Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. You can see where the latest superman movies, in particular, batman vs superman, drew its inspiration from. The story of superman s life the origin of superman. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. A good riveting story especially as the tome of the book is preinternet so has a more of natural feel. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. 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.
It is referred to as the holy grail of comics and this is the finest graded copy to exist with perfect white pages. Buying art is subjective, hence the final decision to purchase based on perceived value is at the sole discretion on the buyer. Bag contains the comic, memorial poster, obituary, commemorative stamps, trading card, and a black funeral armband. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. I am hoping to get it signed by dan jurgens at emerald city comic con this year and would like it sealedgraded, but. Dec 20, 20 o superman superman comic books dc comic books vintage comic books vintage comics comic book covers batman comic art funny superman in honor of superman turning another year older again this year without aging a day dick, here are the 50 best examples of superman being a dick. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semispectacle of superman. The death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. The death of superman set cgc comic book collectors chat. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book.
The biggest event comic in the history of the medium, and this is the highly desirable memorial edition. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. I have kept this comic in its original black bag, sealed, and like new, for 24 years. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. Tdos actually had a lot to do with crashing the comic book collectors market because of awesome stories like yours above.
This movie is the first part of a multimovie event, the second part of which is reign of the supermen. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. 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. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. Factory sealed dc limited collectors set, complete 7 part story of the death of superman dc comics limited collectors set, the complete 7part story of the. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics.
The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. Regular people were hedging that it said comic book would get value, whereas regular collectors knew there would be multiple reprintings and anyone who wanted said comic book in 1st printing was going to get it. I have some comic books to go through it says dc 1993 11. The villain of the piece called doomsday may be the most deadly and powerful of justice. Last week, superman was working for the fuhrer in one. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. 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.
Item is in mint condition and unopened item has been stored in a comic bag and an acid free comic storage box. Back in 1941, captain america punched hitler on the cover of a comic book. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Every quarter i update the page with the most up to date comic book values i can find. Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes. This comic features not only the first appearance of superman, clark kent and lois lane, but this comic began the entire superhero genre that has followed during the 76 years since. Does anybody know if theres a process or procedure or other protocols for. What is the value of an unopened superman issue the death. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Superman 225 curt swan, murphy anderson silver age comic.
Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. Aug 17, 2014 this is the comic book that started it all. The value of golden and silver age comics is so high because of their rarity. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. This is a stillsealed first print of superman 75, the death of superman. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. What started out as someones answer for a company wide crossover panic turned into a selfcontained at least as far as the superman titles were concerned story of superman leading an army of heroes in a preemptive attack against the invading forces of brainiac and maxima, who ruled the mobile planet of warworld. Parents need to know that dc comics the death of superman is a fulllength animated feature based on a multipart dc comic book series, the death of superman, which appeared in the early 1990s.
The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again. Like a lot of comics printed during the speculative 90s this issue was over hyped and over sold to the point that it will not have any appreciable value for decades. The memorial set that comes in a black bag with bleeding superman logo and contains a slategray memorial marker variant cover comic, a fullcolor memorial poster, fullcolor commemorative stamps, the daily planet obituary, a black. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues. The price you will pay or the price you can sell your comic book will vary.
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. Death of superman was saturated, everyone has that book, i doubt it will collect too much value. I have a stillsealed blackbag superman 75 the death of superman. But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. The two seem to go together like two peas in a pod. Black bagged superman 75 modern age comic books cgc. 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.
It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. How much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death. 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. Why is the death of superman such an important 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. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom.
The date next to the price is the date when the value s were last updated. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman with familiar ties to another. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Top superman comic books comic book values comic book. Grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders. It is signed by jerry ordway and is 1522 of 10,000. The death of superman this video involves a collectors comic from dc. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. I am not an expert so i will not attempt to graderate each comic.
When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. Death of superman 1992 doomsday vs superman complete. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. Aug 27, 2006 dc made a big media event out of superman s death and managed to flood the market.
Aug 26, 2011 i have 4 death of superman comic books my uncle gave me a long time ago. The majority of values above come from established ebay comic book sellers with a solid. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. They are all in fair, good, or near mint condition. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother. Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a. The adventures of superman back from the dead i have 2 iof the same books one is unopened. Sales data first became public in 1960, and showed that superman was the bestselling comic book character of the 1960s and 1970s. I worked in appraisal years ago though, things change.
Find great deals on ebay for death of superman and superman 75. Superman 75 memorial set unopened dc comics 1992 death of. 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. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. How much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death of.
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