Decoy in which the teams enemy zoltar captures 7zark7 and undersea threat in which gforce battles a giant undersea robot turtle. On the cover of the brand new comic book, the mystery being is pictured hoisting a car above his head, his red cape fluttering in his wake as mere. Some strict collectors consider the era finished by 1950. Jun 12, 2018 in this image released by comic connect corp. As a distant planet is destroyed by old age, a scientist places his infant son in a space capsule and launches it toward earth. Watkins lord snooty, james jewells wee peem, the dinelli brothers tincan tommy, basil blackallers hairy dan, hugh mcneills ping the elastic man, eric roberts helpful henry and reg carters big eggo. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 1938 1955 when you shop. The comic book features batman on only six pages but, hey, its batmans official debut. But clark kent, lois lane, and the big s smack in the middle of his blue chest were intact when superman made his page debut in action comics no.
The holiday celebrates the art and science behind comic books and encourages people to read and share comic books. We have 8 books to download or read online the latest is single series 12 joe jinks. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. This is a must for everyone who loves the comic book and like levys real jewish rye.
Gaines script jerry siegel pencils joe shuster, fred guardineer inks joe shuster, fred guardineer letters joe shuster, joe shuster. Mar 05, 2017 if we go back to an early radio episode, september 30 th, 1935, we see a slightly different version of how tonto gets a horse, as documented in the book from out of the past a pictorial history of the lone ranger. It was 68 pages long 64 interior pages plus the covers, and included stories featuring characters like chuck dawson, zatara master magician, pep morgan, and cowboy tex thompson. The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the years of 1938 and 1955. A history of the lone ranger by jeff kepley comic book. Jumbo comics was a comic book anthology that lasted for 167 issues from 19381953, the series is probably best known for featuring sheena, queen of the junglethe first female to get her own comic. This book has 68 pages and was uploaded by lyons on june 3, 2018. Although action comics 1 first appeared on april 18, 1938, it was the june edition, and dc comics regard june 30 to be supermans official birthday. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders.
Comic book based on the japanese scifi cartoon which aired in the united states in syndicated television in the late 1970s. The original comic book, coverdated june, 1938, hit the newsstands sometime during the late spring of that year. Superman first appeared in action comics, on june 30, 1938. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.
Unfollow action comics 1 1938 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Van dyke, julien duvivier, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1938 on tv people were watching hunky y spunky. If we go back to an early radio episode, september 30 th, 1935, we see a slightly different version of how tonto gets a horse, as documented in the book from out of the past a pictorial history of the lone ranger. This image released by metropolis collectibles shows the june, 1938 cover of action comics. Though action comics began as an anthology, collecting a variety of tales, over the past few decades it has become a monthly.
He has many abilities, including superhuman strength, super speed, super durability, regeneration, and flight. Imagine having a spanking new copy of the cover of action number one published in june 1938 the magazine that not only heralded in superman but all the superheroes that today are making hollywood history and stunning box office grosses. June 30, 1938 the first issue of the comic book series action comics is most recognized as the issue that introduced superman to. Purchased off a newsstand by a man from west virginia in 1938, the comic book was stored in a cedar chest at high altitude. Feb 26, 2010 the comic book features batman on only six pages but, hey, its batmans official debut. Written and drawn by jerome siegel and joe shuster, the comic introduced superman as champion of the oppressed, the physical marvel who had sworn. These are the years when comics were considered a new and exciting form of art. Jumbo comics was a comic book anthology that lasted for 167 issues from 1938 1953, the series is probably best known for featuring sheena, queen of the junglethe first female to get her own comic. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. A couple of owners and more than 30 years later, adams purchased it. Sothebys how dc ignited the golden age of comic books. Ap photo comic connect corp superman is iconic, instantly.
Superman comic saves family home from foreclosure abc news. By delivering the weekly list of new releases, along with news concerning current and future products available in local and online comic book shops, we enable consumers to meet their goals more effectively. Considered the first true superhero book, action comics arrived on the scene in 1938 and remains the longestrunning comic book in history. First issue of the longrunning british comics magazine the beano, featuring debuts of dudley d. All books pre june 1938 cgc comic book collectors chat. Written and drawn by jerome siegel and joe shuster, the comic introduced superman as champion of the oppressed, the physical marvel who had. June 30, 1938 the first issue of the comic book series action comics is most recognized as the issue that introduced superman to the world. The 30 bestselling comic book series of all time best life. Superman paperback january 1, 1998 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Herein, weve gathered together the bestselling comic book series ever, according to the expert counters at guinness world records and education week. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. This marks the first appearance of jerry siegel and joe shusters superman. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today.
I have no1 june 1938 action comic of super man first appearance in perfect condition. This book has 46 pages and was uploaded by lyons on may 23, 2018. Jun 06, 2001 but clark kent, lois lane, and the big s smack in the middle of his blue chest were intact when superman made his page debut in action comics no. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Debut of bernard graddons newspaper comic just jake in the daily mirror.
The product of two teenage boys from cleveland, ohio, jerry siegel and joe shuster, superman was an overnight sensation and forever transformed the. Part of supermans success is owed to his unique origin story as an infant refugee from the planet krypton. And for more chartsmashers, check out these 30 bestselling novels of all time. It was thursday, under the sign of cancer see birth chart on june 30, 1938. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Based on the classic syndicated cartoon by sandy frank. Famous people born on this day include william mervin mills and chris hinze. Action comics 1938 comic read action comics 1938 comic. The ad for june was slightly different than the ad for may, but both featured the cover showing superman. The cover bears the famous if somewhat crude drawing of superman smashing a car against a rock.
All books pre june 1938 cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Soon after, detective comics the predecessor of dc created other superheroes and villains such as batman and robin, the joker, penguin, wonder woman, the flash. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine.
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