Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. If youre looking to remain unspoiled, time to get up, up and away. Superior spiderman issue one sold 216,700 copies to come in a close fourth. Superman earth 1 is an ongoing graphic novel series that details the start of supermans crime fighting career.
Interviews read our question and answer sessions with superman comic book writers and artists. 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. Make offer large lot of vintage superman shazam dc comic books fbc26. So, here we go all star superman grant morrison, frank quietly the story is about supermans final adventures and feats as he prepares for. Superman for earth comic read superman for earth comic. The last survivor of the doomed planet krypton, raised in the quiet heartland of smallville, kansas, superman is as much a legend as he is a man. Its superhero comic books as superhero comic books, written as if the jim shooter era never ended. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. In 1999 kitchen sink press and dc comics published a hardcover collection of the first years of the daily and sunday superman comic strip after several years of prior negotiations between greg goldstein of idw publishing and dc comics with the goal of getting the reprinting rights to the superman, batman and wonder woman comic strips, a deal was struck in 20 to finally include. After being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. Whos who in the superman comics 1950s 1980s information on characters and places introduced in the superman comic books during the 1950s and up to the revamp in 1986. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. Michael straczynski with art by ardian syaf batgirl, superman. The funny paper crimes, in superman 19, pits him against newspaper comic strips that have come to life.
As of 1978, superman or his earth father dreamed up the emblem as part of the superboy disguise. Whereas comic books in the 1950s were read by children, since the 1990s the average reader has been an adult. There are a few stories that play with the medium of comic books. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the 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. Death and return of superman complete comic lot set doomsday story. Part of the reason that comic books are so woven into american culture is because they were born. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. A very popular piece of comic book lore over the years is that superman first began to fly in the fleischer cartoons because it was easier for the animators to simply lift the drawing of superman up rather than actually having to animate him leaping, which superman was doing in the comic books of the time. When jorel and lara of the dying planet krypton sent their son, kalel, to earth, he not only would grow up to become earth 23s greatest hero, hed become one of the worlds political leaders, as well. Pollution is one of the topics explored in this comic, same with population and how there are so.
The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice. An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive homes first and greatest superhero. One superman batman story arc would also qualify for this section. Comic books are commonly categorized by the period in which they were produced. Here is the master list of your top 75 greatest superman stories of alltime. As time passes, names for past eras are established. This is the complete 37 part storyline of the death of superman, funeral for a friend. Superman digital serie set in the continuity created by batman beyond the series would start as a printed oneshot then regularly become a digital first series, which each month will be. A major reason for this shift was dc comics decision in the 1970s to sell its comic books to specialty stores instead of traditional magazine retailers supermarkets, newsstands, etc. Mar 01, 2017 having taken a crack at superman in the graphic novel justice league. Michael straczynski brave and the bold, thor, babylon 5 and redhot rising star artist shane davis green lantern, superman batman team up for this exciting launch of the earth one graphic novel series. Old superman comic books for sale every year since we opened in 2000, superman has been on our top seller list. Feb 26, 2009 after being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no.
The ten best superman comic book artists critical hit. The series filled in the four weeks of the year that an issue of action comics, superman. The 75 greatest superman stories of alltime master list cbr. Michael straczynski and shane davis, published by dc comics. If youre looking to remain unspoiled, time to get up, up. After defeating villains terrestrial and beyond, superman faces a threat that he cant simply outmuscle. Large lot of vintage superman shazam dc comic books fbc26. Rocketed to earth as an infant from the doomed planet krypton, kalel was adopted by the loving kent family and raised in americas heartland as clark. Superman earth one 2010 books graphic novels comics. Best of superman from graphic novels to nonfiction to paperbacks to childrens books, superman is everywhere, and deserves his own best of list.
This story would be retold in a supermanless postcrisis reality in. Michael straczynski has worked in television, comics and, most. Secretly disguised as united states president calvin ellis, kalel helps to maintain world peace as superman, and in the process has inspired a generation of young black super heroes to. Ive stayed away from comic books for the last few years, though i still read a few batman, green lantern and superman every once in a while. In comics, he is known for the amazing spiderman, the twelve, thor and silver surfer.
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. The comic books had never made a connection between the s emblem and krypton. With christopher reeve, margot kidder, gene hackman, marlon brando. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. On non cgc books, we have confidence in our ability to grade conservatively. Earth one and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. And, thankfully, it doesnt waste space with the origin story. Its decidedly a comic written by someone who wants to write a comic book not one by a failed screenwriter or someone who wishes he was writing a creatorowned series that the market refuses to support. In honor of supermans 75th anniversary, we put together a list of 100 nominees for the greatest superman stories of alltime. At comic coverage youll see evil superman and the superman flag. The first volume was published in the us in 2010 by dc comics, and in the uk in 2011 by titan books. Michael straczynski and illustrated by shane davis.
I recently did a ebay search and found that some comic books are going for hundreds to thousands of dollars. This is one of the best superman stories ever by any standard. Its full of superman mythology to keep the fans on their toes. Flash first three races plus limited collectors c48. 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. Forget everything you know about the man of steel and brace yourself for a staggering new take on the worlds most popular super hero.
He is the creator of the hit tv series babylon 5, and was nominated for the 2009 best writer eisner award. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. The animated series, and smallville all gave the s kryptonian roots. Michael straczynski brave and the bold, thor, babylon 5 and redhot rising star artist shane davis green lantern, supermanbatman team up. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and. One supermanbatman story arc would also qualify for this section. Pollution is one of the topics explored in this comic, same with population and how there are so many children in the world. Earth one is a series of graphic novels written by j.
Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. The doomsday showdown demonstrated the need to reignite interest in a superman. Your old comic books have value in case you didnt know. Im probably among the biggest superman buffs out there. As the title suggests, earth 1 is one of the many alternate earths that currently exists in the dc comics universe, with prime earth as the one where the current canon story line of the new 52 takes place. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs.
Its timeless, it captures the core of the character, and it is fun. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. May 26, 2015 superman earth 1 is an ongoing graphic novel series that details the start of supermans crime fighting career. Supermans new comic book costume revealed screen rant. Apr 20, 20 in honor of superman s 75th anniversary, we put together a list of 100 nominees for the greatest superman stories of alltime. Superman is trying to save the world, this time the villains are us people and the lack of care we have for the earth. Earth one was the inaugural title of the new, ongoing graphic novel series earth one. He was killed because his character was getting boring and d. It is the first installment of dcs earth one line, an ultimate universe of sorts where the dc universes most iconic characters are reimagined for the modern era the story focuses on a 21yearold clark kent that moves to the big city of metropolis per the. Now that superman faces thoughts of a future with a wife and a family, he wants to be sure there is a future for himself, lois lane, and the rest of humanity.
This figure from kryptons past hopes to revive the dead planet in place of earth. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The eradicator is unstoppable and it has forced superman to leave earth behind to keep his son from harm. My version of superman is a mix of silver age stories, byrnes reboot after crists, and superman i and ii. 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.
It is the first installment of dcs earth one line, an ultimate universe of sorts where the dc universes most iconic characters are reimagined for the modern era. Michael straczynski has worked in television, comics and, most recently, motion pictures. Michael straczynski brave and the bold, thor, babylon 5 and redhot rising star artist shane davis green lantern, supermanbatman team up for this exciting launch of the earth one. 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. More 1shots the earths environment is in a sorry state. They come from issues in which superman decides to give the whole superhero thing a rest and take up global domination instead.
The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Not too many sellers are offering the complete story arc, usually just random issues with many issues missing. Our comic shops have been in business since 1982 and we are ohios largest vintage comic retailer. Has superman stories through the years, so that you can see how superman changed, how comic art changed, how comic storytelling changed, etc. Having taken a crack at superman in the graphic novel justice league. Modern age 1992now bronze age 197083 silver age 195669 copper age 19841991 graphic novels, tpbs. For readers who buy superman comic books, our selection is big. Some of these periods are defined by the size and format of the comics, while others reflect a shift in storytelling or marketing approaches. Though his powers make him godlike next to his human compatriots, supermans story is not one of greed or conquest. Thanks to iron man, batman begins and the dark knight, comic book movies were finally stepping away from being laughable participants in the. Earth 2, frank quitely teamed up with writer grant morrison again for a series that wasnt just one of the best comic books stories of the year and subsequent years that it took to finish over twelve issues, but one of the best superman stories ever told, period. By showing the story throughout the latter half of the 20th century, it also offers a taste of nostalgia for the comic books of the old days.