Superman Comic Books & Graphic Novels

Circa 1940. Very early translation/reprints of Superman comic strips in Spain. Story by Jerry Siegel. Art by Joe Shuster. Torpedo Humano is the fifth issue in the 16 issue series titled "Ciclòn el Superhombre". Approx. 9 3/4-in. x 6 1/2-in., 20 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.60.

Reprint Edition. Collects Superman's Sunday comic strips 1939-1943. By Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster. Hardcover collection of the first three years of the Siegel and Shuster Superman Sunday comic strips! 12.25" x 9.25". (horizontal format). 192 pages. Color. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1949-1953!" Written by Alvin Schwartz. Art by Wayne Boring. Cover by Peter Poplaski. These never-before-reprinted 1950s Sundays are a special treat for Superman fans and comics historians worldwide. This first book of the Atomic Age Sundays features more than 175 full-color strips, from October 23, 1949 through March 15, 1953. In these tales, the impish Mr. Mxyztplk has returned to drive Superman crazy and the Man of Steel returns to Smallville for "Superboy Week" celebrations and ends up solving a case he never had a chance to as Superboy! Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 9-in., 180 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $49.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "1953-1956!" Written by Alvin Schwartz. Art by Wayne Boring. Cover by Peter Poplaski. Introduction by Mark Waid. More than 170 never-before-reprinted Superman Sundays from the 1950s. This second book in the Atomic Age Sundays features every Superman weekly strip from March 22, 1953 through June 24, 1956. In these tales, Superman encounters two escaped criminals from Krypton; challenges Lois to discover his secret identity in three different periods in history; battles the mysterious Prankster; meets the legendary Hercules; mixes it up with the Phantom Thief, a crook whom radiation turns invisible; encounters a flying horse named Comet (no, not the one belonging to Supergirl!); and is super-confused when he suffers from super-amnesia! Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 9-in., 180 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $49.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "1956-1959!" Written by lvin Schwartz and Bill Finger. Art by Wayne Boring. Cover by Peter Poplaski. Superman's newspaper comic strips are among the most rare of all Superman collectibles. This comprehensive series helps remedy that gap in Superman history by bringing back into print every one of the Sunday newspaper strips. The Man of Steel stars in seven classic adventures as the 1950s "Atomic Age" comes to a close. Two of the stories are original to the newspaper strip, while five were alternate versions of tales that were simultaneously published in the regular comic books. One of the featured adaptations is "Superman Versus the Futuremen," written by Batman co-creator Bill Finger, which retells Superman's origin. This concluding volume of Superman's Atomic Age Sundays reprints all strips from July 1, 1956 to October 11, 1959. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 9-in., 184 pages, full color. All Ages NOTE: "This book is a must have for any Superman fan. Loaded with Kryptonian goodness, this serial really focuses on the positive impact that Superman has had on our culture." - Geeks of Doom Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $38.00

1st printing.

Story and art by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

A stunning slipcased hardcover reprinting the Superman daily newspaper strips from 1939-1942!

This mammoth volume includes the first three years worth of daily newspaper strips by Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, with an introduction by James Vance and a new cover by Peter Poplaski.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format with Slipcase), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 560 pages, B&W.

Cover price $75.00.

1st printing. Collects Superman: The Dailies TPB (1999) Vol. 1-3. By Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Superman: The Dailies 1939-1942 captures the first three years of comic strips as illustrated by its creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 560 pages, B&W. NOTE: No Slipcase Edition. Cover price $20.00.

Add to cart Fine $4.80

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1939-1940!" By Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Beginning in 1939, Superman reigned as the leading hero of both comic books and newspaper comic strips. These formative stories from 1939-1940 star a Man of Steel who boldly tackles the social injustices of his day. Softcover, 11-in. x 8-in. (Horizontal Format), 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $7.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "1940-1941!" By Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Beginning in 1939, Superman reigned as the leading hero of both comic books and newspaper comic strips. These formative stories from 1940-1941 star a Man of Steel who boldly tackles the social injustices of his day. Softcover, 11-in. x 8-in. (Horizontal Format), 206 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "1941-1942!" By Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Beginning in 1939, Superman reigned as the leading hero of both comic books and newspaper comic strips. These formative stories from 1941-1942 star a Man of Steel who boldly tackles the social injustices of his day. Softcover, 11-in. x 8-in. (Horizontal Format), 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

Written by Jerry Siegel and Whitney Ellsworth. Art by Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring. Cover by Peter Poplaski.

Our premiere volume of Golden Age Superman dailies includes all strips from February 16, 1942 through October 28, 1944, and features the first appearance of the mischievous Mr. Mxyzptlk, the menace of The Monocle, the nefarious No Name, Miss Dreamface, "King" Jimmy Olsen, and the kidnapping of Santa Claus! More than 800 daily strips that are collected for the first time since their original appearance in newspapers more than 70 years ago!

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, B&W.

Cover price $49.99.

1st printing.

Written by Alvin Schwartz. Art by Wayne Boring. Cover by Peter Poplaski.

The creative torch is passed to writer Alvin Schwartz when Superman's creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster leave the series. Schwartz and artist Wayne Boring present sixteen storylines that begin while World War II is still raging and continue into the post-war era. Stories include "The Prankster's Peculiar Premonitions," "Lois Lane, Editor," and "Superman's Secret Revealed!"

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, B&W.

NOTE: The 1st printings have a printing error. The November 22, 1944 daily is a duplicate of the November 23rd strip. This will be corrected in the 2nd printing. Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $39.95

1st printing.

Written by lvin Schwartz. Art by Wayne Boring. Cover by Peter Poplaski.

The Man of Steel's newspaper comic strips are among the rarest of all Superman collectibles. In these 15 storylines, Superman faces off against the "Crime Mentalist" who can predict crimes before they happen; finds himself locked up for speeding in "Superman, Jailbird;" plays cupid to help a millionaire Prince Charming find the mysterious "Miss Whisper;" and is at the mercy of his old foe Enthor's paralyzing weapon! Other stories in this third addition to the series include "Lois's Secret Identity" and "The Super Elixir."

Featuring never-before-collected strips!

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 260 pages, B&W. All Ages

Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. Written by Jerry Siegel and DC Comics. Art by Wayne Boring and Jack Burnley. Introduction by Mark Waid. Cover by Peter Poplaski. The first book in our Superman Sundays series begins with the classic comics from May 9, 1943 and continues through August 4, 1946, filling another major gap in the Superman mythos. In a partnership between IDW's The Library of American Comics and DC Entertainment, this volume begins a comprehensive archival program to bring back into print every one of the Superman Sunday newspaper strips. The complete comics will be published in three sub-sets, The Golden Age (1940s), The Atomic Age (1950s), and The Silver Age (1960s). The color Sundays and black-and-white dailies contained distinct storylines and will be released in separate, concurrent, series. Superman was created in 1938 by two ambitious Cleveland youngsters, Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel. He remains the little guy's White Knight, battling terrestrial and extra-terrestrial menaces and standing for Truth, Justice, and the American Way. Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. Cover by Peter Poplaski. In a full eighteen adventures, Superman's travels take him around the globe as well as through time and space. The Man of Steel solves the case of the Curiosity Crimes, becomes a rival for Cleopatra's affections in ancient Egypt, is exposed to radiation that turns him into Superbabe, battles a prehistoric animal called a "Paleomatzoball" (!), reprises the "Superman's Service to Servicemen" series with a couple of services for veterans, encounters an ancient civilization in the lost valley of Ru, meets up with Angus the talking dog, and to top it all off, witnesses Lois marrying Clark Kent-or does he?! Superman was created in 1938 by two ambitious Cleveland youngsters, Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel. Their defender of the oppressed became an enduring smash sensation in comics, radio, animation, television, and motion pictures. He remains the little guy's White Knight, battling terrestrial and extra-terrestrial menaces and standing for Truth, Justice, and the American Way. Hardcover, 180 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $23.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing "1959-1961!" Written by Jerry Siegel. Art by Curt Swan. Cover by Peter Poplaski. The Man of Steel comes to the Library of American Comics! In partnership with DC Entertainment, the Eisner Award-winning imprint will produce deluxe archival editions of the Superman newspaper strip that ran from 1939-1966. The Dailies will be released in three sub-sets, starting with The Silver Age, then The Atomic Age, and finally, The Golden Age. (Sundays will be released in a separate, concurrent series.) These Silver Age classics have never been reprinted. The first volume boasts art by Curt Swan and Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye, as Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel scripts stories by Otto Binder, Robert Bender, Jerry Coleman, and a new version of his own classic "Superman Returns to Krypton!" The book includes almost 800 strips, the complete episodes from December 15, 1958 - July 1, 1961. This is the series Superman fans have been waiting for! Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 288 pages, B&W. Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $49.99

Volume 2 - 1st printing "1961-1963!" Written by Jerry Siegel. Art by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. Cover by Peter Poplaski. Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye provide the artwork, and once again, Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel scripts adaptations of stories that first appeared in comic books. Siegel and Boring offer alternate versions of now classic stories originally written by Siegel himself, Bill Finger, Edmond Hamilton, and Leo Dorfman-and drawn in comic books by Curt Swan, Al Plastino, Kurt Schaffenberger, and Boring himself. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 288 pages, B&W. Cover price $49.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing "1963-1966!" Written by Jerry Siegel. Art by Wayne Boring. Cover by Peter Poplaski. Wayne Boring provides the classic artwork, and once again, Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel scripts adaptations of stories that first appeared in comic books. Siegel and Boring offer alternate versions of now classic stories originally written by Siegel himself, Leo Dorfman, Otto Binder, Robert Bernstein, Edmund Hamilton-and drawn in comic books by Curt Swan, Al Plastino, Kurt Schaffenberger, and Pete Costanza. More than 750 daily strips-over two years worth of stories-from Earth-N (for Newspapers) that comic book fans have not previously seen. Edited and designed by Dean Mullaney, Introduction by Sid Friedfertig, and cover drawing by Pete Poplaski. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 288 pages, B&W. Cover price $49.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1959-1963!"

Written by Jerry Siegel. Art by Wayne Boring. Cover by Peter Poplaski.

A comprehensive series that remedies a gap in comics history, bringing back all the Superman Sunday strips-among the character's rarest collectibles-as co-creator Jerry Siegel returns to writing duties. In these 18 classic adventures from October 18, 1959, to January 20, 1963, the Man of Steel meets "The Kryptonite Girl" and his "Mermaid Sweetheart." Also featured are Superman's "Greatest Feats," "The Super Powers of Perry White," "The Invasion of the Super-Ants," and "The Creature of 1,000 Disguises," among other early '60s tales drawn by Wayne Boring.

Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $49.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "1963-1966!"

Written by Jerry Siegel. Art by Wayne Boring. Cover by Peter Poplaski.

In these classic adventures from January 27, 1963 until the series conclusion on May 1, 1966 the impish Mr. Mxyzptlk returns from the Fifth Dimension to exasperate the Man of Steel; Superman becomes Super-Cop to outwit a master spy when Metropolis's entire police force is disabled; tries to help a planet of blind people regain their sight, but loses his own powers in the process; fights it out with his arch enemy Lex Luthor on an alien planet where Luthor is the hero and Superman a villain; competes in the Interplanetary Olympics against a field in which everyone has super-powers; travels back in time with Loisri Lane; is reunited with the mermaid Lois Lemaris; and more!

Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

Add to cart Near Mint $32.00

Add to cart Fine $18.00

Slipcased Edition - 1st printing. "1939-1943" Collects Superman's Sunday comic strips 1939-1943. By Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster. A handsome hardcover collection of the first three years of the Siegel and Shuster Superman Sunday comic strips! Hardcover (horizontal format with slipcase), 12-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $60.00.

Add to cart Very Good $6.00

No Slipcase Included - 1st printing. Collects Superman's Sunday comic strips 1939-1943. By Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster. A handsome hardcover collection of the first three years of the Siegel and Shuster Superman Sunday comic strips! Hardcover, 12-in. x 9-in. (horizontal format), 192 pages, full color. NOTE: This Volume does not come with a slipcase. Cover price $60.00.