Originally created as an anthology title, the pages of action comics debuted adventures for some other famous heroes of the golden age. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. Someone has broken into supermans fortress of solitude, so superman searches the place for clues. This is the first appearance of superman in any form other than the inventors imaginations. May 10, 2018 a rare copy of action comics no 1 containing superman s very first appearance in print is going under the hammer. Superman 4 vs action comics 23 page 14 golden age comic. This comic features not only the first appearance of superman, clark kent and lois lane, but this comic began the entire superhero genre that has followed during the 76 years since. Batman guest appearance in superman cover story, the superkey to fort superman, script by jerry coleman, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. Appearing in superman, champion of the oppressed featured characters.
Half sheet overlay outer cover and first day of issue us postage stamp featuring superman. A pristine copy of supermans first appearance in action comics no. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with the cover date summer 1939. The series has run continuously since that time, and has reached 974 issues as of february 2017. This authorized replica is a love letter to the medium itself.
For the first time machine, ill take a look at the most valuable comic book in the world, the very first appearance of superman. Continued in action comics 2011 series action comics is dcs longest continuously published comic. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Ad for more fun comics, new adventure comics and detective comics. He is the worlds first super hero and a guiding light to all. Its an extraordinary party as we revisit stories from across the decades, featuring the debuts of not just the man of tomorrow, but also supergirl, brainiac, the fortress of solitude and more. A rare copy of action comics no 1 containing supermans very first appearance in print is going under the hammer. Weve arranged the rare comic books by series or main character. Someone has broken into superman s fortress of solitude, so superman searches the place for clues. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. The tip of the spear in a revolution that would change the landscape of pop culture, superman has spent the last eighty years redefining what it means to stand for truth, justice and the american way. The blakely mine disaster, script by jerry siegel, art by joe shuster. In the early days of comics books, it was not the convention to name comics after specific characters.
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Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. The release of that comic book quickly launched a superhero boom, as superman was so popular that every existing comic book company wanted to have. Reprints first appearance of superman back in june, 1938. Published on april 18, 1938 coverdated june, by national allied publications, a corporate predecessor of dc comics, it is considered the first true superhero comic. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for auction. Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. Comic s buyer has secret identity and would rather remain that way there are thought to be 50 to 100 copies of action comics.
The first issue featured superman and except for a brief hiatus when the series was titled action comics weekly, he has appeared in nearly every issue. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. Oct 29, 2014 a few months ago, a copy of action comics no. It appears dc intended for superman to first encounter luthor in action 23. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. I was so delighted when, a couple of decades ago, dc finally reprinted this first issue of action. The comic book that birthed superman in its first issue becomes the first comic book to. Pulps were small 10 cent books sold on the newsstands, usually filled with action heroes going to exotic places and having adventures. Lot 52 dc comic books wonder woman supergirl lois lane vintage silver bronze age.
Action comics is an american comic book magazine series that introduced superman, one of the first major superhero characters. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. 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. The release of that comic book quickly launched a superhero boom, as superman was so popular that every existing comic book company wanted to have their own superman and everyone even. Action comics 1, first appearance rarest comic book issue. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Action comics values and price guide heritage auctions. After superman saves a group of miners from a cavein, clark kent senses a story that may mean that the mines owner, thorton blakely, is actually running unsafe mine operations and blaming accidents on the miners themselves. Although national allied publications, dcs predecessor firm, had been publishing comics since autumn 1934 with new fun. Its original incarnation ran from 1938 to 2011 and stands as one of the longestrunning comic books with consecutively numbered issues. Some comic book stores will stay open past midnight for the wednesday release of action comics no. Superman first appearance origin supporting characters. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Read the first superman comic online for free paste.
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Aug 16, 2017 why fans destroyed supermans first comic book. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Here in the future, armed with hindsight and nostalgia, well look at this legend of comics and hold him up to modern scrutiny. Yes, supermans pal, cub reporter and general exclaimer of gosh, mr. Comics buyer has secret identity and would rather remain that way there are thought to. 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. Action comics is a comic book series featuring superman. Online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably the jerry siegel and joe shuster creation, supermanand. It is especially notable since it is the original comic book in which superman made his debut in 1938. The tip of the spear in a revolution that would change the landscape of pop culture, superman has spent the last eighty years redefining what it. Most notably among these is the first appearance of superman. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics.