Comic book published 1938

Dell comics was the comic book publishing arm of dell publishing, which got its start in pulp magazines. The term superhero, as we use it today, basically boils down to this guy. Marvel comics predecessor timely comics formed in 1939. High quality slideshow of science fiction comic book covers published between 1938 and 1955. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. By many accounts, centaurs titles suffered from poor distribution and as the u. Apr 16, 2014 the vintage british comic strip is extremely rare as it is one of only 25 known to have survived since it was published on july 30, 1938 and would have cost just 2p. Through a natural evolution, cartoons developed into comic books, first through publications containing compilations of cartoon reprints, then as books with original cartoon artwork, before reaching critical mass through the creation of superheroes in 1938. In its first era, the series ran for 503 issues 472 of those after the title changed from new adventure comics, making it the fifthlongestrunning dc series, behind detective comics, action comics, superman, and batman. The secret history of comic book heroes, compared the cover to hercules clubs the. The following characters debuted with a 1938 cover date. The edwin and terry murray comic book collection contains over 67,000 comic books from the 1930s to 2000s. Superhero comics and books page 3 of 5 comic book plus. And in the captain atom cofeature, our hero explores the horrors of his past with the help of monel and starfire.

This character along with many others heroes were used by detective comics in the 80s and had new adventures in a 1991 legends of the shield book under a. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Below, author paul sassienie lays out a brief history of dc comics, from inception to the present day. The massive commercial success of that character was responsible for creating the costumed superhero genre, which has been a mainstay for the comic book industry ever since. The following comic titles were last published with a 1938 cover date. 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. Action comics cover dated june, published by dc comics. Printed in 1933, it was 64 pages with a 10 cent price. Rare copy of supermans 1938 comicbook sells for nearly. Superman debuted in 1938, followed by batman 1939, wonder woman 1941, and several others. A brief history of graphic novels timeline timetoast. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from. At its peak, it was the most prominent and successful american company in the medium. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with coverdate june 1939.

The first comic book to be sold regularly and the first to be issued as a periodical was famous funnies, published by the dell publishing co at a price of 10c. Shuster and siegels superman was launched in 1938, published by gaines. An individual with extraordinary abilities, who uses said abil. These are the years when comics were considered a new and exciting form of art. Mar 23, 2016 lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. Golden 19381950, silver 19561970, bronze 19701985 and modern 1985the present. The first issue of a longrunning comic book series is commonly the rarest and most desirable to collectors. Published on april 18, 1938 coverdated june, by national allied. Action comics was started by publisher jack liebowitz. Centaur used the former ultem titles to begin their comic book line, and also drew on the back inventory of stories to fill out the early issues of their new titles with reprints. Originally published in several languages in europe in 1837, among them an english version designed for britain in 1941. May 18, 2017 comic book fans and collectors divide the last 80 years of the publication of superhero comic books into four ages.

The collection is especially rich in marvel and dc superhero comics, but contains examples of virtually every genre, publisher, and style of comic. Literally dozens of superman clones were rushed into production by rival comic book publishers, and suddenly the comic book industry had a future. Mar 29, 2019 whether you want to get your superhero published or write or draw already established superheroes, you can help yourself by networking with people in the comic book industry. Top 159 books published in 1938 that people have added on goodreads. Plus, fernando dagnino and raul fernandez handle the art for the book of rao. Each title is listed along with the publisher, the format, the years of publication represented in the collection, and the specific issues held in the collection.

Supermanclark kent, lois lane, conduit, ma kent appearance. Today the earliest known comic book is called the adventures of obadiah oldbuck. Published on april 18, 1938 coverdated june, by national allied publications, a corporate predecessor of dc comics, it is considered the first true superhero comic. Guide to the comic book and graphic novel collection, 19382012 summary. Can you describe the american comic book industry in 1938 when. In fascist italy the importation and translation of all american and british comic books, except for the far too popular mickey mouse is outlawed. Sothebys how dc ignited the golden age of comic books. The yesterday man by david micheline scriptand jackson guicedenis rodier art. Guide to the comic book and graphic novel collection, 19382012. Superhero comics subsequently take america by storm.

Nov 24, 2015 high quality slideshow of science fiction comic book covers published between 1938 and 1955. The cover date in a comic book, as well as it used to be in all kind of. The platinum age 1897 1938 the history of comic books. Comic book collectors are often lifelong enthusiasts of the comic book stories, and they usually focus on particular heroes and attempt to assemble the entire run of a title. The following one shots were published with a 1938 cover date. According to cgcs census, just 37 copies have been certified with a blue label, and only eight of those graded higher than this one. Rare copy of first beano comic book is up on ebay telegraph.

Some strict collectors consider the era finished by 1950. Assortment of domestic and international comics and graphic novels acquired by the rubenstein library between 1980 and 2017. The first episode of gervys detective comic series patapouf is published. Albert robertson, 2017 truth, justice, and the birth of. Action comics 1938 comic book by dc 971 issues, 1235 covers jun 1938 to may 2020. Nightwing and flamebird race the clock to capture jaxur, the most dangerous of zods sleeper agents. Get the best deal for golden age comics 19381955 from the. Published in 1897, the yellow kid in mcfaddens flats is.

Over the last decade comic book aficionados have argued and debated whether superman himself was also jewish, and whether he and subsequent superheroes were created in order to fulfill a hidden jewish desire to deliver a decisive victory over nazi germany. It featured the first appearance of superman, in a story written by jerry. And in the captain atom cofeature, our hero explores the horrors of his past with the. The ian levine collection, a private sale featuring every comic book published by dc from 19342014 including complete runs of action comics, detective comics, superman and batman. Truth, justice, and the birth of the superhero comic book. Whether you want to get your superhero published or write or draw already established superheroes, you can help yourself by networking with people in the comic book industry.

Top 200 books published in 1938 that people have added on goodreads. Dc introduced many superheroes throughout the socalled golden age of comics, most notably batman. Adventure comics was an american comic book series published by dc comics from 1938 to 1983 and revived from 2009 to 2011. Besides its unquestioned rating as the most important comic book ever published, its rarity adds to the allure.

The photojournal guide to comic books rates it a 7 or scarce on its scarcity index. Heritage auctions said the copy of action comics no. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. A brief history of graphic novels timeline created by kksasso. There was soon a whole comic book industry creating men, women and even animals who possessed an unimaginable array of superpowers. Prior to the release of this issue, comic books normally featured several characters and a variety of stories in one publication. Sometimes referred to as the golden age of comic books, the years from the late 1930s through the early 1950s marked a period of creativity and innovation in the medium. Part 1 of 3 written by geoff johns and richard donner. The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the years of 1938 and 1955.

Lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. In 1953 dell claimed to be the worlds largest comics publisher, selling 26 million copies each month. Keyword searching is the most efficient way to find a specific title in. Comic age comic type monthly issue annual special giant size king size prestige format hard cover gn soft cover gn trade paperback published month select month january february march april may june july august september october november december winter spring summer fall. By delivering the weekly list of new releases, along with news concerning current and future products available in local and online comic book shops, we enable consumers to meet their goals more effectively. Panels are often accompanied by descriptive prose and written narrative, usually, dialog contained in word balloons emblematic of the comics art form. Comic book superheroes and american society, 1938 to the present. Guide to the comic book and graphic novel collection, 1938. In 1938 dc published the first superman story in action comics no. The golden age 19381949 its generally accepted among collectors that the first comic book was funnies on parade, published in 1933. A year later it was that version reprinted in new york on sept. This also means the end of italian comics magazine jumbo. Dc marks 80 years of action comics and superman with. Science fiction comic book covers 19381955 hd youtube.