She fashioned clarks suit from blankets found in the rocket that brought kalel to earth. The first annual superman comic book was published in 1960. The silver age sundays, all published by the library of. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Superman reunites with lori lemaris for the first time since college. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Batman comic books batman comics batman and superman comic book characters comic books art comic art book art. Supermans mermaid sweetheart, script by jerry siegel, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. The katzenjammer kids became the first fully developed comic strip in the u. Vintage 5sided comic spinner rack superman bat man 1978 has two holders that are broken but still functional please view all the pictures for a better description of the item for sale and be sure to check out my other listings thanks. Similar to the digital comic museum, which we wrote about last week, comic book plus contains a near inexhaustible quantity of golden and silver age comic books.
For readers who buy superman comic books, our selection is big. Many thanks to derrick lyle coleman current writer and updater. Some silver age comic books even say superman celebrates his birthday on june 10 the day he landed on earth. Please examine all photos carefully and judge the condition of the book for yourself. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. In a german castle, batman discovers a mastermind who has perfected a formula to turn. Germany collectible international edition comics for sale ebay. The golden age sundays 19431946, mostly deal with supermans involvement in world war two, and chart not only the war years of the classic newspaper comic, but also the inevitable and entertaining trivializing of the superman concept that would lead to a. In many cases, the jewish origins of the early comic strip characters are. The toy superman contest starring superman and red anson, script by bill woolfolk, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. In todays comic books you dont see the advertisements you used to no ads with outrageous promises to be taller or more muscular. There is a name written at the top of the first page.
As a kid, i first discovered comic books in 1965 when i saw the tag at the end of the superman tv show that was then in reruns. The design on jorels shirt is the familiar superman s. Also during this time, taking the place of serious villains to battle superman, numerous forms of kryptonite were. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. First among superheroes, first superhero to appear in a comic book named for him, and foremost among fictional immigrants, superman has been a popular character since his premiere in action comics in. This superman and his successor, the bronze age superman, are both generally referred to as the superman of earth 1. Old superman comic books for sale every year since we opened in 2000, superman has been on our top seller list. The comicbook franchises attempts to get hip included turning lois lane black. Two events occurred at dc comics about this time which contributed to a. 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.
Batmansuperman comic books 202016 supermanwonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016 superboy and teen titans comic books and related specials 20112014 supergirl comic books and related specials 20112015 justice league comic books and related specials 20112016. See our superman comic books article for more details. Find great deals on ebay for vintage comic book and vintage comic book lot. German comics are comics written in the german language or by germanspeaking creators. It stated that superman was a character that appeared in action comics and superman magazines, so i. Although superman had remained in continuous publication and was not explicitly revised for the silver age, the various inconsistencies between his original appearance see kall and the version depicted in the 1960s. The decade beginning with the late 1930s is known as the golden age of comic books. Mort weisinger was the man behind the superman titles at dc comics in the 1950s and 1960s. Tricksy, worlds greatest stunt man humor page by henry boltinoff. During this era, superhero comic books initially lost steam letting stories of. The collections timespan ranges from the late 1930s through to the early 1960s, and includes many thousands of comic books in the superhero, scifi, and horror genres. Superman accidentally travels through time and across space to krypton, where he meets actress lyla lerrol and his parents.
Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever, as well as information about them and why they are particularly. Great comic books of the sixties by billy ingram 1995 article. After 1960 the west german publishers commissioned foreign artists and studios. As the counterculture movement of the 1960s gained momentum, so did. Batman is one of the worlds bestknown and mostloved superheroes. This was one of the most soughtafter books from rai, one of the most famous characters of the decade, and a strong contender for the ten most important comic books of the decade. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Silver age comic that is complete wit no rips or cut outs. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. Heralding the outrageousness of the batman television series in the mid1960s, batman comic books introduced ridiculous characters such as batbaby, batape, batmite, and ace the bat hound.
A collection of seven vintage dc comics superman comic books. Berlins jewish museum is currently hosting an exhibition called heroes, freaks and superrabbis the jewish color of comics, which. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. After a month of spotlighting the strange if endearingly strange history of comic books and especially the silver age, i think it is worthwhile to show the comic books of the silver age that are simply great stories period, without any enjoyably goofy aspect to them. Top 10 outrageous comic book advertisements comic books. Culture berlin exhibition traces supermans cultural roots. Titles and issues included are supermans girl friend lois lane no. In the comic books that s design was designed by martha kent on earth, long after krypton was destroyed. The insane history of how american paranoia ruined and. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s. Lot of vintage comic books marvel misc, average condition storage find.
Featured are seven issues, including superman july 1963 issue 162, july 1966 issue 188, august 1966 issue 189, may 1968 issue 206, july 1968 issue 208, and may 1969 issue 216. Comic books, comic book podcast, silver age superman, superman podcast, superman fan podcast, action comics, supergirl, superman 145, may 1961, was published on march 16, 1961. Part of the reason that comic books are so woven into american culture is because they were born during a time when the country was pulling itself out of. Jorel wore a green shirt with a yellow sun design on the front. When it comes to rare comic books, few are as important as the origin and 1st appearance of batman. Im probably among the biggest superman buffs out there.
Ad for supermans girl friend, lois lane, action comics, and superboy. Comic book plus free and legal public domain books. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books. Even the first attempt at a german edition of superman as supermann disappeared from the. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. The reaction of the ss towards the comic book character superman was negative because the creator of. German comics are comics written in the german language or by german speaking creators. The largest publicly available collection of comic books in the united states is housed in the newspaper and current periodical reading room. In postwar the 1950s and 1960s west germany, comic books and strips were largely inspired by american models. For me it was a nostalgic return to when i was a child and able to purchase 10 comics for a dollar off a turning rack no sales tax either at the local soda shop. As far back as i can remember it never seemed so farfetched for a kid to become attracted to both comic books and sports.
Why my mother threw out my comic books part 1 of 3 webages by adam blatner reposted november 18, 2009 this is based on a talk given on 61209 to the summer session of the senior university georgetown. Beginning in the late 50s, the version of superman that is most famous today began to take shape. From many of the comic book lists on this site you can tell is big supporter of comic books. Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly rare comic books, then youre certainly sitting on a prized asset that any comic book collector would be envious of. Entrance origin kmetal the living legend about the comics novels encyclopaedia the screen costumes read comics online trophy room creators es. Get the best deals on silver age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at.
The complete comic strips 19391966 is an unofficial umbrella name for the six following titles. We hope superman classic will recall fond memories for some, and introduce new fans to things that made superman and his world so fun, so thrilling, and have had a lasting legacy on comic books to this day. Lot of 50 comic books grab bag marvel dc avengers superman batman spiderman xmen. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. First, a brief history of comic books from their origins to the late 1940s. Many of the superheroes from todays blockbuster franchises, including batman, superman, and captain america, emerged during this period, and the industry grew into a commercial powerhouse. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. Some peg it to 1933, when the format of newsstand comic books was codified, but others place the moment in june of 1938, when superman made his debut in jerry siegel and joe shusters first issue. Collecting comic books to the true aficionado is a lifetime hobby, but there comes a point in every collectors life when its time to say so long to some of your best stuff. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list. 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. Early in the silver age of comic books, as dc was introducing new versions of old heroes, they explained that old versions lived in a parallel dimension they called earthtwo. The comics code was the single most awful thing to happen to comic books and american creativity.
Apr 14, 20 1966 vintage 1960s batman comic book 1 by christian montone. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and. The sunday newspaper comics collected in the handsome new idw collection, superman. Comic books for children and young people were developed, such as rolf kaukas fix and foxi and adventure comics like sigurd and nick by hansrudi wascher. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The secret of superman s home starring superman and hatchet kaims, script by edmond hamilton, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. So, here we go all star superman grant morrison, frank quietly the story is about supermans final adventures and feats as he prepares for. The first german comic con event in stuttgart drew 50000 fans, while a frankfurt museum. The unfortunate part was the realization that our culture still deemed comics as a childish medium in the seventies, and that most kids would naturally stick with sports over. He hired writers like jerry siegel yes, the original creator himself and otto binder the greatest shazam writer ever to recreate supermans world. Band book 11 prince valiant german hal foster comic strip reprin. This reading order contains all the essential and recommended comic book issues for you to enjoy superman. Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day.
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