These books cover a wide range of genres, from superhero adventure tales to horror stories, allowing you to select the. The issue of superman fathering a child has been one of some debate. Characters such as supergirl, krypto, streaky, and the legion of. Their defender of the oppressed became an enduring smash sensation in comics, radio, animation, television, and motion pictures. The silver age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. Superman on his knees, begging, dominated this page is for the love of dc comics and dc universe. He could even fail in his mission if a wrong choice was made.
Silver age comics provide you with a look into the past, taking you to an era of books that spanned from 1956 to 1969. Based on the comic book character created by jerry siegel and joe shuster created in 1938. Superman dc silver age comics 19561969 for sale ebay. There was an awesome lovecraftian edge to those stories. Dont miss the debut of this allnew series starring the man of steel, written and illustrated by some of comics finest talents. The adventures of superman was, in the 1950s, the ultimate adventure show for kids, a series that transcended low budgets, often laughably bad scripts, and a torturous shooting schedule each season to become a genuine tv classic.
Superman and batman versus aliens and predator 2007. This age is characterized by campy storylines, and major expansion of the superman mythos. 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. At the end of each episode of the tv show the adventures of superman, credit is given to the comics with the line, superman is based on the original character appearing in superman magazine. A hard back book containing black and white strip we use cookies to improve your shpock experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audience is coming from.
Silver age comics 19561969 silver age comics provide you with a look into the past, taking you to an era of books that spanned from 1956 to 1969. These books cover a wide range of genres, from superhero adventure tales to horror stories, allowing you to select the type of comic that fits your particular interests. The name of the original owner is written on the inside cover. Others have skirted over the details and written stories that have no problem with the idea of a kryptonian and human having a biological offspring. Udbudt i catawikis auktion over tegneserier amerikanske tegneserier og original tegneseriekunst.
Adventures of superman is an american television series based on comic book characters and concepts that jerry siegel and joe shuster created in 1938. Rotten tomatoes first book rotten movies we love is out. In the superman book, the man of steel could stumble upon villainous plans put into motion by either lex luthor, toyman, or the evil kryptonians from superman ii. Superboy, superman, and similar a group of mainly 1950s vintage hardback annuals to include superboy annual 195859, superman adventure book 1956 57, superboy adventure book 195758, knockout annual 1957 along with others. The show was the first television series to feature superman and began filming in 1951 in california on rkopathe stages and the rko forty acres back lot. Meanwhile, the old ladys grandson bobby is being flimflammed by criminal. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Vintage rare 19567 superboy adventure book annual ebay. Conditions all generally appear to range from fair to good all suffer from minor to major spine damage and are described as reader copies. New adventures of superman 19661970 while it may seem unfair for bud collyer to be the only superman voiceactor to make a list devoted entirely to guys. A cover gallery for the comic book super adventure comic dc comics art, robin. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. Superman, superhero, silver age 1956 69, comics, collectibles page 100. An adventure retold, spanning the man of steels life from his krypton infancy and midwest boyhood to his career as.
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. Aquaman 19561969 sellersupplied images comics abebooks. The silver age lasted from 1956 note to about 1972 although some people count everything up until 1985 as part of it, folding in the the bronze age of comic books. Superman product categories library of american comics. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the. Mar 02, 2008 this original promo for the popular television show the adventures of superman aired in 1957. A contest in which the participants must guess the number of jellybeans in a jar has been rigged by a gang of crooks. Most of the adventures are lighthearted, but dont become as goofy as some silver age tails would. List of key comic book character first appearances.
Click on the news category headings below for a full list of news items available under that category. Buy superman adventure book 1956 7, featuring also superman s pal, jimmy olsen. Buy superman adventure book 19567, featuring also supermans pal, jimmy olsen. The episodes made during 1956 s season 5 are comparatively weak ones, with the writers trying out different ideas and concepts while maintaining the juvenile. Superman 103 1956 solid and complete nice looking book. Adventures of superman 1952 1958 opening and closing theme with snippets hd.
With the adventures of superman at the peak of its popularity ranking sixth among all independently produced shows then in syndication producer whitney ellsworth saw no need to tamper with a winning formula. An eccentric millionaire gets superman to destroy buildings and a battleship, which seems wanton destruction. Superman adventure book 19567, featuring also supermans. If you enjoyed listening to these old time radio shows, please let us know by making a donation.
Clark kent, aka superman, uses his special powers to foil the bad guys by counting the jellybeans and helping a needy woman win the contest. The silver age of comics was a historical period in the publication of dc comic books, including those of the superman franchise. This group is 40 files, a few being a few kilobytes of the start and nothing else junk. In those cases, success is largely a matter of superman simply getting there on time to save the day. Superman lot of 16 adventure, jimmy olsen, superboy, worlds finest, action. Get the best deals on superman dc silver age comics 1956 1969. Lara, superman s mother in episode 1 only, is played by the amazing agnes morehead. This website is devoted to dc comics superman, the first and best comic book superhero, who was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. These two volumes are inspired by the hit superman adventures tv show, and feature superman, lois lane, lex luthor, and a host of famous villains and supporting characters.
From picture books for preschoolers to youngadult novels for teens, the books on this list are packed with action, adventure, fantasy, and worldsaving heroes. Beginning 4 january 1943, the adventures of superman was sponsored by kelloggs pep and began its most memorable era of audio adventure. Not only are we building such a list, but we are also offering the comic books for sale here on our website. The print edition collected three digital chapters a. Adventures of superman 1952 1958 opening and closing. Much of the superman formula, in all forms of its media presentations, involves superman rescuing someone, either one or more of his colleagues or another person or persons. With george reeves, jack larson, noel neill, john hamilton. Looking for a good book for fans of batman, superman, wonder woman, and the like.
The atomic age sundays volume 3 19561959 superman atomic age. Superman superman adventure book 19556, superman adventure. Superman comic books comics index lists this section contains a partial index of superman comics prior to 1986, a complete index of superman comics since 1986, lists of all other superman related comic books. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. See more ideas about superman, comic book covers and comic covers. Oct 1, 2016 adventure comics group dc, 1956 before our comic book. I dont recall the issue, but the story where a sorcerer reads from a forbidden book, causing seas to boil and trees to bow, is. This is the old superman series from 19521958 with george reeves as clark kent superman. However, a number of things happen and this winds up being one of the more entertaining of the superman episodes with a good mixture of adventure, comedy and drama. Season four of the adventures of superman opens with a sentimental story about a racing filly named joey. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users.
Superman adventures is the perfect book for superman fans of all ages. The book covers are in very good condition considering its age but the cover of the spine is missing and the corners of the book are worn. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 1956 1969 when you shop the. A neverending battle the radio superman, like his comic book predecessor, traveled around the world and even into outer space in a neverending battle against evil and injustice.
You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Superman adventure book 19567, featuring also supermans pal. Adventures of superman last edited by pikahyper on 121119 01. Watch full episodes of the adventures of superman and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Seventyfive years after he came to life, superman remains one of americas most adored and enduring heroes. One of the featured adaptations is superman versus the futuremen, written by batman cocreator bill finger, which retells superman s origin. Adventures of superman is an american television series based on comic book characters and. Witness supermans first encounter with the work of lex luthor, brought to you by jeff parker hulk and chris samnee daredevil.
This comprehensive series helps remedy that gap in the superman saga by bringing back into print every one of the sunday newspaper strips. Superman was created in 1938 by two ambitious cleveland youngsters, joe shuster and jerry siegel. By 1952, when the show premiered, villains such as lex luthor, mr. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This concluding volume of superman s atomic age sundays reprints all strips from july 1, 1956 to october 11, 1959.
Adventures of superman topsy turvy tv episode 1956. Adventures of superman 1952 1958 opening and closing theme with snippets. Superman s newspaper comic strips are among the rarest of all superman collectibles. His plight is relieved with the arrival of superman. Adventure comics 1938 1st series comic books 19561960. Do you find it difficult to locate a complete list that is regularly updated that contains all first appearances for key comic book characters. Witness superman s first encounter with the work of lex luthor, brought to you by jeff parker hulk and chris samnee daredevil. A hard back book containing black and white strip stories featuring superman and jimmy olsen. Find the perfect deal for dc silver age comics 1956 1969 with free shipping on many items at ebay. This website is dedicated to giving you information on superman in all forms of media. Now larry tye, the prizewinning journalist and new york times bestselling author of satchel, has written the first fullfledged history not just of the man of steel but of the creators, designers, owners, and performers who made him the icon he is today. Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know.
Youll not only be supporting this website but you will be helping us to bring these fine shows back into public circulation and preserving the enjoyment of old time radio for everyone. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. Adventure comics 1938 1st series comic books 1956 1960. Adventure comics group dc, 1956 before our comic book. Superman 172 comic book, legion of super heroes, lsh, man of steel. Adventures of superman the big freeze tv episode 1956. One of the featured adaptations is superman versus the futuremen, written by batman cocreator bill finger, which retells supermans origin. Superman s first exploit starring superman, script by edmond hamilton, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. If you have come to this site to find pirated or illegal material, you will be disappointed. Adventures of superman tv series adventures of superman is an american television series based on comic book characters and concepts that jerry siegel and joe shuster created in 1938. Adventure comics dc, before our comic book heroes values were replaced with darker and more cynical ones by new writers. Adventures of superman is an american television series.
This concluding volume of supermans atomic age sundays reprints all strips from july 1, 1956 to october 11, 1959. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Superman lot of 16 adventure, jimmy olsen, superboy, worlds finest. Legendary superman artist curt swan would have been 100 today. Accused detective story magazine 1956 atlantis publishing vol. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by. Two of the stories are original to the newspaper strip, while five were. Adventure 19101971 ridgwaybutterickpopular pulp vol. I dont recall the issue, but the story where a sorcerer reads from a forbidden book, causing seas to boil and trees to bow, is a particular favorite. Morrison and gibb limited god 2 bornenes arlige atlas publishing london.
The inclusion of this scene was a boon to the advancement of the adventure s proceedings. The adventures of superman is not only an enjoyable story of a great comic book super hero, but it is also a part of our american heritage and history. The animated adventures of the man of steel make up the newest addition to dcs burgeoning line of digestsized books. A personal account of the mount everest disaster by jon krakauer, the. Mxyzptlk, the prankster, and ultrahumanite had already appeared in the comics along with many who were not well known. The man of steel stars in seven classic adventures as the 1950s atomic age comes to a close. Of course, superman is coerced into going in, does get neutralized and now the elections look lost. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. Written by alan moore and art by curt swan, murphy anderson, george perez, and kurt schaffenberger this 2part story was a wonderfully nostalgic excursion weaving together many elements of the superman legend. Some strange and unexplaned and whatever else appels to me. Rounding out the guest cast is mickey knox, who plays the pivotal role of the unsuspecting flagpole sitter. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. Superman superman adventure book 19556, superman adventure book 1956 7 indbundet forste udgave 19551957. Note that this is the period that spawned the adam west batman series and the superman broadway musical.