Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. It has the words death of in a silver like box instead of black and there is no logo or anything in the bottom left corner. Frankly, i view that particular marketing event as being the greatest catastrophe to strike the world of comics since the kefauver senate hearings of 1955. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman.
Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. At the end of last weeks column, i promised you that i would discuss this week the impact that the 1992 death of superman promotion had on the world of comics. It doesnt matter if its a superman comic book, comic spiderman, x men comic or old title that nobody has heard of it can hold value, first you need to find out what type it is and age. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Non comic fans just bought the book for an investment that didnt happen.
For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. I was glad the day i found all the comics combined in one book. How much are the original death of superman comic books. The classic collection returns in a newly recolored edition. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated publications. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Condition is critical in early xmen titles, so use our comics grading guide before you get too excited. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. The writers and editors of the superman line had been leading up to a wedding.
Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. The death of superman has a 100card set consisting of 90 base cards, nine puzzle cards and a checklist. And the rarest one is the paperback platinum version. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Death of superman memorial set, still sealed comic 1992. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. 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.
We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Kevin eastman and peter laird thought they were making a joke about the countless mutant and kungfu heroes in comics. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. So what better than to name their improbable series, teenage mutant ninja turtles. 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. It is signed by jerry ordway and is 1522 of 10,000. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. Forget all the psychological nuance of frank millers dark knight comics, superman is good and thats all you need to know. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher.
Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. 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 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. 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 superman s tragic end was basically a big publicity stunt. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. You can also send us details of your comics to have a free appraisal. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. You can also connect with others in the comic industry to further and enhance everyones comic experience.
How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Unfollow superman 1993 the death of superman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A few days ago, i wrote a piece about the death of margot kidder, americas fiery sweetheart in the 1978 blockbuster superman. Can even superman stop the unstoppable creature called doomsday. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. 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 a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. Alex lovy, american animator and comics artist worked for national comics and dc comics. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s.
Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The man of steel comic books featured stores intertwined with those in these other titles. I would have to imagine that this comic presented an incredible challenge for ordway when he wrote it 1992 93. Death and return of superman signed comic books wdynamic.
Superman comics index 19862011 introduction here is a listing of the regular superman titles since the john byrne 1986 miniseries man of steel up until the postflashpoint relaunch in 2011. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. 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 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. So big that the story got its own trading card set. Jun 14, 20 i would have to imagine that this comic presented an incredible challenge for ordway when he wrote it 199293. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. Find great deals on ebay for death of superman comic and death of superman comic cgc. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 1st edition 1st edition 1st printing. Lot of 8 comic books death of superman transformers jurassic park.
Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. 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. 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.
Death and return of superman dc database fandom dc wiki. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Search our archive of more than 10 million auction results. An interesting fact is many of the most important superman issues arent even in his selftitled comic, but in the action comics series. But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. That movie brought the caped character to life in an unprecedented way. Death of superman trade paperback platinum edition comics. For accuracy almost every entry is based upon actually looking in the issue, and not memory or another source. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Superman the death of superman limited collectors set 1992.
They are all in fair, good, or near mint condition. We monitor the fire hose of online comic book sales across various marketplaces and report on the sales of cgc and cbcs graded books in our comics price guide. Not much is known about the killer except for his love of destruction. Values of death of superman, the comics price guide. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. Find out which issues of the xmen have increased in value the most over the years. Visit us in ma, or we are happy to do comic book appraisals on location. Teenage mutant ninja turtles 1st series comic books from. Its mongul and the cyborg superman against superman, superboy, supergirl, steel, the eradicator, and hal jordan in what remains of coast city. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
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Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes. If the assembled might of the jla cant do it, what hope does he have. Death of superman puts superman up against a killing machine called doomsday. Frankly, i view that particular marketing event as being the greatest catastrophe to strike the world of comics. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Death of superman trade paperback platinum edition. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Same thing when dc killed batman or marvel killed captain america.