The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. The 19yearold woman is a level 50 master of the raka, a magical tool that appears to be just a tiara, bracelets, and anklets to the naked eyepublishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. Dan jurgens is an american comic book writer and artist. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semispectacle of superman. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. 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.
Death and return of superman part 2, death and return of superman tpb. I had heard of this event but i was so late to the party that it was over. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. Comic books in death and return of superman mycomicshop. However, he actually goes into hibernationlike state and is resurrected by eradicator. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. 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. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. The death of superman set cgc comic book collectors chat. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book.
Since his debut, superman has been a cultural icon in the united states. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Dc customs services and international tracking provided. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993 by brett breeding artist, dan jurgens author. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. It wasnt the first time, or the last but for one moment in the early 1990s, the combination of a slow news day and the growing popularity of comics collided for what many people recall as the busiestever day for comicbook sales. The book looks and feels like it just came off the newsstand. Nov 18, 2012 may 12, 2020 twenty years ago this month, superman died. Mar 17, 2019 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. Superman comic worth update cancel answer wiki below is a list of editions and current prices for different grades from comic price guide ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value how did superman come, 1992 comic book sales to.
He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Non comic fans just bought the book for an investment that didnt happen. The death of the superman was a multipart storyline published in alternating superman titles from decemberjanuary of 19921993, and one issue of justice league america in december, 1992. The death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. This year marks the 50th anniversary of a curious piece of comic book history, the publication of a comic book featuring superman teaming up with president john f. The writers and editors of the superman line had been leading up to a wedding between lois lane and.
Jan 12, 2019 in addition to the planned screenings of the death of superman and reign of the supermen as a doublefeature in select theaters this weekend and monday, warner bros. The writers and editors of the superman line had been leading up to a wedding between. 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.
Superman was killed by doomsday in 1992 comic book storyline the death of superman. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993. Jan 22, 2014 on the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman. Death of superman publisher dc comics store date january 10, 1993 cover price. The death and return of superman multiple printing saga my. 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. Most folks dont care if the comic been wrapped in saran wrap, a. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. 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.
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. Aug 08, 2018 the death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. Death of superman 49 comic book lot dc 1st doomsday reign.
As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. 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. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist.
Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. Superman the death of superman tpb 2016 dc new edition 1 1st. Aug 26, 2011 i have 4 death of superman comic books my uncle gave me a long time ago. 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. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. On the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman.
What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Death of superman comic valuethe death of superman comic. Superman comic worth update cancel answer wiki below is a list of editions and current prices for different grades from comic price guide ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value how did superman come, 1992 comic book sales to comics with dcs. In addition to the planned screenings of the death of superman and reign of the supermen as a doublefeature in select theaters this weekend and monday, warner bros. Complete death and return of superman lot run set 42 comics. Aug 01, 2019 the death of superman issue 75 duration. 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. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. How did superman return to life after his original death in the comics. 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.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. How much are the original death of superman comic books. Same thing when dc killed batman or marvel killed captain america. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. 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. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. You can see where the latest superman movies, in particular, batman vs superman, drew its inspiration from.
As a consequence of introducing this series alongside its already existing titles, dc comics was able to publish a new superman comic each week. Tdos actually had a lot to do with crashing the comic book collectors market because of awesome stories like yours above. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The graphic novel collected the seven issue storyline doomsday. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. How much is the original death of superman comic worth.
Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. 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. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. Death in paradise season 7 episode 8 the death of superman. Jul 04, 2019 i worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out.
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