Superman #1

DC · 1939

WHY THIS ISSUE IS KEY

First comic devoted to a single superhero.

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ISSUE GUIDE

Why this comic matters

The issue builds its story around first comic devoted to a single superhero. Superman is drawn through the consequences of that development, giving the milestone context within an actual conflict rather than treating it as an isolated event.

KEY FACTS

Key issue facts

PublisherDC

Publication year1939

Key classificationMajor Key

CharactersSuperman

COLLECTOR CONTEXT

Collector significance

As a major key, the issue is notable for the milestone recorded above and is the kind of comic collectors often identify by the event, debut or change it contains. Collector interest can vary significantly by printing, edition, condition and grade, so this guide does not assign a market value.

CHARACTERS

Characters connected to this issue

CHARACTER GUIDESupermanExplore character →

MOVIE CONNECTIONS

How this issue connects to the movies

The movie guides below are connected through Superman. They are discovery links between the comic and film sections of SLABS N' STACKS; inclusion here does not by itself mean a film directly adapts this specific issue.