Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. It is signed by jerry ordway and is 1522 of 10,000. Unfollow superman 1993 the death of superman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Sell my comic books looks at the value of joker comics.
Price new from used from paperback, 1992 please retry. Superman confidential featured superman stories set in the early years of the characters career. See more ideas about vintage comics, comic books and vintage comic. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. 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. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother.
If the assembled might of the jla cant do it, what hope does he have. Did the death and return of superman shatter the integrity. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. The writers and editors of the superman line had been leading up to a wedding. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993.
The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Jun 14, 20 i would have to imagine that this comic presented an incredible challenge for ordway when he wrote it 199293.
One of the temptations for a character like superman is to make him seem more and more powerful, with each new feat outdoing the last. 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. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. 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. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list them. Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes. After dc sent shockwaves throughout the comic book industry with the death of superman, the publisher had to admit six months later with this resurrection arc that supermans tragic end was basically a big publicity stunt.
Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. Once upon a time, there was a fictional character who wore red, yellow, and blue. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. I would have to imagine that this comic presented an incredible challenge for ordway when he wrote it 199293. Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batmansuperman comic books 202016 supermanwonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. It seems that superman and batman are not just the yin and yang of the dc universe, but of comic book value as well. While metropolis in plunged into a blackout, superman and mr. The crossover, which originated from editor mike carlin and writers dan jurgens, roger stern, louise simonson, jerry ordway, and karl kesel, began in december 1992 and lasted until october 1993. The movie did not reflect established 1978 comic book myth but that was a good thing. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market.
You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. A cover gallery for the comic book girls love stories vintage book covers. The movie contradicted longestablished comic book legend. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off. The death of superman took place from october and november of 1992, spanning five titles and seven issues. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. There is then a bittersweet ending with supergirl and krypto carrying on in superman s name. What you see on the site now is less than 10% of what i have available.
They are all in fair, good, or near mint condition. Granted extraordinary powers thanks to earths yellow sun, the sole survivor of krypton uses his abilities to protect his adopted homeworld from any threat in a neverending quest against evil. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Event dcs the death and return of superman 1992 3 the death and return of superman was a major three part event that saw superman felled by doomsday, a world mourn for their loss, and the subsequent revival of the man of steel. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Nov 18, 2011 the death of superman took place from october and november of 1992, spanning five titles and seven issues. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics.
The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. Superman, national comics publishing canada, superman, simcoe canada, superman, whitman usa close please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. New listing batman superman comic book lot of 19 issues 118 annual 1 new 52 jae lee. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated publications. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. 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. I can only imagine how a kid in 1961 would have handled this comic book. Superman comics, superman toys, superman memorabilia for sale. The greatest hero the world has ever known began his journey in a rocket from a doomed planet as the baby kalel.
Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. The story begins with supermans birth on the doomed planet krypton and follows him on his arrival to earth, his childhood in kansas and his career as reporter for the daily planet. A new, updated version of the popular comic book hero superman. The bad news is that this results in the creation of a new menace that proves deadly to superman. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman with familiar ties to another.
To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual. The man of steel comic books featured stores intertwined with those in these other. Thomas wayne, superman, batman, bat costume, dads, it is finished, comics, comic book, fathers. Superman movie debuts, we will see this book revert back to its normal prices again. Z are still lost and suffering from amnesia on the mysterious dinosaur island. 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.
Price guides allow for quick reference of a comic books estimated. 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. Can even superman stop the unstoppable creature called doomsday. The classic collection returns in a newly recolored edition. But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. There are two ways to determine the value of a comic book. Obviously, the trailer has made mass strides in this book gaining momentum. Hes always been bigger than just one comic book, one tv show, or one film. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. Modern age 1992now bronze age 197083 silver age 195669 copper age 19841991 graphic novels, tpbs. How much are the original death of superman comic books. 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.
Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. Muth, todd mcfarlane, michael golden, and geof darrow. Not only did the character survive richard donners interpretation, he became an even better superman because of it. Modern age 1992 now bronze age 197083 silver age 195669. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Crisis at hand, part 2 of two paperback 1992 by dan jurgens author. Can batman defeat the demon in a oneon one duel to the death. Death of superman memorial set, still sealed comic 1992. That honor apparently goes to a customized 1956 oldsmobile what others. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again. The second is to see how much the item is selling for in auctions or online listings. And remarkably chilling for a comic book at the time. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle.
Superman confidential was a monthly comic book series from dc comics. I am not an expert so i will not attempt to graderate each comic. The plot involved an unknown monster, later to be named doomsday, that goes on a. The movie to the comics of the time distilling the essence. Event dcs the death and return of superman 19923 the death and return of superman was a major three part event that saw superman felled by doomsday, a world mourn for their loss, and the subsequent revival of the man of steel.
Top superman comic books comic book values comic book. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. The series debuted november 1, 2006, and was canceled in april 2008 after 14 issues. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. 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. Dali moved there after her death to be close to her. Did the death and return of superman shatter the integrity of. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batman superman comic books 202016 superman wonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Comic books superman, action comics superman, superman the man of steel, the adventures of superman and much more. The first, and usually fastest, is to look it up in a price guide. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday.
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