I did enjoy reading the superman story, but this item is. We have hundreds of key comic books available containing first appearances. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and. List of key comic book character first appearances comics. All star superman 2006 superman vol 5 2018 superman vol 4 2016. Jun 07, 2015 if you would like to support this work then please visit my patreon page at. An allages comic book about superman, his cousins superboy and supergirl, and their pets krypto and streaky. This page documents their appearances on those shows. It would stand to reason that a comic book reader gets more of the character in the first full appearance issue and this would increase more buying demand and value for the first full appearance issue. If you would like to support this work then please visit my patreon page at. Sep 30, 2016 where his bff superman got to spend time with a celebrated dramatic actor, jimmy olsen had to make do with insult comic don rickles as a guest star. The fatal five live up to their promise of being the legions equal match, and return in stories fronted by these dynamic covers. Venom hadnt been finalized yet, but superman couldnt fly in action comics 1. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book.
As a result some of these publications are now desirable because they often become first appearances or they matter to the diehard completionist. Adventures of superman vol 1 1987 all star superman 2006 superman vol 5 2018 superman vol 4 2016 superman vol 3 2011 superman vol 2 1987 superman batman 2003 superman. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with coverdate june 1939. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Dc have decided to pull out of their planned appearance at the emerald city comic con later this month, as well as all other conventions for the rest of the month, per a statement released to. There were guest appearances by the rest of the justice league, the justice society, the current line ups of the teen titans and the outsiders and so on. The comic book named batman first came out in 1940, however that wasnt batmans first appearance.
Along with robin, they appeared on the cover of this 1940 new york worlds fair comics book, a souvenir edition sold at the event. 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. Below, we round up some of our favorite einstein comic book cameos. Contrary to his current incarnation, he first appeared as a bald, telepathic villain.
Superman suspects luthor has gone back to his old ways, but luthor denies knowledge and the two team up to sort things out. Alright, so maybe harley joining a team isnt technically a first appearance, but any first with harley quinn is a good comic to own. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. The characters from the television series supergirl have appeared on other shows within the arrowverse. Reacting impulsively clark catches the truck and apprehends the superpowered villain before going back into hiding while the world react to his actions.
First up is the twopart story, only human written by guest writer rob williams finds terrorists using chips from lex luthor to encourage mayhem and civil war. The flash season 2 welcome to earth2 barry allen the flash briefly glimpses kara, among glimpses of many other worlds, as hes passing through the portal to earth2. Tray talia al ghul talkback chase stein tanis nieves tarantula anton miguel rodriquez tarzan taskmaster tony masters tattoo man. Superman s sweetheart, script by bill woolfolk, art by al plastino. A history of unexpected celebrity comic book appearances cbr. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The following is a list of the first known appearances of various superhero fictional characters and teams. My comic book checklist character first appearances. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Ready to argue about some trivial comic book nonesense.
Scientific explanation of superman s amazing strength. Comic book shop shop first appearances dc comics 1st appearances. This comic book features advertisements for the following products. As far as punisher key issues go, this series is more desirable to me than many of his earlier appearances. Harley quinn her first appearance in the dc continuity universe both of which cost much more than. 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. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. Dec 02, 2015 here is my superman comic book collection. First appearances do you find it difficult to locate a complete list that is regularly updated that contains all first appearances for key comic book characters. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The year superman first comic book appearance answers. If we only look at the wolverine example, we would assume that the value of a characters first full appearance always trumps the value of the first brief appearance.
There are only 47 unrestored copies of this superman comic book graded. Not only are we building such a list, but we are also offering the comic books for sale here on our website. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. This page serves as a master running list of all characters and the comic books they. On gal gadots birthday, heres a look at her best comic. The following is a list of the first known appearances of various superhero fictional. 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. Contrary to his current incarnation, he first appeared as a bald, telepathic villain bent. Superman s last hour starring superman, nails harrigan, and dan delta, script by jerry coleman, art by al plastino. Supermans first appearance comic book at auction daily. Where his bff superman got to spend time with a celebrated dramatic actor, jimmy olsen had to make do with insult comic don rickles as a guest star. First appearances are happening quite more often than people think. Superman introduced supergirl in her new costume to the rest of the dc universe from 2004 at the end of the comic book. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist.
Yes, supermans first appearance is a very lucrative comic to hold in your hands but in the off chance you are not ayman hariri then you might want to accept it and move on to something that you can actually obtain. Technically one could put this in the same category as dc comics presents 26 which i have not included on this list. I also have the first appearances of the bronze age metallo and the 1st appearance of doomsday. This comic is the first appearance of supermans greatest foe. A superhero also known as a super hero or superhero is a fictional character of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derringdo in the public interest. First appearances modern age comic books cgc comic.
Mar 23, 2016 see batman and supermans firstever appearance together. Furthermost, she went on to garner worldwide appreciation for portrayal as wonder woman in the dc extended universe, beginning with batman v superman. In this story, kryponite is colored red but in all subsequent. List of key comic book character first appearances. While sgll had always had a romantic element, paired with sitcomstyle comedy, the book goes fullon soap opera. Superman was created by american writer jerry siegel and canadianborn american artist joe shuster in 1933. Published on april 18, 1938 coverdated june, by national allied publications, a corporate predecessor of dc comics, it is considered the first true superhero comic. Im actually not that familiar with spidermans first appearances. Supermans first appearance comic book at auction mail online. The first printing of issue 1 is a true comic collectible but the tick appeared earlier in newsletters from n. Despite being published around the time of the new 52, its mostly silver age superman with a new belt. Along with robin, they appeared on the cover of this 1940 new york worlds fair comics book, a.
Do you find it difficult to locate a complete list that is regularly updated that contains all first appearances for key comic book characters. Having said that, let us take a look at gal gadots best comic book film appearances to bingewatch on her birthday. Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. Superman first appearance vs spiderman first appearance. The remainder of his rogues gallery make their first postcrisis appearances throughout the course of this series. Mar 28, 2016 below, we round up some of our favorite einstein comic book cameos. Scientific explanation of supermans amazing strength. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Superman jr supreme surtur swamp thing alec holland swamp thing alex olsen t.
Supermans last hour starring superman, nails harrigan, and dan delta, script by jerry coleman, art by al plastino. Man of steel 1991 superman unchained 20 superman wonder woman 20. Exposed after being exposed as superman, clark and jimmy olsen go out to eat when a man walks over and throws a takeaway truck at the incognito clark. 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. Its only a matter of time before hes on the big screen, and if they do him right, he should look awesome. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing yearslong sagas have dominated american comic books and crossed over into other media. While the legion already had nemeses in the legion of supervillains, the fatal five do more to capture the zeitgeist of comics at the time. Comic book boards current comic book boards silver comic book boards golden comic book boards. Apr 30, 2020 furthermost, she went on to garner worldwide appreciation for portrayal as wonder woman in the dc extended universe, beginning with batman v superman. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe. First appearances modern age comic books cgc comic book. Wonder woman, the amazonian princess rescued einstein from evildoers. Jan 18, 2019 first appearances are happening quite more often than people think.