A Really Super Novelty Necktie

These vintage Superman neckties and pop-up
display card were made in in the 40's.

Superman - wear a Superman tie and be a reg'lar feller!

That's what the sales pitch was for this fantastic novelty tie more than 60 years ago..  This just may be the very first novelty tie made, at least it is the first superhero comics tie made.


These vintage Superman neckties and pop-up display card were made in in the 40's. These antique collector items were listed on Ebay the last week of September 2013 with the starting price of $229.00 or best offer and $399.99 or best offer.  This is not the first time I have seen this superhero tie listed on Ebay.  At least three times a seller has offered these classic ties for as much as $500.00 "buy it now " and when it went to auction the ending price on the other listing commanded $500.00.


George Reeves had just begun filming "The Adventures of Superman" when this beauty was being sold in stores. This is a vintage Superman necktie from 1951, in brand new, never worn condition, complete with its colorful display card packaging.

This D.C. Comics Superman tie is a collector item.  Even the more recent produced Superman neckties are considered collector items as they are no longer made.   When wearing one of these neckties you won’t need super hero strength to catch all of the attention at work or play.   If giving a gift to someone special who is a serious collector and loves comic books or is just a Superman fan then this could be the perfect gift.


I imagine that the retail price for the Superman necktie back in 1951 was $9.99.  It was available in navy and red for both men and boys.  Targeting the comic book fan this display card certainly had a prominent place on the counter next to the register of comic book shops - point of purchase at its best.   A prior post Super Superman Ties


Diane Nelson, president of DC Entertainment called Superman "Undeniably the greatest super hero in the world and likely the most influential comic book character of all rime." 


In June 1938 the creators of Superman Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster saw their superhero on the cover of Action Comics First Issue debut.  That makes this year the 75th anniversary of the "Man of Steel" a monumental event for sure.  


The release of the summer blockbuster Man the latest action packed movie is a tribute to Superman's humble beginnings as first a comic book character published by Detective Comics, two feature films in 1948 and 1950, and then radio, In 1952 a very popular television series of 104 episodes featured George Reeves, and in 1966 a Broadway Musical which was reproduced for television in 1975.    


A cartoon series on TV from 1966 through 1969, and from 1973 through 1984 greatly added to Superman's popularity,  A ground breaking movie in 1978  featuring Christopher Reeve saw a comic book character capture an audience on the big screen which was followed by 3 sequels. The success of Superman a comic book character adapted to feature films gave birth to a series of Batman films and as well an ongoing series of many Marvel Comics feature films; Spiderman, Xmen, the Hulk, and Iron Man. 

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Lois Lane Artwork - She is wearing a Superman Tie

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A very risque Louis Lane wearing a superman tie

Wow, Louis Lane:!  There isn't a man alive that would not like to see his women wearing his shirt and nothing else.  That blouse cascading fabric clinging to the contours of the female form with its tails just covering her torso could not be any sexier.

Now add a necktie to to the scenario and you have the very artistic touch to the scenario. What if that babe was Louis Lane, wouldn't she want that necktie to be a superhero tie. More important - she wouldn't make the mistake to tie a Spiderman tie around her neck. Clark Kent may be Superman and he may not actually be the jealous type but that does not mean that he would not be a bit upset at that.

This is an image I found on the Web while searching for Superman stuff.  I could not find further artwork by the artist which was a disappointing.  His email is included - good luck if you search for more prints.

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Look Its Superman er Super Moon

Superman Tie

I could not resist, with all this talk about a Super Moon. 

Look up in the sky, it's a bird, a plane, no its Superman 'er Supermoon.  There is no doubt in my mind that the moon flying so close to us and being full at the same time will be the cause of a few events that would normally not take place.  I think I will wear my Superman necktie that night when I go out chasing the ladies.   Besides the predictions of an increase in earth quakes, volcanoes blowing up, and major storms I am convinced that crazy people will take to the streets.  As usual on the full moon people can get a bit out of hand behaving a bit wild, like wolves.

So, super moon - I am ready for some extra fun.  I will be easy to spot - just look for a guy in a suit wearing a Superman necktie.  I figure some wild woman will figure out the sublime message that I am trying to send.  And if this is the end of the world that night at least I will be going out in style, hopefully not wearing the Superman tie or any clothes accompanied by a Superwoman also without any clothing.

Now the super moon tie will be the cause of something else.  That will be what I will call a supermoon night - use your imagination.  Whoever said ties were not fun obviously needs to reconsider neckties as a necessary fashion accessory.

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Super Hero Ties - Licensed Marvel and D.C. Comics Official Collector Neckties

Our super hero Spiderman ties and Superman ties are terrific collector items for comic book fans. You will be a popular guy if you wear one of these neckties as these are really attractive.  They are limited edition collector items, licensed by D.C. and Marvel Comics, illustrating original comic book art work.

They are great gifts for the special Super Hero fan in your life or better yet these are a must for your personal tie collection if you like novelty neck wear.  These ties are no longer made so you may want to buy all of them.

Our Spiderman ties are really cool. When wearing one of these neckties you won’t need super hero strength to catch all of the attention at work or play. If giving a gift to someone special who loves comic books or is just a Spiderman fan then these are perfect accessories for a mans wardrobe.

Our licensed Marvel Comics classic super hero ties are collector items.

Official Spiderman necktie 
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Marvel Comics Super Hero Spiderman 

At first a trilogy of three films were distributed by Sony Pictures featuring Tobey Maguire who portrayed Peter Parker - Spiderman. Released in 2002, 2004, and 2007 the films total budget was $597 million dollars and returned about 2.5 billion dollars as of 2010.

The Marvel Comics franchise of superhero films was purchased by Disney along with the entire Marvel Comics Universe - comic books, toys, apparel, etc.  Disney released 2 more Spiderman Films in 2012 and 2014 featuring Andrew Garfield as Spiderman.

The price for Marvel was 4 billion dollars.  Not a bad bet according to Disney executives, Marvel's library of superhero characters is very extensive along with an equal fan base. Besides producing films Disney has plans for TV Shows and additions to the Disney Theme Parks.



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