It is a sister title to the batman adventures based on batman. This group is 40 files, a few being a few kilobytes of the start. Bbc radio programs superman on trial, the adventures of superman and doomsday and beyond 19881995 australian superman radio program 19491954 australian superman radio series, inspired by the american program. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Supermans pals pal, script by chris duffy, pencils by neil vokes, inks by terry austin. Click on the news category headings below for a full list of news items available under that category. The new adventures of superman tv series wikipedia. It is my intention to include examples of the work of everyone who worked on the superman strip before the year 1970. As a result, a lot of the plots are carbon copies of comic book stories from the time for example, the story the phantom superman became the episode superman in exile. 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. The format was the same as before a 30minute program with two superman segments and one superboy segment.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Until you earn points all your submissions need to. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs. Superman both in comic books and the longrunning newspaper strip, imbued the man of steel with a sense of stoicism and melodrama that in many ways. Adventures of superman is very similar to 2010s wednesday comics. This website is devoted to dc comics superman, the first and best comic book superhero, who was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here.
This is the old superman series from 19521958 with george reeves as clark kent superman. Adventures of superman first edition bauman rare books. 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. Written by art baltazar and franco art by art baltazar 32 pages, color published by dc comics. While superman is held captive aboard an intergalactic slaveship in space, on earth the cops would like to talk to clark kent about the charred body found in his apartment.
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. The animated series, and counterpart to the batman adventures. Modern age 1992now bronze age 197083 silver age 195669 copper age 19841991 graphic novels, tpbs. Unless otherwise noted in the description, our items are.
The 68 segments appeared as part of three different programs during that time, packaged with similar shorts featuring the adventures of superboy and other dc comics superheroes. The comic books had never made a connection between the s emblem and krypton. Mad love and acclaimed comics creator scott mccloud understanding comics, zot. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. It turns out that these robots are quite powerful, luckily superman s family shows up to help him. A superman comic book series in the universe and style of superman. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. Based on the comic book character created by jerry siegel and joe shuster created in 1938. The animated series, and smallville all gave the s kryptonian roots.
If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. Here are the stories with a brief description and my reaction. Originally published in 1942, the adventures of superman was the first fulllength novel about the worlds first and most endearing comic book super hero. Byrnes betterknown work has been on marvel comics xmen and fantastic four and the 1986 relaunch of dc comics superman franchise. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server.
Superman adventures is the perfect book for superman fans of all ages. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. This is the old superman series from 19521958 with george reeves as clark kentsuperman. Based on the superman comic books, this liveaction series follows the lives of lois lane and clark kent more than clarks superpowered alter ego years ago, jonathan and. While action comics covers street level events in metropolis and features clark kent and the cast of the daily planet, superman showcases cosmic adventures outside the city. They come from issues in which superman decides to give the whole superhero thing a rest and take up global domination instead. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted.
This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. Apr 22, 2014 adventures of superman is very similar to 2010s wednesday comics. Old time radio programs, the adventures of superman episodes 00760156. Superman in songs a list of songs mentioning superman. The administrator of this site cannot be held responsible for what its users post, or any other actions of its users. Superman radio program 19401951 superman radio show episode list. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice. Excellent likenew condition this item is shipped usps mail. Some peg it to 1933, when the format of newsstand comic books was codified, but others place the moment in june of 1938, when superman made his debut in jerry siegel and joe shusters first issue of action comics, whose cover featured the redcaped superhero from the planet krypton lifting a car over his. Superman family adventures comic read superman family. The adventures of superman comic book dc comics no. And like tiny titans, its a book that i think really does. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users.
Unless otherwise noted in the description, our items are preowned. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. Superman adventures is a dc comics comic book series featuring superman. Violent minds jeff parker and chris samnee, superman comes across a powerful telepath on a rampage. Superman rushes back to the daily planet to find perry white yelling for clark kent. A cover gallery for the comic book superman adventures. On non cgc books, we have confidence in our ability to grade conservatively. One superman batman story arc would also qualify for this section.
What is that superman novel that isnt a comic book. First edition of the first superman novel, illustrated by the characters cocreator joe shuster, with four vibrant color plates and numerous blackandwhite illustrations, in scarce dust jacket. After a 50issue run on the allages series tiny titans, i was a little sad to hear that art baltazar and franco were wrapping up the title. Biographical information is provided for the most part courtesy of jerry bails whos who in american comic books. Our comic shops have been in business since 1982 and we are ohios largest vintage comic retailer. All episodes were reruns of those that had previously aired. I enjoyed wednesday comics but i was not blown away and gave it four stars. Top rated lists for superman adventures 18 items comics or books. Superman s pals pal, script by chris duffy, pencils by neil vokes, inks by terry austin. New listing 8 superman comic lot 75 500 man of steel 18 19 adventures 1. As of 1978, superman or his earth father dreamed up the emblem as part of the superboy disguise. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Adventures of superman an i can read book by lucy rosen.
Since the mid1970s, byrne has worked on nearly every major american superhero. This page is dedicated to providing examples of the work of the various artists who drew superman in the days before dc began adding credits to stories. As a result, the series is probably the purest adaptation of late goldenearly silverage comic books out there. Adventures of superman viewcomic reading comics online for. Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know.
The new adventures of superman is a series of sixminute animated superman adventures produced by filmation that were broadcast on cbs from september 10, 1966, to september 5, 1970. The new adventures of superman returned for one last time on cbs, beginning september, 1969. Old superman comic books value may 7, 2019 if you re planning on putting yourself through college based on the strength of your comic book collection, you ve got a little rethinking to do. Alex blood sport trent excellent likenew condition this item is shipped usps mail. This time, the heroes are caught in the middle of a superpowered scavenger hunt, forced to rely on far more than speed alone to win the day.
Guest star month in the superman books continues with impulse as a new superspeed rivalry begins. With a new year arrives another wave of television series based on comic books, with no fewer than eight returning adaptations joined by seven new shows, across broadcast, cable and streaming services thats to say nothing of those series like arrow, the walking dead, the gifted, riverdale and runaways, most of which are merely taking a traditional midseason. I still think i will stick to books but this comic was a fun short read. John lindley byrne is a britishborn canadianamerican author and artist of comic books.
The adventures of superman unrelated to the previous the adventures of superman title, this book, which began in 20 and ended in 2014, was a threetimesamonth digital comic anthology of noncanonical superman stories by rotating creative teams. Both books can be read individually, but to get the full experience they can be read alternating arcs. Jun 01, 1994 john lindley byrne is a britishborn canadianamerican author and artist of comic books. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. The robots are being controlled by lex luthor, but the robots are just to. Some peg it to 1933, when the format of newsstand comic books was codified, but others place the moment in june of 1938, when superman made his debut in jerry siegel and joe shusters first issue of action comics, whose cover featured the redcaped superhero from the planet krypton lifting. Then giant robots attack metropolis and clark must change into superman to save the city. Based on the superman comic books, this liveaction series follows the lives of lois lane and clark kent more than clarks superpowered alter. Jimmy shows a new intern around the city of metropolis, while superman fights a gun nut. The print edition collected three digital chapters a month.