An allages comic book about superman, his cousins superboy and supergirl, and their pets krypto and streaky. Scientific explanation of superman s amazing strength. Despite being published around the time of the new 52, its mostly silver age superman with a new belt. First appearances do you find it difficult to locate a complete list that is regularly updated that contains all first appearances for key comic book characters. First appearances modern age comic books cgc comic.
Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batmansuperman comic books 202016 supermanwonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. The following is a list of the first known appearances of various superhero fictional. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. A history of unexpected celebrity comic book appearances cbr. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. The first printing of issue 1 is a true comic collectible but the tick appeared earlier in newsletters from n. Tray talia al ghul talkback chase stein tanis nieves tarantula anton miguel rodriquez tarzan taskmaster tony masters tattoo man. Do you find it difficult to locate a complete list that is regularly updated that contains all first appearances for key comic book characters. Superman suspects luthor has gone back to his old ways, but luthor denies knowledge and the two team up to sort things out. It would stand to reason that a comic book reader gets more of the character in the first full appearance issue and this would increase more buying demand and value for the first full appearance issue. There are only 47 unrestored copies of this superman comic book graded. Supermans first appearance comic book at auction daily. Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batman superman comic books 202016 superman wonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2.
See batman and supermans firstever appearance together. Below, we round up some of our favorite einstein comic book cameos. Ready to argue about some trivial comic book nonesense. If you would like to support this work then please visit my patreon page at. Superman was created by american writer jerry siegel and canadianborn american artist joe shuster in 1933. All star superman 2006 superman vol 5 2018 superman vol 4 2016. This comic book features advertisements for the following products. Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. Published on april 18, 1938 coverdated june, by national allied publications, a corporate predecessor of dc comics, it is considered the first true superhero comic. I also have the first appearances of the bronze age metallo and the 1st appearance of doomsday. Yes, supermans first appearance is a very lucrative comic to hold in your hands but in the off chance you are not ayman hariri then you might want to accept it and move on to something that you can actually obtain. While sgll had always had a romantic element, paired with sitcomstyle comedy, the book goes fullon soap opera. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book.
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. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. Sep 30, 2016 where his bff superman got to spend time with a celebrated dramatic actor, jimmy olsen had to make do with insult comic don rickles as a guest star. Reacting impulsively clark catches the truck and apprehends the superpowered villain before going back into hiding while the world react to his actions. Mar 28, 2016 below, we round up some of our favorite einstein comic book cameos. Harley quinn her first appearance in the dc continuity universe both of which cost much more than. The comic book named batman first came out in 1940, however that wasnt batmans first appearance. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics.
Superman first appearance vs spiderman first appearance. Scientific explanation of supermans amazing strength. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. While the legion already had nemeses in the legion of supervillains, the fatal five do more to capture the zeitgeist of comics at the time. Venom hadnt been finalized yet, but superman couldnt fly in action comics 1. In this story, kryponite is colored red but in all subsequent. Supermans first appearance comic book at auction mail online. As a result some of these publications are now desirable because they often become first appearances or they matter to the diehard completionist. Superman s last hour starring superman, nails harrigan, and dan delta, script by jerry coleman, art by al plastino.
List of key comic book character first appearances. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Im actually not that familiar with spidermans first appearances. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016. Exposed after being exposed as superman, clark and jimmy olsen go out to eat when a man walks over and throws a takeaway truck at the incognito clark. 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. 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 jr supreme surtur swamp thing alec holland swamp thing alex olsen t.
This comic is the first appearance of supermans greatest foe. First up is the twopart story, only human written by guest writer rob williams finds terrorists using chips from lex luthor to encourage mayhem and civil war. Where his bff superman got to spend time with a celebrated dramatic actor, jimmy olsen had to make do with insult comic don rickles as a guest star. On gal gadots birthday, heres a look at her best comic.
This page serves as a master running list of all characters and the comic books they. Mar 23, 2016 see batman and supermans firstever appearance together. Contrary to his current incarnation, he first appeared as a bald, telepathic villain bent. The fatal five live up to their promise of being the legions equal match, and return in stories fronted by these dynamic covers. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Supermans last hour starring superman, nails harrigan, and dan delta, script by jerry coleman, art by al plastino. Dc comics one of einsteins first comicbook appearances occurred in the pages of superman number 55, published in november 1948. I did enjoy reading the superman story, but this item is. If we only look at the wolverine example, we would assume that the value of a characters first full appearance always trumps the value of the first brief appearance. Dec 02, 2015 here is my superman comic book collection. Its only a matter of time before hes on the big screen, and if they do him right, he should look awesome. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and.
As far as punisher key issues go, this series is more desirable to me than many of his earlier appearances. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing yearslong sagas have dominated american comic books and crossed over into other media. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. The year superman first comic book appearance answers. Apr 30, 2020 furthermost, she went on to garner worldwide appreciation for portrayal as wonder woman in the dc extended universe, beginning with batman v superman. Superman introduced supergirl in her new costume to the rest of the dc universe from 2004 at the end of the comic book. While its not an impressive introduction since hes more of a redheaded mad scientist it is significantly rare. Technically one could put this in the same category as dc comics presents 26 which i have not included on this list. Jun 07, 2015 if you would like to support this work then please visit my patreon page at.
Superman s sweetheart, script by bill woolfolk, art by al plastino. On gal gadots birthday, heres a look at her best comic book. My comic book checklist character first appearances. Supermans sweetheart, script by bill woolfolk, art by al plastino. Having said that, let us take a look at gal gadots best comic book film appearances to bingewatch on her birthday. First appearances are happening quite more often than people think. Worlds finest supergirl episode season 1 while trying to. We have hundreds of key comic books available containing first appearances. The following is a list of the first known appearances of various superhero fictional characters and teams. Adventures of superman vol 1 1987 all star superman 2006 superman vol 5 2018 superman vol 4 2016 superman vol 3 2011 superman vol 2 1987 superman batman 2003 superman. Along with robin, they appeared on the cover of this 1940 new york worlds fair comics book, a souvenir edition sold at the event. First appearances modern age comic books cgc comic book. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with coverdate june 1939. 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. There were guest appearances by the rest of the justice league, the justice society, the current line ups of the teen titans and the outsiders and so on. The remainder of his rogues gallery make their first postcrisis appearances throughout the course of this series. Alright, so maybe harley joining a team isnt technically a first appearance, but any first with harley quinn is a good comic to own. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe. Not only are we building such a list, but we are also offering the comic books for sale here on our website. Comic book shop shop first appearances dc comics 1st appearances. The characters from the television series supergirl have appeared on other shows within the arrowverse. The flash season 2 welcome to earth2 barry allen the flash briefly glimpses kara, among glimpses of many other worlds, as hes passing through the portal to earth2.
Man of steel 1991 superman unchained 20 superman wonder woman 20. This page documents their appearances on those shows. Contrary to his current incarnation, he first appeared as a bald, telepathic villain. Furthermost, she went on to garner worldwide appreciation for portrayal as wonder woman in the dc extended universe, beginning with batman v superman. Wonder woman, the amazonian princess rescued einstein from evildoers. Along with robin, they appeared on the cover of this 1940 new york worlds fair comics book, a.