Ali vs superman comic book

Superman vs muhammad ali is now one of dcs bestselling. Nov 23, 2010 buy superman vs muhammad ali deluxe hc deluxe ed. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Sep 06, 2017 with the passing of boxing great muhammad ali, comic book fans will likely be inundated today with the image of neal adamss cover to superman vs.

Muhammad ali is an oversize celebrity comics comic book published by dc comics in 1978. Top five treasury editioncollectors edition comics cbr. Values of superman vs muhammad ali free comic book price guide. Superman vs muhammad ali 1978 poster comic book art ebay. The issue was hugely popular, featuring an alien race demanding to fight. The biggest comic book in the world was made sometime in the early 90s. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The legendary science fiction epic that brought together the man of steel and the greatest is back in two spectacular hardcover editions. I was six in 1978, the year dc comics first published superman vs. Remembering the time muhammad ali fought superman polygon. This was published in 1978 and thats when i bought my copy, right off the newsstand, minty fresh.

Find the value of the dc comic superman vs muhammad ali volume 1. Ali book than adams the great comic book icon who piloted the project. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Arguably the most famous treasury comic ever published, this book has developed a cult following, well beyond any other comic of its type. Jun 06, 2016 but legendary artist neal adams may have given us the best cover gimmick of all back in 78 on the treasurysized superman vs. Superman vs muhammad ali cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Muhammad ali was published in the spring of 1978, between alis february loss to spinks and the september rematch where he. See allnew collectors edition c56 for original 1978 printing hardcover deluxe and facsimile editions of the classic 1970s oneshot. Mar 26, 2015 johnny stops by to help corey look over a superman vs. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Muhammad ali one, since adams work is so good on this comic.

Neca has unveiled 7inch action figures inspired by the 1978 dc comics classic superman vs muhammad ali. The 72page book features superman teaming up with the heavyweight boxing champion muhammad ali to defeat an alien invasion of earth. Superman vs muhammad ali set the stage for comic book. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders.

And to top it all, this larger than life epic was produced as a gigantic treasury edition a 72page story inside an eyeappealing comic book that measured approximately 10. This is a reprint of the dc tabloid sized comic featuring superman vs muhammad ali. Hi, im wondering since you came out with the new cgc case and now you grade concert posters if we can submit the superman vs. Now, apparently exercising a loophole in mattels licensing stranglehold over dcs library of characters, neca will release a superman vs muhammad ali 2. Backed by an armada of 100 powerful warships orbiting the planet, ratlar demands that earths greatest champion battle the mightiest scrubb warrior. What is the value of the superman vs muhammad ali 1978 comic book. Superman vs muhammad ali is now one of dcs bestselling comics. The story behind that superman and muhammad ali team up. Now, apparently exercising a loophole in mattels licensing stranglehold over dcs library of characters, neca will release a superman vs muhammad ali 2pack of 7 action. The unlikely showdown between the man of steel and the greatest was immort. Its one of adams best works, which says a lot, considering the incredible body of comic book art that he has created through the years. It centers around clark kent, also known as superman, reporting alongside lois lane and jimmy olsen about muhammad ali being in metropolis. Backed by an armada of 100 powerful warships orbiting the planet, ratlar.

Ali treasury is adams peak achievement in his classic ba style. Sep 20, 2018 in 1978, dc comics and neal adams published the superman vs muhammad ali comic book reprinted repeatedly over the years, in 2010 it was given a new release in two hardcover formats, one as a. 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. Muhammad ali, thanks to the magic of his oversized canvas. With the idea in place, no one was more invested in the creation of superman vs. Story and art by the classic comic book team of denny oneil, neal adams, and dick giordano. Is this the battle of the century or the greatest superhero teamup of all time. That made him the perfect person to save the universe from an invading horde of aliens alongside a superhero like superman. Two legendary figures meet for the first time in this spe. Muhammad ali, so i cant claim to have fond memories of reading it or seeing it on the newsstand.

The same team that brought you all those great batman stories neal adams and dennis oneil whet your appetite for what they could have done had they taken over the manof steel that is not to say that the team of oneil, anderson, and swan were pikers. Like everything in life, its worth what you can get. Legendary comic artist neal adams was the man tasked with. In 1978, dc comics published one of the strangest, most enduring teamup books ever. Im reading superman vs mohammad ali and its my new favorite comic of all time you guys and. The iconic cover of superman vs muhammad ali has become one of the. Johnny stops by to help corey look over a superman vs. Remembering when muhammad ali took on superman comic book. How much is muhammad ali vs superman comic book worth answers. It was based on an original story by dennis oneil which was adapted by neal adams, with pencils by adams, and figure inks by dick giordano with background inks by terry austin.

Jun 16, 2016 that last fight might not be so familiar. Vintage and original muhammad ali vs superman collectible comic book. Superman comic superman characters superman news batman action comics 1 marvel comics marvel vs comic book covers comic books welcome to cool comics in my collection episode 155, where we take a look at various comic books i own and in some cases ones that i let get away, both new and old, often with a nostalgic leaning for those feelings of. The wraparound cover was created by joe kubert and neal adams is amazing. Rare supermanmuhammad ali comic art on display in nyc. By 1978, adams was more active behind the scenes in comicsand with creating and staffing his own studioproduction company continuity associatesthan as an artist, and had stopped doing interior artwork completely. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. However, i think i have to give the edge to the denny oneilneal adams superman vs.

Muhammad ali dc comic book rare collectors edition vintage at the best online prices at. Vintage muhammad ali vs superman oversized comic book. It was about the death of the world famous hero, superman. Neal adams poses with superman and muhammad ali figurines in his midtown office. The artwork is gorgeous, the care and love that went into everything about this book is apparent.

Muhammad ali by dennis oneil and neal adams is a unique comic book for its time. How much is muhammad ali vs superman comic book worth. In 1978, dc comics and neal adams published the superman vs muhammad ali comic book reprinted repeatedly over the years, in 2010 it was. Muhammad ali was published in the spring of 1978, between ali s february loss to spinks and the september rematch where he took the heavyweight title for the third and. In 1978, dc comics published the fantasy super match superman vs muhammad ali in a 72page, oversize comic book. Superman the dark side of apokolips is a book that is part comic and part chapter book about superman who, in addition being super strong and able to fly, has some interesting powers, like ice breath. Superman vs muhammad ali set the stage for comic book cross appeal. His meticulous cover to this book is a testimony to his commitment to the craft, and today it is recognized as a classic in the world of pop. Signed by inker dick giordano with lone star comics certificate of authenticity. Jun 06, 2016 in 1978, dc comics published the fantasy super match superman vs muhammad ali in a 72page, oversize comic book. To avoid eyestrain, i recommend rightclicking and opening in a new tab.

There is literally 172 identified, well known people in the audience that you can search for. All blk mkt vintage inventory is vintage, wellloved and most times, with minor imperfections. Find great deals on ebay for muhammad ali vs superman and superman vs muhammad ali 1978. When young comic book artists jerry siegel and joe shuster took. In 1978, an alien race called the scrubb demands that earths greatest champion battle their worlds own greatest fighter. In 1978, one of the strangest and most exhilarating comic book issues in dcs history appeared in stores, featuring one of the greatest teamups of all time. The issue was hugely popular, featuring an alien race demanding to.

Both superman and muhammad ali step forward and to determine who is truly earths greatest fighter, superman temporarily loses his. The unlikely showdown between the man of steel and the greatest was immortalized in an oversized 1978 comic book. In 1978, dc comics and neal adams published the superman vs muhammad ali comic book reprinted repeatedly over the years, in 2010 it was given a new release in two hardcover formats, one as a. There were a bunch of really good collectors editions where superman fought against iconic characters, from captain marvel to wonder woman, and they were all really good. What is your superman vs muhammad ali comic book worth. Large format, about the size of any mainstream magazine today. In 1978, dc comics and neal adams published the superman vs muhammad ali comic book. Superman vs muhammad ali nm dc collectors edition vol. It measures at 10 x, and the reprinted, 76 pages, whitman publishing edition is the rarest of the editions. Muhammad ali comic book in this scene from mystery caller.

But legendary artist neal adams may have given us the best cover gimmick of all back in 78 on the treasurysized superman vs. Muhammad ali, a comic book published by dc comics in 1978, features superman teaming up with the heavyweight champ to defeat an alien invasion of earth and on the occasion of ali s birthday, a writer looks back at the impact the comic had on his adolescence. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Resurgence isnt your idea of fun, then settle in with cbrs rundown of the best alien invasions in. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. This was not a comic book that was done by accident, adams says. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Muhammad ali was printed, then reprinted, in numerous countries and languages. Minor fading and discoloration along binding and cover. With the passing of boxing great muhammad ali, comic book fans will likely be inundated today with the image of neal adamss cover to superman vs.

I think its called, the death of superman or superman. Superman vs muhammad ali 1978 poster comic book art. Original 1978 superman vs muhammad ali dc limited collectors edition c56 oversized comic. Superman vs muhammad ali cgc comic book collectors chat. Muhammad ali dc comic book rare collectors edition vintage at the best online prices at ebay. But as a product of the 1970s, the idea of putting a superhero and a celeb in an event comic makes intuitive sense to me. Muhammad ali, a comic book published by dc comics in 1978, features superman teaming up with the heavyweight champ to defeat an alien invasion of earth and on the occasion of alis birthday, a writer looks back at the impact the comic had on his adolescence. The iconic cover of superman vs muhammad ali has become one of the most shared images on. Amazingly, it turned out to be a great idea 32 years ago, and has only improved with time. Dennis oneil began his career as a comic book writer in 1965 at charlton, where theneditor dick giordano assigned him to several features.