1970 superman comic book

Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. They are derived from numerous sources such as dealer price lists, advertisements in comic book collecting publications, and public auction results. Interior pages must be white in color and supple to the touch. Superman on his knees, begging, dominated superman 172 comic book, legion of super heroes, lsh, man of steel. I do not know how much the additional charge will be. After seventeen issues of steadily declining quality and basically the same story over and over, this series was limping to an end by 1970. Get the best deals on marvel superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Apr 03, 20 the comic book franchises attempts to get hip included turning lois lane black. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice. Mar 07, 2017 comic book history overstreet 1970 price guide 1st action comics superman most valuable batman. When this book was first released it was a national sensation. The majority of the titles feature superman s cousin kara zorel. Siegel and shuster showed this second concept of superman to consolidated book publishers, based in chicago. Superman vs muhammad ali whitman comic book c56 1978 treasure superhero comic.

Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Superman family comic book cover dated november supermans girl friend lois lane silver age comics. List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Hfm published by national periodical publications which became dc comics from 1939 until 1986 for 423 issues and 12 annuals and 3 specials. Not that you could tell from the stories in this book, though. Superman classic whos who in the superman comics 1950s 1980s introduction the decade of the 1950s proved to be a bountiful and definitive period of time for the man of steel. Since the mid 1970s, byrne has worked on nearly every major american superhero. I grew up reading comics in the 1970 s so my familiarity with the books of this decade is the greatest.

Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The comic book franchises attempts to get hip included turning lois lane black. Core elements of the superman legend would see the light of day, while those concepts and ideas which were introduced in the 1940s, would be expanded upon. Nov 03, 2016 the cover of 1970s black lightning comic book no. Letter to the editor from comics writer bob rozakis. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Entrance origin kmetal the living legend about the comics novels encyclopaedia the screen costumes read comics online trophy room creators es. Use these values as a guideline for evaluating the reasonableness of dealer prices, setting up trades with other collectors, and estimating the worth of your collection. The 20 greatest examples of superman being a jerk superman. Excellent compilation of stories from the 70s, most of the stories are illustrated by curt swan, probably the greatest superman artist of all time here you can find some classics like make way for captain thunder.

Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. This copy comes from a private collection where it has been stored in a cool. Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly rare comic books, then youre certainly sitting on a prized asset that any comic book collector would be envious of. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Curt swan superman comic, classic comic books, old comic. With his work in the jla, superman was exposed to more super criminals who would step up to the plate against the man of steel. In 1970, a survey appeared in the pages of dcs comics, with superman. He adapted this supermanali article from his upcoming book, comic book fever, a love letter to the comic book era of 19761986. Superman, superhero, bronze age 1970 83, comics, collectibles. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Superman, also called the man of steel, is one of the most influential superheroes of dc comics, and superhero comics at large. Superman was far more than the cleanup hitter for the justice league of america, as 1970s and 1980s comics would illustrate.

In 1954, psychiatrist fredric wertham wrote in his bestselling book seduction of the innocent that comic books of all types were corrupting the youth of america. Smoking endangers your healththe jerry lewis gallery of art messterpieces illustration by neal adams. If you want something more sophisticated, check out the superman the man of steel books by john byrne. The first series featured the original supergirl, superman s cousin kara zorel. The idea was to present a startling situation on the cover, with the hope that the kids would be compelled to. My discovery of comic reading at around age 8 or 9 changed my art path from a desire to be an animator to become a comic artist. This item is in the category collectibles\comics\other comic collectibles. We look at the 10 rarest superman comics of all time and let you know just how much theyre worth. Star wars life size busts tables c3po, 501st legion clone trooper, asajj ventress sdcc 11 duration. Hfm published by national periodical publications which became dc comics from 1939 until 1986 for. If you use the add to want list tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available. 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.

Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Superman s neighbors, script by bill finger, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. 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. Values of supermans girlfriend lois lane free comic book. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. If youve stumbled across a treasure trove of comics, then sell my comic books is a great place to find out what you have. If you are in the mood for some simpler and straightforward superman stories, this is a great book for you. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Click here to see all my halloween costumes and masks 1950s1980s notei sell only vintage halloween costumes and masks that are usually 20 to 50 years old.

Rare and hard to find comic especially in this condition. In the pages of this old comic book, there are no limitations. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. None really, but the most exciting find is a run of 1960s to 1970s comics. The item vintage comic book super hero rack display spiderman superman is in sale since saturday, february 15, 2020. Sales data first became public in 1960, and showed that superman was the bestselling comic book character of the 1960s and 1970s. John lindley byrne is a britishborn canadianamerican author and artist of comic books. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. The character grew up quite a bit in that decade, and the storytelling became more sophisticated. This book really seems to capture the feel of the mid to late 70s superman, which i will admit was a crucial part of my superman reading life.

I am not looking back removed from the historical context of the time, i lived during it. Marvel superman comic book collections for sale ebay. For a list of comic book supervillain debuts, see list of comic book supervillain. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans.

The stories selected in this book look and read like stories out of the 60s some almost seem like some of the stories from the late 50s. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. Superman and lois must deal with annoyingly bratty baby with super intelligence. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. Please browse through the title listings below or use the search bar at the top of this page to quickly find a specific title.

It began publication in 1972 following a 44issue run of supergirl stories. Get the best deals on superman bronze age comics 1970 1983. This is an ungraded book but in what i would describe as very good to maybe fine condition. It was around this time i must have decided to read a lot of superman because i recall owning a lot of the. This item is in the category collectibles\ comics \bronze age 1970 83\superhero\ superman. One of clark kents neighbors is monitoring his comings and goings.

For a list of comic book supervillain debuts, see list of comic book supervillain debuts. Find great deals on ebay for vintage comic book and vintage comic book lot. 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. Get the best deals on superman bronze age comics 1970 1983 when you shop the largest online selection at. Four new series set in the world of the vertigo classic. We have the worlds largest selection of superman comic books and graphic novels. 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.

These prices for comic books are provided as a service to hobbizine readers. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. I grew up reading comics in the 1970s so my familiarity with the books of this decade is the greatest. Geoff johns and gary frank bring the dc and watchmen universes together. Superman, six books, dc comics silver age lot, 19661967 readers. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. Each index contains the title, issue number, date and description for each comic book. Track page views withauctivas free counter 233193233084. A new 52 volume dedicated to the team up of batman and superman, and how they originally met in the new 52. May 22, 2010 star wars life size busts tables c3po, 501st legion clone trooper, asajj ventress sdcc 11 duration. Dc superman vs the amazing spiderman comic book the battle of the century 1976. Unfollow superman 1970s to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.

The silver surfer was one of the best known comic book characters of the sixties and seventies despite having a comic book that only lasted 18 issues. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s. Lois lane this is a classic example of weisingers puzzle covers. Hoknes comics presents an in depth history looking at every single comic book published in usa. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. Artist todd mcfarlane creator of spawn has said this is one of his favorite comic books.

See our superman comic books article for more details. The man of steel, action comics, and justice league of america introduces an unstoppable alien named doomsday who creates a path of destruction on his way to the heart of metropolis and whom superman. It contained alloriginal stories as opposed to reprints of newspaper strips, which was a novelty at the time. Hopefully dc puts out a better series of 70s superman collections, because this one isnt nearly as good as it should have been. Top rated lists for superman 100 items my comic book collection. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Since then, hes written books and dozens of articles for various outlets on a variety of subjects. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. However, through this period comic books based on the superman, batman, and wonder woman characters retained a modest audience. Use our articles to identify and value the comic books in your collection, or let us do the hard work for you with a free appraisal. In may 1933, consolidated had published a proto comic book titled detective dan. Letter to the editor from comics writer martin pasko.

Overstreet publishes the first edition of his overstreet comic book price guide, soon to become the primary authority on the subject of american comic book grading and pricing. Items similar to superman 172 comic, vintage silver age books. Supermans pal jimmy olsen 1954 comic books 19661970. However, in the late 1970s and early 1980s, he was reinvented as a crimefighter with a disguise, secret lair, and gadgets, hallmarks of superheroes. Vintage 1970s comic book superman water squirt gun by dunham. Supergirl is the name of seven comic book series published by dc comics, featuring various characters of the same name. Krypto was the first major silver age addition to the superman mythos the succeeding years would see other familiar elements, such as the fortress of solitude, the phantom zone, and supergirl added he regularly appeared in superboy stories from 1955 to 1970. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. George published his first article about baseball cards in 1990. Byrnes betterknown work has been on marvel comics xmen and fantastic four and the 1986 relaunch of dc comics superman franchise.