Interestingly, different comic book stories indicate that the impossible man and mister mxyzptlk are both separate entities and the same person. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. Star wars comic signed by fisher, ford, and hamill season 14 history duration. Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of. Cnn the comic debut of superman has sold for an outofthisworld price. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. See more ideas about george reeves, original superman and superman. This monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis. Just before the destruction of the planet krypton, scientist jorel sends his infant son kalel on a spaceship to earth. Get the best deals on superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at.
The mysterious death of george reeves, the original superman. Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. Comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. Starting in 1939, superman would continue on to 1986 when alan moores story whatever happened to the man of tomorrow. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice. He is best known for his role as superman in the 19521958 television program adventures of superman his death at age 45 from a gunshot remains a controversial subject. This first half of this issue is reprinted in superman. Superman s creators first envisioned him as a villain.
George reeves the death of george reeves, tvs original superman. The man of steel fights crime with help from his friends at the daily planet. January 5, 1914 june 16, 1959 was an american actor. In supermans krisis of krimson kryptonite storyline, mxyzptlk decides to skip pestering superman for a month after creating a chunk of powerstealing red kryptonite for lex luthor to harass superman with in his place, and goes to. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online. These pages have advertisements for various products from johnson smith and company. The original superman title had adopted the new name, the adventures of superman, but continued the original numbering of its long and storied history. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. What could the other 21 books in the submission be. Seller is stating its an original, but the guy lives about 10min from me and said he will not let me pick it up. When it first hit newsstands in 1938 it sold for 10 cents. George reeves, in the gray doublebreasted suit that he used as clark kent on superman, would be buried at forest lawn memorial park in glendale, california. Now, 76 years later, the finest known copy of this comic credited with spawning a multibillion dollar global franchise will. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist.
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. 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. Recent high school graduate jerry siegel selfpublished a story in january 1933 called the reign of the superman, featuring a mad scientist. He is best known for his role as superman in the 1950s television program adventures of superman. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr.
Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. Comic type monthly issue annual special giant size king size prestige format hard cover gn soft cover gn trade paperback. The popular superhero had been featured in numerous comics, radio shows, and films during the 1940s before he was brought to the small screen in a syndicated television series that began production. After being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. His marker would read my beloved son superman george besselo reeves, jan. From the 30s to the 80s and superman archives, volume 1.
I found a superman issue 1 comic and it said it was made. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. 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. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. Usually between 1984 to 1991 modern 1992 to current. Jan 24, 2007 11 videos play all the original tv series superman james deloach movies that will blow everyone away in 2021 and beyond duration. This week, finally, audiences get to see the dark knight take on the man of steel in batman v superman. Scientific explanation of supermans amazing strength. An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive homes first and greatest superhero.
Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Nobody knows for sure, but the death of george reeves, the original superman, has all the elements of a classic hollywood mystery, as a new movie shows. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. Geoff johns and gary frank bring the dc and watchmen universes together. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. This comic features not only the first appearance of superman, clark kent and lois lane, but this. Raised by kindly farmers jonathan and martha kent, young clark discovers the source of his superhuman powers and moves to metropolis to fight evil.
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. Nov 17, 2006 nobody knows for sure, but the death of george reeves, the original superman, has all the elements of a classic hollywood mystery, as a new movie shows. His death at age 45 from a gunshot remains a controversial subject. Ive always found it oddinteresting that mega keys arent walkthroughs that have serial numbers ending in 001. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. Dawn of justice while itll be the first time the two dc entertainment superheroes have. The actor who portrayed superman on television in the 1950s believed he had acquired the characters super powers and accidentally killed himself by trying to fly. 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 superman was born on the planet krypton and was given.
Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a. Original encyclopedia of comic book heroes book 1 paperback. Superman, american comic strip superhero created for dc comics by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. New adventures of superman 19661970 while it may seem unfair for bud collyer to be the only superman voiceactor to make a list devoted entirely to guys. With george reeves, noel neill, john hamilton, bill kennedy. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. Both the original and reprint material were again reprinted in chronological production order in superman chronicles, volume 1.
Four new series set in the world of the vertigo classic. With christopher reeve, margot kidder, gene hackman, marlon brando. Original encyclopedia of comic book heroes, volume 3. 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. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably the jerry siegel and joe shuster creation, supermanand.
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