Clark kentconvict starring superman and phil casan, art by al plastino. The death of superman starring superman and blacky barton, art by al plastino. As a kid, i first discovered comic books in 1965 when i saw the tag at the end of the superman tv show that. Offered here is a clark kent is superman original pencils ink artwork that was drawn and hand signed by sensational artist steve rude, featuring superman. After a month of spotlighting the strange if endearingly strange history of comic books and especially the silver age, i think it is worthwhile to show the comic books of the silver age that are simply great stories period, without any enjoyably goofy aspect to them. Though this effort to make comic books more inclusive ultimately failed, it was an important first step. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Vintage romance comic books strip artwork of crying girls from 1960s elektro inferno. This item is in the category collectibles\comics\original comic art\other original comic art. Just as supply and demand work for any retail product, the less supply of a particular comic, the greater the demand. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from. Superman andre bellusci superman, superman artwork, dc. The silver age sundays, all published by the library of.
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 amazing stylistic history of comic books 99designs. Dc comic books, vintage comic books, vintage comics, comic book artists, comic book covers, superman. See more ideas about comic art, comic books art, comics. See more ideas about comic covers, comics and comic book covers. There is a name written at the top of the first page. As a kid, i first discovered comic books in 1965 when i saw the tag at the end of the superman tv show that was then in reruns. It was an entertaining and effective story that reignited interest in superman at a crucial time, and for many readers acted as their entry point into comic books involving the boy scout. Best of superman from graphic novels to nonfiction to paperbacks to childrens books, superman is everywhere, and deserves his own best of list. Later, this was altered to include a portion of his flying ability as a yellow sun derivation. Text by jimmy kaldor at right is an example of a comic written and drawn during the golden age of comics. Born out of a love for pulp comic strip heroes like flash gordon, early 20th century scifi novels and circus theatrics, to a large extent supermans.
An american comic book is a thin periodical originating in the united states, on average 32 pages, containing comics. Jerry the jitterbug fivepage story, art by henry boltinoff. Interviews read our question and answer sessions with superman comic book writers and artists. This item is in the category collectibles\ comics \silver age 195669\superhero\ superman. Women being spanked in vintage comic books flashbak. In the 1960s, the greatest entertainment in the world can be gotten for a mere 10 cents between the pages of the various superman comics published. Superman set the tone for every superhero to come after, even becoming the first to. Supermans kryptonian romance supermans return to krypton. 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.
It stated that superman was a character that appeared in action comics and superman magazines, so i had to have some. Celebrate superman month historical timeline 1930s to. Batman comic books, batman comics, comic book heroes, comic books art, hulk comic, war comics, horror comics, dc heroes, superman. Please examine all photos carefully and judge the condition of the book for yourself. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Allnegro comics set the stage for future efforts, even though the industry was not ready for it during its time. The supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. Galleries of comic book covers done by the newspar strips artists are included. Silver age comic that is complete wit no rips or cut outs.
Before artist neal adams came along dc comics had a house style with a marshmallowy quality to it. What will happen when the manmonster known as the hulk, the strongest one there is, meets superman, the man of steel and perhaps the greatest superhero of them all. Rare comic featuring jfk and superman finally on display. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic. Vintage 1960s1970s lot of comic books dc marvel superman xmen thor batman. The silver age of comic book art takes the most dazzling characters and legendary artists of the mid1950s through the 1960s, and presents them in a way thats unique among art books by replacing the original dialogue in speech bubbles with quotes about the art from the artists themselves. Invulnerability is compared to a sort of super sun tan. 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. The complete comic strips 19391966 is an unofficial umbrella name for the six following titles.
Has superman stories through the years, so that you can see how superman changed, how comic art changed, how comic storytelling changed, etc. Original comic book artwork for sale in uk view 72 ads. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. Ad for supermans girl friend, lois lane, action comics, and superboy. Celebrate superman month with a historical timeline. If there are 15,000 copies of the comic in perfect condition, it is going to be less desirable than one with only 100 known copies in mint condition. Comic book acid an original abstract painting this page resembled the memory about new york of one of the most epic and important moments of walter simonsons xfactor, such as the. The creation of artist bob kane and writer bill finger both usa, the caped. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Superman romances lyla and witnesses jonathan kents proposal to martha, while brainiac shrinks and steals kandor. Vintage romance comic books strip artwork of crying girls. Tricksy, worlds greatest stunt man humor page by henry boltinoff. Superman has his powers restored and stops drago from his scheme and restores the sight of everyone on the planet. The original artwork and pages are thrown away, except for one page.
Only the first four issues of this short run of comic books contain the great art of ramona fradon. Rendered in nostalgic 1950sstyle artwork, this book tells the tale of what if these two met. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Superman accidentally escapes krypton, leaving behind lyla. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice. 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. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Great comic books of the sixties by billy ingram 1995 article. See more ideas about superman, superhero and dc comics. Supermans mermaid sweetheart, script by jerry siegel, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. However, through this period comic books based on the superman, batman.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Superman comic mundo superman superman characters superman stuff superman artwork superman wallpaper superman party superman logo batman vs nota. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. A surprising comic book because it was so superbly written and illustrated, it even holds up today. Comic books found true artistic expression for the first time in the pop art. The artwork and signature is guaranteed authentic, see the photos. 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.
You get everything from grand spaceopera, soapy romance, mythical adventures, scifi, fantasy, tragedy, etc. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. And superman artist al plastinos family thought that had happened. Also included is superman and supergirl in action comics may no.
Supermans muscular powers, super strength, speed, and flight, are attributed to gravity. Precrisis comic covers 1938 1986 precrisis superman comics 19381986 complete cover gallery precrisis superman specials. 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. Top 20 best superman comics of all time scifinow the. Superman reunites with lori lemaris for the first time since college. Superman also helps find the justice league of america, marking one of the first panlabel crossover teams in comic book history. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero. In the view of comics historian les daniels, artist curt swan became the definitive artist of superman in the early 1960s with a new look. The seller is curlykong and is located in valencia, california. 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. What if these comic book icons had been born under the same banner. The last panel of the 1960s strip dictates that the artwork will be donated to the kennedy library. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I read all the silver age superman titles as i worked in my dads drugstore, and i could read the comics while handling the front of the store cash register sales.
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