1936 superman comic book

Supermen the first wave of comic book heroes, 19361941 by. This was a departure from everything else being published in comic books at the time since it was also a selfcontained story having a beginning, middle and end. Most of these stories were created by the top comic book creators of the period. The complete history will satisfy the collector and captivate fans of all ages. In late 1937, the major began work on another comic book title. Jul 07, 2019 jerry siegel and joe shuster created a large volume of work for dc comics including superman and other characters like dr. Does any one know what the dimensions are for the first superman comic book. This monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis. Sadowski starts with a 1936 strip by superman creators siegel and shuster featuring a character in a precussor to supermans costume. These stories deserved another look and more attention. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs comic book universe. Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know about. The following one shots were published with a 1936 cover date.

This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from. Yet, as superman, the complete history shows, the man of steel has also made a lasting impact in comic strips, film, toys, tv, radio, and even on broadway. Superman had the physique of an alien from his home planet who could jump 18 th a mile with the. In 1936, the partners unsuccessfully attempted to make superman a daily comic. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Together they entered the new comic book business in 1936, not with their superman character but by writing and drawing other adventure strips for new fun comics, inc. Click on the news category headings below for a full list of news items available under that category. He was believed to be the sole survivor of a planet facing doom, whose parents sent him off in a lastditch effort to give him a chance to live and do good with. Phantom, the first costumed, fictional superhero, known as the ghost who walks. There is no definite amount for how much a 1934 superman first edition comic would be worth. In these celebrated stories, superman is in turns the herculean champion, the lonely alien survivor, the superpowered boy scout and the soulsearching leader. The phantom is an american adventure comic strip, first published by lee falk in february 1936.

Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. An individual with extraordinary abilities, who uses said abil. Collectibles dealer darren adams auctioned off the book, calling it the mona lisa of comics. Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know. From bugs bunny and daffy duck, to popeye, from captain america and bucky to batman and robin and superman the comic characters did their best for the gis. Women took over factory jobs to replace the men that had left for war. 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. Dec 19, 2016 hoknes comics presents an in depth history looking at every single comic book published in usa since 1933 in order with details and history. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Get the best deals on superman platinum age comics 1897 1937. Jerry siegel and joe shuster created a large volume of work for dc comics including superman and other characters like dr. In 1936, he formed a joint corporation with harry donenfeld and jack.

Yes, supermans pal, cub reporter and general exclaimer of gosh, mr. Because of the success of this title, other comic characters are also given a chance with their own titles. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. The term superhero, as we use it today, basically boils down to this guy. Sadowski has done an admirable job of making supermen. Jun 25, 2014 there is no definite amount for how much a 1934 superman first edition comic would be worth. 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 original superman comic book series is the most popular series. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.

He and siegel were inducted into both the comic book industrys will eisner comic book hall of fame in 1992 and the jack kirby hall of fame in 1993. Occult and rose psychic were created three years before the creation of superman. This depends heavily on the condition of it, as mint or brand new and sealed would earn the most. It recounted the adventures of kit walker, who donned a mask and purple outfit to become the phantom aka the ghost who walks. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read supermen the first wave of. Many of these stories are primitively written and drawn and look more like storyboards than fully fleshedout. Jun 12, 2018 superman is iconic, instantly familiar. 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.

The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with the cover date summer 1939. Feb 02, 2009 a weird book that showcases work by the forefathers of superhero comics before they hit paydirt with their famous heroes, eg. From bugs bunny and daffy duck, to popeye, from captain america and bucky to batman and robin and superman the. Those elements were wellknown to every pulp book reading, radiolistening. See our superman comic books article for more details. He was the very first hero to get a comic book fully devoted to telling his adventures. The 100 most influential pages in comic book history. His comic book career after superman was relatively unsuccessful, and by the mid1970s shuster had left the field completely due to partial blindness. We buy everything from large collections and estates to individual high value golden age and silver age books and everything in between. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock.

Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel and shuster that if they could paste them into comic. I am such a fan of movie opening moments sounds strange i know, but a great opening moment is something i really treasure, that i had to respond to your call for favourite moments and im going to have to see barry lyndon. Will eisner before the spirit, siegel and schuster before superman, jack kirby before captain america, etc. Mar 19, 2009 my grandpa has found one of his old comic books. A celebration of 75 years gathers a range of stories featuring the first and greatest super hero, highlighting the many roles the man of steel has played over the decades. Siegel developed the storylines, while shuster drew the comic. The stories feature heroes, but they are not all superheroes. Up until this point, all comic books had a variety of characters and stories in them.

And other comic book legends revealed and why does batman carry shark repellent. Hoknes comics presents an in depth history looking at every single comic book published in usa since 1933 in order with details and history. Comic book fans unite in 1986, the city of cleveland declared the house where jerry siegel thought up the superman character to be a landmark. Comic book history comics part 14 1936 presented by hoknes. The following comic titles were last published with a 1936 cover date. What is the a 1934 superman first edition comic worth answers. Smokey, always belittlin, skippy by percy crosby, reglar fellers, little orphan annie, smilin jack, moon mullins, dick tracy, ripleys believe it or not, gasoline alley, the gumps, terry and the pirates by milton caniff, harold teen, tom mix, winnie winkle, ginger, ella and her fella, lovey dovey, lifes little tragedies, streaky, ben websters page, bronc peeler. This website is devoted to dc comics superman, the first and best comic book superhero, who was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster.

David mckay was a publisher who had done some comic books through king features and he had the job of doing this one with the editor ruth plumly thompson. The house in cleveland where the superman character was created in 1936. The superman character was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster in 1933 before being sold to detective comics, inc. What is the a 1934 superman first edition comic worth.

One hybrid strip was the 1936 phantom by lee falk which was originally to be named the gray. Supermen the first wave of comic book heroes 19361941 ebook written by greg sadowski. Collectibles dealer darren adams auctioned off the book, calling it the mona lisa of comics and stands alone as the most valuable comic book. Created by lee falk usa, the first superhero was the phantom, who debuted in his own newspaper comic strip on 17 feb 1936. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. The first wave of comic book heroes 19361941 not only reverent, but exciting and fun as well. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs. This website is dedicated to giving you information on superman in all forms of media.

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. Superman battles against some members of the committee against militarism, whose leader is actually employed by a warring totalitarian nation. Color touch, pieces added, cover cleaned, interior lightened, cover reinforced. Jerry siegel and joe shuster created the comic book character superman when they were young men residing in cleveland, ohio.

It contains many features, but its cover feature, superman, is the one who explodes onto the scene and transforms comic books into a cultural force. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. He continues with over 20 golden age stories including space heroes, masked crimefighters, and the surreal works of fletcher hanks. Tracing the evolution of comic books by looking at the pictures, panels, and text that brought them to. Superman takes on the persona of a fictional super hero in order to save the life of the characters creator from the nazis. Supermen the first wave of comic book heroes 19361941.

Superman platinum age comics 18971937 for sale ebay. The first wave of comic book heroes 19361941 written by jonathan lethem and edited by greg sadowski everything has a beginning, and everything has an endgenerally speaking. Jerry siegel and joe shuster created the comic book character superman. The main character, the phantom, is a fictional costumed crimefighter who operates from the fictional african country of bangalla. 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. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online in. The first wave of comic book heroes 19361941 not only reverent. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. But to be completely sure that it is real, and not a reprint, we need the full dimensions of the true original comic book. Please look at pics included and judge condition for yourself. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online. Book is in poor condition with loose cover but it is 73 years old. That would change with comic books, though, once superman established a young audience for the fourcolor fantasies. Starting in 1939, superman would continue on to 1986 when alan moores story whatever happened to the man of tomorrow.

Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The first wave of comic book heroes 19361941 paperback dec 8. The two creators initially developed superman as a villain during the 1930s, but they later made him a superhero. Comics scholars generally agree that superman was the first true superhero of the comic books, clearly marking the entrance of a new kind of hero into the marketplace. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. Supermen the first wave of comic book heroes, 19361941. Together they entered the new comic book business in 1936, not with their superman character but by writing and drawing other adventure strips for new fun. The first wave of comic book heroes, 19361941 as want to read. This episode focuses as an introduction to some pulp magazine precursors to some of the golden and silver age comic book characters we know today. Comic book history comics part 14 1936 presented by hoknes dc. Untitled superman story, script by jerry siegel, pencils by joe shuster, inks by dennis neville as joe shuster. In the summer of 1939, superman continued to show his success. Designed by chip kidd and boasting hundreds of examples of rare comic book art, interviews with writers and artists, working sketches and original character designs, superman. Superman encyclopedia of cleveland history case western.