If you collect comic book action figures, it all starts with the captain. Captain action was a toy line from the late 1960s, bought by dc comics in 1968. Green hornet, classic toys, action figures, comic books, baseball cards, comics. Buy as many single comic books as you want for one low flat shipping rate. The adventures of captain comic is an actionadventure platform game initially released for msdos and compatible systems in 1988 as shareware. Captain america for all the variations of the subject on the site. Superheroes entered the world of comic books in 1938 with the release of action comics no.
The comic book story line had little to do with the toy concept, as some of the heroes licensed for use as costumes for the captain action doll were. How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. Developed by michael denio, it was one of the first sidescrolling platform games for the ibm pc. He has the ability to change into a variety of superheroes.
This page contains information about captain action volume 1. Moonstone is recently publishing new issues of the captain action comic book. The original action figure is back for more thrills and more intrigue, as awardwinning writer steven grant hits the ground running in this new ongoing series. Captain america for the main version of the subject. This one doesnt hold any punches back, especially against assholes like nuclear man. Nothing to dislike about finding my favorite action figure, from my childhood days. The memories, and play sessions with friends flood back, with this mint condition boxed captain action. If you find an image in the database that is not shown here. At first the books reprinted humorous newspaper strips, but later they began to feature unique content. We are pleased to announce that jim beard will be penning a third captain action pulp story due out in 2016 in honor of the captains 50th anniversary. Find the value of the dc comic captain action volume 1. Captain action comics comic read captain action comics. Get the best deals on captain action comic book collections when you shop the.
Moonstone is a fun little company who works ridiculously hard to bring escapist entertainment to the masses, whether it be in the form of comic books, graphic novels, trade paperbacks, novels or short story anthologies. Captain action was a toy line from the late bought by dc comics in moonstone is recently publishing new issues of the captain action comic book. So far there are costume sets for spiderman, captain america, thor, and soon to be released ironman and wolverine with superman and batman following next year. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Captain action, the original super hero action figure, was reintroduced last year with a new figures and new costume sets featuring marvel heroes and villains. Community content is available under ccbysa unless. Captain action and action boy go after krellik, who has stolen their magical god coins. Based on the dolls i mean action figures created by the ideal toy company. One of the six captain action accessory packs, harkening back to the bubblehelmeted space race imagery we grew up with. Joealthough the protagonist dolls of both toy lines were created and designed by the same toyandidea man, stan weston. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books.
Captain marvel comic books this page contains all comic volumes on the database for this series. All out war, as the new captain action throws down with the public protectors. Great deals on captain action action figures action figures. Captain action led by the original captain action, the a. Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from julius schwartzs editorial records, provided by dc comics. One of the earliest examples of a comic based on an action figure, although since the. Joe needed separate vehicles to travel on land and on sea. The original superhero action figure eury, michael.
Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book. If you havent already picked up the first two novels, riddle of the glowing men and hearts of the rising su n, both are still available on also along with our recent lady action spy novel sands of forever from ron fortier. This is our collection of cover art images by gil kane. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. Captain action was an action figure created in 1966, equipped with a wardrobe of costumes allowing him to become superman, batman, spiderman, captain america, aquaman, the phantom, the lone ranger, flash gordon, buck rogers, sgt. The top captain action sets and collectibles ranked. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at.
Status characters main characters captain action the new captain action is young cole. Captain action 1968 dc national comic books mycomicshop. Contentsshow publication dates last issue captain action winter special. Captain action the original superhero action figure with comic book. The comic book was written by jim legion of super heroes shooter the first two issues with art by two comic book icons gil blackmark kane and wally t. While the mediums success first attracted controversy for violence and mature themes, many of the characters introduced.
Read captain action comics comic online free and high quality. The captain america comic books category for a complete list. This costume set for round 2s captain action figure. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. The alien threat was thought long vanquished, so no one notices when earth is conquered. The peoples heroes arent what they claim to be, but no one knows that but cap. Hilarious comic book illustrations complement the outrageous, funny, actionpacked storylines of these easytoread chapter books about a most unlikely superhero.
This template will categorize articles that include it into category. Only the most diehard captain action collector has a complete set today. Captain action was the ideal toy companys answer to hasbros g. Captain america comic books marvel database fandom. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Captain action action figures action figures for sale ebay. Idw to reprint 60s captain action comics graphic policy.
And there isnt much time, as his powers begin to fail him, and he has no one he can count on. Captain action the original superhero action figure with comic book product information product dimensions 14. Script by jim shooter, pencils by gil kane, inks by wally wood. Playing mantis reissued captain action in 1999 but failed to acquire the rights to any of the superhero lines. Fueled by the popularity of ideals captain action, aurora purachsed the rights for a model kit and released one in 1966. Series based on the captain action action figure licensed by leisure to dc comics lasting just 5 issues. Plus, the first story arc synopsis will bring everyone caught up to speed, and some cool extra captain action files pages. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Because it was a licensed comic it is uncertain if it actually took place on earthone or a close parallel lik captain action was an ongoing series.
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