These are the years when comics were considered a new and exciting form of art. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. The superman mythology expanded during the silver age of comics 19531970 and was refined during the bronze age. Adventures of superman is an american television series based on comic book characters and concepts created in 1938. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel and shuster that if they could paste them. Supermans sweetheart, script by bill woolfolk, art by al plastino. The reign of the supermen is one of many storylines or works to have received a comics buyers guide fan award, winning the favorite comic book story category in 1993. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. As an adult, superman became the protector of earth, working at the daily planet as clark kent alongside his partner and wife lois lane. Superman is a superhero published by dc comics since 1938. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. The adventures of superman 19521958 adventures of superman was an american television series based on comic book characters created in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster.
Oct 28, 2019 adventures of superman 19521958 was the first television adaptation of any comic book when it arrived on the scene as a firstrun syndicated show sponsored by kelloggs. Adventures of superman 1952 1958 opening and closing. Get the best deal for golden age comics 19381955 from the largest online. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Circulation grew during the war, and exploded shortly after as new publishers initiated new genres like crime, romance and horror comic books.
On mutual, it was broadcast from august 31, 1942, to february 4, 1949, as a 15minute serial, running three or, usually, five times a week. The 30 bestselling comic book series of all time best life. Some strict collectors consider the era finished by 1950. Adventures of superman is an american television series based on comic book characters and concepts created in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster. Sponsored by cereal manufacturer kelloggs, the syndicated shows first, and last, air dates. Michigan state university libraries special collections division reading room index to the comic art collection superman superman chronological story list, 19331960. But the main problem is action comics 1 from 1938, for superman did not get his own title until 1939, has been reprinted many times in different formats, hence those seriously vary by size as well. An alien named kalel from the destroyed planet krypton. Superman burst onto the comic book scene in 1938, just as america was on. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Lois and clark that the preflashpoint version of the character had survived the universal transition into the new 52 and was living on the new dc universes earth with his wife, the preflashpoint lois lane and their young son.
It features the first appearance of several comicbook heroesmost notably. Adventures of superman 1952 1958 opening and closing theme. Within a few years gaines initiative spawned a flourishing industry, and by the mid1930s there were increasingly growing numbers of. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 1938 1955 when you shop the largest online selection at. The character superman and his various comic series have received various awards over the years. Featuring the introduction of superman, this book singlehandedly raised the comic industry from a secondrate medium of strip reprints to a legitimate business. Get the best deals on superman not signed golden age comics 1938 1955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Mar 19, 2009 comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. The adventures of superman originally aired from 1940 to 1951.
Supermans last hour starring superman, nails harrigan, and dan delta, script by jerry coleman, art by al plastino. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Superman not signed golden age comics 19381955 for sale. Superman s last hour starring superman, nails harrigan, and dan delta, script by jerry coleman, art by al plastino. Mar 23, 2016 lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. With george reeves, noel neill, john hamilton, bill kennedy. Get the best deals on superman not signed dc golden age comics 1938 1955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Superman was the final animated series initiated under fleischer studios, before famous studios officially took over production in may 1942. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. 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. Comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. By 1952, the peak year for comic book sales in the.
A rare copy of action comics no 1 containing supermans very first appearance in print is going under the hammer. Get the best deals on superman not signed dc golden age comics 1938 1955. Adventures of superman was an american television series based on comic book characters and concepts created in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster. Publication history precrisissupermans origin took more than twenty years to unfold into the narrative we are familiar with today. During the golden age of comics 19351953, krypton and the kents were almost incidental, seldom being referred to in the comic book stories. 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. This item is in the category collectibles\comics\golden age 193855\superhero. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series.
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. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. This particular comicbook issue has become the most valuable one in existence. Supermans popularity helped make comic books a major arm of publishing, which led rival companies to create. The 100 deaths of clark kent starring superman, art by al plastino. Following the comic book crossover event convergence, it was revealed in the miniseries superman. Finally, clark is assigned a story on the south american republic of san monte. The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the years of 1938 and 1955. The jewish comicbook revolutionary behind mad magazine.
Continued in action comics volume 2 in the early days of comics books, it was not the convention to name comics after specific characters. Buy golden age 193855 era american comics and get the best. Precrisis superman comic books 19381986 postcrisis comic books 19862011 postcrisis superman comics, specials, miniseries and graphic novels 19862011. The hawkman strip in flash comics, especially the kubert stuff carl barks ducks, just a sheer joy to read. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Within a few years gaines initiative spawned a flourishing industry, and by the mid1930s there were increasingly growing numbers of comic book publishers. Coverless and incomplete golden age comics mycomicshop. Superman not signed dc golden age comics 19381955 ebay. Together they laid the foundations for the characters entire mythos. Heritage auctions in chicago is selling the comic, which first went on sale on 18. The man of steel fights crime with help from his friends at the daily planet. Superhero comics and books page 3 of 5 comic book plus. In the comic book universe, meanwhile, they didnt meet until 1952. Superman delivers a witness to the governor to stop an execution, then stops a wifebeater.
The golden age of comic books describes an era of american comic books from 1938 to 1956. Adventures of superman 19521958 was the first television adaptation of any comic book when it arrived on the scene as a firstrun syndicated show sponsored by. Rare copy of supermans first comic book adventure set to. There was soon a whole comic book industry creating men, women and even animals who possessed an unimaginable array of superpowers. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Superman came at number 2 in vh1s top pop culture icons 2004. May 10, 2018 a rare copy of action comics no 1 containing superman s very first appearance in print is going under the hammer. In a desperate time, legendary creators jerry siegel and joe shuster brought to life the worlds first modern superhero. September 19, 1952 19520919 april 28, 1958 19580428 adventures of superman is an american television series based on comic book characters and concepts that jerry siegel and joe shuster created in 1938. 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. Superman s sweetheart, script by bill woolfolk, art by al plastino.
Later superman, as clark kent, goes out with lois, but she earns the wrath of butch matson and superman must save her. Jerry siegel and joe shuster are the spiritual fathers of superman 1938, the most famous superhero comic on earth, along with bob kanes batman and stan lee and steve ditkos spiderman. Action comics verscheen voor het eerst in juni 1938 en bevat het allereerste stripverhaal over superman. Apr 30, 2016 adventures of superman is an american television series based on comic book characters and concepts created in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster. Golden age 193855 era american comics for sale ebay. The worlds largest selection of comic books, from batman and superman. The last of page 12 is an illustrated promotional ad for the superman strip appearing in action comics. Superman battled crooks, gangsters, and other villains in the city of metropolis while masquerading offduty as daily planet reporter clark kent. Siegel was the franchises first scriptwriter, while shuster was its first artist. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 1938 1955 when you shop the largest online. Adventures of superman is an american television series based on comic book characters and concepts that jerry siegel and joe shuster created in 1938.
The serial came to radio as a syndicated show on new york citys wor on february 12, 1940. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and. The show is the first television series to feature superman and began filming in 1951 in california. This fictional superhero was created first with this series. Lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. Superman not signed golden age comics 19381955 ebay. The show was the first television series to feature superman and began filming in 1951 in california on rkopathe stages and the rko forty acres back lot. Precrisis superman comic books 1938 1986 postcrisis comic books 19862011 postcrisis superman comics, specials, miniseries and graphic novels 19862011.
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