1981 superman comic books

The item youve selected was not added to your cart. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. It documents the popularity of superman and his portrayal in the movies. Collects several of the classic comic book issues surrounding the life of superman and his closest companions throughout the decades. Great superman comic book collection hc 1981 dc comic books. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Ongoing titles featuring superman in a starring role action comics. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics. Superman and spiderman is an intercompany comic book jointly published by dc comics and marvel comics in july 1981. Superman the effective pictures we offer you about comic book tutorial a quality picture can tell you many things. The comic strip hero made by the bbc in 1981 for their arena programme.

The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice. Lex is released from prison and he goes on a crime spree. In the superman mythology from 1939 to 1986, clark kent became a superhero as a youngster, and these are. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Superman comics index 19381986 introduction ultimately we would like to be able to list for you the entire run of superman comics from 1938 through to 1986, an era of comics encompassing the golden age, through the silver age and up to the 1986 revamp.

Currently, any and all superman topics that dont fit anywhere else are covered here. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. Gcd issue the great superman comic book collection. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. Number 28 and final in the marvel treasury edition series, it is the spiritual sequel to 1976s superman vs.

The first three titles feature the original superboy, the legendary hero superman as a boy. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you. The story is set years later with clark grown and married to lana. The comic books had never made a connection between the s emblem and krypton. That particular book is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it, just like any other comic. Superman comic book covers for all superman comic books for sale superman. The great superman comic book collection timehonored. Last days of krypton hc 2012 harpercollins a superman novel. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Jerry and joe made a story, but at the last minute the publisher stopped doing comic books. Last days of krypton sc 2012 a superman novel legion of collectors superman 2017 dc little book of superman sc 2015 taschen lois and clark hc 1996 prima a superman novel. During the heyday 1979 to 1981, it was not uncommon to find comic strips from such diversely owned superhero properties as spiderman, superman, and the phantom within the same issue. As of 1978, superman or his earth father dreamed up the emblem as part of the superboy disguise. If youre looking to remain unspoiled, time to get up, up and away.

The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. The great superman comic book collection by laurie s. The great superman comic book collection author sutton, laurie s. The great superman comic book collection timehonored classics hardcover comic 1981 by laurie s. Precrisis superman comic books 19381986 postcrisis comic books 19862011 postcrisis superman comics, specials, miniseries and graphic novels 19862011. At first the books reprinted humorous newspaper strips, but later they began to feature unique content. Superman and spiderman comic read superman and spider. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. When somone says, superman comics, this is what they mean.

Lot of 25 different dc marvel comic book closeout superman spiderman batman xmen. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. The great superman comic book collection book, 1981. Superman in victory by computer nn a, jan 1981 comic book by dc. Brok windsor was a great superhero from canadas golden age of comics.

Just try and avoid books where he only makes a cameo. They created a few different comic strip formats of superman. Ongoing titles featuring superman in a starring roleedit. A survey of current scholarly indexes demonstrates that researchers in the fields of history, sociology, and literature are discovering that studying comic books provides unique and valuable insights on 20thcentury culture. Superman and spiderman paperback june 1, 1981 by jim shooter author 4. The great superman comic book collection 1981 dc, 1981 series published in english united states price 6. This is the official movie guide to the film that starred christopher reeves as the man of steel. Victory by computer supergirl is caught in a trap of lex luthors and she is rescued with the help of a couple of school kids alec and shanna and their trs80 computer. Superman 1939 1st series 345 march 1980 issue dc by. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. 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. Later series feature the second superboy, who is a partial clone of the original superman.

Then in 1977, when the superfriends cartoon was relaunched with zan and. Superman and spiderman, the heroes and the holocaust, a dcmarvel intercompany crossover sequel to 1976s superman vs. Great superman comic book collection tpb 1981 dc comic books. Or read our free, online comic book price guides, focusing on each character, to determine their current market value. Buy online, view images and see past prices for dc superman 1981 comic books.

Victory by computer 1981 free giveaway through radio shack. Its superman comics and comic books are one of the most pervasive and influential media forms of 20thcentury popular culture. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Titles and issues included are supermans girl friend lois lane no. Joe and jerry first tried to sell the superman in 1933. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. Best of superman from graphic novels to nonfiction to paperbacks to childrens books, superman is everywhere, and deserves his own best of list. It focused on the superfriends, and wendy and marvin. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. Key collector comic lot 12 books dc, marvel, indy, key issues. Im probably among the biggest superman buffs out there. The super friends had an ongoing comic book series published from 1976 until 1981 the stories were further adventures of the popular hannabarbera animated series, the super friends it began after the 1973 season of the tv series was canceled. The majority of comics people find in their attic or basement, at an auction, storage unit, or garage sale are published by marvel or dc. Superman march cover art by ross andru and dick giordano dc comic books, comic book.

Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. The film included such hollywood heavyweights as gene hackman as lex luthor, terence stamp as general zod, and margot kidder as lois lane. Huge lot of 42 bronze age superman family comic books. Get the best deals on superman comic books when you shop the largest online selection at. Superman volume comic vine superman comic, dc comics. Price new from used from comics, 1981 please retry. Superman presents the krypton chronicles comic sept.

Early to mid 70s comic book collection superman spiderman. Inker s superboy is the name of several american comic book series published by dc comics, featuring characters of the same name. The superman family was a dc comics comic book series which ran from 1974 to 1982 featuring primarily stories starring the supporting characters in the superman comics. Superheroes entered the world of comic books in 1938 with the release of action comics no. Was there ever a time where hulk beat superman in a. A cover gallery for the comic book superman superman original dc comic book from 1972 superman 253 strict fnvf 1972 more action and supes books off now brok windsor comic book illustrated by canadian hall of fame artist jon st. Competing scifi franchises such as star trek and star wars were also commonly found within a given issue. Once a chicago based humor publications was interested in publishing superman. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Last days of krypton pb 2008 harpercollins a superman novel. Oct 18, 2007 that particular book is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it, just like any other comic. An imaginary story where superman lost his super powers at the age of 16 during a battle with lex luthor as superboy.

The great superman comic book collection gcd issue. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. Do anyone know how much is a 1981 superman comic book is. To view details of this title, and place an order for it, see great superman comic book collection hc 1981 in the mile high comics istore. Great superman comic book collection hc 1981 is a trade paperbackgraphic novel by dc comics. Hulk fights superman, hulk is not even capable of moving the man of steel. A collection of seven vintage dc comics superman comic books. 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. Smithsonian institution reproductions from their first comic book printings for such characters as superman, batman, scribbly, plastic man, captain marvel, little lulu, donald duck, pogo, and the spirit. 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.