Jun 21, 2015 superman annual 8, winter 1964, was released along with the dc comics titles cover dated january 1964, on november 21, 1963. Kennedys assassination, cbr explores the ongoing saga behind a 1964 superman tribute story. Which do you think was the darkest vision of superman. As a result, this era saw some of the best stories of the supermanbatman team, mostly scripted by edmond hamilton, with curt swan art. Superman family comic book cover dated september 1964. Superman does indeed escape, using a furnace to melt the hovering probe. Superman romances lyla and witnesses jonathan kents proposal to martha, while brainiac shrinks and steals kandor. As you can see from the back cover, this book tells the untold true story of 1964 new york comicon. Superman accidentally escapes krypton, leaving behind lyla. It was a haunting tragedy where earths greatest hero became its greatest enemy. Saturn girl, cosmic boy, legion of superheroes, classic comics, marvel dc, dc comics. January february march april may june july august september october november december. Action comics 309 which i mistakenly referred to as issue 308, february 1964 was published around december 26, 1963. Action comics 448 june 1975 issue dc comics by viewobscura action comics comic book covers for all action comics comic books for sale.
Dec 29, 2019 the changes that batman underwent during the period 1964 1967. Published afterwards by request of president johnson. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. The editor was mort weisinger, and the cover was pencilled by curt swan, inked by george klein and lettered by ira schnapp. Superman annual 8, winter 1964, was released along with the dc comics titles cover dated january 1964, on november 21, 1963. Supermans pal jimmy olsen 81, december 1964, was published on october 8, 1964. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. See all formats and editions hide other formats and. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Supermans pal jimmy olsen 75, march 1964, was published around january 16, 1964. January february march april may june july august september october november.
Episode superman comic book cover dated september action comics. Measures x a price sticker covers the number in the top right corner on the cover. They are derived from numerous sources such as dealer price lists, advertisements in comic book collecting publications, and public auction results. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12 mort weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by curt swan and inked by george klein, who were the art team for the story in this issue. Nelson bridwell, jerry siegel pencils curt swan, al plastino. It comes form the front cover of the program that was issued to all attendees after the show was held. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. This story, written by edmond hamilton and drawn by curt swan and inked by george klein is one of the finest stories ever. Superman, also called the man of steel, is one of the most influential superheroes of dc comics, and superhero comics at large. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. 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. Get the best deals on silver age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at.
Superman 169, may 1964, was published on march 19, 1964. This comic book has general cover creasingindentations from repeated handling, major stress linescreasingscuffing along the spine, small edge tears, small bottom corner piece out on the first page, multiple corner creases, and spine roll present. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Action comics sep dc for sale online seller of bronze and silver age marvel dc comics 1963 action comics superman vintage comics comic book. I found this on the back of an issue of dcs worlds finest.
More than that, the game led to a comic book series that acted as a prequel, showing what led up to it. Synopses are the stories contained in these issues, complete with artists and writers where known. Issue shows fair to moderate wear from age including yellowingdiscoloring to the cover and pages, stress around the staples, the center most page has a small tear near the bottom staple and some scuffingcreasing around the cover and or spine. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12 the editor was mort weisinger, and the cover was pencilled by curt swam and inked by george klein. 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. Ongoing titles featuring superman in a starring role action comics. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database.
Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Mort weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by curt swan and inked by george klein. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 30% off your first box. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. Superman volume 1 ran from 1939 to 1986 for 423 issues, with 12 annuals printed between 19601986 19601964 and 19831986. Superman s kryptonian romance superman s return to krypton. Superman the bizarro invasion of earth 1964 grade wh vintage comic. There have been a lot of superman stories in the past 75 years, but if youre looking to get caught up on everyone. Superman 168, april 1964, was published around february 6, 1964. Mar 21, 2018 a collection of the superman comic book covers showcasing the. In this threepart story, superman releases arval from kandor so he can replace the man of. I was perusing my comic book collection and found a bunch of cool ads im going to scan in and post.
And as you can see from the front cover image, it features a nice 1964 steve ditko drawn spiderman marvel comics character. Nostalgia and recriminations are in the air as the comic book industry looks backwards. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. Supermans pal jimmy olsen 79, september 1964, was published on july 9, 1964. All the while, supermans patience is tested by people second guessing of he is the real superman. The worlds largest selection of comic books, from batman and superman comic books to spiderman and xmen comics, new and back issues. Synopses are the stories contained in these issues, complete with.
It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12 mort weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by curt swan, inked by george klein and lettered by ira schnapp. Vintage comic book 1964 house of mystery orchestra of doom dc. Mort weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by curt swan, inked by george klein and lettered by ira schnapp. The nightmare ordeal of superman shipped with usps first class package. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Aug 26, 2016 there is some discussion of whether this truly was the first comic book convention, as early 1964 may 24th fans bob brosch and david szurek hosted a one day convention that about 70 fans attended, but it was advertized as a triple fan convention attracting fans of science fiction, comics and movies, plus they did not have any industry. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics. Superman 172, october 1964, was published around august 6, 1964.
Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016. The comic told the descent of superman into abandoning freedom to set up a one earth government. The superman behind superman by sam moskowitz, a page article covering supermans history and the key role played by mort weisinger in the man of steels career as americas first and foremost super hero.