1932 superman comic book 1938

The character superman and his various comic series have received various awards over the years. Superman 1938 series comics published by dc comics. Mar 23, 2016 lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. Gerard jones, a comic book historian who in 2004 first wrote about the. We also feature later key issues worth looking for. Scientific explanation of superman s amazing strength.

Clark kent, the secret identity of superman, has established his own place in. It features the first appearance of several comicbook heroesmost notably the jerry siegel and joe shuster creation, supermanand. 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. In 1933, siegel read a 48page black andwhite comic book titled dan dunn. Scientific explanation of supermans amazing strength.

The superman character was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster in 1933 before being sold to detective comics, inc. Siegel and shuster would next use the name in the story they sold to dc comics, which published it in june 1938s action. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you. Siegel was the franchises first scriptwriter, while shuster was its first artist. He is widely considered to be an american cultural icon. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. The reign of the supermen is one of many storylines or works to have received a comics buyers guide fan award, winning the favorite comic book story category in 1993. The story has been through many revisions through decades of publication in comic books and radio, television and film adaptations the original story was written by jerry siegel and illustrated by joe shuster, and published as a part of the characters first appearance. How two high school friends concocted the original. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book.

Rare copy of supermans 1938 comicbook sells for nearly. The original comic book, coverdated june, 1938, hit the newsstands sometime during the late spring of that year. 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. Later superman, as clark kent, goes out with lois, but she earns the wrath of butch matson and superman must save her.

Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Created by american writer jerry siegel and canadianborn artist joe shuster in 1932 while both were living in cleveland, ohio, and sold to detective comics, inc. 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. How two high school friends concocted the original comic book hero. While it was common to show off supermans abilities on the cover at this point in his history, this one was one of the earliest to show his flight by having. Finally, clark is assigned a story on the south american republic of san monte. Although superman did not appear in print until 1938 on the cover of action. Strips 1966, 19391942 siegel, jerry, shuster, joe on. Dec 08, 2009 superheroes have been the dominant comicbook genre ever since superman transformed the industry in 1938. Comic books had already been in print for about 40 years prior to the debut of superman. After a brief career as a mysterious, noncostumed superboy, clark dons the fictional characters colors and continues to work in secret.

Other than a handful of hardy survivors, the hundreds of costumed crime fighters that sprang up in comics early era are long forgotten. You can now read the worlds most expensive comic book online. Supermans last hour starring superman, nails harrigan, and dan delta, script by jerry coleman, art by al plastino. Siegels death for his new novel, the book of lies, in which he draws parallels between siegels murder and. A list of all films based on comic books i compiled a list of all movies based on comic books, but of course i can make mistakes so in case i missed any movies just let me know in the comments section. The comic book hero superman later to star in movies and on television was the 1932 creation of writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster.

On june 2, 1932, jerry siegels father mitchell, a jewish immigrant from lithuania, died during a nighttime robbery at his cleveland second hand clothes store. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. On june 2, 1932, jerry siegels father mitchell, a jewish immigrant from. Wright 9 superman was quick to earn his own comic book, superman, a daily comic strip in the newspapers, and his own radio show. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. But when lois discovers the existence of a phony superman, who is tied to that manager, the real superman must act quickly to save lois life. Although superman did not appear in print until 1938 on the cover of action comics, writer jerry siegel and artist. The most valuable comic book of all time is up for auction on ebay. Right off the bat, we get several familiar aspects of the character.

Get the best deals on superman cgc golden age comics 1938 1955 when you shop the. Superman is a comic book superhero who has appeared in dc comic books since june, 1938. The characters appearance is distinctive and iconic. Superheroes have been the dominant comicbook genre ever since superman transformed the industry in 1938.

Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 1938 1955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Each volume contains the daily comic strips written by jerry siegel and drawn by joe shuster, the creators of superman in 1932. Since 1938 superman has appeared in comics, radio serials, television programs, films, cartoons and video games. The reign of the superman january 1933 is a short story written by jerry siegel and illustrated by joe shuster. The origin of superman is the story that relates supermans arrival on earth and the beginnings of his career as a superhero. Superman cgc golden age comics 19381955 for sale ebay. Superman the first, most famous american superhero turns 80 this year.

The tragic real story behind supermans birth telegraph. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and the most. Loot crate exclusive action comics no 1 superman unopened reprint new. In 1933, siegel read a 48page blackandwhite comic book titled dan dunn. Supermen the first wave of comic book heroes 19361941. Superman came at number 2 in vh1s top pop culture icons 2004. Superman is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in publications by dc comics, created by american writer jerry siegel and canadianborn american artist joe shuster in 1932 superman no dc copper age superhero comics not signed first comics. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series.

In a desperate time, legendary creators jerry siegel and joe shuster brought to life the worlds first modern superhero. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Previously, the highest selling comics had sold an average of about 200,000400,000 copies per issue, but each bimonthly issue of superman sold about 1,300,000 copies. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably the jerry siegel and joe shuster creation, supermanand sold for. Online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book. On june 2, 1932, jerrys father, michel, was about to close his. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. Most casual comic book fans can recite the characters fictional origin story. Comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. Lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938.

Celebrate superman month historical timeline 1930s to. Jerry siegel and joe shuster are the spiritual fathers of superman 1938, the most famous superhero comic on earth, along with bob kanes batman and stan lee and steve ditkos spiderman. Supermans sweetheart, script by bill woolfolk, art by al plastino. Superman is credited with beginning the genre of superheroes that first began with comic books and expanded broadly since. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted.

Unfollow 1938 superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Together they laid the foundations for the characters entire mythos. Superman is a fictional character, a comic book superhero who appears in comic books published by dc comics. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. Created by jerry siegel and joe shuster in 1932, the concept was sold to detective comics, inc. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 1938 1955 when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. It features the first appearance of several comicbook heroesmost notably. Secret identity, a teenage boy named clark kent in the real world, where superman is nothing more than a comic book character, somehow develops superhuman powers like those of his namesake.

The man of steel was conceived in 1932 by cleveland youths jerry siegel, writer, and joe shuster, illustrator, usa today reported. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Mar 19, 2009 comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. 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. Faster than a speeding bullet, superman burst onto the comic book scene in 1938, just as america was on the terrifying precipice of a world war. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel and shuster that if they could paste them. Superman 1938 comics superman comics s comics comic.

But the main problem is action comics 1 from 1938, for superman did not get his own title until 1939, has been reprinted many times in different formats, hence those seriously vary by size as well. Of course, all of this took place on the pages of a comic book, but the characters cultural impact is equally significant. Superman, also called the man of steel, is one of the most influential superheroes of dc comics, and superhero comics at large. The man of steel was conceived in 1932 by cleveland youths jerry siegel, writer, and joe. Get the best deals on superman cgc golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at.