origin of the secret identity from the golden age perspective in this love letter to the greatest fictional character. These are the years when comics were considered a new and exciting form of art.
The golden age cheaper than buyng the superman chronicles individually. Catman comics 19401946 golden age comic books youtube. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Jul 19, 2019 action 23 is listed as april 1940, whilst superman 4 is listed as march 1940. Batman 1943, captain america 1944, and superman 1949, were all featured in film serials. Superman by alxortega on deviantart comic art, comic books, superman stuff. Golden age superman vs spiderman battles comic vine. Nov 17, 2018 nice gift idea, see my other stuff and thanks for looking. The version of superman from the golden age of comic books was also the very first version of the character. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity.
The story has been through many revisions through decades of publication in comic books and radio, television and film adaptations. Golden, silver and bronze age comic books dc superman. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. Is this the battle of the century or the greatest superhero teamup of all time.
The silver age of comics was a historical period in the publication of dc comic books, including those of the superman franchise. The character was introduced after dc comics created earthtwo, a parallel world that was retroactively established as the home of characters whose adventures had been published in the golden age of comic books. Superman of earthtwo is an alternate version of the fictional superhero superman, who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. Feb, 2011 recorded on february 6, 2008 using a flip video camera. The original superman was more than the guy who stopped pursesnatchers but not by much. Theyre from the late 30s and early 40s, the golden age of comic books didnt end until the late 40s. This is your chance to read the first year or so of superman stories from superman, action comics, and worlds finest comics at a great price. Written by jerry siegel and illustrated by joe shuster, this title includes the first appearances of lois lane, jimmy olsen, and supermans alter ego clark kent, as well as the first use of his xray vision. Get the best deals on superman comic books when you shop the largest online selection at. During the golden age, it is not uncommon for a single comic book issue to sell over one million copies. Jun 23, 2007 welcome to comic corner, a new semiregular feature devoted to comic books, webcomics, and various soups and stews. Amazing spiderman 75 cgc 7 0 slight restoration is part of marvel comic books amazing spiderman 75 cgc 7 0 slight restoration offwhite to white pages restoration includes small amount of color touch on cover the worlds largest selection of comic books, from batman and superman comic books to spiderman and xmen comics, new and back issues. Lot detail the amazing spiderman marvel comics featuring gil kane and john.
Get the best deal for superman golden age superhero comics from the largest online selection at. But if you want just his presilver age feats, then he still wins. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Dc experimented with some large size paperback books to reprint their golden age comics, create oneshot stories such as superman vs. Some strict collectors consider the era finished by 1950.
If you are a superman fan that wants have these great stories and pay a little extra, go for it right now. Superman images superman family batman and superman superman stuff clark superman superman poster batman art spiderman alex ross. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. In this highly original first installment, we remember superman s golden age adventures in the exact same way we paid homage to batman, wolverine, flash, hulk, and captain america in recent weeks. Comic books can be as pulpy or as serious or as just plain weird as you want them to be. See more ideas about batman, batman comics and im batman. Towards the end of the 1940s, sales and interest in superhero comic books began to decline. Superman appears in both in multiple panels with convos in color, just to eliminate cameo arguments. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Golden age comics silver age comics bronze age comics. This age is characterized by campy storylines, and major expansion of the superman mythos.
The silver age of comic books was a period of artistic advancement and widespread commercial success in mainstream american comic books, predominantly those featuring the superhero archetype. Like the invincible superman of the optimistic golden age, now is a time when anything is possible. See more ideas about superman, superman family and george reeves. The unthinkable has happened, the diabolical lex luthor has combined his unparalleled genius with the mad doctor octopus, and spidey and the man of steel are too busy fighting each other to stop them. The destruction of krypton, the space ship landing on earth with infant kalel, the death of his earthly father named eben kent in this edition, becoming a reporter at the daily planet, meeting perry white and lois lane all this and the mystery of the phantom ship and its skeleton crew. This item is in the category collectibles\comics\original comic art\drawings, sketches. During the golden age of comics in the 1940s, individual issues featuring superman, batman and captain marvel, regularly sold over a million copies each in the united states alone.
The superhero archetype was created and many wellknown characters were introduced, including superman, batman, captain marvel, captain america, and wonder. The golden age omnibus volume 1 is an impressive book for the first and arguably greatest superhero of all time, even if it has some minor flaws. The preeminent hero of the dc universe, supermans adventures have been continuously published since 1938. The flash is less popular amongst collectors than superman, spiderman and batman. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Superman vs luthor, mr mxyztplk, and the prankster. Adventures of superman golden age novel 1942 comic books. George khoury author of the extraordinary works of alan moore and kimota.
He was still around during the silver age and was never retconned at the time. Origin and first appearance of the golden age daredevil. Faster than a speeding bullet, superman burst onto the comic book scene in 1938, just as america was on the terrifying precipice of a world war. We only allow the barteringsellingbuying of comic books and comic book related swag. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Its most popular character was captain marvel, the alter ego of radio reporter billy batson, who transformed into the hero whenever he said the magic word shazam. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. The origin of superman is the story that relates superman s arrival on earth and the beginnings of his career as a superhero. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Comic character, comic books art, comic art, spiderman, im batman, batman art, geeks, batman kunst.
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The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. This was followed by a second superman and spiderman, batman vs. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. Super buffy vs golden age superman battles comic vine. Following the golden age of comic books and an interregnum in the early to mid1950s, the silver age is considered to cover the period from 1956 to circa 1970, and was. Its hard to know what to say about a golden age comic that features the first appearances of. Adam hughes batman et superman spiderman comic book artists comic artist comic books art justice league. We maintain a wide selection of golden age, silver age, bronze age and modern.
The preeminent hero of the dc universe, superman s adventures have been continuously published since 1938. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to. 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 would ask someone to name one golden age comics superhero, superman would be far and away the top answer. Following the golden age of comic books and an interregnum in the early to mid1950s, the silver age is considered to cover the period from 1956 to circa 1970, and was succeeded by the bronze and modern ages. Comic book artists comic artist comic books art superman comic batman superman stuff superman poster superman symbol superman movies garcialopez superman 3 poses signed copy of superman by jose luis garcialopez for 1982 dc comics style guide. However three superheroes did make their debuts on the big screen in that decade. This monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis. Classic superman vs hitler and hirohito wwii cover. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. Nov 18, 2015 top 50 most valuable comic books of all time golden silver age superman batman. Superman cgc golden age superhero comics for sale ebay.
This recently completed rejected pitch tells the untold origin of the secret identity from the golden age perspective in this love letter to the greatest fictional character of. Superheroes were of course, introduced to us originally through comic books. Superman 4 is also the first comic to feature entirely newly written superman content. According to dc comics writer will jacobs, superman was available in great. How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online. Superman s golden age form existed between 1938 when the first comic debuted and 1955 when the golden age of comics gave way to the silver age more on that later. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Here are the four major ages for comic books in chronological order. Uscah spiderman vs venom omnibus w paypal, age of apocalypse omnibus. We have some rules, but so does the justice league. Find out what superman comic books are worth here, or get yours appraised for free.
Superman battles saboteurs, investigates a rash of plane crashes, faces a superpowered luthor and much more. While there are some valuable silver age comic books featuring captain america, none are truly rare comic books in the way that the golden age issues are. We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books. The golden age of comic books describes an era of american comic books from 1938 to 1956. The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the years of 1938 and 1955. Yet, in our minds we seem to have rewritten history, believing that superman was always the most popular superhero of golden age comics, it was not always the case.
Superman golden age superhero comics for sale ebay. Dc later assigned his golden age appearances from 1938 through the early 50s to the earthtwo version of the character while his. Golden age 193855 silver age 195669 bronze age 197083 copper age 19841991. The even better news is that all the content is free and legal. Comic book superheroes unmasked documentary youtube. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Characters such as supergirl, krypto, streaky, and the legion of superheroes, among others, were added to the superman mythos during this era.
The man of tomorrows golden age adventures continue. 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. Starting in 1939, superman would continue on to 1986 when alan moores story whatever happened to the man of tomorrow. The bronze age of comic books is an informal name for a period in the history of american. Green lantern comics incredible hulk comics spiderman comics superman comics wonder woman comics xmen comics publishers. The complete comic strips 19391966 is an unofficial umbrella name for the six following titles. Historic first appearances from jerry siegel and joe shusters legendary man of steel. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. To give some perspective, i did like the first spiderman movie with toby maguire, maybe because i was younger, but i liked bvs similar to gotg, maybe even more, and definitely more than the most recent avengers which i did not like at all. The amazing stylistic history of comic books 99designs.
This volume represents the same stories found in the superman chronicles vol. Recorded on february 6, 2008 using a flip video camera. The miracleman companion presents a love letter to his personal golden age of comics, 19761986, covering all the things that made those comics greatthe top artists, the. Superman 4 vs action comics 23 golden age comic books cgc. Muhammad ali, spiderman, hulk, batman treasury edition comic lot is in sale since thursday, november 1, 2018. If history has taught us anything spiderman symbiote, newsstand date eventually closes its case. Superman 4 vs action comics 23 golden age comic books. Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online. Golden age superman was not affected by kryptonite at all.
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