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An exceedingly rare copy of a comic book that introduced superman for the first time has sold for a recordbreaking price. A rare 1938 comic book that features supermans historic debut sold at auction wednesday night for. These films rake in huge bucks at the box office, and the stars in them have padded their bank accounts and become household names. The publisher was originally known as national allied publications, and later as national comics publications and as national periodical publications, before taking on its current name of dc comics. It was 68 pages long 64 interior pages plus the covers, and included stories featuring characters like chuck dawson, zatara master magician, pep morgan, and cowboy tex thompson. I must say this reprint is beautiful and a great buy. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Any kid whos ever devoured a title like anyas ghostor invisible emmieor a wrinkle in time. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale.
Sometimes i remember it one way, sometimes another. Superman sparked the creation of an entire industry based around the exploits of masked avengers and caped vigilantes, and he remains one of the worlds most recognizable pop culture icons. Comics can be thoughtprovoking, boundarybreaking, emotionally complex, and all the things that books without pictures can be. Action comics is an american comic book magazine series that introduced superman, one of the first major superhero characters. Probably less than 100 exist and most are in terrible shape. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Whether youre into marvel or dc, discover information about your favorite characters original lore, nemesis, and alterego. Superman is a fictional character, a comic book superhero who appears in comic books published by dc comics.
Im a fan of science fiction and even science fiction comic books, like iron man and fantastic four, but its the rare comic book which a. Signed and numbered by superman creator and writer jerry siegel. First superman comic book issued in 1938 up for auction on ebay. These are the years when comics were considered a new and exciting form of art.
An extremely rare superman comic book has sold for a record price. 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. Landing a role in a comic book movie is a big deal in hollywood today. Limited to 2,000 copies and includes a certificate of authenticity from dynamic forces. Action comics 1, first appearance rarest comic book. Superman s original origin story, first published on the eve of world war ii, has been compiled with other original 30s and 40s comics and artwork in superman the war years.
Superman collectible golden age comics reprints 193855 for. Some comic books dont just have science in them, but actually go so far as to teach science concepts. This is not a reprint or anything other than the holy grail of comic investing. Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of. Mar 19, 2009 comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. Theyre not just for comic book fans, but lovers of. The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the years of 1938 and 1955.
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He is widely considered to be an american cultural icon. This comic features not only the first appearance of superman, clark. 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 man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Find out about the steps the major comic book publishers go through in creating a comic book and how you can too.
Gaines in a letter to siegel and shuster dated march 27, 1939. The complete history, the idea, and title for this sequence came from m. He became an instant sensation with readers, and started the superhero trend. Supermans creators first envisioned him as a villain. The original comic book, coverdated june, 1938, hit the newsstands sometime during the. The debut of superman in action comics 1 is the first major breakthrough in comic book industry, and has since then defined the world of comics as we know it today. When it originally hit newsstands in 1938, the comic sold for 10 cents. If im going to have a past, i prefer it to be multiple choice. The original comic book, coverdated june, 1938, hit the newsstands sometime during the late spring of that year.
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