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. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the.
The death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semispectacle of superman. Grading a comic books state of condition is harder than you think. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc. The death of superman is a 1992 comic book storyline that occurred mostly in dc comics superman titles. Value of vintage batman comicswhenever you come across old batman comic books, check this price guide. New listingcomic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4 others vfnm. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The original death of superman story is one of the most iconic stories in the history of superhero comics. 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. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a friend by dc.
How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. It showed just how great these characters can be, even in the face of tragedy. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. This entry was posted in batman, batman, comic book values, d. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. All comic books from the 1990s and 2000s arent worth a nickel. The comic book hero superman, when jerome jerry siegel first created him, was originally a villain modeled on nietzsches idea see the reign of the superman. The death and return of superman omnibus includes the bestselling trade paperbacks the death of superman and the return of superman, as well as portions of world without a superman, plus 40 pages of bonus extras including promotional material and product spotlights. 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. Death of superman comic valuethe death of superman comic. A good riveting story especially as the tome of the book is preinternet so has a more of natural feel.
It wasnt a bad year, just up and down in terms of story and events. The death and return of superman multiple printing saga. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. We finally went on to do the death of superman and i forgot just how poor, the jla issue aside, the overall comic is. 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. Bloody disgusting death of superman brought the real and fictional universes together in a stirring realization of just how much superman means to our culture. 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. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. More specifically, below is a list of editions and current prices for different grades from comic price guide. Parents need to know that dc comics the death of superman is a fulllength animated feature based on a multipart dc comic book series, the death of superman, which appeared in the early 1990s.
Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. On the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Death of superman story arc when the alien monster doomsday surfaces on earth, superman may be the only hero powerful enough to save the planet from doomsdays wrath.
The calm before the storm or aliens, vampires and demons oh my. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. The death of superman set cgc comic book collectors chat. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth.
Paste magazine an epic and carefully constructed narrative. Death of superman comic book value price guide posted on by comics watcher 19 comments v chances are you stumbled upon this article looking for the value of the death of superman comic book you have or are interested in buyingselling. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. In the eyes of serious collectors, mint condition means ultimately untouched. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. When viewed overall 1992 was a somewhat haphazard year for the superman titles. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. You can see where the latest superman movies, in particular, batman vs superman, drew its inspiration from. The death of superman new edition by dan jurgens, paperback. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today.
Find great deals on ebay for death of superman comic and death of superman comic cgc. Comic book price guide death of superman comic book price guide death of superman in this site is not the same as a solution manual you buy in a sticker album accretion or download off the web. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant, causing mint condition. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman with familiar ties to another. Record prices are upgraded immediately for bigticket items, and over. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Each article includes the historical record price achieved for each book at auction, and the minimum yours is worth if youve found one. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition.
This movie is the first part of a multimovie event, the second part of which is reign of the supermen. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. What made the death of superman promotion so much different than all the rest of the specious comics marketing schemes cooked up during the early 1990s was that it was aimed at the general public. How much are the original death of superman comic books. I had heard of this event but i was so late to the party that it was over. This limited collectors set is still in still in plastic, it has never been opened from original packaging.
He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. New comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. A 15yearold girl named sera oyugock, granddaughter of duke oyugock, is betrayed by a member of the family and given to the cult.
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. The graphic novel collected the seven issue storyline doomsday. It raised the bar for how dramatic, impactful, and heartfelt a superhero comic can be. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. 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. Due to the nature of said podcast we tend to do bad comic books though real talk. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics.
Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Find the value of your comic books using our comic price guide articles below. My journey into this wonderful hobby began in early 1994, when i found the death of superman graphic novel at kroger, i was 11 years old then. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. We believe nfl superpro to be one of the greatest comic books ever written. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to. Minimum prices are for complete, but poor condition books. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern.
It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. The final fight between superman and doomsday is a knockout brawl for the ages. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics.
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