Modern age 1992now bronze age 197083 silver age 195669 copper age 19841991 graphic novels, tpbs. An interesting fact is many of the most important superman issues arent even in his selftitled comic, but in the action comics series. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. Besides a different title, the superman inside each has a distinct feel. Difference between action comics and superman dc rebirth i have been reading both action comics and superman starting with dc rebrith from last summer. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price.
The one and only grant morrison allstar superman returns to superman, joined by sensational artist rags morales identity crisis, to bring you tales of the man of steel unlike any youve ever read. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. Ross andru pencils and mike esposito inks crime has ended. In terms of aesthetic, action comics takes place more in metropolis. Vincent zurzolo and his partner stephen fishler, owners of metropolis collectibles in manhattan, set a new record for the nearly pristine action comics no.
How could the planet reach such a state with all of its problems and dangers now at zero. With this renumbering comes a new creative team featuring comics legend grant morrison and fanfavorite artist rag morales. These excellent reproductions include all covers and advertisements from the original comics. Adams and ebay are donating 1% of the sale price to the. Online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book.
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. These days, when superman gets involved with drug abuse or domestic abuse, the people say wow, its so brave and modern how comics are tackling real life problems. I prefer superman over action, which i think is the general consensus. Rising from the ashes of the final days of superman, awardwinning writer gene luen yang and ontherise art star viktor bogdanovic introduce readers to kong kenanthe new superman. The seller, collectibles dealer darren adams, described the worth and value of the comic book on the ebay page.
These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. Superman lois and clark comics published by dc comics. Considered the first true superhero book, action comics arrived on the scene in 1938 and remains the longestrunning comic book in history. Difference between action comics and superman dc rebirth. While not entirely awful, the new 52 hasnt been the best representation of superman. Scholars and historians present essays on that first issue of action comics, clark kent the reporter, and supermans lasting impact on both pop culture and society, among other topics. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. The first issue featured superman and except for a brief hiatus when the series was titled action comics. While i am not a major comics fan could some with more knowledge explain the differences in.
A copy owned by nicholas cage recently became the first comic book to. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay. Sit back and enjoy the earliest adventures of the first and greatest superhero of them all.
All natural disasters have suddenly ceased on earth. And then later, superman started in his own book, with also issue number one. Path of doom by dan jurgens is the new vision for superman in dcs rebirth line. Superman in doomsday is near dc comics paperback december 1, 1992 by roger stern author. Spiderman fresh off his legendary run on amazing spiderman, superstar artist todd mcfarlane is given the reigns to his very own. In dcs the new 52, we have two different superman comics, superman and action comics. In metropolis of earthtwo in the early 1950s, superman fights the mechanical marauders, which were built by colonel future. An impulsive act of heroism thrusts an arrogant young man into the limelight of shanghai as china begins to form its own justice league of powerful heroes. Future declares that he is going to find a way to d in metropolis of earthtwo in the early 1950s, superman fights the mechanical marauders, which were built by colonel future. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. A copy of action comics no 1, which features the first appearance of. Though action comics began as an anthology, collecting a variety of tales, over the past few decades it has become a monthly. The large format hardcover is a stylish addition to any collection of superhero comics.
Superman made his first appearance in action comics, action number one. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. We get a lot of the cityscapes and more classic characters like perry and jimmy, while superman is more about some newer characters and family fun. Vintage lot 22 dc comics superman action comic books 1990s all sealed new. This extrasized debut issue is the cornerstone of the entire dc universe.
Though action comics began as an anthology, collecting a variety of tales, over the past few decades it has become a monthly title dedicated to its launch character, superman. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. But before we get too excited, lets just ensure its an original. That started to move the comic book world from recycled comic strips and new comic strips to a world of superheroes. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Tomasi, marv wolfman, geoff johns, richard donner, scott snyder, tom king, louise simonson, paul dini, brad meltzer, brian michael bendis. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
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