Superman is an ongoing American comic book series featuring the DC Comics superhero Superman as its protagonist. Superman began as one of several anthology features in the National Periodical Publications comic book Action Comics #1 in June 1938.

Action Comics #1 (cover dated June 1938) is the first issue of the original run of the comic book / magazine series Action Comics. It features the first appearance of several comic-book heroes—most notably the Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster creation, Superman —and sold for 10 cents (equivalent to $2 in 2023).

Apr 10, 2024 · Now, a copy of that original 1938 Superman comic book—called Action Comics No. 1 —has sold for $6 million. The artifact, which an unidentified buyer purchased during a Heritage Auctions sale...

It features the first appearance of several comic-book heroes—most notably the Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster creation, Superman —and sold for 10 cents (equivalent to $2 in 2021). It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and …

Superman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, and debuted in the comic book Action Comics #1 (cover-dated June 1938 and published April 18, 1938). [1]

Apr 15, 2022 · Superman first appeared in April, 1938, in a comic magazine titled Action Comics, dated on its cover as June of that year. He was the creation of Cleveland, Ohio high school friends Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel.

"Clark Kent Gets a Job" and "The Coming of Superman" (originally untitled) were first printed in Action Comics #1. This issue's version replaces the original version's first page with two new pages, more completely detailing the interplanetary origin of Superman.

Superman first appeared in Action Comics #1, June 1938. Siegel and Shuster sold the rights to the company for $130 and a contract to supply the publisher with material.

Jul 3, 2024 · Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's creation of Superman revolutionized the comic book industry and inspired future superheroes. The debut story introduced Lois Lane and showcased Superman's commitment to truth and justice, setting the foundation for …

Jun 1, 2021 · Superman is a fictional superhero who first appeared in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, and first appeared in the comic book Action Comics #1 (June 1938).