Some sites will focus only on trade paperbacks, while others will split books up by page, sending a flashback from 2009 all the way back to 1972. When it comes to finding a comic book reading order online, the resources out there are either incomplete or too complete. Ongoing titles featuring superman in a starring roleedit. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Supergirl is the name of seven comic book series published by dc comics, featuring various characters of the same name. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Lois lane 127 comic, superman girlfirend gift book. Oct 05, 2008 a comic book guide can help you know if the book is worth something, but unless you really know how to grade comic books, it might be best to consult a local comic book store owner. Since then, chris roberson took over writing duties and completed the story. Another classic aussie superhero bronze age back issue. Visit us in ma, or we are happy to do comic book appraisals on location.
One of the best ways to get started is with john byrnes man of steel miniseries that begins or superman reading order, which we here have seen in many dollar bins at our local comic shop. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. Mile high comics your new and collectible comic book store. It can also be found in trade paperback, though it is currently out of print. A celebration of 75 years gathers a range of stories featuring the first and greatest super hero, highlighting the many roles the man of steel has played over the decades.
Superman man of steel comic book, football, phantom quarterback, dc comics, bronze age from 1973 in fvf superman 264 june 1973 issue dc comics grade by viewobscura. With the arrival of the new 52 in 2011, dc comics put a close to over two decades worth of continuity. The series followed jimmys exploits and adventures, primarily consisting of getting into trouble only to. Find out what superman comic books are worth here, or get yours appraised for free. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Michael straczynski, who left the book in order to write the graphic novel superman. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it.
As condition and description is largely based on buyers opinion, we ask that you look at the photos very carefully and. These days movies based on comic books have become the highest boxoffice earners. When it comes to 70s comic book heroes, the bronze age of comic books had many notable characters and creators. In what year was brave and the bold the bestselling. The title and pictures are the items you will receive. Alphabetical order rules all comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. 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. Mile high comics provides new, used, and collectible comic books, trade paperbacks, hardcovers, and statues for comic book collectors seeking new and back issues. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free.
From a time when comic continuity was far less important than it is today, this more like watching a bunch of unrelated movies and shows. Death of superman, doomsday is coming, first appearances, 1992 asmr. The more than 40,000 comics in the collection also features superhero icons wonder woman. Comic book history overstreet 1972 2nd annual price guide. Article about the city of metropolis, illinois setting up a superman recreation center and producing a special magazine entitled the amazing world of superman metropolis edition. Ongoing titles featuring superman in a starring role action comics. Report a problem with an order we take intellectual property concerns very seriously, but many of these problems can be resolved directly by the parties involved.
Hoknes comics presents an in depth history looking at every single comic book published in. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. In what year was brave and the bold the bestselling batman. Ballots were printed in tbg, comic crusader, the comic reader, the gazette advertiser, the menomonee falls gazette, and rockets blast comicollector. Late last year, i did a legend about whether dc comics canceled brave and the bold despite it being the bestselling batman title at the time. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman with familiar ties to another. Since his first comic book appearance in 1938, superman has appeared in radio, television, movies, and video games each on multiple occasions, and his name, symbol, and image have appeared on products and merchandise. Superman reading order postcrisis comics back issues. I actually really really like this story for the first time in january 1972, superman started to become aware of larger issues like just what effect his presence on. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. The closer you are too us, the faster the shipping and arrival time to your hands. They are printed here in the chronology of the storylines, rather than the. The top 10 comic book heroes of the 70s unreality mag.
In these celebrated stories, superman is in turns the herculean champion, the lonely alien survivor, the superpowered boy scout and the soulsearching leader. The most popular, such as green lantern, superman, and spiderman, had existed for decades before. The reading order below consist of the most complete listing of superman comics of the postcrisis era in the order that they should be read. Since his first comic book appearance in 1938, superman has appeared in radio, television, movies, and video games each on multiple occasions, and his name, symbol, and. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. Knowledge waits is a feature where i just share some bit of comic book history that interests me. We suggest contacting the seller directly to respectfully share your concerns. Dc comics 1973 superman secret of the phantom quarterback.
So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. There have been a record nine theatrically released superhero movies based on comic books. Supergirl ran from november 1972 through septemberoctober 1974 with 10. The amazing world of superman, metropolis edition m 1973. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list. A great addition for the superman collector, or to complete a dc collection. We are one hour north of midtown manhattan, ny, in brewster, ny 10509. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016.
Joe shuster drew superman through 1947, after which he left comic books to. Maggin began his long association with the title with the story must there be a superman. Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Your source for new and back issue comic books and collectibles. Double size edition in large magazine size format with black and white print. Comicbook blog devoted to supergirl, superman and the legion of superheroes, run by a longtime dc fan. Dec 12, 2017 neal adams is a big fan of the old worlds finest superman batman crossover comics, so its fitting that he draws the first revival comic. New york sothebys is pleased to announce that we will offer dc complete. December 22nd, 20 welcome to our complete postcrisis superman reading order. The american comic book character superman has appeared in many types of media. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. A comic book guide can help you know if the book is worth something, but unless you really know how to grade comic books, it might be best.
Adams is best known for his work on batman and green arrow, but hes had a hand in drawing many superheroes including the man of steel. Last month legendary comic book writer and artist neal adams began his sixissue limited series superman. Plus, superman attempts to save a shrunken and enslaved bottled city. Cameos by metron of the new gods, lex luthor, and the joker. It began publication in 1972 following a 44issue run of supergirl stories. Continued in superman family supermans pal, jimmy olsen comic books are the adventures of a cub reporter, photographer and office boy at the daily planet, where clark kent worked. Ungraded but decent, very minor stressing at the extremities, top left at the top of the spine has a small closed tear that goes onto the back cover. Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders. Dec 14, 2018 forty years ago, richard donner and christopher reeve made superman, a film that directors have been chasing for years, depicting who america was then or at least who we wished to be. This reading order contains all the essential and recommended comic book issues for you to enjoy superman. Offered here is a wonderful old vintage bronze age comic book.
We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Let me know what youre looking for, or if youre just looking for a greatest hits reading order, and im sure i or another superman fan on the sub could probably suggest. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the. Despite being published around the time of the new 52, its mostly silver age superman with a new belt. Since then, chris roberson took over writing duties and completed the story arc. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by the way the name is. We try to report every defect that we are aware of in order to give the buyer the most accurate description. Comic book history overstreet 1972 2nd annual price guide action comics superman 1 valuable batman. Ungraded but decent, very minor stressing at the extremities, top left at the top of the spine has a small closed tear that goes onto the back cover, minor stressing along the spine and at the staples. But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. See more ideas about superman, superman comic and comic book covers. The majority of the titles feature superman s cousin kara zorel. A comic book guide can help you know if the book is worth something, but unless you really know how to grade comic books, it might be best to consult a local comic book store owner.
Our superman reading order comes with its own order numbering system, extrapolated from the triangle numbers that appeared during a good portion of superman. Before comic books started being sold in comic book stores, the main approach for comics was to hook in people who werent necessarily at the newsstand to buy a comic book while the direct markets business model was that you were in a comic book store because you wanted a comic book. 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. Winners in each category are listed in boldface, along with. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. In order to try bringing back supermans uniqueness, it was decided that superman should be the only surviving kryptonian. This is one australian comic edition as shown in the picture supplied. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Batman in superman comic books ol supes has welcomed batman to his comic several times over the decades.
The first series featured the original supergirl, superman s cousin kara zorel. Besides that milestone, while adams had drawn the caped crusader several times on the cover, its also the first time he would draw batman in a comic. Mar 09, 2017 comic book history overstreet 1972 2nd annual price guide action comics superman 1 valuable batman. Why christopher reeves superman is so hard to forget.
Grounded is a story arc that ran on the flagship superman comic book in 20102011. 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. We are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to and affiliated sites. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. Superman reading order where to start with supes comic book. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. An allages comic book about superman, his cousins superboy and supergirl, and their pets krypto and streaky. To coordinate the storyline and sequence of event, from january 1991 to january 2002, triangle. 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 reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the death of superman event. Alphabetical order rules all comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic books name. 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. Very good fine, a clean book, the comic is complete, the cover and all interior pages are firmly attached at both staples.