If you are in the market to buy or sell a death of superman trade paperback comic book, make sure you know which version you have. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The value of golden and silver age comics is so high because of their rarity. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. 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. I am not an expert so i will not attempt to graderate each comic. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Apple iphone 55s case optimvsprine optimvsprine vs new 52 superman battles comic vine full wrap iphone case wireless zhihanslive. Lp record and comic book, a membership card, a pin, and a secret code, all packed in a box. Non comic fans just bought the book for an investment that didnt happen. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother. Dc released rebirth last year and that issue sold millions of copies.
And remarkably chilling for a comic book at the time. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. Top superman comic books comic book values comic book. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. Condition is critical in early xmen titles, so use our comics grading guide before you get too excited. Factory sealed dc limited collectors set, complete 7 part story of the death of superman dc comics limited collectors set, the complete 7part story of the. New listing batman superman comic book lot of 19 issues 118 annual 1 new 52 jae lee. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. How much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. This limited collectors set is still in still in plastic, it has never been opened from original packaging. 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 story of the continuing conflict between the man of steel and his deadliest enemy in the years after the death and return of superman.
The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. The biggest event comic in the history of the medium, and this is the highly desirable memorial edition. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. This is likely the highest priced and absolute most desirable premium book from the 1990s next to the spiderman platinum variant.
Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. As the devoted know, wednesdays are the days that new issues of comic book series arrive in stores and a typical week sees the release of more than 10 marvel or dc titles each. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Find out which issues of the xmen have increased in value the most over the years. Dc made a big media event out of superman s death and managed to flood the market. 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 most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. So figure how my step brother had issues 117 then 21 thru 34 of superman in mint condition in a box along with batman 1 22 all in mint condition and he ran from the government for tax reasons, got very ill and passed away, and they are. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. Disneys magic kingdom 3 comic books 1992 limited edition in original unopened sealed packaging numbered collection treat pedigree dandylionfarms.
This epic is part of the death of superman storyline and is the best of the 3 gns. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. 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. They are all in fair, good, or near mint condition. Man of steel 1719 close please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. There was a time in the 1990s when just about every comic book was selling 50,000 copies and a comic wasnt considered a hit until it sold 250,000 copies. I can only imagine how a kid in 1961 would have handled this comic book. 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.
You can also send us details of your comics to have a free appraisal. As an adult, superman is the hero of metropolis, working as a mildmannered newsman in his clark kent identity, but what happened between these two periods. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. There is then a bittersweet ending with supergirl and krypto carrying on in superman s name. Next page number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 1 1963 spiderman spiderman vs. 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. Sales data first became public in 1960, and showed that superman was the bestselling comic book character of the 1960s and 1970s. Superman issue 500 comic book sealed in bag 1993 blackhillsgeneral. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. The adventures of superman was a monthly comic introduced in 1987 first issue. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. Death of superman, while mediocre in content set the scene, funeral for a friend was moving and the return was fantastic and the climax of a whole new superman. Same thing when dc killed batman or marvel killed captain america.
Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. Extremely scarce as retailers were allowed only one copy each so the print run is frighteningly low. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. The man of steel was another regular monthly comic which ran from 19912003, but it was cancelled after 4 issues. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc. 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. Jun 01, 2011 on tuesday afternoon, dc comics announced that starting aug. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman.
The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Dc customs services and international tracking provided. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition.
The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. What is the value of an unopened superman issue the. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle.
The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. The story of superman s life the origin of superman. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Since his debut, superman has been a cultural icon in the united states. Disneys magic kingdom 3 comic books 1992 limited edition in original unopened sealed packaging numbered. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again. It is signed by jerry ordway and is 1522 of 10,000. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. 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.
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