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 reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the death of superman event. The man of steel comic books featured stores intertwined with those in these other titles. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. A limited edition dc comics death of superman comic book signed by dan jurgens and brett breeding. Find great deals on ebay for death of superman comic and death of superman comic cgc. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Written by jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Death of superman puts superman up against a killing machine called doomsday. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Landiswho was stripped of his title in 2007was carried off a truck by wind. Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. The storyline was carried throughout issues of action comics, superman.
Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. Bonus man of steel poster attached in center of comic. They are all in fair, good, or near mint condition. Death of superman comic book, signed copy with certificate of authenticity. Superman world without a superman tpb 1993 dc comic books. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. Prime auction ends monday may 4 to wednesday may 6. The photo was taken by capital city distribution truck driver oscar. It is signed by jerry ordway and is 1522 of 10,000.
I was glad the day i found all the comics combined in one book. Unfollow superman 1993 the death of superman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. I think you have the hang of what to do in your auctions now we can get to comic book values. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Published april 14th 1993 by dc comics first published december 1992. The death of superman dc 1993 trade paperback tpb near mint. New comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry.
Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. It doesnt matter if its a superman comic book, comic spiderman, x men comic or old title that nobody has heard of it can hold value, first you need to find out what type it is and age. How much are the original death of superman comic books. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant, causing.
How much is the original death of superman comic worth. The adventures of superman comic book dc comics no. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Can superman stop the seemingly mindless, unstoppable creature called doomsday. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. I am not an expert so i will not attempt to graderate each comic. Not much is known about the killer except for his love of destruction.
The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is. Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders. The death of superman and the media frenzy that followed may have been one of the single biggest reasons the spectators converged in such large droves. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. 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. The comic is signed in metallic silver ink on the front cover and is encased in a protective plastic covering. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4. For accuracy almost every entry is based upon actually looking in the issue, and not memory or another source. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. The stories werent just about the death of a comic book icon, they heavily covered how it was an ideal time for speculators to buy superman comics. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. Superman comics index 19862011 introduction here is a listing of the regular superman titles since the john byrne 1986 miniseries man of steel up until the postflashpoint relaunch in 2011. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of.
Superman the man of steel comic book dc comics reign of the supermen. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. 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. It wasnt the first time, or the last but for one moment in the early 1990s, the. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Excellent likenew condition this item is shipped usps mail.
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 is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4 others vfnm. If the assembled might of the jla cant do it, what hope does he have. Now, it all depends on which death of superman issue you are referring to, so we have values for.
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. After the death of the man of steel, the superheroes of the world gather in metropolis to mourn their friend and honor the passing of the greatest superhero ever. 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. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. 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. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here.
View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics.
Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Price guide search comic price guide browse by publisher. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. Number of printed issues, where it can be verified, any facts that may affect the book value. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.