Now, it all depends on which death of superman issue you are referring to, so we have values for the. The day superman died sermon by jeff strite, hebrews 2. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The value of the comic books would depend upon whether you have any comics of value to a comic book shop.
Dont count on it the john campea show john campea 1,691 watching live now. Wonderful, fantastic and all the other words you can think of for greatest day ever. See our superman comic books article for more details. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. What made the death of superman promotion so much different than all the rest. All comic books from the 1990s and 2000s arent worth a. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. When a hulking monster emerges from an underground resting place and begins a mindless rampage, the justice league is quickly called in to stop the colossal force of nature. It s very slim light case can protect your iphone from scrach and dust. In a personal note, my wife has still not read this comic despite me yammering about it for years now. Nov 14, 2017 the death and resurrection of superman, explained. Non comic fans just bought the book for an investment that didnt happen. Most devoted comic book readers arent surprised by this, since the publisher. 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.
I bought this book because i heard this was the best selling graphic novel of all time, and it do have historic value, because death of superman was a big deal. Worth reading through to get his death but nothing worth mentioning. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. This has dual appeal, because batman collectors will want a copy of this superman comic book, as well as superman fans. Asked in dc comics, superman, batman what is the value of an autographed superman red superman blue 1 comic still in its original. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. The death of superman and of comics michael davis, from. Hailing from the planet krypton, superman is one of the most popular superheroes of all time, and due to his massive appeal, some of the rarest comics hes featured in are worth a lot of money. Not much is known about the killer except for his love of destruction.
Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Superman comic saves family home from foreclosure abc news. Refer to the overstreet comic book price guide to assess the value of your collection. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. 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. While many businesses have been hurt by the recession, the comic book collection industry has received a boost.
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Find great deals on ebay for death of superman comic and death of superman comic cgc. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection. Death of superman tales from the database mile high comics. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. In this weeks episode, time bomb, that seasonlong fight took a. When in allstar superman, we see that scene were the lighting gate opens and kal kent tells superman that the gold looking. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Most people thought it was a gimmick to raise comic book sales. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. When dc killed superman they almost killed the comic industry october 10, 2015.
New comic book day bumped a day early at participating comic. This was one of if not the first book length story in a dc comic. On the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman. 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. That time alan moore delivered the saddest hello in. A rare, nearly flawless copy of supermans comicbook debut has sold for a superpowered price. I was glad the day i found all the comics combined in one book. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. Mar 17, 2020 new comic book day bumped a day early at participating comic book shops.
You guys just the death of superman is a dumb, boring story based on a lie another animated film today. The death and resurrection of superman, explained polygon. 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 real legacy of the death of superman, though, can be felt in comics like day of doom. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Jul 28, 20 most people thought it was a gimmick to raise comic book sales. Nov 23, 2019 the man of steel has been a staple of american culture ever since his first appearance over 75 years ago. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. Same thing when dc killed batman or marvel killed captain america.
When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc. This collection, which includes issues of superman, superman. In the initial chapter, lex luthor appears to have renounced his life of crime. In the story, superman engages in battle with a seemingly unstoppable killing machine named doomsday in the streets of metropolis. Superman s one weakness, as any comic book novice knows, is krypton. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. Editors were so worried that this would upset the continuity of superman comics, not to mention frequent readers, that they mentioned multiple times that this was an imaginary story that may or may not ever happen. 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. It was published in superman, action comics, the adventures of superman, superman. The death of superman is a 1992 comic book storyline that occurred in dc comics superman titles. 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.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. It all started in the spring of 2009, in the bleakest. The comic book industry nearly collapsed due to a number of factors, starting in 1993 and continued to fall through 1999. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol.
Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Death of superman puts superman up against a killing machine called doomsday. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. This drives the price up during an otherwise pretty average early 1950s. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. Jul 18, 2014 johnny depp may be brought back for pirates says report. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics.
Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. Man of steel, superman in action comics, the adventures of superman, and justice league america, is not good. The fact that people still talk about doomsday says something about its place in comic book history. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. How much are the original death of superman comic books. In 1992 when the news broke that dc comics was killing off superman, i was years old, and the every news station was covering this event from local broadcast news like channel 7 all the way to mtv. And they did this every day for the better part of a month.
The flashs fifth season has had no shortage of twists and turns, as team flash has gone up against the metahuman killer cicada. 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. But on november 18, 1992 things changed for many comic readers as that was the day superman died, and comics books would never be the same again. I was standing in a small comic store surrounded by fanboys who were buzzing with anticipation, waiting in a line that stretched out the front door. In a day, dc comics sold 3 million copies of the death of superman. Values of death of superman, the comics price guide. 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 and doomsday just exchange blows one after another.
What you need to know about the gamechanging twist in batman v superman. Apple iphone 55s case optimvsprine optimvsprine vs new 52 superman battles comic vine full wrap iphone case wireless zhihanslive. The death of superman doomsday limited collectors set. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. One comic book store that usually ordered 50 superman comics per issue sold 2200 of this comic that year. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Dc comics the death of superman graphic novel with death of superman comic book. Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly rare comic books, then youre certainly sitting on a prized asset that any comic book collector would be envious of. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Dawn of justice, superman sacrificed himself to end the threat of doomsday. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history.
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