Ares quickly rechristened mars sends his men to enslave women throughout the world. George reeves january 5, 1914 june 16, 1959 was an american actor. Wonder woman 1942 comic read wonder woman 1942 comic. The original fleischer superman title cards youtube. Superman tim is a boys clothing catalog, activity book, and comic book all rolled into one, featuring superman illustrations throughout. It stands up well, if your willing to forgive the scientific incorrectness of the plot with some great lighting effects and a villain whos not really a villain. As the rest of the superman cartoons go, most people give this a c minus, but i disagree. Joe shusters artwork for the 1942 novel the adventures of superman. The dailies 19391942 combines all three volumes that were originally published separately in 1998 by kitchen sink press. Supermantim is a boys clothing catalog, activity book, and comic book all rolled into one, featuring superman illustrations throughout. Book contains some fantastic color and black and white illustrations by joe shuster. Contains four full color plates, ten black and white full page illustrations, and numerous black and white spot illustrations for chapter headers. 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.
They were originally produced by fleischer studios, who completed the initial short and eight further cartoons in 1941 and 1942. The complete superman collection 19411943 faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item. Among the group is a fairly complex character named lil danvers nicknamed the blonde tigress. The first strip is a superman strip where the 1942 date is printed along with the. I used to spend a lot of time as a kid visiting antique actually, junk shops.
Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly rare comic books, then youre certainly sitting on a prized asset that any comic book collector would be envious of. Superman, joker original comic art goes to auction reuters. The character of superman had been around for a few years by the time this hardback book was published, but the impetus for the book was no doubt the very popular the adventures of superman radio series. The adventures of superman is a novel by george lowther. January 5, 1914 june 16, 1959 was an american actor. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Dec 28, 2019 production was assumed in may 1942 by famous studios, a successor company to fleischer, who produced eight more cartoons in 1942 and 1943. The bulk of this book is consumed by the scientists of sudden death who set out to kill superman in order to collect a million dollar award from a group of criminals. All issues are 16 pages unless a superman story is inserted bringing page count to 24 or 36 pages. Originally published in 1942, the adventures of superman was the first fulllength novel about the worlds first and most endearing comic book super hero.
When superman saves a runaway boy from being run over by a train, he discovers the child is from an orphanage where the superintendent abuses the children in a variety of ways. Production was assumed in may 1942 by famous studios, a successor company to fleischer, who produced eight more cartoons in 1942 and. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. The character of superman had been around for a few years by the time this hardback book was published, but the impetus for the book was no doubt the very. This novel was first published in 1942 to cash in on the man of steels popularity in comics as well as on radio for which lowther was a. Joe shusters artwork for the 1942 novel the adventures of. The superman comic strip was a separate continuity from the comic books. The man of steels newspaper adventures ran for more than twentyfive years, from 1939 until 1966, and the vast majority of the strips remain among the rarest of all superman collectibles. Adolph holstein, a skilled european immigrant woodcarver, founded the syracuse ornamental co. Best of superman from graphic novels to nonfiction to paperbacks to childrens books, superman is everywhere, and deserves his own best of list. On april 7, 2009, yet another release was made, this time a collection of all the cartoons released by warner home video as the first authorized collection from the original masters, titled max fleischers superman. Hippolyta, queen of the amazons, prays to aphrodite for protection. The 17 animated shorts produced by max fleischer between 1941 and 1943 were the first big screen incarnation of the great comic book superhero and superman never looked more. The adventures of superman by lowther george abebooks.
The fleischers alos gave superman flight, according to animation historian jerry beck. With the original full color illustrations trade pb, illus. Inside looks very good, bright, no missing or torn pages, outside judge for yourself, please see all 12 pictures. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online in.
Wonder woman original appeared in sensation comics. Where the first superman appearance in comic books can breach a quartermillion dollars or more, the first sunday paper appearance can be had for under a thousand. It was like visiting a museum, except you pick up stuff and hold it. Production was assumed in may 1942 by famous studios, a successor company to fleischer, who produced eight more cartoons in 1942 and 1943. Superman original newspaper comic strip 1942 atlanta journal. And, even more interesting, the production was limited to only 100 pieces, of which only 1012 of these statues. Beginning in 1939, superman reigned as the lead ing hero of both comic books and newspaper comic strips. It was first published in 1942 with illustrations by joe shuster, the cocreator of superman. Here is the first mention of mayo kaan and superman, from july 1942, from the boston globe. Intrepid boy hero tintin stars at one of europes top art fairs next week when the original cover of his 1942 shooting star adventures goes on sale for 2. Untitled superman story, script by jerry siegel, pencils by joe shuster, inks by dennis neville as joe shuster.
In this article mayo makes note that he poses as superman, in costume, at various fairs and the like, and had done so for a while. There is a big gorilla who escapes, a beautiful girl who screams, and a hero who flies to her rescue. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. A facsimile edition was released in 1995 by applewood books, with a new. The human figures are somewhere between disneys snow white and the seven dwarfs and the superman comic books and move with a grace unseen in the comic cartoon shorts of the time. 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. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Also known as the justice league of america jla, this supergroup of dc stars debuted in octnov 1960. Strips 1966, 19391942 siegel, jerry, shuster, joe on. The adventures of superman by george lowther goodreads.
The complete animated superman the original classics on. When superman saves a runaway boy from being run over by a train, he discovers the child is from an orphanage where the superintendent abuses the. Adventures of superman golden age novel 1942 comic books. He is best known for his role as superman in the 1950s television program adventures of superman. Because each volume in this collection begins with page one, there are actually 554 pages in this collection not the 174 listed in the product descriptionthats just the number of pages in vol. This is the last of the golden age superman daily strip books and im sorry to see them end. Read superman 1939 comic online free and high quality. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the golden age to the present. Batman and superman, although part of the original lineup, seldom appeared in the groups adventures, while martian manhunter below, far right ended his initial stint with the jla in 1968. A facsimile edition was released in 1995 by applewood books, with a new introduction by roger stern. First edition superman hard cover book by george lowther. Written by george lowther with iillustrations by joe shuster.
In the early years of the comic strip, stories from the strip were occasionally adapted with changes into the comic books. Published by random house, new york 1942, the book is complete but for the dust jacket. Genuine syroco superman statue purchased from the original owners family paypal accepted returns accepted free insured priority mail shipping us only please pm or post superman syroco statue dc, 1942. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. Jimmy olsen helped take down this villain when superman s powers were sapped once again. The complete animated superman the original classics. The adventures of superman 1st edition hardback book. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Read wonder woman 1942 comic online free and high quality. Originally published in 1942, the adventures of superman was the first fulllength novel about the worlds first and most endearing comic book superhero. With frontispiece, illustrated title page, nine fullpage illustrations four in color and numerous illustrations. In the original edition of this book, this sequence is textonly. Illustrations throughout, including 4 fullcolor plates.
The fleischer superman cartoons are a series of seventeen animated short films released in technicolor by paramount pictures and based upon the comic book character superman, making them his first animated appearance. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. Most readers will be delighted with the return of this long outofprint book, a few will wonder why we just dont let it disappear. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. He is best known for his role as superman in the 19521958 television program adventures of superman. Just try and avoid books where he only makes a cameo. Superman from the thirties to the seventies original. The granddaddy of all superhero books is george lowthers 1942 novel the adventures of superman. This facsimile is an exact reproduction of the original with the addition of a new introduction by bestselling superman comic book. Although most collectors cannot even imagine owning one of these rare comics, where prices can run into the millions of dollars, there are plenty of budgetfriendly superman comics available. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Originally published in 1942, the adventures of superman. Offered is a first edition first printing of the adventures of superman by george lowther, base on the character created by jerry siegel and joe shuster.
This facsimile is an exact reproduction of the original with the addition of a new introduction by bestselling superman comicbook writer and novelist roger stern. Clark kent applies for a job at the daily star, but is turned down until. Jun 15, 2019 here is the first mention of mayo kaan and superman, from july 1942, from the boston globe. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. These formative stories star a man of steel who boldly.
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. A 1942 piece of superman comic book cover art goes up for auction for the first time on wednesday in a thriving collectibles market where old superheroes can change hands for. So much has changed in america since the adventures of superman was first published in 1942. In the final years of the comic strip, almost all the stories were adapted with changes from the comic books. Jan 22, 2015 intrepid boy hero tintin stars at one of europes top art fairs next week when the original cover of his 1942 shooting star adventures goes on sale for 2. Browse certified superman comic books for sale at auction. Nowhere does he mention that hes even met siegel or shuster, let alone know them or posed for joe. Original 1942 tintin comic cover to go on sale for 2. One of the things i found probably around 1972 was a book by author george lowther from 1942 about superman. Superman, hardback, first edition george lowther, random. Binding is still in good shape and the pages have no tears or markings on them.
Wonder woman 1942 this version of the story begins with ares and aphrodite arguing over who shall rule the world men with violence or women with love. We buy comic book collections of any size, graphic novels, toys, original art. The superman we all know was born on the pages of a comic book. This is the first series in which she was the featured superhero in every issue. Id never heard about this novel and considering the amount of time i spent obsessing about comicbooks, i was surprised. Its a ya book from 1942, with original illustrations four in color by superman cocreator joe. Jack kirby, comics journal superman is one of the most popular fictional superheroes of all time, published by dc comics. Mar 09, 2019 in 1942, syroco released their most popular and successful figure superman. Batman and superman, although part of the original lineup, seldom appeared in the groups adventures, while martian manhunter below, far. Superman was the final animated series initiated by.
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