The Enduring Legacy of COMIC BOOKS
The first Saturday in May is traditionally Free Comic Book
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Day. Comic book shops as well as bookstores unite for a day of comic book fun — they get to hand out free comic books! It’s a great way for comic book readers of all ages to come together and check out new comics or see what their favorite characters are up to. It’s also a great way for new comic book readers to check out a variety of comics without having to spend a dime! This year, Free Comic Book Day may be on hold, but we don’t need a special day in order to enjoy comic books. Comic books have a special place in American history. Comic books are closely linked to the comic strips that appear in newspapers and other similar publications. The first comic strips appeared in the 1800s in America, but it wasn’t until 1934 that comics became their own medium, printed outside of a newspaper or periodical. Most of those early comic books were little more than reprints of newspaper comics. It made sense because many comics were serialized. If you could read them in one spot, following the ongoing story was much easier. But comic books really didn’t take off until Superman arrived on the scene, making his first appearance on April 18, 1938 in “Action Comics #1”. Interestingly enough, this history-making comic book didn’t just feature Superman. It included a whole list of superheroes such as Zatara Master Magician and Mr. America. If you don’t recognize those two names, you’re not alone. Of all the superheroes introduced in “Action Comics #1,” Superman is the only one who endured through the decades. After all, Superman is credited with establishing the “Golden Age of Comic Books,” a period from 1938 to 1956 when comic books flew off shelves and characters like Batman, Wonder Woman, and Captain America captured the imaginations of people across the country and the world for the first time. “Action Comics #1” cost 10 cents an issue (which is around $2 today) when it debuted in 1938. It has since become one of the most collectible comic books ever. Comics Buyer’s Guide, a comic book industry publication, estimates that less than 100 of these comics still exist, with most of them in rough shape. However, if you have one that’s in mint, or near mint condition, it may be worth more than $3 million! One sold on eBay in 2014 for a record $3.2 million.
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