That made him the perfect person to save the universe from an invading horde of aliens alongside a superhero like superman. Story and art by the classic comic book team of denny oneil, neal adams, and dick giordano. 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. Dennis oneil began his career as a comic book writer in 1965 at charlton, where theneditor dick giordano assigned him to several features. Ali treasury is adams peak achievement in his classic ba style. 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. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. How much is muhammad ali vs superman comic book worth. 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. Legendary comic artist neal adams was the man tasked with. Find the value of the dc comic superman vs muhammad ali volume 1. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. Superman vs muhammad ali 1978 poster comic book art.
In 1978, an alien race called the scrubb demands that earths greatest champion battle their worlds own greatest fighter. With the idea in place, no one was more invested in the creation of superman vs. The iconic cover of superman vs muhammad ali has become one of the most shared images on. 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 the value of the superman vs muhammad ali 1978 comic book. Two legendary figures meet for the first time in this spe. 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. It centers around clark kent, also known as superman, reporting alongside lois lane and jimmy olsen about muhammad ali being in metropolis. Muhammad ali, so i cant claim to have fond memories of reading it or seeing it on the newsstand. In 1978, dc comics and neal adams published the superman vs muhammad ali comic book reprinted repeatedly over the years, in 2010 it was. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Large format, about the size of any mainstream magazine today.
Jun 06, 2016 in 1978, dc comics published the fantasy super match superman vs muhammad ali in a 72page, oversize comic book. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Muhammad ali was printed, then reprinted, in numerous countries and languages. 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. Superman vs muhammad ali set the stage for comic book cross appeal. I was six in 1978, the year dc comics first published superman vs.
There is literally 172 identified, well known people in the audience that you can search for. Jun 16, 2016 that last fight might not be so familiar. Muhammad ali dc comic book rare collectors edition vintage at the best online prices at ebay. The wraparound cover was created by joe kubert and neal adams is amazing.
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The story behind that superman and muhammad ali team up. Remembering the time muhammad ali fought superman polygon. Superman vs muhammad ali nm dc collectors edition vol. Arguably the most famous treasury comic ever published, this book has developed a cult following, well beyond any other comic of its type. The issue was hugely popular, featuring an alien race demanding to fight. How much is muhammad ali vs superman comic book worth answers. 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.
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. Johnny stops by to help corey look over a superman vs. Original 1978 superman vs muhammad ali dc limited collectors edition c56 oversized comic. Now, apparently exercising a loophole in mattels licensing stranglehold over dcs library of characters, neca will release a superman vs muhammad ali 2. Is this the battle of the century or the greatest superhero teamup of all time. However, i think i have to give the edge to the denny oneilneal adams superman vs. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Ali book than adams the great comic book icon who piloted the project. The iconic cover of superman vs muhammad ali has become one of the. Values of superman vs muhammad ali free comic book price guide. Muhammad ali was published in the spring of 1978, between alis february loss to spinks and the september rematch where he. But legendary artist neal adams may have given us the best cover gimmick of all back in 78 on the treasurysized superman vs.
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 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. This was not a comic book that was done by accident, adams says. 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. The biggest comic book in the world was made sometime in the early 90s. It measures at 10 x, and the reprinted, 76 pages, whitman publishing edition is the rarest of the editions. Signed by inker dick giordano with lone star comics certificate of authenticity. Top five treasury editioncollectors edition comics cbr. Muhammad ali dc comic book rare collectors edition vintage at the best online prices at. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. What is your superman vs muhammad ali comic book worth. Nov 23, 2010 buy superman vs muhammad ali deluxe hc deluxe ed.
See allnew collectors edition c56 for original 1978 printing hardcover deluxe and facsimile editions of the classic 1970s oneshot. The issue was hugely popular, featuring an alien race demanding to. Superman vs muhammad ali 1978 poster comic book art ebay. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders. Muhammad ali is an oversize celebrity comics comic book published by dc comics in 1978.
The artwork is gorgeous, the care and love that went into everything about this book is apparent. 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. Muhammad ali comic book in this scene from mystery caller. Muhammad ali, thanks to the magic of his oversized canvas. Superman vs muhammad ali is now one of dcs bestselling. Amazingly, it turned out to be a great idea 32 years ago, and has only improved with time. Minor fading and discoloration along binding and cover. Like everything in life, its worth what you can get.
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. Neca has unveiled 7inch action figures inspired by the 1978 dc comics classic superman vs muhammad ali. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. In 1978, dc comics published one of the strangest, most enduring teamup books ever. To avoid eyestrain, i recommend rightclicking and opening in a new tab. 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. Superman vs muhammad ali is now one of dcs bestselling comics. 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. Neal adams poses with superman and muhammad ali figurines in his midtown office. This was published in 1978 and thats when i bought my copy, right off the newsstand, minty fresh.
Muhammad ali by dennis oneil and neal adams is a unique comic book for its time. Muhammad ali one, since adams work is so good on this comic. I think its called, the death of superman or superman. Remembering when muhammad ali took on superman comic book. 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. This is a reprint of the dc tabloid sized comic featuring superman vs muhammad ali. Vintage and original muhammad ali vs superman collectible comic book. All blk mkt vintage inventory is vintage, wellloved and most times, with minor imperfections. 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. It was about the death of the world famous hero, superman. Superman vs muhammad ali set the stage for comic book. Both superman and muhammad ali step forward and to determine who is truly earths greatest fighter, superman temporarily loses his. Vintage muhammad ali vs superman oversized comic book.
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