Rare superman comic book

In 1987 superman was relaunched, first with the miniseries man of steel and then with superman 1987 series. Rare obtained in person at the 1976 san diego comic con, original superman 1938 print 8. Even seasoned collectors may have problems attaining comics from this era. Comic books that feature the first appearance or return of a character are particularly valuable. During its evolution from a funnies comic into a superhero title, via the transitional title new adventure comics, this dc title became very popular with buyers at the time. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. Not as rare as some of the old comics showcased here, the revamped. In this educational video we look at the most valuable rare comic books worth money. Rare superman, batman and flash comic books going on auction.

The 1938 comic book marks the first appearance of superman, and is considered a gem among comic book fans. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. This one is likely to be controversial because there are a few htf superman 1987 series issues to pick from. Mar 30, 2020 today sotheby announced that is will auction dc complete. Those rare whitman variants include action 508, batman 324, dccp 22, superman 348, losh 264, flash 286, jla 179, superboy 6, etc.

Superman superman original opened comic book hero action. Aug 28, 2014 on sunday, august 24th, comic book lovers across the world watched with abated breath to what avid collectors would pay for a rare superman comic book. It has not been restored and is as we found it after grandfather passed. Any form of weathering or damage, including writing, will lower the value of a comic book. However, i personally have never seen this one for sale online or in the wild. Cover is separated from pages and has some pencil marks. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Ongoing titles featuring superman in a starring role action comics. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. The comic store is then able to sell that rare variant at an inflated price thanks to its collector appeal. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. Rare comic books with superman, batman debuts go to auction. The price sets a new benchmark for a comic book sale on ebay, and.

Blueprint s1 e3 spiderman to spawn, how todd mcfarlane became the biggest comic book artist ever blueprint duration. This undated photo provided on march 2, 2017 by metropolis collectibles in new york shows a copy of a rare 1941 no. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Rare superman muhammad ali comic art on display in nyc. May 10, 2018 a rare copy of action comics no 1 containing superman s very first appearance in print is going under the hammer. The photojournal guide to comic books lists this book as rare and only 36 copies are known to exist.

A rare vintage comic book featuring one of supermans first adventures. Rare comic books online, secure pay pal check out, rare. The ian levine collection, a comic book collection that includes every comic book published by dc comics from 1935 through 2016, including. In fact, they are among the older and more desirable comics on the market. Jun, 20 while the rarity makes them precious, according to stephen fisher, ceo of, which conducted the auction, the comic book s value also stems from the fact that superman was the first fictional character with magical powers, helping pave the wave for creation of future superheroes. Sothebys selling most complete dc comics collection ever. Heritage auctions in chicago is selling the comic, which first went on sale on 18.

This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Fans consider the first issue of action comics the most desired comic book in the world. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I swear half of these imaginary books are in my collection. Buy products related to rare comic book products and see what customers say about rare comic book products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Top 10 most valuable comic books of all time youtube. Rare superman wb warner brothers studio 12 statue figurine dc comic books mib. When somone says, superman comics, this is what they mean. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age.

If you are in the market to buy or sell a death of superman trade paperback comic book, make sure you know which version you have. For avid comic book collectors and enthusiasts, you will find below the list of the top 25 rare comic books in the world. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off the. Rare copy of supermans first comic book adventure set to. It features a classic superman lois lane wedding cover. Has anyone noticed that the super rare whitman variants of dc comics from the month of june 1980 seem to come from canada. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. How about comic collectibles and cgcgraded comic books you cant find in any stores. This series ran from 1939 until 1986 when dc revamped its entire line of comics, wiping out its entire past. These days movies based on comic books have become the highest. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist.

The ian levine collection, an exclusive private sale offering of every comic book released by american publisher dc comics from 1935 2016, including complete runs of superman, batman, action comics, and detective comics. Jan 25, 2019 this 1941 comic was the second issue of dc comics then called nationals book that contained both superman and batman stories in it. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Rare versions are often sold on ebay, or other auction houses during the year as well. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. Death of superman comic book value price guide posted on by comics watcher 19 comments v chances are you stumbled upon this article looking for the value of the death of superman comic book you have or are interested in buyingselling. New york, 30 march 2020 sothebys is pleased to announce that we will offer dc complete.

The unlikely showdown between the man of steel and the greatest was immortalized in an oversized 1978 comic book. Rare superman, batman and flash comic books going on. Rare supermanmuhammad ali comic art on display in nyc. These expensive comics are classics that include superheroes such as superman, spiderman, and captain america. Comic book collectors and superman fans have an opportunity to bid on an unrestored copy of action comics no. Aug 02, 2010 rare superman comic book saves family from foreclosure my partner basically had to explain to the bank, youll have your money soon, zurzolo said. The long, cool journey of a recordsetting comic updated collector darren adams, with his rarest of comic books. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. Apr 10, 2017 instead, comic stores have to order a certain amount of normal issues, and for each five or ten of fifty issues the store orders, the publisher will provide one special issue with a rare cover. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom.

Get the best deals on superman superman original opened comic book hero action figures when you shop the largest online selection at. Superman comic saves family home from foreclosure abc news. In a statement, dallasbased heritage auctions said the copy of action comics no. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. These days movies based on comic books have become the highest boxoffice earners. Batman is a comic book hero created in 1939 who later appeared in. Two dc universe variants of this issue exist, the stickered version and the nonstickered version. Justice league of america comic book 143 210 superman 238 241 dc comics lot of 4. This new interest in the characters has sparked higher comic book sales and increased the prices of the rare. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s. Up for sale is this rare original superman comic book.

A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics. The comic book is among those owned by hartford, conn. A rare copy of action comics no 1 containing superman s very first appearance in print is going under the hammer. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. Published on feb 20, 2018 here are some of the rare comic books that we have found so far in the hoarder house. This was the first issue of the series to be titled worlds finest comics, the title it would retain for the next 45 years. On sunday, august 24th, comic book lovers across the world watched with abated breath to what avid collectors would pay for a rare superman comic book. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Aug 25, 2014 the most valuable comic books of all time.

The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off the superhero genre. Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. Rare comic books price guide, valuable, expensive, world. Wonder woman, batman and superman comics abound, plus scores of others are only a few clicks away. Marvel and dc comic books worth big money showbiz cheat sheet. Visit us in ma, or we are happy to do comic book appraisals on location. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. The long, cool journey of a recordsetting comic updated. Rare comic books features a large selection of back issues of comic book classics and a very rare inventory from the late 70s, 80s, and the 90s. Dec 04, 2018 10 rare comic books that are worth a fortune. Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of. Now some comics that contain first appearances from a less know characters at the time, that were not pushed had by marvel or dc, can actually get more on auction if they are in mint co.

During its evolution from a funnies comic into a superhero title, via the. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. This rare comic book price guide presents the latest value of rare comics based on the average valuation of the most reputable comic book price catalogs in the business. Rare and not so rare dc universe logo upc variants. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. The comic book is among those owned by attorney john berk to be auctioned on may 15. The first glimpses of iconic heroes superman, batman and flash are part of a rare comic book collection a kentucky man is auctioning off to the highest bidder. Part of this comic s value may stem from one rare quirk. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. However, some issues are considered among the rarest of all dc comics. Those rare whitman variants include action 508, batman 324, dccp 22, superman 348, losh 264, flash 286, jla 179. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. May 31, 2014 the first glimpses of iconic heroes superman, batman and flash are part of a rare comic book collection a kentucky man is auctioning off to the highest bidder. A musthave for fans of the absurd and the wonderful.