Note that i have included photos of all the newsstand issues. 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. The death of superman tells a striking story about an epic clash of titans, and ultimately a tragic loss of a savior, of hope, and for many readers, of innocence. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again. Promotional comic distributed with the walking dead branded wine which include augmented reality. Now that we ended the string of those 2issue stories with a bang, i cant wait until next issue which starts a brand new arc. Hes always been bigger than just one comic book, one tv show, or one film. Superman fights his strongest opponent to the death in the streets of metropolis. Superman fighting deathstroke again was a welcome 2issue story where the past 2issue stories have not been great. Superman 75 is probably one of the only dc comics that had newsstand versions of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th printings. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman with familiar ties to another.
Please only purchase after you have read the entire description and have carefully examined the photos. It was certainly the bestselling, even if that doesnt necessarily make it the mostread, due to the nature of the nineties comic book speculation market. However, heres why you should really read the death of superman. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Returns are only accepted in cases of items not as pictured damaged, not because of buyers remorse. In 1999, following siegels death, the siegel family successfully won a court case, granting the family fifty percent ownership of the superman character. Hello, as with most comics, the condition of the comic book is very important. In the early twentyfirst century, superman remains one of the most important comic book characters of all time. Promotional comic produced by death wish coffee, a coffee roaster based out of new york. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Does anybody know if theres a process or procedure or other protocols for.
Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Id like to know how much comic book shops would sell it for, and how much collectors would buy it. The company also gave credit for superman s creation to the two men. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes. Last week, superman was working for the fuhrer in one. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. Legendary comic book writer alan moore pens a tale that asks readers the allimportant question. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped. It is hard to believe that more than 20 years have passed since the conclusion of that epic story line.
The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. Want a chance to learn more about your old comic books. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. How much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death of superman worth. The adventures of superman unrelated to the previous the adventures of superman title, this book, which began in 20 and ended in 2014, was a threetimesamonth digital comic anthology of noncanonical superman stories by rotating creative teams. If youre looking to remain unspoiled, time to get up, up and away. Id like to know how much comic book shops would sell it for, and how much collectors would buy it for.
I worked in appraisal years ago though, things change. But on the fourth page it is written this book collects action comics 683684, adventures of superman 496497, jla 69, superman 7375. There are approximately 160 comic books shown here. Get the best deals on superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Death of superman was saturated, everyone has that book, i doubt it will collect too much value. I have assembled all variants, crossovers, extra printings, and newsstand copies of all comic books associated with the death of superman and reign of superman. If you do not agree with my terms, please do not purchase. But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. Promotional comic book given away at e3 in 1996 for a game that was far along in its. Now one man stands defiantly in doomsdays way and vows that the creatures insanity stops here. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. How much is the death of superman white cover worth answers. Doomsday eventually stabs superman with one of his spikes, some blood can be seen, and superman breaks doomsdays neck. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s.
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The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. The death of superman in black plastic cover, unopened comic january 1, 1992 5. Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. What is death of superman 75 unopened and signed by jerry. I find it to be one of the most fun superman stories ive ever read, and sadly, a lot of that fun is unintentional. How much are the original death of superman comic books. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. On the back cover it is written this book collects action comics 1820, adventures of superman 496498, superman 7375, man of steel 1719 plus newstime thing. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Superman and doomsday have a very long, brutal, destructive battle that takes them all over metropolis, and many punches and other hits are thrown. The death of superman new edition by dan jurgens, paperback.
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. 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. To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. The death of superman comic, old man loganwolverine comic lot, east of west comic lot. How much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death of. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother. While superman is held captive aboard an intergalactic slaveship in space, on earth the cops would like to talk to clark kent about the charred body found in his apartment. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. In the eyes of serious collectors, mint condition means ultimately untouched.
View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs. In 1986, dc comics revamped the superman comics recreating superman and his supporting cast of friends and enemies. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Black bagged superman 75 modern age comic books cgc. The story is notable for several major plot developments regarding superman. I am not an expert so i will not attempt to graderate each comic. Tdos actually had a lot to do with crashing the comic book collectors market because of awesome stories like yours above. Since his debut, superman has been a cultural icon in the united states. Superman 225 curt swan, murphy anderson silver age comic. Grading a comic books state of condition is harder than you think. Death of superman by daniel hazelwood, dc comics staff and louise simonson 2011, paperback, revised at the best online prices at ebay. The print edition collected three digital chapters a month. Its an amazing story of how superman fights and falls defending the world against doomsday, an unstoppable monster basically designed to destroy superman.
It is signed by jerry ordway and is 1522 of 10,000. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. Now there is something really wrong with this book. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. I have a stillsealed blackbag superman 75 the death of superman.
Aug 11, 20 there are approximately 160 comic books shown here. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The movie contradicted longestablished comic book legend. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. Back in the day, this comic book story made national news and ended up being one of the best selling graphic novels of all time. Here is an overview of superman s comic book career, since writer jerry siegel 19141996 and artist joe shuster 19141992 invented him while still teenagers. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. If i were you, id throw them in a long white and bring them down to a comic book shop and act like you want to get rid of them. I am hoping to get it signed by dan jurgens at emerald city comic con this year and would like it sealedgraded, but. Top rated lists for the return of superman 46 items all my tpbs 7 items best event and or crossovers. Not only did the character survive richard donners interpretation, he became an even better superman because of it. Aug 27, 2006 how much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death of superman worth.
Superman is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by dc comics, and is considered an american cultural icon. 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. Death of superman and reign of supermen cgc comic book. Craigslist search, craigslist is no longer supported. All comic books from the 1990s and 2000s arent worth a nickel. They are all in fair, good, or near mint condition. I have an unopened death of superman number 500 gem mint condition. The event of the death of superman was so huge that it was reported on by the national media. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics.