Number 1 superman comic book

The audit bureau of circulation files reveal that there were three printings of this issue in 1939 500,000 copies, 250,000 copies, and 150,000 copies. A new 52 volume dedicated to the team up of batman and superman, and how they originally met in the new 52. Spinning out of the devastating events of the batman who laughs, superman and batman are together once more in an allnew monthly series and theyre facing a terrifying new threat that could strike from anywhere. Usually when it comes to a valuable comic book, the lower the issue number the better. According to cbs news, a rare copy of supermans 1938. Up in the sky, in the dark of the night, trust no one for the infected walk among us. I read all the silver age superman titles as i worked in my dads drugstore, and i could read the comics while handling the front of the store cash register sales. Cgc lookup scan or type number on label choose file. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. The original press run for the comic in 1940 was thought to be.

Superman number 1 comic book summer 1939 page by page. If not for the tear, its grade would have been a 3. Aug 24, 2014 online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book. A highly coveted copy of action comics number 1 from 1938, featuring. Superman flew off the auction block faster than a speeding bullet on thursday. Pristine comics, is widely regarded as the holy grail of comic books, given its one of. The market for high grade copies is tremendous, as highgrade copies sell for as much as a luxury car would. The auction listing came from an east coast comic book aficionado who. This item is in the category collectibles\comics\golden age 193855\superhero. Online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book.

Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. 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. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. Scientific explanation of supermans amazing strength. Even the deadly kryptonite couldnt defeat one determined comic book collector. Supermans pals pal, script by chris duffy, pencils by neil vokes, inks by terry austin. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. Mar 04, 2016 superman number 1 comic book summer 1939 is up for auction. 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. Nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist.

The landmark dc comics publication collects the superman stories. Superman made it all the way to number 1 on igns top 100 comic book heroes. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever, as well as information about them. Usually between 1984 to 1991 modern 1992 to current. Check out which comic book heroe made it to number 1. Star wars comic signed by fisher, ford, and hamill season 14 history duration. The original press run for the comic in 1940 was thought to be about 500,000 but today fewer than 300 copies are. The dark knight and the man of steel must journey into the depths of gotham city to learn. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book.

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. Theres a reason for that, as the book is notoriously difficult in high grade. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. One on the cornerstones of comics, this copy has moderate restoration which includes color touch, spine reinforcement, and edge trimming. 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. A number of factors are involved in deciding whether or not a comic book should be submitted to a grading service such as cgc. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told. Superman 2006 remerged superman 1987 and adventures of superman 1987 to a single title. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. Unlike action comics, the magazine he made his smashing debut in, supermans solo magazine is not an anthology comic consisting of multiple distinct characters, instead putting the spotlight entirely on superman. Superman s pals pal, script by chris duffy, pencils by neil vokes, inks by terry austin. The comic includes a revised version of his first story superman. Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies.

Gaines told siegel and shuster what additional content aside from the action reprints to create for this issue in a letter dated 19390327. Of that small number, only one is certified as very finenear mint. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold.

Loot crate exclusive action comics no 1 superman unopened reprint new. Has superman stories through the years, so that you can see how superman changed, how comic art changed, how comic storytelling changed, etc. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest. In 2006, a restructuring of the entire dc comics line saw superman.

Its a big number, but not an outrageous one in the context ive laid out above. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan. The comic includes a revised version of his first story superman, champion of the oppressed albiet renaming it to the coming of superman with notable changes to. See each listing for international shipping options. Still, having a comic book with a low issue number is another good indicator that it is. Superman number 1 comic book summer 1939 is up for auction. New listing batman superman comic book lot of 19 issues 1 18 annual 1 new 52 jae lee. Signed superman year one number 1 comic book midtown comics coa. He found a number of adventurer stories, but needed a lead. Unfollow superman number 1 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.