When superman saves a runaway boy from being run over by a train, he discovers the child is from an orphanage where the superintendent abuses the children in a variety of ways. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. But youll never guess how much the man of steel is worth in print. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. Why superman is the best superhero superman comic vine. This video is not made for kids, this video is for adult collectors who was the first superhero.
After seventeen issues of steadily declining quality and basically the same story over and over, this series was limping to an end by 1970. These are two of dc and marvels flagship heroes and both are iconic figures of patriotism and grandeur in the comicbook universe. Not only did captain america steal the patriotic concept from the shield, he also borrows much of the origin as well. But how much are the comics where they first appeared worth on the open market.
The first adaptation of superman beyond comic books was a radio show, the adventures of superman, which ran from 1940 to 1951 for 2,088 episodes, most of which were aimed at children. The genre rose to prominence in the 1930s and became extremely popular in the 1940s and has remained the dominant form of comic book in north america since the 1960s. Even better, some guy named stan lee wrote his first ever story for a comic book in this issue. Amazing fantasy 15 is one of those, as one of the most indemand issues out there. Aug 09, 2003 being the first patriotic hero the shield predated joe simon and jack kirbys captain america by 15 months. In 2014, a pristine issue of the 1938 comic, with its original price of 10 cents still on the cover. How captain america surpassed superman as our greatest hero. One of the best preserved copies of the first comic book featuring superman will be auctioned on ebay starting august 14. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. Superman is typically the most powerful in the room, and has to measure his strength. Outside the front entrance they see a plaque mounted on the sidewalk, which said in memory of superman killed on this spot while defending metropolis. Both heroes initially got their powers through scientific experiments involving a chemical solution.
A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of. But they will win that showdown no matter how this faceoff turns out, because. A book this old, featuring superman s first appearance. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. This is how much supermans first comic book sold for. Marvel universe, captain america and his young ally bucky barnes. The comic book market is primarily concentrated on more vintage comics, most of which were published in the 1930s to mid1970 s. Read more about this book on our captain america comics price guide page. You dont know who these people are unless youre an actual comic book fan. First superman comic book january 10, 2016 new york a rare, nearly flawless copy of superman s comicbook debut has sold for a superpowered price. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Apr 23, 2019 how captain america surpassed superman as our greatest hero.
The silver surfer was one of the best known comic book characters of the sixties and seventies despite having a comic book that only lasted 18 issues. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Untitled superman story, script by jerry siegel, pencils by joe shuster, inks by dennis neville as joe shuster. Weve put together this list of the top 20 rarest comic books known to man. Today i bring you a matchup of two epic titans from the comic book world, the man of steel and captain america. Carefully handled and graded by a longtime indiana comic and collectible dealer, ships fast and wellprotected, please contact with any questions before or after your order. I do think its fair to consider that captain america is used to being the underdog, he used to be weaker than average, and now that hes a superhuman, hes still physically weaker than most superheroes.
Find the value of the marvel comic captain america volume 1. The easiest way to determine if your comics fall into the good category is by looking at the cover price. The highest known unrestored copy of this book is only 5. Story of how cap and bucky disappear during world war 2 revealed. The heroes of the avengers th dimension, comics, creators, culture how captain america surpassed superman to become our greatest hero. Inhumans marvel comic book price guide find out the value of key first appearances of major inhumans members and villains in our hot comic price guide. Superhero comics are one of the most common genres of american comic books. The supermanshieldcaptain america connection first comics. The flash dc comics silver age values learn what the silver age flash comic books are worth in this article. Jul 24, 2014 one of the best preserved copies of the first comic book featuring superman will be auctioned on ebay starting august 14. May 16, 2016 a new infographic from gocompare reveals how much your old comics are currently worth.
Published in spring, 1940, this was the first comic book devoted to batman. These days movies based on comic books have become the highest boxoffice earners. The episodes were initially 15 minutes long, but after 1949 they were lengthened to 30 minutes. Rare copy of supermans 1938 comicbook sells for nearly. First superman comic book now up for auction on ebay. A book this old, featuring supermans first appearance. This is how much superman s first comic book sold for. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today.
First superman comic book, worth millions, to be auctioned. Even before world war ii broke out, racist attitudes and antiasian prejudices were pronounced in the comic book world from superman to captain america and the spirit, racism in comics helped to define the early american superhero genre. Batmansuperman will lose showdown with captain america 3. Incidentally, spider man comics are some of the most collected comics in the business. Red son is a threeissue prestige format comic book miniseries published by dc comics that was released under their elseworlds imprint in 2003. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. The first superman comic book guide price is valued at a tidy. So figure how my step brother had issues 117 then 21 thru 34 of superman in mint condition in a box along with batman 1 22 all in mint condition and he ran from the government for tax reasons, got very ill and passed away, and they are. What is the difference between superman and captain america. Jan 05, 2018 this video is not made for kids, this video is for adult collectors who was the first superhero.
Read more iron man comic book price guide another of the marvel age of comic book characters, iron man played in the superhero movies by robert downey jr. Original first printing in approximately vfnm to nm comic condition. Lost in the void, iceman must confront his past if hes to save the future. Author mark millar created the comic with the premise what if superman had been raised in the soviet union.
Original superman comic sells for record sum cbs news. It features the first appearance of captain marvel, or shazam in todays world, to avoid any confusion with marvels own. Marvel and dc comic books worth big money showbiz cheat sheet. Aug 25, 2014 the first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. Superhero comics feature stories about superheroes and the universes these characters inhabit. Shusters historic superman, would take up most of the spots on such a top ten list. Captain america issue 402 man and wolf part 1 of 6 comic by.
The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020 wealthy. Mar 14, 2014 walt disney has announced that captain america 3 will now challenge warner bros. First superman comic book now up for auction on ebay cnet. A new infographic from gocompare reveals how much your old comics are currently worth. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. First sighting the man of tomorrow a sightseeing couple with a son tour through metropolis when their son sees and directs his parents toward the daily planet building. Little lotta is overweight and thats the sort of humor youll find in the 1950s1976 series. This issue features supermans first battle with ultra humanite.