ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #19
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Superman covers begin; 1st published ad app of Flash & Hawkman (12/39)
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Superman covers begin; 1st published ad app of Flash & Hawkman (12/39)
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amat tr sls, ct; cvr dtchd
Superman covers begin; 1st published ad app of Flash & Hawkman (12/39)It's December 1939, and Superman is still a comics newcomer in this striking issue of Action Comics #19. Joe Shuster's impressive cover shows Superman ripping the turret off an enemy tank as the Man of Steel begins to make his transition from inspiring Great Depression hero to global good guy. Action will remain committed to Supes, as well, with this issue marking many years of the superhero serving as the title's regular cover star.
For added impact, this comic shows off the demand for more superheroes with an in-house National ad that presents the first published appearance of both the Flash and Hawkman. Contributions from Golden Age masters including Finger, Fox, Kane, Bailey, and Guardineer also lend this issue a great deal of GA heft.
Artists Information
A celebrity comic artist of the Golden Age, co-created Batman and Robin with Bill Finger, as his brainchild became more in demand he hired an army of ghost artists to illustrate the dearth of Batman features on the market, but all were credited to Kane. His other achievements include the creation of Catwoman, Two-Face and cartoon character Courageous Cat. Kane was the object of some controversy for taking credit for the art and inspiration of others, but he was also undoubtedly an important figure in the history of comics. He published an updated version of his autobiography "Batman and Me: The Saga Continues" shortly before his death in 1998. He got his start at the Eisner/Iger studio and was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame.
American comic book artist, Baily co created DC characters the Spectre and Hourman.
Superman covers begin; 1st published ad app of Flash & Hawkman (12/39)It's December 1939, and Superman is still a comics newcomer in this striking issue of Action Comics #19. Joe Shuster's impressive cover shows Superman ripping the turret off an enemy tank as the Man of Steel begins to make his transition from inspiring Great Depression hero to global good guy. Action will remain committed to Supes, as well, with this issue marking many years of the superhero serving as the title's regular cover star.
For added impact, this comic shows off the demand for more superheroes with an in-house National ad that presents the first published appearance of both the Flash and Hawkman. Contributions from Golden Age masters including Finger, Fox, Kane, Bailey, and Guardineer also lend this issue a great deal of GA heft.
Artists Information
A celebrity comic artist of the Golden Age, co-created Batman and Robin with Bill Finger, as his brainchild became more in demand he hired an army of ghost artists to illustrate the dearth of Batman features on the market, but all were credited to Kane. His other achievements include the creation of Catwoman, Two-Face and cartoon character Courageous Cat. Kane was the object of some controversy for taking credit for the art and inspiration of others, but he was also undoubtedly an important figure in the history of comics. He published an updated version of his autobiography "Batman and Me: The Saga Continues" shortly before his death in 1998. He got his start at the Eisner/Iger studio and was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame.
American comic book artist, Baily co created DC characters the Spectre and Hourman.