Vintage Superman Serial Posters Available at Auction

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Neil Cole

Heritage Auctions is currently offering two vintage posters from the Columbia Pictures film serials "Superman" (1948) and "Superman vs. Atom Man" (1950) starring Kirk Alyn as the Man of Steel.

Superman (Columbia, 1948). Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
One Sheet (27" X 41") Chapter 15 -- "The Payoff."

Although Superman, that strange visitor from another planet who came to Earth with powers superior to those of mortal men, was a star of comic books, newspaper strips, and animated cartoons, by 1948 he had never appeared in a live action film. That all changed when the energetic and charismatic Kirk Alyn brought him to life on the big screen in the form of a serial. Superman would go on to become one of Columbia's biggest successes, and spawned not only the inevitable sequel, but the popular TV series as well. This highly collectible poster has been repaired to address fold wear, cross fold separations, small chips, and tears. The borders have been replaced and airbrushed for a seamless display.

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000.

Atom Man vs. Superman (Columbia, 1950). Very Fine-on Linen.
One Sheet (27" X 41") Chapter 3 -- "A Blaze in the Sky."

Columbia's Superman serials, the 15-episode Atom Man vs. Superman stars Kirk Alyn. Once again, Superman must do battle with his old nemesis, Lex Luthor, this time disguised as Atom Man, who threatens to destroy Metropolis with his disintegration machine. This poster is from Chapter 3 and features a nice shot of Alyn rescuing two victims. Restoration has addressed minor fold wear and slight separation to the lower right horizontal fold. Border wear including small corner chips or tears have also been addressed and lightly airbrushed.

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000.

For more information or to place a bid, please visit Heritage Auctions.








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