Please browse through the title listings below or use the search bar at the top of this page to quickly find a specific title. The covers presented in this book provide a history not just of superman but of comics. See more ideas about superman, superman comic and comic book covers. This page contains all cover art images in the database for this particular comic series. Since 1938, superman stories have been regularly published in periodical comic books published by dc comics. You can also find out why supergirl and zatanna are fighting over t. Superman has been gracing the covers of comic books since he first. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. Dc comics superman comic book 9 rob liefeld variant cover. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Giant adventures in the dc universe best of dc crisis on infinite earths dc comics presents dc special dc superstars generations generations 2 generations 3. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist.
We have the worlds largest selection of superman comic books and graphic novels. It is the publishing unit of dc entertainment, a subsidiary of warner bros. The majority of its publications take place within the fictional dc universe and feature numerous culturally iconic heroic characters, most notably superman. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. Dc comics superman vs watchmen doomsday clock covers. 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. 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 superman was born on the planet krypton and was given. Dc comics is one of the largest and oldest american comic book companies. When somone says, superman comics, this is what they mean. In the tradition established by the spectacular batman. He is the worlds first super hero and a guiding light to all. The inaugural edition, aka part 1, will explore the superman and action comics covers in his first ten years of inception and include fantastic covers from early artists such as joe shuster, jack burnley, wayne boring, and others.
Retailers recently received a message from dc comics regarding the upcoming issues of superman and supergirl, and it seems the original covers for the issues are undergoing some changes. I dont like that we have to wait to see what implications this may have for the batman who laughs. The superman character described on this page was created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster, high school students living in cleveland, ohio, in 1933. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Volume 1 001200 201400 401714 annuals volume 2 annuals volume 3 annuals volume 4 annuals volume 5 see also adventures of superman covers, action comics covers, superman. Influenced by such comicstrip greats as wash tubbs roy crane, joe shuster drew superman through 1947, after which he left comic books to create the comic strip funnyman. Read over 75,000 comics and over 700 free comics available from publishers such as marvel, dc, image, boom, idw, top shelf, and oni press on your iphone, ipad, kindle fire, android, windows, browser and more. Worlds finest comics dc, superman, batman, robin, the comic book covers. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told. Comic book covers presented at cover browser are republished within a fair use context. Occult, slam bradley and radio squad before selling superman to dc in 1938.
Whos who in the superman comics information on characters and places seen in the superman comic books between the revamp in 1986 and up to the start of the new 52 in 2011. Batman and superman are racing the clock to prevent the other three members of the secret six from being poisoned, but they realize they are too late when those three come looking for them insteadone of whom is a lot closer to superman than expected and itching for a fight. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. The first and oldest of these is action comics, which began in april 1938.
Precrisis worlds finest comic covers 19411986 precrisis superboy comic covers 19451978 includes more fun comics, adventure comics, and. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Comic index lists complete index of superman comics since 1986. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online. Some peg it to 1933, when the format of newsstand comic books was codified, but others place the moment in june of 1938, when superman made his debut in jerry siegel and joe shusters first issue of action comics, whose cover featured the redcaped superhero from the planet krypton lifting a car over his head. Superman was the first real superhero, he set the standard for everyone that followed and he continues to set the standard. Dc comics and geoff johns have revealed the covers to their upcoming doomsday clock first issue, which will pit superman vs none other than watchmens doctor manhattan the first cover features a crowd of protesters with a man holding a the end is near sign. In 1936, he and siegel began providing dc comics with such new features as dr. Mar 21, 2018 a collection of the superman comic book covers showcasing the incredible talent of the artists and designers and their stunning works of art. The artistic development and image of the man of steel unfolds over decades of interpretations by the greatest creators in comicbook history. This series ran from 1939 until 1986 when dc revamped its entire line of comics, wiping out its entire past. Dc comics news carl bryan apr 1, 2020 just seeing two iconic villains come face to face with superman and batman really in the wings on this one, it just seems right.
Superman is an icon and that is what this book is all about. Action comics was initially an anthology magazine, but it eventually became dedicated to superman stories. The prequels by jimmy palmiotti, justin gray, marc andreyko and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Rocketed to earth as an infant from the doomed planet krypton, kalel was adopted by the loving kent family and raised in americas heartland as clark. Prepare for the series premiere of supergirl on cbs by checking out these covers from the past 40 years of dc comics. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more.
Dc comics asks retailers to destroy copies of superman and. 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. 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. Precrisis comic covers 1938 1986 precrisis superman comics 19381986 complete cover gallery precrisis superman specials. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. The covers presented in this book provide a history not just of superman but of comics themselves. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Includes the regular superman comic books, supergirl, superboy, justice league and more. A few covers from this collection of supergirl comic book covers. Superman, also called the man of steel, is one of the most influential superheroes of dc comics, and superhero comics at large. If you are in the market to buy or sell a death of superman trade paperback comic book, make sure you know which version you have. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another.
Superman is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by dc comics, and is considered an american cultural icon. I use ink and copic markers to illustrate the comic book cover. Royal canadian mint reveals superman coins inspired by. Superman volume 1 variant covers superman volume 2 variant covers superman. There are so many great comic book covers to bath your eyes in. Dc released its line of 100 page super spectacular books within its. Continued in adventures of superman 1987 series this is the original superman comic book series.
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