Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s. There is just one page of each of these books in this book in the tpb. 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. Aug 08, 2018 the death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semispectacle of superman.
The story of supermans life the origin of superman. A good riveting story especially as the tome of the book is preinternet so has a more of natural feel. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. 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. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here.
The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Lp record and comic book, a membership card, a pin, and a secret code, all packed in a box. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s.
Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semi.
He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. For a person who has never been overly fond of the superman comics the novel the death and life of superman is a superb read. Doomsday story arc, the death of superman animated feature is a mustwatch film and an easy way to familiarize yourself with the iconic comic book event. 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. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Originally an imaginary story, absolute crisis on infinite earths revealed that this story is in fact an alternate real universe.
How much is the original death of superman comic worth. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. 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. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. The first occasions were as imaginary stories that is, set outside of the official continuity published during the silver age of comics.
Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc. 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. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. However, the most famous instance was the story arc called the death of superman in the canon comics during the 1990s the death of superman arc happened by accident.
Dc customs services and international tracking provided. 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. The death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. How much are the original death of superman comic books. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. The death of superman makes the man of steels sacrifice. 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.
Jul 04, 2019 i worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. The new adventures of superman was already greenlit at abc, and the producers of the show wanted the wedding. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books.
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. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. The story followed events that first took place during the the death and return of superman storyline, and was followedup by the storyarc funeral for a friend a.
As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. The death of the superman was a multipart storyline published in alternating superman titles from decemberjanuary of 19921993, and one issue of justice league america in december, 1992. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. 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. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. New listing superman 75 death of superman first print sealed in.
How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. 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 mourning armband and an exclusive skybox trading card. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Death of superman 49 comic book lot dc 1st doomsday reign supermen confidential. You can see where the latest superman movies, in particular, batman vs superman, drew its inspiration from. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. New listing superman 75 death of superman first print sealed in black bag vfnm. In case youve been living under a rock no judgement, though, weve all been there and havent read or even heard of the iconic superman vs.
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