Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. During world war ii, comic books like captain america were definitely moralefilling feelgood comic books. The story followed events that first took place during the death of superman storyline, as well as the followup storyarc funeral for. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. 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. 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. Clark kent is discovered missing in the wake of superman s tragic battle with doomsday while, in the man of steels absence, supergirl moves to take up his position as guardian of metropolis. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans.
Authors signatures can undoubtedly increase the value of a rare book or first edition. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. An oral history of the original death and return of. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. 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. Find out how you can avoid common pitfalls in identifying an authors signature. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria.
Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. 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. The more scarce the book is, the more an autograph adds to its value. Can superman stop the seemingly mindless, unstoppable creature called doomsday. 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. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age 1992date.
On the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant. Jul 18, 2014 johnny depp may be brought back for pirates says report. Buy death of superman 93 edition 9781563890970 by dc comics staff for up to 90% off at. 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.
Dc comics the death of superman 100% authenticcondition is very good photos in this listing are photos of the actual item you will receive. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. 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. This led to nearly a years worth of subplots about whether he was actually dead or not. Not much is known about the killer except for his love of destruction. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc.
Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. Dc comics the death of superman 1993 paperback very good. Values of death of superman, the comics price guide. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. Search comic price guide browse by publisher new comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. I think you have the hang of what to do in your auctions now we can get to comic book values. But the real reason this one is a hot book is because it is a canadian white, one of two books on this list that are. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Really, even now, there arent many more fulfilling fantasies than punching out nazis. It was an unprecedented moment, not just in the history of the character, but for the medium, and for pop culture at large. If the assembled might of the jla cant do it, what hope does he have. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications.
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. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Its of interest as a milestone of the superman mythos though of course the outcome didnt last, but casual fans might be underwhelmed by the unfamiliar villain and the unfamiliar justice. 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. Every comic book has a area on the first page all the way at the. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
How much are the original death of superman comic books. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Dc published the story in three collected volumes from 1992 to 1993.
I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comics 1993. Dc superman in action comics reign of the supermen 691 sep 1993 28 comic book. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. Action comics click here to see our full article on action comics values.
The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and. I ordered this just a few days ago for my boyfriends birthdayhes very much a soon to be 41yr old big kid. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The death of superman, world without a superman, and the return of superman. This issue is a variant of the death of superman dc, 1993 series first printing. When i got the opportunity to get it again i bought it at a fair price and got it in excellent condition and very fast. Death of superman puts superman up against a killing machine called doomsday. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc. Comics of 1993 to repeat the caveat i gave on the main 1990s page which has links to see other years within the decade, the list you are about to see involves no judgment or pricing data, but rather simply ranks the universe of d.
Manning, is the bestselling trade paperback of all time. The death of superman set comics general cgc 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. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated publications. May 28, 2008 ah, the death of superman setman, i have all of them up to the black bag issue i have 9 copies of that and then funeral for a friend set and finally the white bag got 7 copies of that and the four new supermans launched from each of the four superman titlesthese all are pretty much worthless. 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. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before. The death of superman 1993 comic read the death of. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. The death of superman dc comic retropect 1992 1993 mad about.
A good riveting story especially as the tome of the book is preinternet so has a more of natural feel. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. I would have to imagine that this comic presented an incredible challenge for ordway when he wrote it 199293. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. You can see where the latest superman movies, in particular, batman vs superman, drew its inspiration from. 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. Death of superman comic book value price guide posted on by comics watcher 19 comments v chances are you stumbled upon this article looking for the value of the death of superman comic book you have or are interested in buyingselling. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4 others vfnm. 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. Dont count on it the john campea show john campea 1,691 watching live now. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the. I was glad the day i found all the comics combined in one book. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at.
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. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. The death of superman set comics general cgc comic. Death of superman publisher dc comics store date january 10, 1993 cover price. Number of printed issues, where it can be verified, any facts that may affect the book value. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. 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. Read the death of superman 1993 comic online free and high quality. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. For accuracy almost every entry is based upon actually looking in the issue, and not memory or another source. Jun 14, 20 i would have to imagine that this comic presented an incredible challenge for ordway when he wrote it 199293. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea.
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