The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. This great comic is getting harder and harder to find. Action comics 1938 dc 23 cgc ng coverless restored 2027328001. If you think that gimmick covers and comics tying into the latest fads are. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. After that, many different comics came out, but they only lasted one or a few issues. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. Lelands is the original sports auction house and the premier appraisers and auctioneers in the hobby. Jerry and joe made a story, but at the last minute the publisher stopped doing comic books.
Thus on september of 1953, the first 3d comic was published. The comic was your basic science fiction fare with a primitive 3d effect. Spiderman 2099 second edition1st printing 200 mint condition frank millers roninbook 6. A very popular piece of comic book lore over the years is that superman first began to fly in the fleischer cartoons because it was easier for the animators to simply lift the drawing of superman up rather than actually having to animate him leaping, which superman was doing in the comic books of the time. As this was published near the tail end of the 3d movie fad in the united states, dc wouldnt do another 3d comic book until 1990s batman 3 d graphic novel. The previously lowselling mad now finally becomes a bestseller. 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. John had to go back to press to print more, the total sales was 1. Three dimension adventures superman in startling 3d life. If youre looking to remain unspoiled, time to get up, up. The following collected editions are stories that run through the contemporary books of the superman family. This comic was originally printed in 1953, right around the time that 3d images were becoming popular.
Has superman stories through the years, so that you can see how superman changed, how comic art changed, how comic storytelling changed, etc. Men misbehaving in midcentury adult magazine cartoons. You can also send us details of your comics to have a free appraisal. Apr 17, 20 the 1953 books occasionally sunk the word balloons into the image, making them a challenge to read at times. This awesome golden age key is in poor condition due to a lot of wear and water damage throughout the book. They are printed here in the chronology of the storylines, rather than the publication dates of either the original comics or collections. This book is still in decent shape but comes with no glasses. Three dimension adventuressuperman1953dc3d glassesfr currently unavailable. Whether selling your collection or seeking to buy an important piece of sports history, we invite you to experience the best team in all of sports memorabilia. We dont know when or if this item will be back in stock. Solid mid grade condition, cover well attached to staples with no cut outs and no writing. Superman saves a girl named kara on a dying asteroid city called argo city, from attacks by aliens. I read all the silver age superman titles as i worked in my dads drugstore, and i could read the comics while handling the front of the store cash register sales.
To see these effects, you required a pair of glasses with a red and green plastic lens known as anaglyph 3d. See more ideas about vintage books, antique books and books. Items similar to superman 3d comics, superman red, superman blue, superman 3d, vintage 1953 reprint, 2 dc comic books, 3d glasses, sealed, near. Stories include the man who stole the sun, the origin of superman, and the man who bossed superman. Dc comics,1953,3d,three dimension adventures of superman. Mint copies can sell for much more than that, but are often difficult to find on the market. Making pictures three dimensional with the help of the familiar red and blue lens glasses is relatively easy to do, yet difficult to do well. Dc comics,1953,3d, three dimension adventures of superman. They created a few different comic strip formats of superman. The cover and story revolved around prankster in this issue of superman. Uncle remus brer rabbit original 1953 comic art walt disney 1954 uncle remus original comic art sunday. Dc comics,1953,3d, three dimension adventures of superman, jerry siegel. Featuring work by creators like art adams and alex toth, these were also turned into 3d by ray zone. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters.
New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs. The episodes were initially 15 minutes long, but after 1949 they were lengthened to 30 minutes. Find out what superman comic books are worth here, or get yours appraised for free. But when handdrawn 3d comic books hit the newsstands in early july 1953, the world saw something new. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. See more ideas about comics, comic books art and comic art. Comic books of the 1950s through the 1970s used benday dots in the four process colors cyan, magenta, yellow and black to inexpensively create shading and secondary colors such as green, purple, orange, and flesh tones on the cheap paper on which they were. Mighty mouse was the first to appear, in an actionpacked comic full of meteors and nasty cats from outer space. As this was published near the tail end of the 3d movie fad in the united states, dc wouldnt do another 3d comic book until 1990s batman 3d graphic novel.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original edition. Ongoing titles featuring superman in a starring role action comics. Small tears, creasing, splits in spine, no glasses. This is the first specific comic book parody in mad and strikes a nerve among readers. These stories are from comic books still being published and are, in a sense, ongoing. While visiting the national library, juniorhigh students miaka yuuki and yui hongo are transported into the world of a mysterious book set in ancient china, the universe of the four gods. Great book ready to ship to upgrade your collection. Condition is critical in early xmen titles, so use our comics grading guide before you get too excited. Publishing made a name for themselves for a period. Threedimension adventures superman 3d dc comics 1953. Occult and rose psychic were created three years before the creation of superman. Superman 3d 1953 very good condition comes with a pair of 3d glasses, but they are not the original ones that came with the comic.
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. This awesome golden age key is in poor condition due to a lot of wear and water damage throughout the book, as seen in the photos. Items in the worthopedia are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. They generally came in the form of onepanel gags featuring a pretty lady, a misbehaving male, and a cheesy caption. Do to the success of the mighty mouse 3d, many publishers did 3d books. Dc comics,1953,3d,three dimension adventures of superman,jerry siegel, curt swan in comic books golden age 193855.
The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows superman was born on the planet. Find out which issues of the xmen have increased in value the most over the years. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Perhaps even more enjoyable than the story itself was the pinup gallery that followed. The 3d comic book began as a brief fad slightly after the start of the 3d movie fad, in 1953. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. We buy everything from large collections and estates to individual high value golden age and silver age books and everything in between. The man of tomorrow debuts as a quarterly, allowing for a new superman comic to be published every week. Since that fateful day in 1938 when superman bounded into life in the first issue of action comics, artists and illustrators have found. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. The 3d comic book began as a brief fad slightly after the start of the 3 d movie fad, in 1953.
The fourth issue of mad magazine features harvey kurtzman and wally woods classic superman parody superduperman. A very popular piece of comic book lore over the years is that superman first began to fly in the fleischer cartoons because it was easier for the animators to simply. Superman threedimension adventures rare with 3d glasses. Apr 15, 2020 vintage and antique books, comic books, and cookbooks.
Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Once a chicago based humor publications was interested in publishing superman. Barrie applebys roger the dodger makes its debut in the beano. For jack kirby, that skeleton in the closet is captain 3d. Up for auction is an original superman 3d comic book from 1953. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Up for auction is an original superman 3 d comic book from 1953. Captain marvel was a golden age superhero, who was arguably superman s greatest comic book rival during the 1940s, even surpassing him in sales at one point.
Superman appears in the dc comics and dark horse comics miniseries superman vs. Three dimension adventures 1997 reprint superman 3d comic books. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Stories include the man who stole the sun, the origin of superman, and the. We specialize in marvel and dc, but carry dark horse, and many others as well. This was one of two 3d comic books, complete with 3d glasses, that dc released in 1953. Captain 3d was created in 1953 as an early attempt at making a comic with 3d visuals. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Comic january 1, 1953 see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here.
The heroes came from various emerging mediums including novels, radio, comic strips, and the justbeginning comic books. Up for auction superman 3d very rare comic book issued back in 1953 by dc comics. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Jerry siegel signed superman 82 comic book set dynamic forces 2000 jsa. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. Three dimension adventures superman in startling 3d lifelike action. Superhero comics and books page 1 of 5 comic book plus.
Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original ed. From action blockbusters to the lego movie, the influence of comic artists on popular culture has never been greater. Three dimension adventures 1997 reprint superman 3d comic. The first 3d comic book was three dimension comics and starred mighty mouse. The first adaptation of superman beyond comic books was a radio show, the adventures of superman, which ran from 1940 to 1951 for 2,088 episodes, most of which were aimed at children. The stereo store books studio 3d stereoscopic 3d imaging. The 10 greatest comic book artists of all time creative bloq. Up for sale is a poor copy of threedimension adventures superman 3d 1953, dc one of the earliest 3d comics ever published.
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