The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. One comic book store that usually ordered 50 superman comics per issue sold 2200 of this comic that year.
As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. Published just a few months after crisis on infinite earths, john byrnes the man of steel updated the saga of superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process. To get the most accurate value, you would need to know which of these you have, along with what condition the comic is in. Kennedys assassination, cbr explores the ongoing saga behind a 1964 superman tribute story. Few other comic book stories inspired other comics dealing with the aftermath. The death of superman, world without a superman, and the return of superman. 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.
Oct 14, 2016 the doomsday showdown demonstrated the need to reignite interest in a superman. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. 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 comic book sales. Wonderful, fantastic and all the other words you can think of for greatest day ever. The biggest consistently successful independent book and the second independent book.
Find out what superman comic books are worth here, or get yours appraised for free. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. 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. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel.
From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. He grows up to be a perfectly normal newspaper reporter named clark kent. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. One of the worstkept secrets of director zack snyders justice league is that superman returns from the grave, following his sacrifice in batman v superman.
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. Jul 28, 20 most people thought it was a gimmick to raise comic book sales. 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. Jul 18, 2014 johnny depp may be brought back for pirates says report.
And they did this every day for the better part of a month. Of course, the man of steel also famously died in comic books 25 years ago, so we. Dc published the story in three collected volumes from 1992 to 1993. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Tdos actually had a lot to do with crashing the comic book collectors market because of awesome stories like yours above. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. As she does, nightwing, maxima and guy help others their own way.
You can see where the latest superman movies, in particular, batman vs superman, drew its inspiration from. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4. Buying art is subjective, hence the final decision to purchase based on perceived value is at the sole discretion on the buyer. 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. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Find great deals on ebay for death of superman comic and death of superman comic cgc. Manning, is the bestselling trade paperback of all time. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. 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.
Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. We believe nfl superpro to be one of the greatest comic books ever written. The death of superman dc comics 1993 how much is it worth. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. It drew national attention, and even the most casual of dc fans know roughly that superman died in an epic battle with doomsday, even if they dont know the minutiae of the story beats. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comics featuring that famous alien from krypton and aquaman, among many othersor marvel comics, which gave us the webslinging spiderman, the new mutants and patriotic captain america. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Nov 16, 2017 of course, the man of steel also famously died in comic books 25 years ago, so we thought it would be worthwhile to revisit superman s resurrection in the comics, to see whethre any of the same machinations of his return will also occur in the film. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Superman s most tyrannical villain just died a truly gruesome death. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. A good riveting story especially as the tome of the book is preinternet so has a more of natural feel. 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.
The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. Dc comics could destroy itself and take the entire comic book industry with it. Interviews read our question and answer sessions with superman comic book writers and artists. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. 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.
Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. He was killed because his character was getting boring and d. All data on comic book sales comes courtesy of sell my comic books. Jun 14, 2009 shuster passed away in 1992 and siegel died in 1996.
The real legacy of the death of superman, though, can be felt in comics like day of doom. The writers and editors of the superman line had been leading up to a wedding between lois lane and clark kent. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. After all, if there is a dollar to be made, people will sniff it out which is why many people purchase comic books for their resale value. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. Today superman continues to be a household name, although preferences have changed, with comic book readers favoring darker idols like the punisher and hellboy, time noted in 2004. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always.
The day the comic book industry died comics matter wya boi zack. July 29, 2012 on ebay want to read more about superman comic book values. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. There are actually several comics labeled funeral for a friend. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. How much are the original death of superman comic books. 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. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. She tells him why shes here and wants to help him and his family on christmas day. Due to the nature of said podcast we tend to do bad comic books though real talk. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. People lined up for blocks outside of stores and waited for hours just to get a copy. Of course, there are comics like the first appearances of batman, superman, and wolverine that are already worth a fortune, but the real money is in comics that are still on the rise.
When more than one comic is offered in a particular listing, the entire sale is disregarded. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. The version of superman from the golden age of comic books was also the very first version of the character. Prime auction ends monday may 4 to wednesday may 6. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. 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. At the superman memorial, mitch finally makes his peace with superman while, back at his home, flash and green lantern repair his home, much to the surprise of his mother and baby sister. This movie begins on krypton, where superman s father sends him off to earth as a young child.
I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Then they re released the comic with a different ending, one in which superman was. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. We finally went on to do the death of superman and i forgot just how poor, the jla issue aside, the overall comic is. On the front cover features typical propaganda of the day with the words war saving bonds and stamps do the job on the japanazis. The day superman died sermon by jeff strite, hebrews 2. The death of superman is one of the most famous dc stories of all time. If condition is in question, please request more pictures.
The fact that people still talk about doomsday says something about its place in comic book history. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Dont count on it the john campea show john campea 1,691 watching live now. Values of death of superman, the comics price guide.
Most people thought it was a gimmick to raise comic book sales. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. 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. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth.
It was part of a series referencing the death of superman. Nov 18, 2012 twenty years ago this month, superman died. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. 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. We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values. The death of superman was released in time for the 1992 christmas shopping season and, according to comics historian matthew k. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. Top superman comic books comic book values comic book. 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. An interesting fact is many of the most important superman issues arent even in his selftitled comic, but in the action comics series.
The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows superman was born on the planet krypton and was given. Fans can now tap into online comic book networks to add to their collections without leaving home. At least, he appears perfectly normal, until he transforms into superman flying around with his underpants over his tights, saving the day. In this issue lois lane drives off a pier in order to get superman s attention. 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. How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. We make every possible effort to only report on the price paid for individual comics. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. Comics fans are accustomed to superheroes coming back from the dead, so its no big surprise, but how he comes back is still a mystery. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with.
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