The Adventures of Superman First Edition
For a first edition of The Adventures of Superman by George Lowther (Random House, 1942), the first point to check: Copyright page: “Copyright, 1942, by Superman, Inc.” and “Printed in the United States of America by Artists and Writers Guild, Inc.”
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Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $2,509 | $2,509 |
| Very good | $2,132 | $2,132 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Adventures of Superman.
✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1942, by Superman, Inc.” and “Printed in the United States of America by Artists and Writers Guild, Inc.”
✓ Title page: “Superman by George Lowther … Illustrations by Joe Shuster … Random House · New York”
✓ Binding: red cloth, Superman and the “SUPERMAN” banner stamped in navy on the front board and spine
✓ Dust jacket: “Superman’s adventures … completely new” on the front panel, Random House “Modern Books for Modern Boys” advertisements on the back panel
✓ Price: $1.00 on the front flap (unclipped)
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Adventures of Superman is a first edition?
- ✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1942, by Superman, Inc.” and “Printed in the United States of America by Artists and Writers Guild, Inc.” ✓ Title page: “Superman by George Lowther … Illustrations by Joe Shuster … Random House · New York” ✓ Binding: red cloth, Superman and the “SUPERMAN” banner stamped in navy on the front board and spine ✓ Dust jacket: “Superman’s adventures … completely new” on the front panel, Random… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition of The Adventures of Superman worth?
- $2,509 signed, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of November 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Can I sell my copy of The Adventures of Superman?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
Selling a copy?
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