In honor of Superman’s 80th birthday and the anniversary of the first edition of Action Comics!
This is a treasury sized comic titled Famous 1st Edition Action Comics #1. Published in 1974, this is a large reprint of the first appearance of Superman. DC Comics published numerous “1st Edition” treasury comics including Superman #1, Detective Comics #27, Batman #1, Sensation Comics #1, and Wonder Woman #1.
HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY, SUPERMAN!
Superman’s comic strip run began in 1939 and continued until 1966. This is an actual half page from a 1943 Superman comic strip (number 177) with art by Wayne Boring. The story, entitled Hollywood Victory Caravan, tells the tale of a group of Hollywood actors who travel from city to city and raise money to help fund the United States during World War II. During a bus tour…
Released in 1998, these tin Superman signs were produced by Kitchen Sink Press. They pay homage to the 1940s newspaper advertisements for the Superman comic strip. They also pay tribute to…
Action Comics number 87 dated August, 1945. The back cover has an ad for Royal Crown Cola featuring…
Superman Collector in Hawaii 