He is best known for creating the superhero booster gold, and for his lengthy runs on the superman titles adventures of superman and superman vol. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. 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. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics.
Lp record and comic book, a membership card, a pin, and a secret code, all packed in a box. There is then a bittersweet ending with supergirl and krypto carrying on in superman s name. 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. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. This comic book storyline influenced the 2016 movie batman v superman. In america, the overstreet comic book price guide is the most used reference book for determining the value of old comics. The guardian attempts to stop them, but westfield pulls rank. A guy shows up at the daily planet building claiming to be supermans manager and clark kent has to expose him. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to. Hello, as with most comics, the condition of the comic book is very important. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. 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. 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. To perform the titular task, writer dan jurgens created a character named doomsday, a hulking. Yes, the catalyst for superman s death was a wrestling promo.
The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. On the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. Usually between 1984 to 1991 modern 1992 to current. 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. Aug 01, 1993 on november 18, 1992, news of superman s death shocked the world as the legendary man of steel was killed defending metropolis from the monster called doomsday. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning. Dc superman the death of clark kent centennial edition 1995 18 comic book. 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. And just so i dont sound too bitchy, i tell everyone they should get the singles. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc.
The death and return of superman multiple printing saga. I had heard of this event but i was so late to the party that it was over. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in it s black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. When i first heard about dc s plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever.
Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. Jan 12, 2019 dc to release extended death and return of superman animated movie as a single film. Dan jurgens is an american comic book writer and artist. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. As a consequence of introducing this series alongside its already existing titles, dc comics was able to publish a new superman comic each week. 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. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. The sealed bag editions are a full grade less if the bag was ever opened. The post supermans comic book reveal proves anonymity is impossible even in fiction appeared first on nbc news.
Wizard magazine published monthly also has a comic book price guide printed in the back of every issue. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. When a reporter tries to talk about superman s body and its legality of where it should go to, it is interrupted as paul westfield and his cadmus soldiers burst in, demanding superman s body. As much as this sounds like grief, and doesnt take into account a few ongoing events in dcs history at the time, lois has a point. The death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. 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. Aug 08, 2018 the death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s.
Next page number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 1 1963 spiderman spiderman vs. I can only imagine how a kid in 1961 would have handled this comic book. 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. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. A wlex broadcast is shown, reporting on superman s death. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. Continues in the funeral for a friend story arc in adventures of superman. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dc s bestselling superman comic ever.
The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone tablet or computer no. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semispectacle of superman. 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. May 17, 2018 one of supermans darkest times was when he faced the nighunstoppable villain doomsday, in dcs the death of superman. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. 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. Since his debut, superman has been a cultural icon in the united states. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all.
Dec 11, 2019 if the story is of value, if its honest, if the creators are coming from a great place, it always rises to the occasion because what people want is the real thing. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. 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. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. Tales from the database mile high comics, chuck rozanski. 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 art is pretty good allaround and this is one of the best covers, ever.
As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. 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. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Upon superman s death in this universe, lois blames the justice league namely members such as batman and wonder woman who werent there in any capacity to help the fallen man of steel. The battle lasted for days, but when the dust settled, both hero and villain were slain. Supermans comic book reveal proves anonymity is impossible. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. The being watches the news archives of superman s battle with doomsday and the funeral then flies off to metropolis to find superman s body. 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. You can see where the latest superman movies, in particular, batman vs superman, drew its inspiration from.
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. Included in these 6 issues were two special issues. The graphic novel collected the seven issue storyline doomsday. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. This price guide has an updated edition published annually. Aug 26, 2011 i have 4 death of superman comic books my uncle gave me a long time ago. 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. More specifically, below is a list of editions and current prices for different grades from comic price guide. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Superman back from the dead comic book value kahoonica. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The cover is homaged and parodied by future comic books. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps.
The being enters superman s tomb and opens the casket. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Dc customs services and international tracking provided. A good riveting story especially as the tome of the book is preinternet so has a more of natural feel. I will say the comic does have my favorite lex luther design aka richard branson, super villain. Comic type monthly issue annual special giant size king size prestige format hard cover gn soft cover gn trade paperback. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. The death of superman was the justice leagues fault cbr. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans.
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