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Aug 05, 2016 a rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. And david gonzales found one mixed in with old newspapers insulating a house he was. Guy finds 1938 superman comic in wall of his new home, can now buy 10 homes. Top 10 best selling comic books of the modern era zap. A comic book that is torn up, well read, or bent is worth far less than a comic book that is in pristine condition. This marks the first appearance of jerry siegel and joe shusters superman. Comic books originally were published as a means to redistribute comic strips. Science fiction stories by robert moore williams, ross rocklynne, polton cross, charles r. After being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. May 10, 2019 top 10 best selling comic books of the modern era posted on may 10, 2019 may 11, 2019 by zapkapow comics before marvel became the major player it is today, dc comics superman would regularly sell over 1 million copies per month, and batman wasnt far behind. Since superman appeared on the scene in 1938, comics have spanned a spectrum of literary, social, and political issues such as war, corporate and political corruption, drug use, and racism. Just look at the contents of the pedigreed collections in this book, and youll see how two great collections from the same period can contain completely different comics. The specific comic that he found features the very first appearance of superman.

Of the,000 copies of the comic sold on the newsstand in 1938, only about 100 remain. Feb 22, 2012 when michael rorrer found 345 comic books neatly stacked in a basement closet as he cleaned out his greataunts virginia home after her death, he thought they were cool but didnt think much. Dec 23, 2018 the grade of a comic book is how good or bad its condition is. Because they were so beloved, their history in the new continent had to be divided into entire eras. Nov, 2018 the ages of comic book art america and its superheroes. Comic book history comics part 48 1938 09 september. They are items that provide hours of enjoyment for the recipient. Crime, horror, jungle, western, romance, funny animalif someone found a pile of comics in their closet, it may have a run of super comics as easily as a run of superman. A book is also a considerate option when giving to an acquaintance such as. In fact, after finding the comic, david put it up for auction on comicconnect, a new york citybased online auction house.

A minnesota remodeler said the comic book supermans first appearance he found in the walls of a home is worth 10 times what he paid for. The ages of comic book art america and its superheroes. The grade of a comic book is how good or bad its condition is. Jul 19, 2008 by christa wagner sure, it may seem silly, but, comic books mean something. A book is also a considerate option when giving to an acquaintance such as a coworker. Lets all go to the lobby, a memorable theater advertisement for the concession stand.

Nov 27, 2017 humor comic books were a big deal in the early 1900s, and they continue to remain strong in the united kingdom as dc thompsons the beano has almost four thousand issues since its july 30, 1938. Medoff suggests they were motivated by the desire to create a hero who could fight the nazis when the man of steel made his debut in 1938. Women who conquered the comics world collectors weekly. Feb 09, 2017 hoknes comics presents an in depth history looking at every single comic book published in usa since 1933 in order with details and history. Trina robbins found a copy of the first published comic strip by a woman, rose oneills the old subscriber calls for truth magazine in 1896, at a yard sale. Choose your favorite comic publishing house and begin your superhero transformation. Apr 03, 2017 the golden age of comics 1938 1956 technically, the golden age of comics took place between 1938 and 1956. Superman comic found in wall could fetch record price bbc news. Humor comic books were a big deal in the early 1900s, and they continue to remain strong in the united kingdom as dc thompsons the beano has almost four thousand issues since its july 30, 1938.

Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for auction. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and. And david gonzales found one mixed in with old newspapers insulating a wall in a. Popcorn not only saved movie houses, says smith, but also played a role in what ended up on screen. Our comics expert has over 25 years of comicbook selling experience via mail order, retail, and conventions, and is cofounder of the berkeley comic show, a quarterly oldschool show featuring only comic books. A comic book or comicbook, also called comic magazine or simply comic, is a publication that consists of comics art in the form of sequential juxtaposed panels that represent individual scenes. A couple found archaeological treasures and turned their home into a. By christa wagner sure, it may seem silly, but, comic books mean something. A man remodeling a 1938 house in elbow lake, minnesota, demolished a wall and found buried treasure. Soldiers used dogeared copies of captain america to keep their.

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A rare superman comic book that features the first appearance of the superhero has been found in the wall of an abandoned house in minnesota. United states contacted him several years ago to offer a 1938 superman book. Rare 1938 superman comic book found in us wall fetches. Rare batman comic found in attic heads up by boys life. In 2011, detectives discovered a copy of action comics no. The golden age of comics 1938 1956 technically, the golden age of comics took place between 1938 and 1956. This combination allows you to stack boxes up to six boxes high, while still being able to instantly access any one of the boxes contents without rearranging stacks of heavy comic boxes. Sep 04, 2019 in 2011, detectives discovered a copy of action comics no. All custom prints are digitally, hand illustrated by our comic book artists from your own photo.

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Lapd is seeking original owners of art stolen in the 90s. May 24, 20 the specific comic that he found features the very first appearance of superman. However, it is important to note, the last decade or so has witnessed a massive inflation in comic book valuesand the reporting of those values. Top 10 best selling comic books of the modern era zapkapow. Rare superman comic found in us house minnesota resident david gonzales found a rare superman comic mixed in with old newspapers insulating a wall in a. The collectible marked the first appearance of superman, and was originally published in 1938. How jewish comic book artists led the fight to break the.

Panels are often accompanied by descriptive prose and written narrative, usually, dialog contained in word balloons emblematic of the comics art form. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale. Second vintage superman comic found by david gonzalez after. When michael rorrer found 345 comic books neatly stacked in a basement closet as he cleaned out his greataunts virginia home after her death. Rare superman comic discovered in wall of abandoned house. A 1938 comic book featuring the debut of superman that was discovered in the wall of an abandoned house could set a new auction record. Superman was born in 1938 and helped the war effort by fighting the axis enemies and encouraging readers to buy war bonds weiner 2003 the 1950s saw the mediums commercial peak hatfield 2005. May 25, 20 its considered the holy grail of comic books. Second vintage superman comic found by david gonzalez. Comic genius, a book of hilarious comedian portraits by matt hoyle.

They are a onesizefitsall solution to the problem of what to buy for a loved one. The 14 fortunes found in attics the family handyman. With the development of original characters such as superman, they became recognized as a medium in their own right, and with. Rare superman comic discovered in wall of abandoned house in. Comics and the classical tradition national endowment for. Photo cover of spaceman carrying unconscious woman up rope ladder. Dec 03, 2015 however, it is important to note, the last decade or so has witnessed a massive inflation in comic book valuesand the reporting of those values. Comics and the classical tradition national endowment. The museum had a room to celebrate the year 1939, where i found these two vintage comic books.