1976 superman vs spiderman comic book

In addition to the heroes, we see lex luthor and doc oc working together. Use these values as a guideline for evaluating the reasonableness of dealer prices, setting up trades with other collectors, and estimating the worth of your collection. Not nessacrily a spiderman win, because if superman knew there was kryptonite mixed with the webs hed probably blast them with his heat vision before they. Superman and spiderman have met for the first time. The battle of the century is a comic book jointly published by marvel comics and dc comics in 1976, written by gerry conway with art by ross andru.

There were comic book companies before dc dell predates them by half a decade, i believe but it was superman that created the huge wave of superheroes and shaped the world of comic books that were to come. It is the second crossover between dc comics and marvel comics following their collaboration on an rather obscure comic book adaptation of the wonderful wizard of oz entitled mgms marvelous wizard of oz, and. The late 1990s saw a plethora of marveldc crossovers, most of them oneshot issues in the socalled prestige format. Superman vs amazing spiderman battle of the century comic.

Published under the brand emblem dc and marvel present, this oneshot featuring the battle of the century between dcs superman and marvels spiderman was the first crossover comic book to feature superheroes from both publishers. The battle of the century superman vs the amazing spiderman on. Joe shuster poses with superman, comic books, based on the character he and writer jerry siegel created, in new york, in november 1975. The avengers vintage comics lot x8 bundle collection marvel. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Sabretooth mutant massacre this is the second wolverine vs. Superman vs the amazing spider man 1976 value gerry conway. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. First superhero joint venture between marvel and dc. The battle of the century as it would feature both beloved. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.

A grand political amalgamation between the united states of america and the union of soviet socialist republics was no more preposterous a fancy in 1976 to me than was superman vs. Marvel dc comics superman vs amazing spiderman teamup large format book 1976. Superman and spiderman is an intercompany comic book jointly published by dc comics and marvel comics in july 1981. The unthinkable has happened, the diabolical lex luthor has combined his unparalleled genius with the mad doctor octopus, and spidey and the man of steel are too busy fighting each other to stop them. The amazing spiderman clash of the comic book icons with a magnitude of earthshattering proportions, and not seen since the titanic crossover clash between tvs batman and robin. That is about the only thing spiderman has going for him. As oldtimers like me will no doubt remember, 5000 signed copies of this treasury. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr.

It was the second copublishing effort between dc comics and marvel comics following their collaboration on mgms marvelous wizard of oz, and the first modern superhero crosscompany crossover in the story, superman and spiderman must stop a world. Each article includes the historical record price achieved for each book at auction, and the minimum yours is worth if youve found one. Superman vs the amazing spiderman vol 1 1 dc database. Well probably never see officiallylicensed marvel vs. Superman vs amazing spiderman battle of the century comic 1976 neal adams.

In 1976, superman and spiderman were arguably the two biggest names in. I am not a grader, so please view the photos for item condition. Find the value of your comic books using our comic price guide articles below. Not nessacrily a spiderman win, because if superman knew there was kryptonite mixed with the webs. As oldtimers like me will no doubt remember, 5000 signed copies of this treasuryaut.

Gerry conway writes this book is too large to submit please make bigger options cgc a very cool collectible nuff said see more journals by ronnylama. Published under the brand emblem dc and marvel present, this oneshot featuring the battle of the century between dcs superman and marvels spiderman was the first crossover comic book to. The worlds largest selection of comic books, from batman and superman comic books to spiderman and xmen. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Once upon a time, there was a fictional character who wore red, yellow, and blue. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Spiderman were strong enough to warrant a second printing, a rare event in those days.

Number 28 and final in the marvel treasury edition series, it is the spiritual sequel to 1976 s superman vs. Jan 20, 2014 this is the second dc marvel duoi believe the first was wizard of oz. The movie did not reflect established 1978 comic book myth but that was a good thing. The amazing spiderman dc comics marvel comics january 1976 writer. Comic publishers have always used gimmicks to drum up fan interest in their books, but this issue is perhaps the first tangible piece of evidence that marvel and dc were serious about staying on top.

The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. The one ive chosen is a landmark story regardless of the quality, and the first collaboration between dc and marvel comics. Mar 10, 20 hey all, i found a signed edition of the superman vs. In 1976, superman and spiderman were arguably the two biggest names in superheroes. I quit reading comics some time ago, but i remember this and a few others.

The movie to the comics of the time distilling the essence. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Uncredited redrawing by neal adams of major superman figures. The amazing spiderman 1976 comic online free and high quality. If a fight ensued between spiderman and superman, who. It took dc and marvel seemingly forever to put their two most iconic superheroes in the same story. Also, two different companies had to work together to make this book happen, so it was a harder match to manage. This oversize comic is in great shape with nothing cutout or torn. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on. The battle of the century is a comic book jointly published by marvel comics and dc comics in 1976. Five thousand numbered copies signed by lee and infantino were sold through the mail. Record prices are upgraded immediately for bigticket items, and over. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. Mar 30, 2020 joe shuster poses with superman, comic books, based on the character he and writer jerry siegel created, in new york, in november 1975.

Action and comedy like the 1970s first two superman films. Hey all, i found a signed edition of the superman vs. It is the second crossover between dc comics and marvel. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. The battle of the century superman vs the amazing spiderman. The amazing spiderman is a treasury sized comic book published jointly by dc and marvel in 1976 which put the top heros of each publisher together in one book. Spiderman, the crossover that started it all, deserves a space on this list because of what it represents. Is this the battle of the century or the greatest superhero teamup of all time. The battle of the century by gerry conway when two legendary superheroes owned by two rival publisher companies come together in one single book the result is stupendofantasticofabulomagnificience. Find great deals on ebay for superman vs spiderman comic and superman vs spiderman comic cgc. Even now, even 35 years later, i can still sit and stare at that cover and know that this comic book simply couldnt ever have existed. Sabretooth fight on the countdown here is the moment in comics. The superhero genre went south for many publishers during the 1950s, but dcs lineup.

It was the second copublishing effort between dc comics and marvel comics following their collaboration on mgms marvelous wizard of oz, and the first modern superhero crosscompany crossover. I consider this book one of the classics in comic books history. Reis has created a piece perfect for hanging on your wall from. It was the second crossover between dc comics and marvel. Lex luthor teamed up with doctor octopus and only the two most powerful and popular heroes will have to save the city at all cost. Marvel comics team up 70s graphic comic book bundle issues 46 58 spiderman. Now, this was precrisis superman, but postcrisis superman defeated the hulk in dc vs. The amazing spiderman 1976 full comic online free and high quality. Dc merchandise hit the mainstream market, but 3d shadowbox artist todd r. But, at last, the year 1976 saw the first ever teaming up of dcs superman and marvel comics spiderman in superman vs. Minimum prices are for complete, but poor condition books.

Aug 16, 2015 now, this was precrisis superman, but postcrisis superman defeated the hulk in dc vs. The amazing spiderman treasury today, and an interesting letter from superhero enterprises later known as heroes world tucked away neatly inside of it. The amazing spiderman, in which the man of steel and ol webhead go up against lex luthor and dr. Comic publishers have always used gimmicks to drum up fan interest in their books, but this issue is perhaps the first tangible piece of evidence that. The battle of the century superman vs the amazing spider. Find great deals on ebay for spiderman vs superman and superman vs muhammad ali. The battle of the century is a comic book jointly published by.