Comics That Defined Superman and the Joker Go Up, Up and Away

[Jazzy]

How much could an iconic piece of Superman art fetch on the auction block?



Up, up and away above the price for any other piece in history.



At least that's the presumption and hope of Stephen Fishler, the co-owner of ComicConnect.com and Metropolis Collectibles, the world's largest vintage comic book dealer.



He's the man behind an online auction for two of the most important pieces of comic art ever.



The first is the original art work for Superman No. 14, which was illustrated by Fred Ray in 1942 and shows the Man of Steel in a patriotic pose that is widely considered to be the cornerstone artwork that defined Superman as the defender of Truth, Justice and the American Way.



According to Fishler, this piece of artwork solidified his status as a 20th-century American icon. It is by far the single-most valuable piece of original comic book artwork still in existence.



This is the most famous Superman image, Fishler told AOL News. It was printed right after Pearl Harbor, and DC wanted the ultimate patriotic cover. It is a testament to its power that it has been used over and over ever since.

Full story: http://www.aolnews.com/weird-news/a...uperman-and-the-joker-up-for-auction/19709530

 

[Dennis]

To think people pay such big bucks for comics. I can never be a antique collector of ANYTHING, i wouldn't be able to exchange that money without a guilty conscience. On the other hand, Superman has been an iconic figure through almost a century in America.



To say more, he's also probably the most individual and unique super hero. Superman was born superman and is Clark Kent to hide his true identity. Much unlike all the other superheroes who were born people and wear their masks and costumes to hide their true identity. Some Kill Bill quotes for ya'

 

[Flurry]

How much could an iconic piece of Superman art fetch on the auction block?



Up, up and away above the price for any other piece in history.



At least that's the presumption and hope of Stephen Fishler, the co-owner of ComicConnect.com and Metropolis Collectibles, the world's largest vintage comic book dealer.



He's the man behind an online auction for two of the most important pieces of comic art ever.



The first is the original art work for Superman No. 14, which was illustrated by Fred Ray in 1942 and shows the Man of Steel in a patriotic pose that is widely considered to be the cornerstone artwork that defined Superman as the defender of Truth, Justice and the American Way.



According to Fishler, this piece of artwork solidified his status as a 20th-century American icon. It is by far the single-most valuable piece of original comic book artwork still in existence.



This is the most famous Superman image, Fishler told AOL News. It was printed right after Pearl Harbor, and DC wanted the ultimate patriotic cover. It is a testament to its power that it has been used over and over ever since.

Full story: http://www.aolnews.com/weird-news/a...uperman-and-the-joker-up-for-auction/19709530

Whoa!