We continue to accept preorder and subscription orders, but are not currently accepting orders for new or back issue comics. Im thinking its either a modern stat for a reprint book 60s70s era or even a true 1938 stat used for production or advertising purposes. This is one of the finest copies of this iconic comic book known to exist. Its the holy grail of comic collecting, and weve never auctioned a highergraded, unrestored copy. Golden, silver and bronze age comic books comic link the. Golden age comic books cgc graded golden age comics da. Alternate comic book covers, cgc unboxings wins and. Created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, superman is quite possibly the most recognizable fictional character in the world. And it is currently on auction an auction that you can bookmark and follow yourself.
Action comics 87 dollface 2 jungle action 3 sensation comics 2. This extrasized debut issue is the cornerstone of the entire dc universe. In this video i unbox a 25 comic book cgc value tier submission. Action comics comic books cgc graded action comics. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. After superman saves a group of miners from a cavein, clark kent senses a story that may mean that the mines owner, thorton blakely, is actually running unsafe mine operations and blaming accidents on the miners themselves. You never know what comic books you might see but you will always know we have some great coffee. Atomic avenue and 2020 human computing all rights reserved. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Also, i know, or know a lot about the owners of these books. Unlike so many morrison books, you wont have to read a page twice to understand it, and much of that is down to morales. Action comics 1938 dc comic books 1969 or before, graded by cgc. Auction close dates lots start closing at 8pm eastern time each evening. But scientists in kandor reverse the switch just in time.
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I was somewhat bearish on the prospects for this book. Its most famous for having the debut of superman in its first issue. 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 world of adventure in books public service announcement starring green arrow, tomahawk, and shining knight, script by jack schiff, pencils by win mortimer, inks by win mortimer. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. The single most valuable comic in existence, often referred to as the holy grail of comics and the book that gave birth to the superhero genre, is up for auction on ebay a 9. Probably the most unusual copy of this comic weve ever offered, this 1938 holy grail of superman comic books was found hidden in the wall of an abandoned. This cover shows superman battling a nondescript enemy, using his superstrength to stop a tank dead in its tracks, and shrugging off a machine gun attack at the same time. What many people do not realize, however, is that action comics, like most comic books of its day, was an anthology containing multiple. Sep 11, 2011 the result is strong, wellexecuted superhero imagery and storytelling that flows effortlessly. After superman saves a group of miners from a cavein, clark kent senses a story that may mean that the mines owner, thorton blakely, is actually running unsafe mine operations and blaming accidents on. Superman in danger highway penciled by ira yarbrough. A criminal from kandor switches places with jimmy olsen and forces superman to reveal the location of his fortress of solitude, so he can destroy the bottled city.
Your personal comic book timeline comics general cgc. Though action comics began as an anthology, collecting a variety of tales, over the past few decades it has become a monthly title dedicated to its launch character, superman. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Diamond doom starring congo bill, art by ed smalle. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero. Book 684 of 104 in the action comics 19382011 series. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book.
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Many of the stories in action were what mills called dead cribs, essentially ripoffs of popular films, books, and comic heroes. Vigilante story, script by mort weisinger, pencils by mort meskin. I didnt want to make a transition page from the cafe to the evening, but i think this may have been too sudden a transition. Comic titles and artwork are and their respective owners. At superworld comics, we feature an extensive selection of cgccbcs comic books. We monitor the fire hose of online comic book sales across various marketplaces and report on the sales of cgc and cbcs graded books in our comics price guide. Powerstone starring superman, script by jerry siegel, art by john sikela. N comics from 99p n comics comic books reed comics.
The mad lama starring zatara master magician, script by gardner f. Action comics 1938 dc comic books 1969 or before, graded. Action comics 1938 comic book by dc 969 issues, 1229 covers jun 1938 to mar 2020. Considered the first true superhero book, action comics arrived on the scene in 1938 and remains the longestrunning comic book in history. The first appearance of superman is the most valuable comic book issue in our hobby. Cgc s creep engine case 4416 62416 videos, photos, discussion, cgc statements, wave damage database, newton ring database, mcp outline database, wrinkles database, other problems. The three dead letters starring vigilante, art by bob brown. Comics superman zolar at the best online prices at ebay. Please read item description carefully before ordering. Action comics variants action comics variants 2 2. In 1842, it became the first comic book to be published in the united states.
Action comics first saw publication on april 18, 1938, though its first issue was cover dated june 1938. Scott johnson is an illustrator who creates merchandise and toy artwork for marvel. Superman and the men of steel tp the new 52 01 by grant morrison isbn. The comic was briefly to have been called action 76, with the title incrementing each year, until it was named simply action. Visit freakshow comics to satisfy all your comic and collectible desires. How to submit books to cgc stepbystep process comic. There was some version of the big apple comic con, or ny comic con, or something, in downtown ny 15 years ago, before it moved to where it is now, across from penn station. This was back when comic shows were actually about buying comic books. All trademarks not owned by reed comics ltd are the property of their respective owners. A 15year journey, completed page 2 golden age comic. Vieux bois is considered the earliest comic book ever known, it was published in 1837 by rudolphe topffer in england and most of europe. Hottest comics key issues comics by letter cgc cert lookup investment speculation new comics this week sell my comics. Since then, he has endured as both a beloved character and an embodiment of hope and vigor, making this first appearance not just a piece of comics history, but of american history as well. Cgccbcs comics graded comic books superworld comics.
According to, the reason behind this is due to the fact that dc comics has decided to delay the release of the milestone issue until april 18. These cgccbcs comics are guaranteed to impress as part of your collection. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. Action comics 7, 10, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 all. Reed comics ltd is a limited company registered in england and wales. Reed comics limited, 5 fishers close, bedford, bedfordshire, mk45 4lj. We maintain a wide selection of golden age, silver age, bronze age and modern. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. One of the lingering questions from the dc rebirth launchrelaunch of action comics has been who is the human clark kent that has been lurking around metropolis and writing for the daily planet. Download the 201920 overstreet comic book price guide, 49th edition. You will receive our email newsletters, promotions and site updates regarding comic industry news, comic book sales and auctions. The one and only grant morrison allstar superman returns to superman, joined by sensational artist rags morales identity crisis, to bring you tales of the man of steel unlike any youve ever read. The blakely mine disaster, script by jerry siegel, art by joe shuster.
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