When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc. Not a sign of life in him his body is turning green from kryptonite poisoning. When new books are released, well charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the preorder period. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. 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. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. Reign of the supermen sold in trade paperback as the return of superman was a 1990s comic book storyline published between june and october 1993, a followup to the death of superman and world without a superman. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in it s black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. Superman, clark kent, lois lane, jimmy olsen, perry white, and lex luthor have attained an iconic stature rarely seen in any art form. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
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The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Here is an overview of superman s comic book career, since writer jerry siegel 19141996 and artist joe shuster 19141992 invented him while still teenagers. 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. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday. In 1986, dc comics revamped the superman comics recreating superman and his supporting cast of friends and enemies. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. Top superman comic books comic book values comic book. 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 price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother.
Wizard compared the phenomenon to the new coke debacle, in which the cocacola company updated the formula to its signature drink. Created in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, the man of steel continues to fly faster than a speeding bullet. When they arrive, they are shocked to discover that supermans coffin is empty. Superman appeared in the very first issue of this comic. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows superman was born on the planet krypton and was given. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. There is then a bittersweet ending with supergirl and krypto carrying on in superman s name. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist.
How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Tales from the database mile high comics, chuck rozanski. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans.
Due to supermans popularity, dc comics developed a superman comic. Old superman comic books for sale every year since we opened in 2000, superman has been on our top seller list. 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 1990 s was that it was aimed at the general public. See more ideas about lois lane, superman and comics. Supermanbatman is a monthly comic book series published by dc comics that features the publishers two most popular characters. First sighting the man of steel a young whitehaired woman in a fur coat watches as two innercity gangs battle it out, with one side armed with a powerful weapon called the toastmaster. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again.
Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off the superhero genre. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. In the meantime, the comics had to do something instead of a wedding story a years worth of planning had just been put on hold. It was published in superman, action comics, the adventures of superman, superman. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant, causing. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. The biggest event comic in the history of the medium, and this is the highly desirable memorial edition. Another superman connection was in 1978, when dc comics published the epic superman vs. When two heroes are fighting over a damsel in distress, its probably a fair sign of recession.
May 18, 2008 dc superman comic book back from the dead 1993 collector edition value. Death of superman, while mediocre in content set the scene, funeral for a friend was moving and the return was fantastic and the climax of a whole new superman. Dan jurgens is an american comic book writer and artist. In the 72page comic, superman joined forces with heavyweight king muhammad ali to defeat a species of aliens called the scrubb on the cover of the comic they are referred to as the star warriors from destroying earth. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. And remarkably chilling for a comic book at the time. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. Lp record and comic book, a membership card, a pin, and a secret code, all packed in a box. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. The story that drew national media attention and killed comics most recognizable hero. The grand comics database gcd is a nonprofit, internetbased organization of international volunteers dedicated to building an open database covering all printed comics throughout the world.
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Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. 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. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. Give our search a try, take a look at the menu to the left to see how you can help us improve the site, or use to track and manage your. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide.
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Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dc s bestselling superman comic ever. I can only imagine how a kid in 1961 would have handled this comic book. Supermanbatman premiered in august 2003, an update of the previous series, worlds finest comics, in which superman and batman regularly joined forces supermanbatman explores the camaraderie, antagonism, and friendship between its title. Check out our wide selection of superman comics, back issues, collectibles, and more today. Siegel and shuster continued to draw the comic and to develop the storylines, but they grew increasingly unhappy.
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