The story that drew national media attention when dc comics. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. The man of steel, action comics, and justice league of america introduces an unstoppable alien named doomsday who creates a path of destruction on his way to the heart of metropolis and whom superman must stop at any. Buying art is subjective, hence the final decision to purchase based on perceived value is at the sole discretion on the buyer. Values of death of superman, the comics price guide. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here.
The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with coverdate june 1939. If condition is in question, please request more pictures. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. Death of superman, superman comic lot, superman collectible comic figurines, dc bronze age superman comics, death dealer collectible comics figurines, first modern age superman comics, dc comics superman superman comic book hero action figures, death and return of superman, superman dc golden age comics, the death and life of superman. Jan 22, 2014 on the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman. The summit was a unique method of making the writers work together, focusing their attention to the next years worth of stories. The death of superman combines everything i love about wwf pro wrestling with the tight plotting of a michael bay film. The death of superman was released in time for the 1992 christmas shopping season and, according to comics historian matthew k. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Dc comics the death of superman graphic novel with death of superman comic book.
They are all in fair, good, or near mint condition. The man of steel, action comics, and justice league of america introduces an unstoppable alien named doomsday who creates a path of destruction on his way to the heart of metropolis and whom superman. Aug 08, 2018 the death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last. Lori horne of boston grabs several copies of tthe death of superman comic book. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. Same thing when dc killed batman or marvel killed captain america. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. The man of steel, action comics, and justice league of america introduces an unstoppable alien named doomsday who creates a path of destruction on his way to the heart of metropolis and whom superman must stop at any cost. Aug 01, 1993 for a person who has never been overly fond of the superman comic s the novel the death and life of superman is a superb read.
Get the best deal for death of superman from the largest online selection at. The first occasions were as imaginary stories that is, set outside of the official continuity published during the silver age of comics. On the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman. Apr 11, 2016 comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team.
The death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. I am not an expert so i will not attempt to graderate each comic. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The death of superman makes the man of steels sacrifice. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc. You can see where the latest superman movies, in particular, batman vs superman, drew its inspiration from. Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders.
Since ashcan comic books were handdrawn, unfinished versions of early comic books for legal purposes they were supposed to be thrown out in the ashcan. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. This reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the death of superman event. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This lot contains 28 dc comics from dec 1992 thru oct 1993 of the death of superman, his funeral, the introduction of the four new supermen and the return of the original superman. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. It is signed by jerry ordway and is 1522 of 10,000. There is just one page of each of these books in this book in the tpb. Jul 04, 2019 i worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. After a month of spotlighting the strange if endearingly strange history of comic books and especially the silver age, i think it is worthwhile to show the comic books of the silver age that are simply great stories period, without any enjoyably goofy aspect to them.
Its no wonder that this is the best selling comic book of all time. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. When the alien monster doomsday surfaces on earth, superman may be the only hero powerful enough to save the planet from doomsdays wrath. I ordered him this book again and he was excited about it arriving and was excited to read it again. Non comic fans just bought the book for an investment that didnt happen. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s.
My brother had received this as a gift in 1993 and it was ruined. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Some peg it to 1933, when the format of newsstand comic books was codified, but others place the moment in june of 1938, when superman made his debut in jerry siegel and joe shusters first issue of action comics, whose cover featured the redcaped superhero from the planet krypton lifting a. The death of superman 1993 comic read the death of. So figure how my step brother had issues 117 then 21 thru 34 of superman in mint condition in a box along with batman 1 22 all in mint condition and he ran from the government for tax reasons, got very ill and passed away, and they are. If you are in the market to buy or sell a death of superman trade paperback comic book, make sure you know which version you have. How much is the original death of superman comic worth.
The death of superman set comics general cgc comic. Some peg it to 1933, when the format of newsstand comic books was codified, but others place the moment in june of 1938, when superman made his debut in jerry siegel and joe shusters first issue of action comics, whose cover featured the redcaped superhero from the planet krypton lifting a car over his head. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. As a consequence of introducing this series alongside its already existing titles, dc comics was able to publish a new superman comic each week. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics.
Dc published the story in three collected volumes from 1992 to 1993. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. When a hulking monster emerges from an underground resting place and begins a mindless rampage, the justice league is quickly called in to stop the colossal force of nature. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. For a person who has never been overly fond of the superman comics the novel the death and life of superman is a superb read. Doomsday story arc, the death of superman animated feature is a mustwatch film and an easy way to familiarize yourself with the iconic comic book event. Forget all the psychological nuance of frank millers dark knight comics, superman is good and thats all you need to know. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the. Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings. Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s.
I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Manning, is the bestselling trade paperback of all time. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4 others vfnm. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history.
A good riveting story especially as the tome of the book is preinternet so has a more of natural feel. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. The artwork and costumes for the film looked little to nothing like the comic book source material.
The superman comics series would run for hundreds of issues, but only two or three ashcan copies of superman comics exist. A great price that includes many key issues plus two copies of the death of superman, one for reading and the other remains mint, still sealed in the black bag. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and. See our superman comic books article for more details. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semispectacle of superman. Originally an imaginary story, absolute crisis on infinite earths revealed that this story is in fact an alternate real universe. The writers and editors of the superman line had been leading up to a. In the new 52, dcs relaunch of its entire comic book line, superman is still from krypton, was still raised on a farm in the american midwest, is still named clark kent and is still a. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly rare comic books, then youre certainly sitting on a prized asset that any comic book collector would be envious of.
What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. Nicolas cage says superman lives is the most powerful. The death of superman, world without a superman, and the return of superman. Nov 09, 2017 slide 11 the death of superman lives if youre not familiar. I bought this book because i heard this was the best selling graphic novel of all time, and it do have historic value, because death of superman was a big deal. Death of superman 1992 doomsday vs superman complete.
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