Man of tomorrow will be an original story featuring a young clark kent still early in his career as superman. When viewed overall 1992 was a somewhat haphazard year for the superman titles. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. Values of death of superman, the comics price guide. 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. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The story that drew national media attention and killed comics most recognizable hero. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine.
The gcd is building the most comprehensive comics database. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. Over the last decade comic book aficionados have argued and debated whether superman himself was also jewish, and whether he and subsequent superheroes were created in order to fulfill a hidden jewish desire to deliver a decisive victory over nazi germany. Red son is based on the comic book story of the same name. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Comic book realm use our database to track your comic. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history.
The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. Death of superman story arc when the alien monster doomsday surfaces on earth, superman may be the only hero powerful enough to save the planet from doomsdays wrath. We believe nfl superpro to be one of the greatest comic books ever written. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to. Due to the nature of said podcast we tend to do bad comic books though real talk. You can also connect with others in the comic industry to further and enhance everyones comic experience.
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I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. Michael davis brings some much needed perspective to the current situation.
When the alien monster doomsday surfaces on earth, superman may be the only hero powerful enough to save the planet from doomsdays wrath. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Find great deals on ebay for death of superman comic and death of superman comic cgc. It wasnt a bad year, just up and down in terms of story and events. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books.
Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. This reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the death of superman event. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. The calm before the storm or aliens, vampires and demons oh my. Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly rare comic books, then youre certainly sitting on a prized asset that any comic book collector would be envious of.
Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. 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. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. Updated and added to every day, it will eventually list all significant british comics published and all marvel and dc comics that were either officially distributed or non distributed in the uk. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Shuster and siegels superman was launched in 1938, published by gaines. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. This entry was posted in batman, batman, comic book values, d.
How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. The death of superman and of comics michael davis, from. See our superman comic books article for more details. 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 publisher dc comics store date january 10, 1993 cover price.
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. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. 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. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. We can help you find the fair value of your comics.
Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant, causing mint condition. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc. But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman.
If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders.
Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. Depends on the popularity of it then and now and also the damand for them in the antique world. Visit us in ma, or we are happy to do comic book appraisals on location. How much are the original death of superman comic books. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their. Call the local antique shops or take the book in and have a rep check it out because it also depends on the current condition of the comic book.
Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
The death of superman dc graphic novel comic book doomsday 1st print circa 1993. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. 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. Supermandoomsday comic lot deathfuneral 75 man of steel 18. The death of superman and the death of 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. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. We finally went on to do the death of superman and i forgot just how poor, the jla issue aside, the overall comic is. Free comic book value and price resources comic book secrets jan 19, 2008 it walks you through finding comic book values and prices and helps you decide the best method for your situation. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books.
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