Superman 1950s comic book

Social welfare assembly, a long running series of public service messages using its characters in the pages of its comic books. From 1938 to 1950 a period historians refer to as comics golden age. While the form originated in 1933, american comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publication of action comics, which included the debut of the superhero superman. Sometimes referred to as the golden age of comic books, the years from the late 1930s through the early 1950s marked a period of creativity and innovation in the medium. Nov 21, 2015 a 1950s superman poster shows the comic book hero talking to children about respecting diversity. As far as resetting storylines to attract new readers, this may not appeal to anyone that prefers older comic book series, but there is plenty out there in the superhero universe to appeal to most everyone. This serial is a big improvement over the first one, and it gives superman many things to do to show why he is the worlds greatest superhero. Each index contains the title, issue number, date and description for each comic book. In the new 52, dcs relaunch of its entire comic book line, superman is still from krypton, was still raised on a farm in the american midwest, is still named clark kent and is still a. Batman was so popular that dc spun him off into his own series. Red son is based on the comic book story of the same name. Back in the 1950s i bought a comic book featuring superman on the cover. This has dual appeal, because batman collectors will want a copy of this superman comic book, as well as superman fans. The stories are complete and average about 7 to 9 pages long.

Volume 1 001200 201400 401714 annuals volume 2 annuals volume 3 annuals volume 4 annuals volume 5 see also adventures of supermancovers, action comicscovers, superman. Comic book talk batmansuperman in the 1950s i was wondering why dont people talk more about this era of these superheroes, i heard the code took out the violence and added more scifi stuff but that doesnt really sound bad since more scifi at least takes more thought than just regular ol violence, im betting. A 1950s superman poster shows the comic book hero talking to children about respecting diversity. The superman character was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster in 1933 before being sold to detective comics, inc. Ad for superman s girl friend, lois lane, action comics, and superboy. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. 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. The decade beginning with the late 1930s is known as the golden age of comic books. We learn about batmans batarangs in, the 100 batarangs of batman, including their secret weapon, batarang x. 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. The secret of superman s home starring superman and hatchet kaims, script by edmond hamilton, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. The book is welcomed, because most of the 1950s has not received a comprehensive reprint with superman archives stopping in the midtolate 1940s and not picking up again until 1958.

Aug 16, 2017 thanks to squarespace for sponsoring this video. Entrance origin kmetal the living legend about the comics novels encyclopaedia the screen costumes read comics online trophy room creators es. See our superman comic books article for more details. Get the best deal for superman golden age comics 19381955 from the. The 100 best comic book covers of the 1950s superman comic. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. If you have found rare comic books from the same era 1940s with just the title batman on the front, then you may be a little confused. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. This is great wish i had more superman stories from the 1950s to read. Shop forand learn aboutvintage superman comic books.

Dcs comics were far tamer than the gory horror comics from other publishers, but there was a cleanup campaign at dc for some of the characters. Get the best deals on dc superman golden age comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Starting in 1939, superman would continue on to 1986 when alan moores story whatever happened to the man of tomorrow. Luthors amazing rebus starring superman and lex luthor, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. Through the mid 1950s, the void was filled by comic books containing more serious themes such as crime, romance, western, and horror. Supermans three mistakes starring superman and jonathan and martha kent, script by edmond hamilton, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. Adventures of superman is an american television series based on comic book characters and concepts created in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster. For me it was a nostalgic return to when i was a child and able to purchase 10 comics for a dollar off a turning rack no sales tax either at the local soda shop. Superman wears kryptonite collar in 1950s comic book. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the. However, through this period comic books based on the superman, batman, and wonder woman characters retained a modest audience.

In 1954, a popular book called seduction of the innocent linked comic books and juvenile delinquency, leading to calls for censorship. The impact causes the asteroid to now orbit the planet. Silver age comic that is complete wit no rips or cut outs. This monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis. Unfollow vintage comic book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Whos who in the superman comics 1950s 1980s information on characters and places introduced in the superman comic books during the 1950s and up to the revamp in 1986. Superman rams a giant asteroid on a collision course with earth. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist.

Throughout the late 1940s and the duration of the 1950s, superman was by far the most popular character in comics. What do superman, batman, captain america, and other comicbook superheroes reveal about the society of the united states during this golden age period. Im trying to find an image of superman wearing a kryptonite collar. Like many comic book publishers of the day, ace comics earlier series included costumed superheroes, although as trends in the comic book market changed by the 1950s the focus shifted more to other genres, such as crime, horror. Superman is known across the globe as a comic book icon, pop culture mainstay, and a beacon of courage and hope. In a recently much circulated image of a 1950 sera color poster, superman can be seen speaking to school children about the importance of respecting diversity. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online. 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. 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 kent. The insane history of how american paranoia ruined and censored.

Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. The meek mans club starring superman, art by al plastino. In november 2015, an image purportedly showing a vintage superman poster in which the comic book. A cover gallery for the comic book giant superman annual superboy uncertified silver age superman comics not signed loved the annuals and giants, as they were called so many great stories for and those covers, usually with art by curt swan, the definitive superman artist of the silver age. Superman in the fifties is a collection of 17 stories from 1950 to 1959 reprinted in color. The show was the first television series to feature superman and began filming in 1951 in california on rkopathe stages and the rko forty acres back lot. There is a name written at the top of the first page. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero. Through inclusions and omissions, did goldenage comics replicate the racism and sexism of us culture or question stereotypes and prejudice. Distributed by atlas publishing and distributing co. Please examine all photos carefully and judge the condition of the book for yourself.

We picked up a large collection of these australian copies of superman, superboy and worlds finest books stories, check out our other listings. There is then a bittersweet ending with supergirl and krypto carrying on in superman s name. Or better yet, the comic book in which those images of superman wearing a kryptonite collar appeared. Superman s masters starring superman, ernest gadden, kid kole, and miss swift, script by alvin schwartz, art by al plastino. Earlier today the first official photo of henry cavill as superman in zack snyders highlyanticipated man of steel hit the internet, and our first impression is that its a surprisingly dark take on the classic comic book character. The silver age sundays, all published by the library of. May 18, 2017 perhaps we are already in the next comic book age and future generations will name it the blockbuster movie age. The photojournal guide to comic books lists this book as rare and only 36 copies are known to exist. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Superman reunites with lori lemaris for the first time since college. This drives the price up during an otherwise pretty average early 1950s. In a recently much circulated image of a 1950sera color poster, superman. The insane history of how american paranoia ruined and. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics.

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. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. Superman becomes the soviet superweapon in the 1950s. Scientific explanation of supermans amazing strength. I can only imagine how a kid in 1961 would have handled this comic book. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. Adventures of superman is an american television series based on comic book characters and concepts that jerry siegel and joe shuster created in 1938. The storiesa are simple enough for a oung reader to understand. And when it comes to comic book covers, the 1950s were.

A team of the greatest dc comics superheroes protects earth with the help of a pair of alien sibling apprentices. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. On this date april 25, 1915 mortimer weisinger was born in new york city, new york. Superman debuted in 1938, followed by batman 1939, wonder woman 1941, and several others. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Much has been made over the fact that animation was used to depict superman flying.

And remarkably chilling for a comic book at the time. May 01, 2002 there are not that many comic books today being published for young readers. Captain marvel proved to be one of the most popular superhero comics of the golden age, regularly outselling the adventures of superman during the 1940s. Start your free trial today, at and enter offer code nerdsync to get 10%. The book features a key appearance, printed in black white, a rare foreign issue from the 1950s. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Steel folding rack can be mounted on the wal or slide out the back legs to stand free standing. He was a prolific writer for dc comics in the 1940s and 50s, and wrote the most of the superman newspaper strips throughout the 1950s. The complete comic strips 19391966 is an unofficial umbrella name for the six following titles. Tricksy, worlds greatest stunt man humor page by henry boltinoff.

Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Weisinger was an american magazine and comic book editor best known for edit. This is a boy reading a comic book getty imageshutton archive. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. Death of superman comic book value price guide posted on by comics watcher 19 comments v chances are you stumbled upon this article looking for the value of the death of superman comic book you have or are interested in buyingselling. Superman, a fictional comic book character, has spanned several decades and become a.

His rendition of superman became the most recognizable version during the 1950s and 60s. Red son, a masterful whatif story by writer mark millar and artists dave johnson and kilian plunkett. Superman volume 1 variant covers superman volume 2 variant covers superman volume 3 variant covers superman volume 4 variant covers, superman volume 1 variant covers. The insane history of how american paranoia ruined and censored comic. Get the best deals on vintage comic book when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. The item rare 1960s marvel comic book newsstand display rack silver age stand vintage is in sale since friday, june 29, 2018.

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. And in the 1950s, supermans world and adventures grew even smaller and more prosaic. Truth, justice, and the birth of the superhero comic book. Many of the superheroes from todays blockbuster franchises, including batman, superman, and captain america, emerged during this period, and the industry grew into a commercial powerhouse.

Book is in poor condition with loose cover but it is 73 years old. An american comic book is a thin periodical originating in the united states, on average 32 pages, containing comics. Join us each week as we explore fascinating topics that range from science, history, philosophy, culture, and art, making complex ideas a little more accessible through the heroes and villains. So this continues with a decadebydecade look at the man of steel from superman in the forties. 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 comics from the fifties served as an escapism for much. So he builds the 1950s model which screams, awesome. Mar, 2015 the insane history of how american paranoia ruined and censored comic books. The toy superman contest starring superman and red anson, script by bill woolfolk, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. This book batman in the fifties is great for young readers a well as adult comic book fans. Superman s mermaid sweetheart, script by jerry siegel, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye.