Action comics 1 first published comic book

This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. Action comics was originally published by national. It will have enough minor defects that it is in clearly worse condition than a brand new freshly published comic, magazine, or book. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will. That started to move the comic book world from recycled comic strips and new comic strips to a world of superheroes. It created the comic book industry because its sales were so significant. Action comics 1, first appearance rarest comic book issue. The comic book is a rare copy of action comics 1 with a grading of 8. Continued in action comics volume 2 in the early days of comics books, it was not the convention to name comics after specific characters. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Like most comics at the time action comics was an anthology, which means it. Four new series set in the world of the vertigo classic. The publisher was originally known as national allied publications, and later as national comics publications and as national periodical publications, before taking on its current name of dc comics. Jorl first appearance mentioned only john kent first appearance.

The release of that comic book quickly launched a superhero boom, as superman was so popular that every existing comic book company wanted to have. The comic book did not come as shown on the picture, youll pay that amount of. This was the comic that changed the direction of comic books as we know it. Action comics was the second longest running comic book series of all time, with only detective comics having been published longer. See more ideas about action comics 1, comics and comic covers. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in. Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. Geoff johns and gary frank bring the dc and watchmen universes together. No other information, no mention of it being a reprint, etc. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Also features the first appearance of lois lane and zatara in this issue. While nothing really is remarkable with supes in this issue, i could just imagine how phenomenal it was back in 1938. First published in 1938, the comic is famous for featuring the first appearance of superman, and subsequently launching the.

In 2018, it became only the second american comic book in history after the 1930s1960s dell comics title four color to publish a 1,000th issue. Reprints first appearance of superman back in june, 1938. The issue was published in 1938 and cost just 10 cents. Looking through the digital pages, its easy to see how the comic earned such a high score.

Unfollow action comics 1 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Aug 25, 2014 the cover price says 10 cents, but action comics no. The debut of the worlds most recognizable superhero. Sep 26, 20 a bunch of tributes, homages, references, nods, ripoffs, swipes, et al. Continued in action comics volume 2 in the early days of comics books, it was not the convention to name comics after. Aug 16, 2017 why fans destroyed supermans first comic book. Sixty years of the worlds favorite comic book heroes little, brown. It included story and art by legendary creators jerry siegel and joe shuster, who launched their famous creation in this issue. Action comics is an american comic book magazine series that introduced superman, one of the first major superhero characters. The cover price says 10 cents, but action comics no. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders.

The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with coverdate june 1939. In 2018, it became only the second american comic book in history after the 1930s1960s dell comics title four color to publish a 1,000th issue aside from its venerable publication history, action comics is more famously known as the birthplace. Original usa color comic, based on hasbro action figures toys this comic is in average used condition, but is still a. Action comics is the series that introduced superman, one of the first major superhero characters.

Up for auction on ebay starting august 14, the socalled holy grail of. Superman first appearance origin supporting characters. Boosted by that mindboggling sale, and as if that was not just enough, the excitement was heightened the next month when a cgc 8. Action comics 1, first appearance rarest comic book. Dc marks 80 years of action comics and superman with. Shuster was involved in a number of legal battles concerning the ownership of the superman character, eventually gaining recognition for his part in its creation. The first reprint of action comics was published as part of a series known as. Action comics was popular because it was the first to feature superman, who had supernatural abilities and powers which he used to defend mankind from evil. The release of that comic book quickly launched a superhero boom, as superman was so popular that every existing comic book company wanted to have their own. It was the first ever comic book sold at a million dollar. Original usa color comic, based on hasbro action figures toys this comic is in average used condition, but is still a decent looking. However, even with this amazing first issue paving the way for the amazing onslaught of the new 52, i still have a little bit of anger building up inside of me that action comics was hindered from reaching the milestone of issues. Unboxing a 125 random xmen comic book grab bag mystery box.