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Each comic pages with 7 frontback pages only contains only the superman related story and has had their edges neatly trimmed, with holes poked through the left margin. Unlike the comic book superman or the cartoon superman of the era, the comic strip superman for the most part steers clear of the politics of world war ii. Superman must solve a series of bold crimes that were pulled by ungainly men who look anything but formidable. It was first published in 1942 with illustrations by joe shuster, the cocreator of superman. A photograph of a boy reading a captain america comic book. An excerpt from an episode of adventures of superman 1954 entitled stamp day for superman. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Starting in 1939, superman would continue on to 1986 when alan moores story whatever happened to the man of tomorrow. It lost to lend a paw, a pluto cartoon from walt disney productions and rko pictures. What is the value of a 1942 17 superman comic book answers. The pilot and first eight of which were produced by fleischer studios from 1941 to 1942, the final eight were produced by a successor company, famous studios from 1942 to 1943. The newspaper version was created as a support vehicle, but in fact was the content of many of the early comic book collections. The book is the first novelization of a comic book character, and the first superman story written by someone other than jerry siegel. Each volume contains the daily comic strips written by jerry siegel and drawn by joe shuster, the creators of superman in 1932.

Written by george lowther with iillustrations by joe shuster. A 1943 cover of batman featuring batman, robin, adolf hitler, benito mussolini, and hideki tojo. Read wonder woman 1942 comic online free and high quality. I can even be record extra rare books so take a look at my different listings. Jun 01, 2011 last june, in addition to receiving a costume change, wonder woman reached issue no. It was lowther who first provided many nowfamiliar details of superman s birth and early life.

The adventures of superman is a novel by george lowther. Superman 21 dc comic book covers part 1 supergirl saga dc comic books, comic book. What is the value of the 1942 superman hardcover novel. Book about supermans first comic strips addeddate 20180129. Lex luthor survives his execution in the electric chair, which only makes him more. In that story, superman traveled to washington, dc, to confront lobbyist emil green and uncover corruption in the u. The mad scientist, was released on september 26, 1941, and was nominated for the 1941 academy award for best short subject. When superman debuted seventyfive years ago, it was not merely the beginning for one character, but for an entire genre. Publication date 20180129 usage public domain mark 1. Newspaper clippings superman comic book collection nmah. For anyone who ever dreamed of owning a copy of action comics no.

Fine, was the american cocreator of superman along with joe shuster, the first of the great comic book superheroes and one of the most recognizable icons of the 20th century. Adventures of superman golden age novel 1942 comic books. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online. The first cartoon in the series, simply titled superman a. Superhero comics and books page 3 of 5 comic book plus. The market for high grade copies is tremendous, as highgrade copies sell for as much as a luxury car would. Supermantim is a boys clothing catalog, activity book, and comic book all rolled into one, featuring superman illustrations throughout. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Its the first time superman used xray vision and some argue its the first wwii cover.

An above average copy with some staining, most likely foxing, on both endpapers. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the. We get the classic story of how clark kent ended up not being drafted because of messing up the vision test with his xray vision, and a few episodes with superman fighting various spies and saboteurs. This encounter was depicted in the 4th story of superman v. The first cartoon in the series, simply titled superman, was released on september 26, 1941, and was nominated for the 1941 academy award for best short subject. The adventures of superman hardcover book random house. Ive got an incomplete one im deciding if i should sell or not. Jul 02, 1999 jerome jerry siegel, who also used pseudonyms including joe carter, jerry ess, and herbert s. Theres no genuine argument in favour of supernatural involvement in this specific story. Superman tim is a boys clothing catalog, activity book, and comic book all rolled into one, featuring superman illustrations throughout. Newspaper clippings, 1918, 19401948 mapfolder 1 atlanta constitution comics, 1918 box 1, folder 8. The more than 40,000 comics in the collection also features superhero icons wonder woman. Sensation comics 002 february 1942 the menace of dr.

These formative stories star a man of steel who boldly. New york sothebys is pleased to announce that we will offer dc complete. Caught in a landslide now possessed, stanley as the new captain ironfist recruited thugs, whom he paid to act as oldtime. Wonder woman 1942 comic read wonder woman 1942 comic. Because of his popularity, the name superman has become synonymous with the american comic book. 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 ian levine collection, an exclusive private sale offering of every comic book released by american publisher dc comics from 1935 2016, including complete runs of superman, batman, action comics, and detective comics. The adventures of superman hardcover book random house, 1942 condition. Comic reflections more silver age superman stories.

May 04, 2006 unlike the comic book superman or the cartoon superman of the era, the comic strip superman for the most part steers clear of the politics of world war ii. All issues are 16 pages unless a superman story is inserted bringing page count to 24 or 36 pages. Jerome jerry siegel, who also used pseudonyms including joe carter, jerry ess, and herbert s. The voice of superman for the series was initially provided. This monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis.

Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. A facsimile edition was released in 1995 by applewood books, with a new introduction by roger stern this book is the first novelization of a comic book character, and also the first superman story credited to someone other than jerry siegel.

By 1942, artist wayne boring, who had previously been one of. An introductory page with just the book title on it, used to separate the introduction from the reprints. Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. Lois lane, jimmy olsen, the staff of the daily planet, even the justice leaguetheir lives all changed when superman revealed his secret identity to the world. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online in.

But tension were high in europe and japan was already engaged in war. 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. It came out in april 1939, so technically the war hadnt started yet. A photograph of a boy reading a captain america comic book in 1942. These were the old newspaper strips by jerry seigel, joe shuster and others. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. It was lowther who first provided many nowfamiliar details of. George lowthers novelization of siegel and shusters hero, published as a 216 page story with illustrations. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. The fleischer superman cartoons are a series of seventeen animated short films released in technicolor by paramount pictures and based upon the comic book character superman, making them his first animated appearance they were originally produced by fleischer studios, who completed the initial short and eight further cartoons in 1941 and 1942. As the devoted know, wednesdays are the days that new issues of comic book series arrive in stores and a typical week sees the release. Mapfolder 1 superman, 19401948 box 2 superman comic strips originals, 1940s1950s as a preservation measure, researchers must use reference copies. Superman appeared in various radio shows, newspaper comics, and eventually television and movie premiers.

Beginning in 1939, superman reigned as the lead ing hero of both comic books and newspaper comic strips. Stanleys father death is an odd coincidence, but by the standards of a 1940s comic book story its tame. What is the value of the 1942 superman hardcover novel answers. On tuesday afternoon, dc comics announced that starting aug. The 600 issues were a result of combining wonder womans first selftitled series, which begin in 1942 and ended with no. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. There was soon a whole comic book industry creating men, women and even animals who possessed an unimaginable array of superpowers.