I am new to the comic book world, i am trying to get a collection of the death of superman. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics. The death and return of superman multiple printing saga my. All comics in resealable bags and boards except magazines. Mar 17, 2019 my journey into this wonderful hobby began in early 1994, when i found the death of superman graphic novel at kroger, i was 11 years old then.
Jul 04, 2019 i worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. The graphic novel collected the seven issue storyline doomsday. Each article includes the historical record price achieved for each book at auction, and the minimum yours is worth if youve found one. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. Nov 24, 2019 how superman actually died and returned in dc comics. New listing 1993 superman dc 75 lot of 4 death poly bag 1st print newsstand 3rd print. I continue my overview of the seven endless focusing on death. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Find the value of your comic books using our comic price guide articles below. How superman actually died and returned in dc comics. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. 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.
Superman, with the help of keith robert parks and charlie, stops the underworlders and the warworlders. Untitled superman story, script by jerry siegel signed, pencils by paul cassidy as joe shuster, inks by the shuster shop as joe shuster. The death of superman was a 1992 crossover between dc. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. 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.
I was glad the day i found all the comics combined in one book. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. 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. Death of superman puts superman up against a killing machine called doomsday.
Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Death is a fictional character from the dc comic book series, the sandman 19891996. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. I know there are sets of funeral for friend, reign of superman, and i think one set that is called adventures of superman. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. How much is the death of superman comic book pack worth answers. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online in. Jun 06, 2018 players that are partaking in daybreak games dc universe online have a huge new event to look forward to.
The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. In the stories, death is both the end of life and a psychopomp. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. In the initial chapter, lex luthor appears to have renounced his life of crime. 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. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. Superman comic books death, revival, wedding, and more excellent condition overall. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Aug 01, 2018 the death of superman movie gets a comic book tiein. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. The death of superman movie gets a comic book tiein.
The death and resurrection of superman, explained polygon. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. 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. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4 others vfnm.
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. Minimum prices are for complete, but poor condition books. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. Like most anthropomorphic personifications of death, death meets with. Starting in 1939, superman would continue on to 1986 when alan moores story whatever happened to the man of tomorrow. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. If theyre prepared to take on a worthy dc comics adversary that is. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps.
Nov 14, 2017 the death and resurrection of superman, explained. I had heard of this event but i was so late to the party that it was over. This monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis. Dc comics made history by killing superman back in 1992, but most fans dont know it all started because of a joke and a canceled wedding. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle.
An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in. Players that are partaking in daybreak games dc universe online have a huge new event to look forward to. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. How much is the death of superman comic book pack worth. Yet death of superman lives seems more interested in trying to get the skinny on superman, rather than making a grand statement about the industry, trends in. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Casey and superman to uncovering the fact that the jackson jewelry company was a front for a murder syndicate.
Issues span multiple storylines, most notably the death, revival, and wedding of superman special features, polybags, etc. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. I recommend this book to all superman fans, because its an important chapter in the character and dc universe. Not much is known about the killer except for his love of destruction. Dc universe online getting iconic superman raids and emblem. I have started to collect a few of the comics, but i dont know what all of the issues are that i need. Record prices are upgraded immediately for bigticket items, and over. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold.
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