This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Marvel and dc comic books worth big money showbiz cheat sheet. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Read more about this book on our captain america comics price guide page.
The first comic book devoted to superman, reprinting the original action comics story, was published in the summer of 1939. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. The amazing spiderman clash of the comic book icons with a magnitude of earthshattering proportions, and not seen since the. Captain america comic books marvel database fandom. In marvel studios first captain america movie, we saw an origin story that had steve. Find the value of the marvel comic captain america volume 1. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Curious to know the value of your american comic books.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. On comic book day were examining some of the most valuable comic books of. First appearance and origin story of captain america. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. I believe captain american showed up around 1941 and superman in action comics around 1938.
The librarys vast trove of comic books exposes a unique and revealing history of american popular culture. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. Plus, that price value will probably increase significantly as the years go by. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list them on ebay. This book from 1939 features supermans first battle with the villain ultra humanite, and. For the most part, im a dc guy, but, that preference notwithstanding, capt.
These days movies based on comic books have become the highest boxoffice earners. This is not to say that superman doesnt embody american values, or that he embodies them badly, just that cap does. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. Which are the 100 most valuable comic books from the golden age. Please fill out the following form to report an issue. Captain america comics 19411949 74 issues captain america 19542018 389 issues. America embodies american values better than superman. When you boil it down, they both do their best to serve their country. But it is usually the original comics which have the highest value, as opposed to.
With all the talk about making superman like chris evans captain america, marvels the first avenger had two distinct advantages over either of the last two solo superman flicks. But whether you prefer superman or the hulk, batman or captain america. Published in spring, 1940, this was the first comic book devoted to batman. Get the best deals on captain america golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Captain americas moral philosophy the new republic.
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