The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Smith pencils kurt schaffenberger inks frank mclaughlin colors jerry serpe letters jean simek. Supermansion comes to titan for 2017 comic series cbr. For accuracy almost every entry is based upon actually looking in the issue, and not memory or another source. So, here we go all star superman grant morrison, frank quietly the story is about supermans final adventures and feats as he prepares for. 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. The reign of the superman january 1933 is a short story written by jerry siegel and illustrated by joe shuster. Back from the dead the man of steel fights for his life. 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. The title character of this story is a telepathic villain, rather than a physically powerful hero like the betterknown character. 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. Superman comics index 19862011 introduction here is a listing of the regular superman titles since the john byrne 1986 miniseries man of steel up until the postflashpoint relaunch in 2011.
In the new harley quinn and batman comic, classic harley. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. American comic book publishing company dc comics has introduced many characters. Vera black at the comic book db archived from the original.
Worlds finest at the comic book db archived from the. Cover pencils by rick burchett, inks by terry austin. A man from another world comes to earth in search of his lost sweetheart, but a villain named mr. Superman comic book and record set 1978 br 520 the. Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by supermans selfless. Jimmy shows a new intern around the city of metropolis, while superman fights a gun nut. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
Worlds finest comics was an american comic book series published by dc comics from 1941. Comics historian les daniels noted that pairing superman and batman. Like all the best stories peeking behind the curtain of the comic book industry, the story of superman 2000 is full of halfremembered truths, baseless. Supermanaliens is an american comic book limited series about a battle between the superhero superman and the aliens created by h. Superman s pals pal, script by chris duffy, pencils by neil vokes, inks by terry austin. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. Superman the dark side of apokolips is a book that is part comic and part chapter book about superman who, in addition being super strong and able to fly, has some interesting powers, like ice breath. Give our search a try, take a look at the menu to the left to see how you can help us improve the site, or use to track and manage your comic collection. Additionally, allison mack chloe sullivan from the television series. Superman 151, february 1962, was published around december 19, 1961. Superman 2000 the greatest superman story never told. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format.
Gaines told siegel and shuster what additional content aside from the action reprints to create for this issue in a letter dated 19390327. The first superman comic book cover drawn by joe shuster in 1934 for humor publishing inc. Superman comic book and record set 1978 br 520 the mxyzptlk up menace alien creatures. Mike decarlo comic book db the comic book database. Visit the official dc web site to subscribe to your favorite comics, learn about the powers and weapons of famous villains and superheroes, and download sneak. The secret life of lex luthor comic story 6 pages report information script elizabeth smith. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. Im probably among the biggest superman buffs out there. Fearing that the actions of superman are left unchecked, batman takes on the man. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. 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 krypton and was given.
The 5 most expensive comic books ever sold may 7, 2019. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Showcase 93 was dc comics relaunch of the old showcase series. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Alpha captures the girl he thinks he is looking for and forces him to battle superman. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. Under this new format, each issue would contain three separate stories, with each issue starring someone from the batman family. The postcrisis version was stated in batmansuperman adventures to be a symbiotic alien life form. The adventures of superman comic book dc comics no. With jimmy getting into the thick of the action armed only with his camera, a pair of luthors goons steal a gravity amplifier from s. With zac snyders man of steel movie hitting cinemas this week, now seems as good a time as any to revisit the now almost legendary superman 2000superman now pitch by mark millar, grant morrison, tom peyer and mark waid. If youre planning on putting yourself through college based on the strength of your comic book collection, youve got a little rethinking to do. It doesnt hold a candle to the fight in the comic bookfilm the dark knight. Value of 1st superman comic book september 26, 2016 screencrush editor, comicbook lover, and undiagnosed masochist matt singer is systematically watching every single american comicbook movie ever made in the order in which they were released.
Action comics, the comic book series in which superman first appeared, is owned by publisher dc, formerly detective comics, inc. It was the writerartist duos first published use of the name superman, which they later applied to their archetypal fictional superhero. With ben affleck, gal gadot, jason momoa, ezra miller. The character appears in the flash, portrayed by allison paige. The gcd is building the most comprehensive comics database. For release in early 2017, this brandnew comic book series is based on the stopmotion superhero animated comedy series from stoopid buddy stoodios. The authority is a really fun comic book that looks and feels like a blockbuster movie something enjoyable like bad boys 2 but not a piece of art, and certainly, not a masterpiece. With a new year arrives another wave of television series based on comic books, with no fewer than eight returning adaptations joined by seven new shows, across broadcast, cable and streaming services thats to say nothing of those series like arrow, the walking dead, the gifted, riverdale and runaways, most of which are merely taking a traditional midseason hiatus before. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Since premiering on crackle, the series has captured audiences with its playful, yet acerbic commentary on the superhero genre. Eye to eye, script by scott mccloud, pencils by rick burchett, inks by terry austin. The grand comics database gcd is a nonprofit, internetbased organization of international volunteers dedicated to building an open database covering all printed comics throughout the world. But superman tracks the goons down, as jimmy gets the shot.
Free comic book day is the one day a year where participating comic book shops in america and around the world give away comic books free to anyone who comes into the store. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. Superman comic book and record set 1978 br 520 the mxyzptlk up menace alien creatures on. In the penultimate chapter of this tale the life of supermans son hangs in the balanceand the man of steel faces the truth about his life. Please browse through the title listings below or use the search bar at the top of this page to quickly find a specific title. Aging superhero titanium rex, and his hasbeen team known as the league of freedom, struggle to stay relevant in a changing world. Graphic novels are similar to comic books because they use. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Excellent likenew condition this item is shipped usps mail. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics.
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