Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Comicstore owners have shuttered their shops and the distribution of new. Although national allied publications, dcs predecessor firm, had been publishing comics since autumn 1934 with new fun. Jerry siegel, the teenage cocreator of superman, an internationally beloved and lucrative comic book character more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound and. Sothebys to auction every dc comic 19342016 dc comics news. Get the best deals on silver age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Popular characters include batman, superman and wonder woman. Marvel comics has been the top dog in comic book publishing recently. Originally known as national publications, dc is a publisher of comic books featuring iconic characters and teams such as superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the justice league of. 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. 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. 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. Unknown supergirl is one of the first superhero comicbook multipart sagas.
Marvel comics saved by their movies comic book movie. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. It is the second largest comic book publisher in the world, behind marvel. A division of time warner, dc comics publishes under several names. Alongside marvel, dc comics is the other of the big two comic book publishers.
Its trinitysuperman, batman, and wonder womanare some of the. Founded in 1934, dc comics publishes more than 80 titles a month, and more than 1,000 comic book issues each year. Dcs parent company warner communications reinstated the. The superman character described on this page was created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster, high school students living in cleveland, ohio, in 1933. Comic books published by marvel include avengers and xmen. Annuals are generally longer and more expensive than a monthly issue. Originally a comic book company best known for its superheroes, marvel enterprises was deep in debt after a decade of illtimed acquisitions by its. Average monthly sales, according to comic book superheroes unmasked increased from 25 million in 1943 to 100 million in 1953.
This decade was marked by three big directions for the entire company. May 30, 2018 brian michael bendis superman comic the man of steel is his first fulllength dc work since signing to the company last year. The following year the company published new funthe first comic book to. Stranger comics is a comic book publishing company with full publishing and distribution services. Aug 24, 2017 they usually tie into an existing series for example, superman publishes monthly and superman annual publishes, well, annually. Jerry siegel and joe shuster created the comic book character superman when. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. The great superman comic book collection timehonored classics laurie s. Superman, american comic book character created for dc comics by. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. Superman is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by dc comics, and is considered an american cultural icon. Van sciver further says that things are not okay with the comic book industry as back in 1999 the industry also saw a collapse, but at that time, comics were selling ten times more than what they are selling today, so the death of dc comics and the comic book industry is imminent.
Dc is a company that publishes many of the most popular comic book characters and franchises, such as superman, batman, wonder woman, the jla, etc. The great superman comic book collection timehonored. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman. Founded in 1934 as national allied publications, the company that would one day become dc comics virtually created the comic book, publishing the first comic of alloriginal material. Murder is dead, lucid, tumor, artesia, and an elegy for amelia johnson.
These comic book characters were all inspired by the man of steel. Marvels modern incarnation dates from 1961, the year that the company launched fantastic four and other superhero titles created by stan lee. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Vintage dc superman comic book silver age lot 6 superman hi. List of comic book publishing companies pen and the pad. Best of superman from graphic novels to nonfiction to paperbacks to childrens books, superman is everywhere, and deserves his own best of list. History marvel started in 1939 as timely publications, and by the early 1950s had generally become known as atlas comics. Many were released on cardboard or vinyl records with accompanying readalong books. Why is your superhero especially heroic and deserving of hisher own comic book series. Superman the dark side of apokolips is a book that is part comic and part chapter book about superman who, in addition being super strong and able to fly, has some interesting powers, like ice breath. A celebration of the iconic art that has graced the covers of superman comic books throughout all eras of supermans tenure, from 1938 to the present. The tale was an inspiration for mark millars superman. Hollywood is memorializing stan lee with a series of print ads in industry trades like the hollywood reporter, which publishes six tribute ads in honor of the late comic book creator in its.
For detailed information about this franchise, visit the dc database. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Its trinitysuperman, batman, and wonder womanare some of the most wellknown and iconic superheroes out there today, making their first cinematic appearance together in 2015s batman v superman. We are keeping a close eye on developments and hope to reopen by the end of april if not sooner, circumstances permitting. A bold new chapter for the greatest superhero of all time begins here as the superstar team of writer brian michael bendis and artist ivan reis begin their run on the allnew superman. The oldest comic publishing company on this list is the nowdefunct book publishing company, david mckay publications that was founded in 1882 and published comics from 1935 to 1950. Showcasing the iconic sshield emblem that is synonymous with superman. It started with the new 52 reboot in 2011 that gave the entire dc universe a full reboot. It has a bevy of characters with near godlike powers that were some of the first that comics had to offer. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Legion of superheroes in the 31st century trade paperbacks. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Unknown supergirl is one of the first superhero comicbook multi part sagas. Just try and avoid books where he only makes a cameo.
Dc comics publishes stories under a number of different titles including action comics, detective comics and mad magazine. Founded as a niche publisher in 2002, archaia entertainment, llc has become a world renowned graphic novel publisher and media rights holder, with of over 50 titles to its credit, including mouse guard, return of the dapper men, gunnerkrigg court, rust, awakening, mr. Dc comics copublishers dan didio, holding the first issue of action. Dc comics, american media and entertainment company whose iconic. The flash is finally back from its midseason hiatus, making it the last of the cws arrowverse shows to return after crisis on infinite earths. Back in 1988, dc tried something a little different. By the early 1950s, according to the overstreet comic book price guide, one in three periodicals sold in the united states was a comic book. Why mess with a tried and true superhero formula like superman. Dc copublisher dan didio exits as changes hit comic book. The top comic book publishers and companies liveabout.
How the man of steel rewrites supermans comic book origins. Then there was dc rebirth that was a relaunch of every comic book that integrated both the preflashpoint and new 52 continuity. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Brian michael bendis superman comic the man of steel is his first fulllength dc work since signing to the company last year. If you have a completed book or a creatorowned work in progress with an artist team, they are happy to consider your book for release through stranger comics. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Van sciver tweeted that dc comics could be done in two years time. Despite the official names national comics and national periodical publications, the logo supermandc was used throughout the line, and the company known colloquially as dc comics for years before the official adoption of that name. Sensing public backlash, that same year comic book publishers created the.
In january 1945, dc decided to start publishing supermans childhood adventures. As the baby boomer generation a large percentage of our population ages, they need a hero who is close to their age and relevant to them. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Throughout the decade of supermans existence, dc sued several competing comic book publishers for introducing superheroes with similar powers. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Dec 27, 2019 the 2010s was a huge decade for dc comics. In 1939, dc comics agreed to publish superman as a storyline in action comics. Jerry siegel and joe shuster, soon to be known for creating superman, began. Top comic book publishers queen city comic and card company.