The series concluded in 1986 when john byrne began a reinvention of superman in the man of steel miniseries. He also had the ability to run extremely fast and to jump as much as an eighth of a mile into the air. The first centenary for a superman book played things relatively cool, with a mix of multiple stories not all of them even starring kalel zatara, the vigilante and congo bill. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Superman faces off once again with the evil luthor, who first has tapped oil from oil wells all over the world for his purposes, then inundating the western coast of the u. The tip of the spear in a revolution that would change the landscape of pop culture, superman has spent the last eighty years redefining what it. The first issue featured superman and except for a brief hiatus when the series was titled action comics weekly, he has appeared in nearly every issue. That was the first time someone used this name for fictional characters, and since. Supermans powers have changed greatly over the years.
The first issue for action comics is 957, and the first issue for detective comics is 934. With its eightysixth issue superman began its mostly consistent monthly. This is an interesting and unique item sold in limited quantities by usps in 1998. In the first incarnation of superman by siegel and shuster, superman had super strength, being able to lift a car over his head.
Read the first superman comic online for free paste. Its original incarnation ran from to and stands as one of the longestrunning comic books with consecutively numbered issues. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel and shuster that if. Both the initial run of superman vol 1 and superman vol 2 had 12 annuals.
This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Starting in 1939, superman would continue on to 1986 when alan moores story whatever happened to the man of tomorrow. I cannot remember the plot, nor the means by which i obtained the comic book. Superman was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. In 1986, in the wake of crisis on infinite earths, dc chose john byrne to helm the reboot of the superman titles. Cgc comics has posted a digital scan of the famous issue on its website.
In true superman fashion, our hero storms the apartment and gives the abuser a taste of his. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. A more complete description of his origin, including mention of krypton and the kents, is given in the first issue of superman in june, 1939. Mxyzptlk, kryptonite, and some of the most delightfully gimmicky superman stories of all time. Superman issue where baby kalel landed in a neutral area between the usa and ussr and the two sides battled to get to him first, writer mark. Byrne was the popular artist of marvels the uncanny xmen, which he had often coplotted with writer chris claremont. However, supermans first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes facetoface with metallo, the man with the kryptonite heart. 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. Download the corresponding question sheet and try to answer them using the text. Untitled superman story, script by jerry siegel, pencils by joe shuster, inks by dennis neville as joe shuster. When the circulation department said they had completed their analysis of my plan, galton called a meeting to discuss it. He is the worlds first super hero and a guiding light to all. You can go all the way back to the supermans first comic appearance in. Running for over fortyfive years, this title introduced readers to mr.
A second volume of action comics beginning with issue 1 ran from to action comics returned to its original numbering beginning with issue aug. If you enjoy reading comic books take it from someone who is a first timer, this first issue is great. This monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis. Some of the most popular and recognized superheroes are batman, spiderman, superman, hulk, wolverine, and iron man. Supermans social justice tendencies started very early indeed. 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. It later picked up again as adventures of superman. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. 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 first issue of action comics hit stands in 1938 and the legend of superman was born. Superman and me sherman alexie i learned to read with a superman comic book. Or if you prefer, a pdf version is available to download at the bottom of the page. Now, byrne was given the privilege of remaking superman, adapting the character for the 1980s.
The greatest stories ever told, volume one and superman. The main titles are biweekly now, so you get two a month. You will find pretty much any superman comic here, including the latest from rebirth. I cannot recall which particular superman comic book i read, nor can i remember which villain he fought in that issue. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman.
Superman was originally a bald madman created by siegel and shuster who used his telepathic abilities to wreak. Heres all you need to do to download a free copy of the first issue written by jeph loeb and drawn by ed mcguinness and dexter vines. First superman comic book to go up and away at ebay 23 july 2014 a purportedly pristine copy of the first superman comic book could fetch millions of dollars when it. In 2006, a restructuring of the entire dc comics line saw superman vol 2 discontinued. In order to meet the first issues deadline, shuster cut, pasted, and redrew supermans daily strips into comic book sized pages. Considered the first true superhero book, action comics arrived on the scene in 1938. This issue represents a new beginning for me, and for dc comics. Untitled superman story, script by jerry siegel, pencils by joe shuster, inks by paul cassidy as joe shuster. I think i remember byrne telling me once that he had watched the first superman movie over 1,100 times. First superman comic book to go up and away at ebay. Superman 1939 this monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis.