1953 superman comic book

The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. Instead, hardtofind key issues remain available for regular customers like you, since they arent swept up by comic book dealers to resell. Three dimension adventures 3d superman 1953 origin fine. The fourth issue of mad magazine features harvey kurtzman and wally woods classic superman parody superduperman. The amount published and the popularity of comics in the early 1950s is staggering.

Emotion always a bit of fun and entertainment from a babyboomer kiddies tv life. Great comic book with a nice classic and oldie flavour. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. An award received by national comics for its 1953 production of stamp day for. Three dimension adventures superman vg 1953, dc b rare. The superman mythology expanded during the silver age of comics 19531970 and was refined during the bronze age 19701986.

Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. However, some issues are unnumbered and as british comics can sometimes be notorious in their numbering, we cant be sure. Adventures of superman a ghost for scotland yard tv. Superman 3d, 1953 reprint, vintage dc comics, 3d glasses, sealed, near.

Has superman stories through the years, so that you can see how superman changed, how comic art changed, how comic storytelling changed, etc. Superman 80 1953 dc supermans big brother golden age. Based on comic book sales, the character was the most popular superhero of the 1940s, outselling even superman. During the golden age of comics 19351953, krypton and the kents were almost incidental, seldom being referred to in the comic book stories. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. These neverbeforereprinted 1950s sundays are a special treat for superman fans and comics historians worldwide.

Red son is not only a tale of the man of steel and his pursuit of a global utopia, its also about politics, technology, and personalities. The 15 craziest comic book clones some of these supermen have been vehicles for writers to explore silver age tropes or illuminate different aspects of superman s character or milieu jealousies, bitterness, cruelty, homosexuality, race relations, rage, even madness. Solid mid grade condition, cover well attached to staples with no cut outs and no writing. Sep 15, 2015 superman 80 1953 dc supermans big brother golden age comic book ebay stay safe and healthy. Comes in a mylar sleeve with an acidfree backing board. Sep 15, 2015 superman 80 1953 dc superman s big brother golden age comic book ebay stay safe and healthy. Adventures of superman 1952 1958 opening and closing theme. There was soon a whole comic book industry creating men, women and even animals who possessed an unimaginable array of superpowers. The following is a list of the first known appearances of various superhero fictional characters and teams 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. Superhero comics and books page 4 of 5 comic book plus. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. I will also be listing more rare books so check out my other listings. He taught art for 11 years in an inner city high school.

Superman fictitious character comic books, strips, etc, heroes comic books. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Brockhurst, a famous magician, has been dead for a number of years. The first strip was published on january 16, 1939, with a separate sunday strip added on november 5, 1939, running continuously until may 1966. Great book ready to ship to upgrade your collection. However, sir arthur mccredy, an old friend of perry whites, is involved and clark and jimmy are.

Barrie applebys roger the dodger makes its debut in the beano. Apr 20, 2016 slideshow of all the comic books published in april 1953. They are derived from numerous sources such as dealer price lists, advertisements in comic book collecting publications, and public auction results. Distributed by atlas publishing and distributing co. Up for auction is an original superman 3d comic book from 1953. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. The book features a key appearance, printed in black white, a rare foreign issue from the 1950s. With george reeves, noel neill, jack larson, john hamilton.

John has loved comics his whole live and wrote about comics and pop culture for over a decade for the now defunct website comic related and about toys for the. If youre looking to remain unspoiled, time to get up, up and away. This includes cgc, pgx and cbcs graded comic books. Superman 80 1953 dc supermans big brother golden age comic. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman.

Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batman superman comic books 202016 superman wonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from. Up for auction superman 3d very rare comic book issued back in 1953 by dc comics. But these comic book dealers wont pay the full overstreet price for key issues, because their profit would disappear. This is the first specific comic book parody in mad and strikes a nerve among readers. Adventures of superman panic in the sky tv episode 1953. Writers such as alan moore have cited this story as an influence. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original edition. Superduperman is a satirical story by harvey kurtzman and wally wood that was published in the fourth issue of mad aprilmay 1953. New listing death of superman 49 comic book lot dc 1st doomsday reign supermen confidential. Superman logo shirt, superman tshirt, comic book shirt, comic book gift, superman birthday shirt. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with.

Lampooning both superman and captain marvel, it revolutionized the types of stories seen in mad, leading to greatly improved sales. This first book of the atomic age sundays features more than 175 fullcolor strips, from october 23, 1949 through march 15, 1953. Superman not signed golden age comics 19381955 for sale. 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. Adventures of superman is an american television series based on comic book characters and concepts that jerry siegel and joe shuster created in 1938. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. After the war, sales dropped dramatically and then continued to slide down throughout the 1950s. Jul 28, 2015 these neverbeforereprinted 1950s sundays are a special treat for superman fans and comics historians worldwide. Super heroes all died out between 1950 and 1955 with only superman, batman and wonder woman and a few smaller ones still being published. During the golden age of comics 1935 1953, krypton and the kents were almost incidental, seldom being referred to in the comic book stories.

This first book of the atomic age sundays features more than 175 fullcolor strips. Clark kent, while in england on assignment for the daily planet with jimmy olsen, is a skeptic. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. The starting place for jack coles plastic man, who would go on to get his own title in 1943. A comic book prediction that five years later would come true. The episode still holds up and is voted one of the best of the series. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original ed. Get the best deals on dc superman golden age comics when you shop the largest online selection at. See more ideas about superman comic, superman comic books and comic books. Mxyztplk has returned to drive superman crazy and the man of steel returns to smallville for superboy week. A superman annual 1953 4 and a superboy annual 195455.

Stories include the man who stole the sun, the origin of superman, and the. Superhero comics and books page 3 of 5 comic book plus. 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. 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. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016. Publication history precrisissupermans origin took more than twenty years to unfold into the narrative we are familiar with today. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. The show was the first television series to feature superman and began filming in 1951 in california on rkopathe stages and the rko forty acres back lot. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time.

Dec 21, 2019 john wilson is an independent comic book writer and illustrator and he has illustrated one childrens book for a former student. These prices for comic books are provided as a service to hobbizine readers. This book is still in decent shape but comes with no glasses. The superman mythology expanded during the silver age of comics 1953 1970 and was refined during the bronze age. From the ussr of joseph stalin to the successful presidency of lex luthor, there are many items the comic book gets right. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The atomic age sundays 19491953 lingua inglese di schwartz, alvin, boring. Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batmansuperman comic books 202016 supermanwonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. Superman comic strips ran in newspapers from the 1930s through the 1960s, under the title superman.

Slideshow of all the comic books published in april 1953. There is a 1990s era reprint edition of this comic. Supermans sweetheart, script by bill woolfolk, art by al plastino. George reeves owned a 1953 alvis ta 21100 convertable which was a gift from his girlfriend toni mannix. Two vintage 3d superman dc comic books and a mint pair of 3d glasses. Threedimension adventures superman 3d dc comics 1953. Stories include the man who stole the sun, the origin of superman, and the man who bossed superman. Printed daily, they were the first stories to go into detail about the planet krypton, expounding on jorl and lara. If you think that gimmick covers and comics tying into the latest fads are a modern. The car clark kent drove in the adventures of superman tv series was a 1952 nash healey convertable.

The previously lowselling mad now finally becomes a bestseller. Superman newspaper comic strips superman wiki fandom. Supermans last hour starring superman, nails harrigan, and dan delta, script by jerry coleman, art by al plastino. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. The middle decade of the last century was not a good one for the comics industry. The book appears to be in good condition but i am no expert.