1976 superman vs spiderman comic book

Spiderman, the crossover that started it all, deserves a space on this list because of what it represents. 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. The one ive chosen is a landmark story regardless of the quality, and the first collaboration between dc and marvel comics. Spiderman were strong enough to warrant a second printing, a rare event in those days. Superman and spiderman have met for the first time. Sabretooth mutant massacre this is the second wolverine vs. Now, this was precrisis superman, but postcrisis superman defeated the hulk in dc vs. 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. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. 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. As oldtimers like me will no doubt remember, 5000 signed copies of this treasury. Five thousand numbered copies signed by lee and infantino were sold through the mail. It took dc and marvel seemingly forever to put their two most iconic superheroes in the same story. Spiderman would take one look at superman, and his spider sense would tell him, run, do not pass go, do not collect two hundred dollars.

Record prices are upgraded immediately for bigticket items, and over. Superman vs amazing spiderman battle of the century comic 1976 neal adams. 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. The amazing spiderman 1976 full comic online free and high quality. 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. 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.

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. 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. Marvel dc comics superman vs amazing spiderman teamup large format book 1976. Superman vs the amazing spider man 1976 value gerry conway. Well probably never see officiallylicensed marvel vs. The battle of the century superman vs the amazing spiderman on. Superman vs amazing spiderman battle of the century comic.

Find great deals on ebay for spiderman vs superman and superman vs muhammad ali. If a fight ensued between spiderman and superman, who. 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. Is this the battle of the century or the greatest superhero teamup of all time. The amazing spiderman dc comics marvel comics january 1976 writer.

Also, two different companies had to work together to make this book happen, so it was a harder match to manage. The battle of the century superman vs the amazing spiderman. The late 1990s saw a plethora of marveldc crossovers, most of them oneshot issues in the socalled prestige format. Marvel comics team up 70s graphic comic book bundle issues 46 58 spiderman. The amazing spiderman 1976 comic online free and high quality. I am not a grader, so please view the photos for item condition. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Number 28 and final in the marvel treasury edition series, it is the spiritual sequel to 1976 s superman vs. In 1976, superman and spiderman were arguably the two biggest names in. As oldtimers like me will no doubt remember, 5000 signed copies of this treasuryaut.

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. The avengers vintage comics lot x8 bundle collection marvel. Superman and spiderman is an intercompany comic book jointly published by dc comics and marvel comics in july 1981. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Joe shuster poses with superman, comic books, based on the character he and writer jerry siegel created, in new york, in november 1975. In 1976, superman and spiderman were arguably the two biggest names in superheroes. The movie to the comics of the time distilling the essence. 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. 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. Jan 20, 2014 this is the second dc marvel duoi believe the first was wizard of oz. 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. The battle of the century as it would feature both beloved.

This oversize comic is in great shape with nothing cutout or torn. The battle of the century is a comic book jointly published by. The worlds largest selection of comic books, from batman and superman comic books to spiderman and xmen. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. It was the second crossover between dc comics and marvel. Find the value of your comic books using our comic price guide articles below. The battle of the century superman vs the amazing spider. 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. First superhero joint venture between marvel and dc. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. That is about the only thing spiderman has going for him. The movie did not reflect established 1978 comic book myth but that was a good thing. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Dc merchandise hit the mainstream market, but 3d shadowbox artist todd r.

This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Not nessacrily a spiderman win, because if superman knew there was kryptonite mixed with the webs. Uncredited redrawing by neal adams of major superman figures. 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. Number 28 and final in the marvel treasury edition series, it is the spiritual sequel to 1976s superman vs.

Sabretooth fight on the countdown here is the moment in comics. 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. It is the second crossover between dc comics and marvel. Each article includes the historical record price achieved for each book at auction, and the minimum yours is worth if youve found one. The battle of the century is a comic book jointly published by marvel comics and dc comics in 1976.

Superman vs the amazing spiderman vol 1 1 dc database. Find great deals on ebay for superman vs spiderman comic and superman vs spiderman comic cgc. Reis has created a piece perfect for hanging on your wall from. I quit reading comics some time ago, but i remember this and a few others. Aug 16, 2015 now, this was precrisis superman, but postcrisis superman defeated the hulk in dc vs. Minimum prices are for complete, but poor condition books. 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.

Hey all, i found a signed edition of the superman vs. But, at last, the year 1976 saw the first ever teaming up of dcs superman and marvel comics spiderman in superman vs. The amazing spiderman treasury today, and an interesting letter from superhero enterprises later known as heroes world tucked away neatly inside of it. Mar 10, 20 hey all, i found a signed edition of the superman vs. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on. The amazing spiderman, in which the man of steel and ol webhead go up against lex luthor and dr. Action and comedy like the 1970s first two superman films. 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. In addition to the heroes, we see lex luthor and doc oc working together. I consider this book one of the classics in comic books history. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. The superhero genre went south for many publishers during the 1950s, but dcs lineup.

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. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. 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.