The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. On the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman. Aug 12, 2018 take a piece of oldtimey comic book history, add the debut of marvels firstever mutant and you get a grand investment or a prize for only a handful of collectors out there. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. The story followed events that first took place during the the death and return of superman storyline, and was followedup by the storyarc funeral for a friend a. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. As a result, there are plenty of crossover and tiein issues, albeit a very manageable. An oral history of the original death and return of superman. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comics 1993. You can see where the latest superman movies, in particular, batman vs superman, drew its inspiration from. The death of the superman was a multipart storyline published in alternating superman titles from decemberjanuary of 1992 1993, and one issue of justice league america in december, 1992.
The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. If you have only read the comicbook version of the death and return you owe it to. Rumors and reports begin circulating that superman has returned to metropolis. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. 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. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Oct 05, 2017 the success of the death of superman led to similar mandates at marvel. Find great deals on ebay for death of superman comic and death of superman comic cgc. If the assembled might of the jla cant do it, what hope does he have.
Can superman stop the seemingly mindless, unstoppable creature called doomsday. 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 death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. 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. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. 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. When they arrive, they are shocked to discover that superman s coffin is empty. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. Take a piece of oldtimey comic book history, add the debut of marvels firstever mutant and you get a grand investment or a prize for only a handful of collectors out there.
The success of the death of superman led to similar mandates at marvel. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. Life of captain marvel 1 variant cov artgerm carol danvers origin 2018 1st print.
Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. 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. 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. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc. I was glad the day i found all the comics combined in one book. When they arrive, they are shocked to discover that supermans coffin is empty. Roger stern took all of these stories and put them together to form a complete tale that read like a novel from start to finish. The adventures of superman issue 500 1993 life after death. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Newstime the life and death of superman 1993 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. Not much is known about the killer except for his love of destruction. She contacts inspector henderson and they go to centennial park to inspect supermans tomb beneath his memorial statue. Jonathan kent is fighting for his life but in the processhe is trying to bring clark back to the living.
It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. 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. A good riveting story especially as the tome of the book is preinternet so has a more of natural feel. Death of superman modern age dc comic book 1993 vf.
The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. Jul 04, 2019 i worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Before the internet metabolized iconic events in hours, before. To get the most accurate value, you would need to know which of these you have, along with what condition the comic is in. This reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the death of superman event. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. Death of superman puts superman up against a killing machine called doomsday. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. New listing dc comics superman lot of 2 death of funeral doomsday bagged black white. The death and life of superman was first written in the early 90s and spanned across several comic book series, including action comics, superman, and superman. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. This is a 90s classic where superman has been dead for sometime now. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide.
Lois lane is dubious, but has to learn the truth for herself. This was like dc had just dropped a nuclear bomb on us. The administrator of this site cannot be held responsible for what its users post, or any other actions of its users. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. At an editorial meeting in 1993 or 1994 with various executives, they were noting that the death of superman had just been mentioned on the today show, says former marvel editor bob budiansky. The death of superman 1993 comic read the death of. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. For a person who has never been overly fond of the superman comics the novel the death and life of superman is a superb read. I think you have the hang of what to do in your auctions now we can get to comic book values. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. In an attempt to bring in new comic readers, funnies, inc. 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. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out.
Unfollow superman 1993 the death of superman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant.
Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Death of superman reading order complete trilogy comic book. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell.
Jun 06, 2012 this is a 90s classic where superman has been dead for sometime now. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. 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. For accuracy almost every entry is based upon actually looking in the issue, and not memory or another source. Jan 22, 2014 on the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman. Jun 14, 20 i would have to imagine that this comic presented an incredible challenge for ordway when he wrote it 199293. It was an unprecedented moment, not just in the history of the character, but for the medium, and for pop culture at large. She contacts inspector henderson and they go to centennial park to inspect superman s tomb beneath his memorial statue. 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. The series began in late 1992 and continued for a full year until late 1993.
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