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. On the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman. Aug 08, 2018 the death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. When the alien monster doomsday surfaces on earth, superman may be the only hero powerful enough to save the planet from doomsdays wrath. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Forget all the psychological nuance of frank millers dark knight comics, superman is good and thats all you need to know. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold.
It is the last page of each book as an image doomsdays fist punches a wall over and over again and making more and more progress. Get the best deal for death of superman from the largest online selection at. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information.
Originally an imaginary story, absolute crisis on infinite earths revealed that this story is in fact an alternate real universe. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. 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. 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. 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. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semispectacle of superman.
Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. Dc comics the death of superman graphic novel with death of superman comic book. 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 first occasions were as imaginary stories that is, set outside of the official continuity published during the silver age of comics. 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. The death of superman was released in time for the 1992 christmas shopping season and, according to comics historian matthew k. The artwork and costumes for the film looked little to nothing like the comic book source material. They are all in fair, good, or near mint condition. 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. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s. The summit was a unique method of making the writers work together, focusing their attention to the next years worth of stories. 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. Apr 11, 2016 comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team.
The writers and editors of the superman line had been leading up to a. The death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. Values of death of superman, the comics price guide. You can see where the latest superman movies, in particular, batman vs superman, drew its inspiration from. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc.
The death of superman combines everything i love about wwf pro wrestling with the tight plotting of a michael bay film. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. I ordered him this book again and he was excited about it arriving and was excited to read it again. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. Death of superman 1992 doomsday vs superman complete. 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. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics.
Same thing when dc killed batman or marvel killed captain america. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4 others vfnm. 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. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. Non comic fans just bought the book for an investment that didnt happen. 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. I am not an expert so i will not attempt to graderate each comic. 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.
Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. The death of superman makes the man of steels sacrifice. 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. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. 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. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. 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. It is signed by jerry ordway and is 1522 of 10,000. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. If condition is in question, please request more pictures. There is just one page of each of these books in this book in the tpb.
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. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its. Nicolas cage says superman lives is the most powerful. 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.
Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last. The death of superman, world without a superman, and the return of superman. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the. See our superman comic books article for more details. Lori horne of boston grabs several copies of tthe death of superman comic book. The death of superman 1993 comic read the death of. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. Buying art is subjective, hence the final decision to purchase based on perceived value is at the sole discretion on the buyer. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. Jan 22, 2014 on the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman. 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.
Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. Jul 04, 2019 i worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out.
The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. 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. In case youve been living under a rock no judgement, though, weve all been there and havent read or even heard of the iconic superman vs. The death of superman set comics general cgc comic. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. 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. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all.
Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. A good riveting story especially as the tome of the book is preinternet so has a more of natural feel. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. Its no wonder that this is the best selling comic book of all time. Manning, is the bestselling trade paperback of all time. This reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the death of superman event. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Nov 09, 2017 slide 11 the death of superman lives if youre not familiar. Dc published the story in three collected volumes from 1992 to 1993. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell.
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