Subscribe to marvel unlimited to read captain america comic lists by marvel experts. When more than one comic is offered in a particular listing, the entire sale is disregarded. Jan 11, 2019 the character was created by writer joe simon and artist jack kirby. In the virtues of captain america, philosopher and longtime comics fan mark d. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. On comic book day were examining some of the most valuable comic books of all time to figure out which ones.
Captain america was created in 1941 by legendary comic artists jack kirby and joe simon. White argues that there can be no better model of ethical behavior today. Published by timely comics, the brand would eventually become marvel. A highly sought after comic book published in 1940 by dc. Everyone knows the story of steve rogers, a young man who wanted to serve but was hopelessly unfit. Captain america is picked up by a shield agent who drives him back to the hotel where he is currently staying in his civilian guise of steve rogers. White argues that the core principles, compassion, and judgment exhibited by the 1940 s comic book character captain america remain relevant to the modern world. Popular titles and key issues of comics such as action comics 1, superman, detective comics 27, batman, spiderman, captain america, incredible hulk, and fantastic four are among the most valuable comics of all time. Captain america in just what the doctor ordered, 12 pages. Meet captain america, script by joe simon, jack kirby, pencils by jack kirby, inks by al liederman. The 1940s newspaper strip comic books all regular issues are out of stock. How jewish history, culture, and values shaped the comic book superhero by simcha weinstein, leviathan press, 2006. Captain america was the hero who put timely into the top rank of comic publishers. Father time steps in when criminals begin to overrun the metropolis of new york and murder and violence substitute for law and order.
This dissertation also examines how war and patrioticallythemed comics evolved from soldierdrawn reflections of society, eventually developing along with the broader comic book medium into a mirror of american society during times of conflict. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. Infinity productions, a film company out in hollywood is working on a captain america film and they have put together a. Since 1940, captain america has battled his enemies in the name of american values, and as those values have changed over time, so has captain americas character. Aug 28, 2019 the page, written by mark waid and drawn by john cassaday, is narrated by captain america. Entire contents 1940 by timely publications, 330 w. In 1940, writer joe simon conceived the idea for captain america and made a sketch of.
Find out the values of silver age captain america comic books. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. Because the comic book world fosters a close fancreator dialogue, creators must consider their everchanging readership. Please fill out the following form to report an issue. It is a simple formula, but very effective and powerful. In the 1950s, there was a brief run of the captain america comic where, in keeping with the spirit of the times and the newly started cold war with communist russia and china, captain america. Brubaker is best known for his work as a comic book writer on such titles as batman, daredevil, captain america, iron fist, catwoman, gotham central and uncanny xmen. Plus, that price value will probably increase significantly as the years go by.
Richard stevens reveals how the comic book hero has evolved to maintain relevance with americas fluctuating ideas of masculinity, patriotism, and violence. First published in 1941, the cover featured the ultimated defender of freedom landing a right hook on hitlers jaw. How the code authority kept lgbt characters out of. Even better, some guy named stan lee wrote his first ever story for a comic book in this issue. Captain america comic books rejuvenated the marvel comic book here from the golden age of comics. Project muse captain america, masculinity, and violence.
Captain midnight comic book values a spinoff from the 1930s40s radio series, captain midnight may be forgotten today but was once the bestknown hero. In earlier versions of the page that comic book retailers received in july, the starspangled hero opened. These days movies based on comic books have become the highest boxoffice earners. Its a well known fact that america got involved in wwii after pearl harbor was bombed in december 1941. Published in spring, 1940, this was the first comic book devoted to batman. Captain america comics captain america comic book list marvel. Captain america, created by joe simon and jack kirby, first appears in captain. This new interest in the characters has sparked higher comic book sales and increased the prices of the. Steven rogers was born in the 1920s in the lower east side of manhattan, new york city, to poor irish immigrants, sarah and joseph rogers. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. The time was ripe for an idealized freedom fighter who possessed, in jack kirbys words, the character to win and to triumph over evil.
As comic book artists and writers reexamined these familiar. Captain america in the merry widow murders, 12 pages. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Yet captain america remains the most iconic of the bunch. One of the few new characters to make a splash in the modern era of archie is cheryl blossom, and this is the issue where she made her debut. Captain america comic books marvel database fandom. Allnew captain america comic books for sale online. First appearance and origin story of captain america. Jan 01, 2010 brubaker is best known for his work as a comic book writer on such titles as batman, daredevil, captain america, iron fist, catwoman, gotham central and uncanny xmen. Cover art by joe simon inks and pencils and jack kirby pencils. Captain america is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by. Entered as second class matter at the post office, meriden, conn. Meet captain america, script by joe simon, jack kirby.
Apr 03, 2014 in his new book, the virtues of captain america. The comic book market is primarily concentrated on more vintage comics, most of which were published in the 1930s to mid1970s. Untitled father time story, script by stan lee, art by al avison. Marvel ran a fake captain america comic strip written and drawn by karl kesel as an online comic, as if it was published back in the 1940s. Captain america collectibles, comics, figures, cards, more. Modernday lessons on character from a world war ii superhero, mark d. Beck, greg duncan, bob kingett colors bill parker, bill parker. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. These comic books generally reflected patriotic fervor, but sometimes they advanced a specific cause. A highly sought after comic book published in 1940 by dc comics. Origin and 1st appearance of captain america and bucky in case no. Another creation of the great jack kirby along with joe simon.
Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive view pictures of their covers. Captain america comics 19411949 74 issues captain america 19542018 389 issues. In comic book form theses issues would cost in the thousands of dollars. May 26, 2015 since 1940, captain america has battled his enemies in the name of american values, and as those values have changed over time, so has captain americas character. We make every possible effort to only report on the price paid for individual comics. Red skull for years and then started to fight communism in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The history of hitler and the nazis, captain americas new. We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values. Band of heroes 2011 alpha flight 1983 1994 amazing spiderman 1999 20 amazing spiderman annual 1964 2018 amazing. The golden age captain america comic series is a hugely popular run.
The march 1941 cover of captain america is possibly the most iconic of the bunch, but many other comics from the 1940s included popular superheroes facing off against the nazi leader. Captain marvel golden age comics 19381955 for sale ebay. Get the best deals on captain marvel golden age comics 1938 1955. There, cap changes out of his uniform and is shown some startling footage.
In 1940, as world war ii raged, a wave of patriotic heroes covered the comic book pages. As of 2007, an estimated 210 million copies of captain america comic books had been sold in 75 countries. Published in march 1941, this was the original comic book in which captain america appeared. Captain america is a character, a superhero who appears in comic books published by marvel comics. While there are some valuable silver age comic books featuring captain america, none are truly rare comic books in the way that the golden age issues are. Captain america comics published by monthly timely publications, meriden, conn. A must have for any collector and comic book enthusiast. Aug 12, 2018 even better, some guy named stan lee wrote his first ever story for a comic book in this issue. Captain america was designed as a patriotic supersoldier who often fought the axis powers of. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. They virtually never turn up in circulation with wear. In earlier versions of the page that comicbook retailers received in. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues.
Find the value of the marvel comic captain america volume 1. Read more catman comics price guide classic gory world war 2 covers and the first appearance of the kitten, this is a great golden age series. Captain america is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. The team is conceived by editor sheldon mayer and writer gardner fox. That was a time where adventure and serial comic strips were not only much more common but better appreciated, after all. Many of his recurring foes embody ideologies contrary to the american values that captain america is shown to strive for and believes in. We carry a large selection of comics that have been professionally graded and encapsulated by cgc or cbcs. Captain marvel proved to be one of the most popular superhero comics of the golden age, regularly outselling the adventures of superman during the 1940s.
Captain america, masculinity, and violence syracuse. Simply put, cap embodies many of the classical virtues that have been important to us since the days. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. However, only one man receives the serum before it and its creator are destroyed. The army is looking for a solution to the threat the axis powers pose to the people of america, and they discover the secret answer to their prayers. Captain america comics 1941 golden age comic books 19401949. For more information about the jewish roots of captain america. Captain america comics 1941 golden age comic books 1940. The easiest way to determine if your comics fall into the good category is by looking at the cover price. Feb 01, 2011 a modern captain america for a modern audience. In more recent years, he has focused solely on creatorowned titles ed brubaker born november 17, 1966 is an eisner awardwinning american cartoonist and writer. Interior is surrounded by high quality cover reproduction.
Value of superhero comic books super hero comics values. White argues that the core principles, compassion, and judgment exhibited by the 1940s comic book character captain america remain relevant to the modern world. Marvel revises comic in which captain america called u. Universe 2011 all winners comics 70th anniversary special 2009 allnew wolverine 2015 2018 allwinners comics 1941 1947 allwinners squad. An american supersoldier premiering at the height of world war ii tensions was an instant hit and has been in constant publication since 1964. Since 1940, captain america has battled his enemies in the name of american values, and as those values have evolved, so has captain americas character. Captain america became an ideal hero during world war ii. Values of captain america free comic book price guide.
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