Superman comic book debut

The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Aug 05, 2016 in 2010 a copy of superman s 1938 comic book debut rated an 8. The superpowered kryptonian known as superman is one of dc comics most integral characters and, arguably, the most wellknown superhero in popular culture. Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know.

Were superman and black lightning the first heroes of the arrowverse. Dc comics w gene luen yang aca john romita, klaus janson the epic new storyline truth continues with the debut of the amazing new creative team of new writer gene luen yang american born chinese and continuing artists john romita jr. Superman, who made his debut in the june 1938 edition of action comics no. 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. And other comic book legends revealed and why does batman carry shark repellent. In their latest spotlight on notable comic book firsts, csbg reveals when superman s most famous nicknames made their debut. Cbr senior writer brian cronin has been writing professionally about comic books for over a dozen years now at cbr primarily with his comics should be good series of columns, including comic book legends revealed. Zack snyder reveals original plans for aquaman after batman v. Batman writer tom king teases the longawaited dc comics debut of the phantasm. A female superhero is sometimes called a superheroine.

Has superman stories through the years, so that you can see how superman changed, how comic art changed, how comic storytelling changed, etc. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Calvin ellis, superman of earth23 and the president of the united states of america, fights for truth, justice and equality. This was followed by a superhero boom that lasted until the end of world war ii. There were 100,000 members in the superman club, and superman quarterly was gobbled up at the rate of 1,300,000 copies an edition. Superman comics debut the man of steel first defended truth, justice, and the american way 63 years ago by jeff jensen. Aug 25, 2014 a rare, nearly flawless copy of superman s comic book debut has sold for a superpowered price. While the form originated in 1933, american comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publication of action comics, which included the debut of the superhero superman. Rebirth deluxe edition book 3 collects superman vol. Dc entertainment is celebrating its 80th anniversary with action comics.

Radio serials, cartoons, and movies quickly followed. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one million. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. New york comics dealers stephen fishler and vincent zurzolo said on monday. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one. Batmansuperman showcases meeting of dc comics icons. Pak promises the book will be %22big and crazy and tons of fun%22. Were superman and black lightning the first heroes of the. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Metropolis comics ap new york ap the record price for a comic book. Superman, a fictional comic book character, has spanned several decades and become a.

Within months after his launch, superman had a newspaper strip and his own selftitled comic book. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and. Feb 21, 20 the ongoing series marks greg pak%27s dc comics debut. A superhero also known as a super hero or superhero is a fictional character of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derringdo in the public interest. Superman was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster.

Although national allied publications, dcs predecessor firm, had been publishing comics since autumn 1934 with new fun. Its an undiscovered copy of the first superman comic book. The series has run continuously since that time, and has reached 974 issues as of february 2017. Its a beautiful book and larger than your average graphic novel. Superman s world is getting a big shakeup courtesy of brian michael bendis, but nobody expected one particular movie villain to make his dc comics debut as part of that shakeup. 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. 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. Zack snyder reveals original plans for aquaman after batman v superman debut smallvilles lex luthor actor michael rosenbaum says the snyder cut better be worth the hype.

The ten best superman comic book artists critical hit. Dcs new lois lane and jimmy olsen comicbook series will. Apr 12, 2019 dcs new lois lane and jimmy olsen comicbook series will debut in july. Supermans success is partly owed to his unique origin story as an infant from the planet krypton too many light years away to count. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from brief episodic adventures. The stories and artwork are beautifully reprinted and im very happy to add this to my collection. 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. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably the jerry siegel and joe shuster creation, superman. The unknown supergirl is one of the first superhero comicbook multipart sagas. In a statement, dallasbased heritage auctions said the copy of action comics no. Comic books had already been in print for about 40 years prior to the debut of superman.

Superman the dark side of apokolips is a book that is part comic and part chapter book about superman who, in addition being super strong and able to fly, has some interesting powers, like ice breath. Jun 14, 2009 action comics net paid circulation ballooned from,000 to 800,000. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Dawn of justice will lay the groundwork for the arguably overdue cinematic debut of dc entertainments justice league an avengersesque collection of superheroes that predates.

Or, the unlikely tale of the man of steels first appearance reappearing after 58 years. Jun 22, 2018 superman s world is getting a big shakeup courtesy of brian michael bendis, but nobody expected one particular movie villain to make his dc comics debut as part of that shakeup. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The s symbol emblazoned upon supermans chest had only meant superman, like the way a primary school student writes their name on their stuff.

A rare, nearly flawless copy of superman s comic book debut has sold for a superpowered price. While cast and crews eagerly await for production to begin again on the dc comics stable of shows on the cw, fans are hopeful to learn more about one of the new spinoff series that will finally. The story is notable besides just the debut of superboy as it is one of the most prominent early examples of retcons in comics, with the idea that superman was a child superhero had never been discussed until this point. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing yearslong sagas have dominated american comic books and crossed over into other media. The image on the cover of the 1938 edition of action comics no. New york comics dealers stephen fishler and vincent zurzolo said. Both siblings have superman like powers tied to their life essence. His creator was bob kane, an artist and writer aiming to find a new hero to rival superman, who had appeared the previous year. It is especially notable since it is the original comic book in which superman made his debut in 1938. So, here we go all star superman grant morrison, frank quietly the story is about superman s final adventures and feats as he prepares for. Dc confirms two of the daily planets finest will be headlining new comic book series. Action comics is the longestrunning continually published comic book in history, and its the series that launched the superhero genre with the introduction of superman in 1938. Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know about the man of steel. The adaptation of the original 2008 comic book story superman.

The dark multiverse takes on the highestselling comic book event of all timethe death of superman. Writing batman and superman in the same comic book. And he teased that in this book we get to see superman not clark kent hanging out. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Aug 22, 2018 8 things you may not know about superman.

It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably the jerry siegel and joe shuster creation, supermanand. Kane did sketches of a character with wings like those of a bat and showed them to a comic book writer called bill finger. Zack snyder reveals original plans for aquaman after. Superman debuted on radio in 1940, in the longrunning the. Hes also known as shazam, after the cry that changes the boy billy batson into the mighty captain marvel. Rebirth deluxe edition book 2 collects superman vol. Rebirth deluxe edition book 1 collects superman vol. The record price for a comic book, already broken twice this year, has been shattered again. Im probably among the biggest superman buffs out there. Unlike action comics, the magazine he made his smashing debut in, superman s solo magazine is not an anthology comic consisting of multiple distinct characters, instead putting the spotlight entirely on superman.

He is the worlds first super hero and a guiding light to all. Action comics is a comic book series featuring superman. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Black lightning was very excited to learn that superman specifically was no longer a comic book and instead was a real. In 2010 a copy of superman s 1938 comic book debut rated an 8. Batman villain the phantasm makes her dc comics debut in. The caped crusader made his entrance on the us comic book scene in the monthly detective comics. The tip of the spear in a revolution that would change the landscape of pop culture, superman has spent. Superman, american comic book character created for dc comics by writer. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. New york comics dealers stephen fishler and vincent zurzolo said monday they submitted. Feb 11, 2020 he has written two books about comics for penguinrandom house was superman a spy. The story described a scientist on an unnamed doomed planet placing his infant son into a hastily designed spaceship and launching it toward earth. Was superman the first superhero featured in comic books.