Aug 05, 2016 how much would you pay for a comic book. The price sets a new benchmark for a comic book sale on ebay. Only the second time superman appeared on a comic book cover. These are the kinds of comics you find in two for a dollar boxes in any comic book store you visit. Consider it the right place at the right time with interest high in the character thanks to the excitement around batman v superman. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars a 1938 edition of action comics no. The golden age of comics took place between 1938 and 1956.
Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. Lot of 31 dc comic books supermanbat man etc 195571 look. Comic books are now in the same realm as fine art, oneofakind jewels and antiques, said vincent. Rare comic showing supermans first appearance expected to. Feb 28, 2010 the idea hit me last week after a 1938 action comics no. The copy for sale has a story of its own that wouldnt be out of place in the pages of a comic book plot, either.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. It was the very first edition of a comic to feature superman. The first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. This comic is famous for introducing superman to the world. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman.
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The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one million. Beyond its newspaper holdings, the division also has extensive collections of current periodicals 40,000 titles, comic books,000 titles and government publications 1 million items. Nov 11, 2011 the copy for sale has a story of its own that wouldnt be out of place in the pages of a comic book plot, either. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. News english lessons esl lesson plans superman comic. Nov 17, 2017 a wellpreserved copy of the comic that first featured superman is heading for auction. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one. Struggling to save the presentday earth, the future superman frees the unconscious arsenal from the rocket that had metropolis name on it. Supermans new super power, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box.
Aug 05, 2016 a rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars a 1938 edition of action comics no. Twice before it set the record for the most expensive book ever it sold for. As of 2017, the largest comic book publisher in the united states is manga distributor viz media, followed by dc comics and marvel comics. This volume is a new printing of the previously released dc one million collection. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 1956 1969. Below are some of the first appearances by other superheroes and what a nearmint condition copy of the comic is worth.
The title is unpopular, or was bought in quantity during the speculation bubble of the early 1990s, and is now being dumped by collectors. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969. Its the most important and valuable comic book, said stephen fishler, who sold the comic book to the actor. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The figures are from the 2007 official overstreet comic book price guide. The idea hit me last week after a 1938 action comics no.
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This is how much supermans first comic book sold for by. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received. The collection of comic books is available for research use by scholars, collectors and other researchers in the newspaper and current periodical reading room. Now he must go on a scavenger hunt of life and death, trying to put together the pieces of the machine that can save them.
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