Superman debuted in 1938 and the first batman superman coventure was in 1940 albeit in separate stories in the same issue. The characters in these comic books included superman, batman, wonder woman, flash, green lantern, aquaman, and martian manhunter. George reeves would later take over the role for superman and the mole men 1951 which served as a pilot for reeves. Superman, american comic strip superhero created for dc comics by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster. The film, which has a plot akin to the first story arc of the fantastic four comic, was chopped in half and repurposed as a twoparter in season one of the tv show, the unknown people. While returning from the past, superman is affected by titanos kryptonite eyeblasts, and it causes him to land in chicago in the 1920s.
Why my mother threw out my comic books part 1 of 3 webages by adam blatner reposted november 18, 2009 this is based on a talk given on 61209 to the summer session of the senior university georgetown. The earliest ancestors to comics can be found in caves, little stick men spearing blobshaped beasts. They pitched this unsuccessfully to newspaper syndicates as a comic strip. Superman romances lyla and witnesses jonathan kent s proposal to martha, while brainiac shrinks and steals kandor. Superman, batman, spiderman, the hulk, and countless other comic book. In addition to comic books and graphic novels, the hulk has appeared in television and film, both liveaction and animated, as well as in his own videogames. Over the years hes been in movies, video games and television and went through many changes over the years. Get the best deals on silver age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. The 1960s was a time of significant growth in the comics industry. Aug 15, 2019 it was really more the 1950s than the 1960s. While virtually everyone knows something about batman, theres a lot that many dont know.
The allstar superman comic books were published between 2005 and 2008, and in 2011, this series was turned into a directtovideo animated movie. The first annual superman comic book was published in 1960. The belt has included tools like batarangs, lock picks, lasers, a fingerprint analysis kit, grenades and even kryptonite. The producers of the adventures of superman decided to film another seasons worth of shows in 1960 and reeves agreed to return, signing on with a hefty raise. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. An additional four issues were published from 1983 to 1986 and the numbering continued from the 1960 series. Historian will jacobs suggests the silver age ended in april 1970 when the man who had started it, julius schwartz, handed over green lantern starring one of the first revived heroes of the era to the newguard team of denny oneil and neal.
Batman had become a marketing bonanza, thanks in part to his own television series, which had much higher production values than the adventures of superman television series. Dc comics introduced the justice league of america comic books in 1960. Well into the silver age, and some things that we have long considered staples of supermans world are still. 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.
Your ip and username will be stored with the information. See more ideas about batman robin, batman and batman tv series. The superman series had annuals published since 1960. First, a brief history of comic books from their origins to the late 1940s. Once radio started featuring superman s adventures, the pop culture explosion began. Thats right in the comic books, batman keeps a nugget of kryptonite in his utility belt just in case superman ever turns on him. If this is a variant of an issue, please use the missing variant submission on the issue in question.
As requested, ive added some extra photos of the banner at top which is in excellent condition. Precrisis comic covers 1938 1986 precrisis superman comics 19381986 complete cover gallery precrisis superman specials. Celebrate superman month historical timeline 1930s to 1960s. The silver age of comic books was followed by the bronze age. Batman was created by the artist bob kane 19151998 and writer bill finger 19141974. Superman romances lyla and witnesses jonathan kents proposal to martha, while brainiac shrinks and steals kandor. I first began reading superman comics in the early sixties when i was about 8 years old, i built up a decent collection of dc comics superman, batman, etc, unfortunately when i left home in my 20 s my mum dumped them including my mufc programmes, what a disaster. Following the golden age of comic books and an interregnum in the early to mid1950s, the silver age is considered to cover the period from 1956 to circa 1970, and was succeeded by the bronze and. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. 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. Batman is a fictional superhero, appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Comic books had humble beginnings, soon they grew into a major threat during cold war era american society and then became an outlet to hippie counterculture in the 1960s. Check out our superman comic books selection for the very best in unique or.
This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. Superman and the mole men was a mere hour, but it still counts as the superhero s silver screen feature debut. The 60s saw the first major comic book conventions start up and gain popularity. A collection of seven vintage dc comics superman comic books. Amazing spiderman 1963 1st series comic books 19601969.
Top 10 casting choices for a big budget 1960s superman movie. Are you lucky enough to own one of these rare comic books. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and. Most of the plethora of new york newspapers folded in the 1960 s following the devastating newspaper strikes of 196263 and 1965. Apr 01, 2016 wonder woman is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. The famous car was created by custom car king george barris who transformed the 1955 lincoln futura into the batmobile in the mid 1960. Onepage bike tire ad with art by jack davis the adventures of tigerboy. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969. 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 most interesting time travel stories in comics. Batmans utility belt has been a staple of his costume since july 1939. A cover gallery for the comic book superman superman comic books, dc comic books. Fast facts artist leonardo da vincis flying ornithopter was the inspiration for batmans wings. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Dc s superman has been appearing in movie theaters for a long time. 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. Superman s kryptonian romance superman s return to krypton. 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. Everything you need to know about batman heads up by boys life. The demarcation is not clearly defined, but there are a number of possibilities. He has written two books about comics for penguinrandom house was superman a spy. A history by gambit1024 april 25, 2012 23 comments the most recognizable comics characters in the world. The newspaper of choice in my home of the late 1960s was the new york daily news.
Wonder woman is one of the strongest dc superheroes with superhuman strength that puts her at least in the same category as superman. When an experiment goes wrong, otto octavius gains control of his robotic arms and decides to take over an atomic facility, but spiderman stops him. Interviews read our question and answer sessions with superman comic book writers and artists. 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. Remember, comics only cost 10c, right from the earliest days into the early 1960s. Batman television series in the mid1960s, batman comic books introduced.
Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. Superman is a superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Featured are seven issues, including superman july 1963 issue 162, july 1966 issue 188, august 1966 issue 189, may 1968 issue 206, july 1968 issue 208, and may 1969 issue 216. Comic book facts 33 interesting facts about comic books. Yet, as superman, the complete history shows, the man of steel has also made a lasting impact in comic strips, film, toys, tv, radio, and even on broadway. Superman accidentally escapes krypton, leaving behind lyla. Here are a few other things you might not have known about the green goliath. Here are some comic books i remember reading when i was growing up. Celebrate superman month historical timeline 1930s to. There would never again be the heyday of the golden age but the now well underway silver age was allowing more and more comics to be published. Most of the plethora of new york newspapers folded in the 1960s following the devastating newspaper strikes of 196263 and 1965.
He was created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster, who were high school students living in cleveland, ohio, in 1933. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. For some reason, the covers of dc comic books of that time 6569 reached out to me, they made me want to buy as many of them as i could, and lunch money went less for lunch and more and more for comic books at the nearest drug store after school. Clark is trapped in an electric chair by ferret, who is trying to expose him as superman. Frederic wertham, a prominent psychiatrist who had made a career out of studying juvenile delinquency wrote a book for the general public called seduction of the innocent. The newspaper of choice in my home of the late 1960 s was the new york daily news. In a 1978 comic, superman teamed up with muhammad ali to fend off an alien invasion. Later, kirk alyn starred as superman in the liveaction serials superman 1948 and atom man vs. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. 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. 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. Superman annual 1 1960 issue dc comics grade g vintage. Titles and issues included are supermans girl friend lois lane no.
He was scheduled to shoot a film in spain, and was to be married to his fiancee lenore lemmon on june 19, 1959. The silver age of comic books was a period of artistic advancement and widespread commercial success in mainstream american comic books, predominantly those featuring the superhero archetype. Meanwhile, in the comics, by the mid1960s, superman was facing more competition for consumer appeal than ever before. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. Nov 29, 2017 batman or bruce wayne is an amazing and awesome dcs fictional superhero. Heres a list of some things you probably never heard about the caped crusader. Values of amazing spiderman, the free comic book values. Lets see some interesting facts and trivia about the dark knight. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. Children were forced to burn their comics in schoolyards and a senate hearing was held which led to the comics code authority and later the canadian ban of all comic books. History and facts about the golden age character tarantula.
In the late 1940s, comic books were seen as a direct cause of juvenile crime. Superman, a fictional comic book character, has spanned several decades and become a. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s. The version of superman from the golden age of comic books was also the very first version of the character. Also included is superman and supergirl in action comics may no. Batman is one of americas most beloved superheros, and comic book s first antiheros. Dcs superman has been appearing in movie theaters for a long time. When superman crossed over from comic books to comic strips, his appeal went from just kids reading the books to entire families reading his adventures in the daily newspaper. Dc comics art by curt swan silver age comic book vintage 1960s 12 cent. However, through this period comic books based on the superman, batman, and. Back in the early 1940s, fleischer and famous studios produced several superman animated shorts. Apr 29, 2016 it began with the first feature film made about superman. Supermans kryptonian romance supermans return to krypton. Everything you need to know about batman heads up by.
And other comic book legends revealed and why does batman carry shark repellent. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic. Eight issues of superman annual were published starting in winter 1960. It almost seems like he is simply a bored man with way. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection. Inspire your inbox sign up for daily fun facts about this day in history. See more ideas about superman, toys and superman comic books. The book suffered so many delays that by the time the book was published, ali was no longer world heavyweight champion, having been dethroned by leon spinks in february 1978. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero. Who s 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.
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