Actually, that highflying object is superman eclipsing a record price for a comic book sold at auction. The story has been through many revisions through decades of publication in comic books and radio, television and film adaptations. Side 1 1 the man from krypton 2 city under siege side 2 1 the killer bees 2 star of bangalore from wikipedia superman is the superhero persona of a fictional character that appears in comic books published by dc comics. Details about superman vinyl lp sealed comic 1978 peter pan. Australian superman radio program 19491954 australian superman radio series, inspired by the american program. The complete list of every comic book movie ever nominated for an academy award, going all the way back to the 1940s. Continuity associates inkers include giordano, austin and. Long before superhero movies dominated the box office and just about every comic book franchise was getting some kind of adaptation, the idea of adapting a comic book to the big screen was a pretty massive undertaking.
The origin of superman is the story that relates superman s arrival on earth and the beginnings of his career as a superhero. I wasnt a comic book reader as a kid, but the george reeves tv series was rerun in syndication constantly and the character also appeared on saturday morning cartoons at the time, and i was a faithful watcher of both. Superman the man from krypton book and record set 1978. The history of comic book movies at the oscars ign.
An international coproduction between the united kingdom, switzerland, panama and the united states, the film stars an ensemble cast featuring marlon brando, gene hackman, christopher reeve, jeff east, margot kidder, glenn ford, phyllis thaxter. Album cover features art by comic book legend neal adams with inks by giordano. So it was that in 1978, richard donners superman changed everything. There were no novelizations or ironically comic book adaptations released for either superman 1978 or superman ii 1980. Its original owner won it in a contest and paid only the price of a postcard. The key differences between liveaction adaptations and the comics. Synopsis when alien creatures arrive on earth in what appear to be silver bullets, superman finds another habitable planet for them to live on.
New vintage 1975 four new adventures superman power record lp vinyl dc comics action comics 1. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th. Jun 21, 2008 superman held the record as the dc star who headlined the most power records lpa total of four, each with their own spiffy sleeve art, this time by neal adams front and dick giordano back. See our superman comic books article for more details. The movie in 1978, whose screenused cape just set the record. Historical accuracy each article includes the historical record price achieved for each book at auction, and the minimum yours is worth if youve found one. Over the years, kalel has been overshadowed by his dc. Lp record and comic book, a membership card, a pin, and a secret code, all packed in a box. This album features three more adventures of the man of steel. So the next year he was finally featured in his own comic. Superman book and record set 1975 peter panpower records comic books. Christopher reeves screenused superman cape sets new. When williams, fresh off his oscar awardwinning scores for jaws and star wars, and the london symphony orchestra got together at anvil studios in denham, england, in july 1978 to record williams soundtrack cues, the film was not yet finished.
Kalels journey to earth is where my problems with the movie began. Power records comic book values comics price guide. Peter pan records was one of the most successful childrens record companies and became known for its records that provided narration to an accompanying illustrated storybook. Book and record set last edited by pikahyper on 011720 01. The movie essentially invented the concept of a superhero film. Vintage 1978 superman record album tough to find dc. The item pictured is the item you will receive if you are the winning bidder. Aug 25, 2014 original superman comic sells for record sum. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Kathie lee, tom hanks, sean connery, burt reynolds snl duration. Many were released on cardboard or vinyl records with accompanying readalong books.
Comic book collectors are often lifelong enthusiasts of the comic book stories, and they usually focus on particular heroes and attempt to assemble the entire run of a title. Why christopher reeves superman is so hard to forget. Besides the first issue of superman, it also set a new record. The best cop in the world, tomorrow the world, and the mxyzptikup menace. Superman the mxyzptlkup menace alien creatures 1978. Superman book and record set lot pr28 pr34 1975, 1978 collectibles. Get the best deals on superman record when you shop the largest online selection at. City under siege star of bangalore the man from krypton the killer bees a tough to find original 32 year old superman collectible that is in great condition. The movie is the primary reason i love the character and filmmaking in general. Barbara streisand superman vinyl record lp vintage press still sealed. I can accept that jorel knows about earth, but how he was able to record all of. Christopher reeves onscreen superman suit has set a new auction record.
Heres an attempt at cataloging them all includes cover art and. One thing we comic book fanatics love to do is nit pick every tiny detail on an adapted character, and who am i to refuse this tradition. Art comic book games gear humor infographic movie music tech toy tv. Vintage 1978 superman record album tough to find dc comics. It was followed by three sequels superman ii 1980, superman iii 1983 and superman iv. The origin of superman is the story that relates supermans arrival on earth and the beginnings of his career as a superhero. First look at lex luthors subterranean lair from an upcoming art and architecture book. One of those items is supermans cape that was worn by the iconic christopher reeve in the 1978 film superman.
Vintage old 1978 dc comics superman superhero phonograph. Alien creatures was released as its own book and record 45 set, mxyzptlkup menace was released as 45 record, no accompanying comic. Some spots and wear to vinyl paper attached corners and edges. Superman comic book and record set 1978 br 520 the. The item for sale is for a 1978 superman christmas story peter pan record 7 33 rpm this record is still in its original factory packaging and contains the store light up the tree mr. The superman character was created and illustrated in the 1930s by two cleveland high school students, jerry siegel and joe shuster. This piece has a little wear but is in very good overall condition. Superman in songs a list of songs mentioning superman. Vintage old 1978 dc comics superman superhero phonograph record player. Long before the current comic book movie boom, richard donners superman. The movie remains among the most beloved films of the 1970s. Our comic price guide articles help you to the value of your comic books as quickly and easily as possible. Superman 1978 was the first bigbudget superhero movie, and its success.
Superman book and record set lot pr28 pr34 1975, 1978. This is a comic book that has a sleeve on the last page with a read along record that goes with the comic. New vintage 1978 sealed peter pan superman christmas story record 7 33 rpm. Features four different superman stories which are. Vintage dc comics super heroes record player 1978 superman. Superman book and record set 1975 peter panpower records. Christopher reeves onscreen superman suit has set a new. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Original 1978 peter pan records superman book and record set. Superman lp vinyl record album, peter pan records 8211, children, story, 1978, original pressing. The special effects, sets, haircuts and wardrobe may all look dated, but superman. For sure, the record unrestored price below will be beaten in the next few years, when a higher grade copy.
At first unable to achieve publication as a comic strip, they got the character incorporated into a 1938 comic book, which was an immediate success. Vintage 1978 dc comics super heroes record player model sp14 plays 78 and 45s great graphics of batman, robin, wonderwoman, and superman good vintage condition. Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly rare comic books, then youre certainly sitting on a prized asset that any comic book collector would be envious of. May 10, 2018 so the next year he was finally featured in his own comic. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Original 1978 dc comics superman 33 rpm album by peter pan records. Superman finds another habitable planet for them to live on. Comic only, no record published by universal city studios from the readalong adventures series. Christopher reeves screenused superman cape sets new record. Superman book and record set peter pan records ca 1978. Superman comic book and record set 1978 br 520 the mxyzptlk up menace alien creatures on. Power records book and record set 45 rpm 1974 1978. Superman lp vinyl record album, peter pan records 8211.
Superman vinyl lp sealed comic 1978 peter pan ebay. Turntable turns when plugged in, but it needs a needle. Christopher reeves screenused superman cape sets new record at auction. Superman held the record as the dc star who headlined the most power records lpa total of four, each with their own spiffy sleeve art, this time by neal adams front and dick giordano back. Every generation has its own man of steel, with christopher reeve cementing the power of superman up on the big screen in superman. This was the first of four epic, superhero films featuring comicbook hero superman derived from the 1938 action comics character not counting the latest film remakes. Superman has existed for nearly 80 years and been adapted into film and television numerous times.
Action figure kingnew and vintage marvel and dc superheroes coloring and activity books. Perfect for comic book or vintage electronic or toy. There have been a record nine theatrically released superhero movies based on comic books this year alone, each. The strong national museum of play rochester, united states. This is a classic of the comic book hero genre, and in most respects the one that really set the standard for all comic book hero films that follow it. Keep track of your comic book collection online with full comic details, cover images, and current market values. The movie is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner, based on the dc comics character of the same name. In the 1970s, the companys power records division reached out to a slightly older audience with recordbook combinations based on popular comic book superheroes and tv. This was because mario puzo, who wrote the original script which became the basis of the first two superman films, had stipulated in his contract that the story could not be adapted in any other form. Any copy listed here, regardless of grade assigned, comes without the 45 rpm record if the record is included, it may not be playable. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics.