Wonder woman 1942 comic read wonder woman 1942 comic. Jan 22, 2015 intrepid boy hero tintin stars at one of europes top art fairs next week when the original cover of his 1942 shooting star adventures goes on sale for 2. Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly rare comic books, then youre certainly sitting on a prized asset that any comic book collector would be envious of. Mar 09, 2019 in 1942, syroco released their most popular and successful figure superman. Jack kirby, comics journal superman is one of the most popular fictional superheroes of all time, published by dc comics. And, even more interesting, the production was limited to only 100 pieces, of which only 1012 of these statues. This facsimile is an exact reproduction of the original with the addition of a new introduction by bestselling superman comicbook writer and novelist roger stern. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. Offered is a first edition first printing of the adventures of superman by george lowther, base on the character created by jerry siegel and joe shuster.
The complete animated superman the original classics on. Nowhere does he mention that hes even met siegel or shuster, let alone know them or posed for joe. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Jimmy olsen helped take down this villain when superman s powers were sapped once again. The superman we all know was born on the pages of a comic book. On april 7, 2009, yet another release was made, this time a collection of all the cartoons released by warner home video as the first authorized collection from the original masters, titled max fleischers superman. It was like visiting a museum, except you pick up stuff and hold it. With frontispiece, illustrated title page, nine fullpage illustrations four in color and numerous illustrations. Illustrations throughout, including 4 fullcolor plates. Production was assumed in may 1942 by famous studios, a successor company to fleischer, who produced eight more cartoons in 1942 and.
This facsimile is an exact reproduction of the original with the addition of a new introduction by bestselling superman comic book. So much has changed in america since the adventures of superman was first published in 1942. Browse certified superman comic books for sale at auction. Because each volume in this collection begins with page one, there are actually 554 pages in this collection not the 174 listed in the product descriptionthats just the number of pages in vol.
In this article mayo makes note that he poses as superman, in costume, at various fairs and the like, and had done so for a while. Superman from the thirties to the seventies original. A 1942 piece of superman comic book cover art goes up for auction for the first time on wednesday in a thriving collectibles market where old superheroes can change hands for. Wonder woman 1942 this version of the story begins with ares and aphrodite arguing over who shall rule the world men with violence or women with love. These formative stories star a man of steel who boldly. The complete superman collection 19411943 faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. This is the first series in which she was the featured superhero in every issue. First edition superman hard cover book by george lowther. The 17 animated shorts produced by max fleischer between 1941 and 1943 were the first big screen incarnation of the great comic book superhero and superman never looked more. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online in. They were originally produced by fleischer studios, who completed the initial short and eight further cartoons in 1941 and 1942. Jun 15, 2019 here is the first mention of mayo kaan and superman, from july 1942, from the boston globe.
We buy comic book collections of any size, graphic novels, toys, original art. The adventures of superman 1st edition hardback book. Adolph holstein, a skilled european immigrant woodcarver, founded the syracuse ornamental co. Read superman 1939 comic online free and high quality. Originally published in 1942, the adventures of superman. George reeves january 5, 1914 june 16, 1959 was an american actor. The fleischer superman cartoons are a series of seventeen animated short films released in technicolor by paramount pictures and based upon the comic book character superman, making them his first animated appearance.
The bulk of this book is consumed by the scientists of sudden death who set out to kill superman in order to collect a million dollar award from a group of criminals. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. All issues are 16 pages unless a superman story is inserted bringing page count to 24 or 36 pages. Written by george lowther with iillustrations by joe shuster. He is best known for his role as superman in the 19521958 television program adventures of superman. The adventures of superman is a novel by george lowther. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the golden age to the present. There is a big gorilla who escapes, a beautiful girl who screams, and a hero who flies to her rescue. 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. Book contains some fantastic color and black and white illustrations by joe shuster. Clark kent applies for a job at the daily star, but is turned down until. Beginning in 1939, superman reigned as the lead ing hero of both comic books and newspaper comic strips.
Wonder woman original appeared in sensation comics. The human figures are somewhere between disneys snow white and the seven dwarfs and the superman comic books and move with a grace unseen in the comic cartoon shorts of the time. The dailies 19391942 combines all three volumes that were originally published separately in 1998 by kitchen sink press. This novel was first published in 1942 to cash in on the man of steels popularity in comics as well as on radio for which lowther was a. Superman original newspaper comic strip 1942 atlanta journal. It stands up well, if your willing to forgive the scientific incorrectness of the plot with some great lighting effects and a villain whos not really a villain. In the early years of the comic strip, stories from the strip were occasionally adapted with changes into the comic books. Strips 1966, 19391942 siegel, jerry, shuster, joe on. See our superman comic books article for more details. Among the group is a fairly complex character named lil danvers nicknamed the blonde tigress. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. The adventures of superman by george lowther goodreads. January 5, 1914 june 16, 1959 was an american actor. Ares quickly rechristened mars sends his men to enslave women throughout the world.
Joe shusters artwork for the 1942 novel the adventures of superman. Superman was the final animated series initiated by. The complete animated superman the original classics. Genuine syroco superman statue purchased from the original owners family paypal accepted returns accepted free insured priority mail shipping us only please pm or post superman syroco statue dc, 1942. Most readers will be delighted with the return of this long outofprint book, a few will wonder why we just dont let it disappear. Joe shusters artwork for the 1942 novel the adventures of. This facsimile is an exact reproduction of the original with the addition of a new introduction by bestselling superman comic book writer and novelist roger stern. Where the first superman appearance in comic books can breach a quartermillion dollars or more, the first sunday paper appearance can be had for under a thousand.
When superman saves a runaway boy from being run over by a train, he discovers the child is from an orphanage where the superintendent abuses the children in a variety of ways. Superman tim is a boys clothing catalog, activity book, and comic book all rolled into one, featuring superman illustrations throughout. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. The superman comic strip was a separate continuity from the comic books. In the original edition of this book, this sequence is textonly. He is best known for his role as superman in the 1950s television program adventures of superman. One of the things i found probably around 1972 was a book by author george lowther from 1942 about superman. Untitled superman story, script by jerry siegel, pencils by joe shuster, inks by dennis neville as joe shuster. Id never heard about this novel and considering the amount of time i spent obsessing about comicbooks, i was surprised. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
Batman and superman, although part of the original lineup, seldom appeared in the groups adventures, while martian manhunter below, far right ended his initial stint with the jla in 1968. Dec 28, 2019 production was assumed in may 1942 by famous studios, a successor company to fleischer, who produced eight more cartoons in 1942 and 1943. The adventures of superman by lowther george abebooks. Adventures of superman golden age novel 1942 comic books. Original 1942 tintin comic cover to go on sale for 2. In the final years of the comic strip, almost all the stories were adapted with changes from the comic books. The man of steels newspaper adventures ran for more than twentyfive years, from 1939 until 1966, and the vast majority of the strips remain among the rarest of all superman collectibles. The character of superman had been around for a few years by the time this hardback book was published, but the impetus for the book was no doubt the very. Batman and superman, although part of the original lineup, seldom appeared in the groups adventures, while martian manhunter below, far. Its a ya book from 1942, with original illustrations four in color by superman cocreator joe. When superman saves a runaway boy from being run over by a train, he discovers the child is from an orphanage where the superintendent abuses the. As the rest of the superman cartoons go, most people give this a c minus, but i disagree. Hippolyta, queen of the amazons, prays to aphrodite for protection. Published by random house, new york 1942, the book is complete but for the dust jacket.
You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The granddaddy of all superhero books is george lowthers 1942 novel the adventures of superman. With the original full color illustrations trade pb, illus. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope.
Just try and avoid books where he only makes a cameo. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Contains four full color plates, ten black and white full page illustrations, and numerous black and white spot illustrations for chapter headers. 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. Best of superman from graphic novels to nonfiction to paperbacks to childrens books, superman is everywhere, and deserves his own best of list. Binding is still in good shape and the pages have no tears or markings on them. Production was assumed in may 1942 by famous studios, a successor company to fleischer, who produced eight more cartoons in 1942 and 1943. The first strip is a superman strip where the 1942 date is printed along with the. Also known as the justice league of america jla, this supergroup of dc stars debuted in octnov 1960. Superman, joker original comic art goes to auction reuters.
This is the last of the golden age superman daily strip books and im sorry to see them end. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. The original fleischer superman title cards youtube. The character of superman had been around for a few years by the time this hardback book was published, but the impetus for the book was no doubt the very popular the adventures of superman radio series. Inside looks very good, bright, no missing or torn pages, outside judge for yourself, please see all 12 pictures. Originally published in 1942, the adventures of superman was the first fulllength novel about the worlds first and most endearing comic book super hero. Here is the first mention of mayo kaan and superman, from july 1942, from the boston globe. Originally published in 1942, the adventures of superman was the first fulllength novel about the worlds first and most endearing comic book superhero. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item. Intrepid boy hero tintin stars at one of europes top art fairs next week when the original cover of his 1942 shooting star adventures goes on sale for 2. I used to spend a lot of time as a kid visiting antique actually, junk shops. It was first published in 1942 with illustrations by joe shuster, the cocreator of superman.
Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online. Read wonder woman 1942 comic online free and high quality. Supermantim is a boys clothing catalog, activity book, and comic book all rolled into one, featuring superman illustrations throughout. The fleischers alos gave superman flight, according to animation historian jerry beck. A facsimile edition was released in 1995 by applewood books, with a new.
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