Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition 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. The death and return of superman was a well fleshed out story. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr.
Dcuo death of superman anniversary event rewards guide dc. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in. Doomsday, which was a nice addition to a already good movie. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Dc returns to the death of superman in new comic cbr.
Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. We finally went on to do the death of superman and i forgot just how poor, the jla issue aside, the overall comic is. Starting in august 2003, dc comics began publishing a monthly comic book, superman batman, which chronicled the adventures of the man of steel and the dark knight together in the one book. 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. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993 by brett breeding artist, dan jurgens author. Both black and white comics death of superman comic.
Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Perhaps the hottest collectible comic book in recent years has been the first appearance of the incredible hulk in this 1962 comic book by stan lee and jack kirby. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. The high cost of living became the first comic released under the newly instigated vertigo branding in 1993, at which point the sandman also moved from the dc to vertigo imprint. Key collector comic lot 12 books dc, marvel, indy key issues. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. How much is the death of superman comic book pack worth. All comic books from the 1990s and 2000s arent worth a nickel. Comic books in death and return of superman tpb special.
Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. There is only one copy known to exist that is graded better than the 9. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics.
Kiernan, was about a girl who purchased an ankh stolen from death and tried to become her. This volume looks fantastic on the bookshelf with the others 4 volumes in the series superman the death of superman tpb 2016 dc new edition, superman funeral for a friend tpb 2016 dc, superman reign of the supermen tpb 2016 dc and superman the return of superman tpb 2016 dc new edition. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Why didnt they just have superman returns take place in the 80s or the 90s if it was a sequel to superman 2.
What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. 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. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Dan jurgens is an american comic book writer and artist. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. Since his debut, superman has been a cultural icon in the united states. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. 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. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. This monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis. How much are the original death of superman comic books.
In fact, the announcement was made at the same time as the first chapter of the comic was made available for download online. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc 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. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved dc super heroes of all time.
Today, dc comics has announced that a new digitalfirst comic series titled the death of superman will be released as a tiein to the animated movie of the same title. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. A third miniseries, the girl who would be death by caitlin r. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Due to the nature of said podcast we tend to do bad comic books though real talk. 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. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.
An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive the man of steel fights a neverending battle for truth, justice, and the american way. 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. Grading a comic books state of condition is harder than you think. Death of superman 1992 doomsday vs superman complete. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Starting in 1939, superman would continue on to 1986 when alan moores story whatever happened to the man of tomorrow. Whos who in the superman comics 1950s 1980s information on characters and places introduced in the superman comic books during the 1950s and up to the revamp in 1986. Grading your comic books guide revel in the detail. For all notes ordered off the website, they will be delivered via email following payment and should arrive in. Jul 18, 2014 the death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. A good riveting story especially as the tome of the book is preinternet so has a more of natural feel. Aug 26, 2011 your comic books are not in mint condition.
Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Interviews read our question and answer sessions with superman comic book writers and artists. In the eyes of serious collectors, mint condition means ultimately untouched. Parts 2 and 3 will follow, adding new content and new rewards. 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. 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. We believe nfl superpro to be one of the greatest comic books ever written. The death of superman content will be divided up and released over 3 separate content released, with the first part scheduled for may 2018. More specifically, below is a list of editions and current prices for different grades from comic price guide. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969.
As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. I feel like they got to tell the story they wanted to within the time constraints that they had. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. My favorite part of this gift set was the figurine that came with it. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online in.
Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings. Death of superman was saturated, everyone has that book, i doubt it will collect too much value. Why cant people tell clark kent is superman comic misconceptions. Jul 04, 2019 i worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out.
Death of superman 49 comic book lot dc 1st doomsday reign. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Lori horne of boston grabs several copies of tthe death of superman comic book from the shelves of comicopia in boston during the first. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. You can see where the latest superman movies, in particular, batman vs superman, drew its inspiration from.
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