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 might have been a surprise to some film fans, but dedicated readers of dc comics knew where warner bros. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. The man of steel was another regular monthly comic which ran from 19912003, but it was cancelled after 4 issues. And they did this every day for the better part of a month. And remarkably chilling for a comic book at the time. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Bloody disgusting death of superman brought the real and fictional universes together in a stirring realization of just how much superman means to our culture. Superman doomsday wdeath of superman graphic novel by. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Id like to know how much comic book shops would sell it for, and how much collectors would buy it for. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps.
But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. It is the last page of each book as an image doomsdays fist punches 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. 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. While the characters are definitely human, the costumes, sets and captions all lend themselves to something much more comic booklike. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. How much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death.
I can only imagine how a kid in 1961 would have handled this comic book. If i were you, id throw them in a long white and bring them down to a comic book shop and act like you want to get rid of them. A complete set of 1966 topps superman trading cards has 66 cards. Sealed polybag, contents should be in unused nm condition.
Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. I have many other comic book listings, please check them out. Dan jurgens is an american comic book writer and artist. After a month of spotlighting the strange if endearingly strange history of comic books and especially the silver age, i think it is worthwhile to show the comic books of the silver age that are simply great stories period, without any enjoyably goofy aspect to them.
Since his debut, superman has been a cultural icon in the united states. I am not an expert so i will not attempt to graderate each comic. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. While the characters are definitely human, the costumes, sets and captions all lend themselves to something much more comic book like. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. What is the value of an unopened superman issue the death.
Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. The calm before the storm or aliens, vampires and demons oh my. Mark potts of the washington post speculated the death would not last, but nonetheless. How much is the death of superman white cover worth answers.
The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at.
Henry cavill teases supermans return from the dead on. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. This is a stillsealed first print of superman 75, the death of superman. The final fight between superman and doomsday is a knockout brawl for the ages. The entire issue was made up of splash pages which filled every corner of the book with overthetop action. Little richard, tutti frutti and good golly miss molly singer, dead at 87.
It is the last page of each book as an image doomsdays fist punches a wall over and over again and making more and more progress. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in. The movie batman vs superman shows the same scene taken from this comic only. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. How much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death of superman worth. Death of superman was saturated, everyone has that book, i doubt it will collect too much value. It is signed by jerry ordway and is 1522 of 10,000. 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. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman.
Going on record about the death of superman will be paul levitz and other dc staff members, as well as comic book artists throughout the industry. I worked in appraisal years ago though, things change. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from. 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. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. However, he actually goes into hibernationlike state and is resurrected by eradicator. The issue of superman that chronicled the man of steels final battle with the monster called doomsday made headlines all over the world and sold four million copies in a matter of days, making it the fastestselling comic book of all time. To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual. But like any other superman comic, it lacks good graphics and sketches. Both cyborg superman and the eradicator are pastiches of this 90s trend. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed.
There is then a bittersweet ending with supergirl and krypto carrying on in superman s name. 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. Based on the 1950s television show starring george reeves, this set shows how goofy the series looks by todays standards. Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes. Superman was killed by doomsday in 1992 comic book storyline the death of superman. Superman book dc comics nip new limited no 1 death sealed super hero in plastic. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. The adaptations of the story such as the video game, the novelization, and the audio drama dont include green lantern at all, even though they still. On the street just in front of the daily planet, superman and doomsday had the last bout of their battle.
The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. The books in the pictures are the actual ones you will be receiving. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman with familiar ties to another. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. Superman doomsday wdeath of superman graphic novel by lauren. Im no expert, so please look at pics for books conditiongrading. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic.
The day superman died sermon by jeff strite, hebrews 2. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. Aug 27, 2006 how much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death of superman worth.
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. The death of superman new edition by dan jurgens, paperback. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Most people thought it was a gimmick to raise comic book sales. This book has at least 16 printings as of september 2008. The death of superman dc, 1993 series newsstand first printing the death of superman dc, 1993 series fifth printing the death of superman dc, 1993 series newsstand second printing second printing was printed in canada. Paste magazine an epic and carefully constructed narrative. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition.
Jul 28, 20 most people thought it was a gimmick to raise comic book sales. The death and life of superman on november 18, 1992, the news of superman s death stunned the world. One comic book store that usually ordered 50 superman comics per issue sold 2200 of this comic that year. Unfollow death of superman comic 1993 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. Jan 16, 2008 death of superman was saturated, everyone has that book, i doubt it will collect too much value. The death and life of superman on november 18, 1992, the news of supermans death stunned the world. Superman fights his strongest opponent to the death in the streets of metropolis. When viewed overall 1992 was a somewhat haphazard year for the superman titles. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. The administrator of this site cannot be held responsible for what its users post, or any other actions of its users. Valuable comic books so often have almost magical and in many cases. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics.
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