Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. As of 2017, the largest comic book publisher in the united states is manga distributor viz media, followed by dc comics and marvel comics. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Rare comic showing supermans first appearance expected to.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Superman clark kent the man of steel million dollar bills. First superman comic book, worth millions, to be auctioned. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Aug 25, 2014 consider it the right place at the right time with interest high in the character thanks to the excitement around batman v superman. Aug 05, 2016 a rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. News english lessons esl lesson plans superman comic. Comic books are now in the same realm as fine art, oneofakind jewels and antiques. 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. Superman clark kent the man of steel million dollar bills x 4 comic book hero. Marvel and dc comic books worth big money showbiz cheat sheet. Superman teams up with the resurrection man and teen titans of the future in a crucial, noholdsbarred battle against the agents of the evil solaris.
Aug 25, 2014 the first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. Superman is the worlds first comic book superhero, notes zurzolo. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one million. Top 10 most valuable comic books david lynch addresses rumors of twin peaks season 4 legends of tomorrow spoofs star trek, friends, and more in new season 5 trailer. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to.
Unlike olivier, who preferred the stage to the screen, brando concentrated his talents. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. When they arrive, they are shocked to discover that supermans coffin is empty. She contacts inspector henderson and they go to centennial park to inspect supermans tomb beneath his memorial statue. The title is unpopular, or was bought in quantity during the speculation bubble of the early 1990s, and is now being dumped by collectors. Comics, superman, superman and tagged comic book values, d. The comic debut of superman has sold for an outofthisworld price. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. Certain hot comic books can double or triple in value in a very short period of time. It was the very first edition of a comic to feature superman. This volume is a new printing of the previously released dc one million collection. Jul 24, 2014 first superman comic book, worth millions, to be auctioned. Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. Its the most important and valuable comic book, said stephen fishler, who sold the comic book to the actor in 1995.
The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. A wellpreserved copy of the comic that first featured superman is heading for auction. The copy for sale has a story of its own that wouldnt be out of place in the pages of a comic book plot, either. The price for the 1938 edition of action comics no. A dealer making an offer on your comic books is hardly likely to point this out to you. Twice before it set the record for the most expensive book ever it. These are the kinds of comics you find in two for a dollar boxes in any comic book store you visit. Nov 17, 2017 a wellpreserved copy of the comic that first featured superman is heading for auction.
In 1972, marvel created this man with unbreakable skin the hero for hire in the wake of the. Marlon brando is widely considered the greatest movie actor of all time, rivaled only by the more theatrically oriented laurence olivier in terms of esteem. Get the best deals on bronze age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. This article is about periodicals containing comics. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Aug 25, 2014 this is how much superman s first comic book sold for by. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest. Dc one million by grant morrison goodreads share book.
Lois lane is dubious, but has to learn the truth for herself. Sep 07, 2017 top 10 most valuable comic books david lynch addresses rumors of twin peaks season 4 legends of tomorrow spoofs star trek, friends, and more in new season 5 trailer. Struggling to save the presentday earth, the future superman frees the unconscious arsenal from the rocket that had metropolis name on it. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. He wants to give you the least he can get away with to buy your comics from you. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. Comic book price guides are just that a guide to what a comic book is worth. Superman was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. Adventures of superman one million 1998 comic books. Rare copy of supermans 1938 comicbook sells for nearly. Get the best deals on bronze age superman comics when you shop the largest online. Rumors and reports begin circulating that superman has returned to metropolis.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. They are useful only as a starting point to valuing items in your comic book collection. But how much are the comics where they first appeared worth on the open. Before this book was published, there was no such thing as a super hero. Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no. Now he must go on a scavenger hunt of life and death, trying to put together the pieces of the machine that can save them. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received. Only the second time superman appeared on a comic book cover.
The following is also printed on the front superman is an ongoing comic book series about clark kent, a man who is nearly indestructable and often referred to as the man of steel. The issue sold monday morning is a 1938 edition of action comics no. The figures are from the 2007 official overstreet comic book price guide. The first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. Twice before it set the record for the most expensive book ever it sold for. One of the best preserved copies of the first comic book featuring superman will go up for sale on ebay in an auction that will start aug. Nov 11, 2011 the copy for sale has a story of its own that wouldnt be out of place in the pages of a comic book plot, either.