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Book is a former library book and has library stickers andor markings on or inside the front or back cover andor spine and may not. 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 this respect, the book is a study of narrative and how. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. Confidental, book 1 by darwyn cooke and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no.
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Heritage auctions in chicago is selling the comic, which first went on sale on 18. What is the a 1934 superman first edition comic worth answers. First appearance of superman, rare millennium edition. The first comic of superman that was released in 1939 is one of the most valuable comics of all time. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. 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. 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. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted.
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This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. In 1939, martin goodman founded timely publications, which he planned to use as an expansion of his pulp magazine business by getting into comic book publishing, as well, as it seemed like it was a really. Get the best deals on first modern age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. 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 batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series.
Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Heritage auctions in chicago is selling the comic, which first went on sale on. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Scientific explanation of superman s amazing strength. This authorized replica is a love letter to the medium itself. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such. Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of. Only about 100 issues of the comic, which sold originally for 10 cents, are known to exist and it is considered by many enthusiasts to be the holy. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Published on april 18, 1938 coverdated june, by national allied publications, a corporate predecessor of dc comics, it is considered the first true superhero comic.
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