Apr 11, 2016 comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. Find great deals on ebay for death of superman comic and death of superman comic cgc. At the end of last weeks column, i promised you that i would discuss this week the impact that the 1992 death of superman promotion had on the world of comics. Curt connors as a villain seldom gets the respect hes deserved. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. 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. The death of superman was released in time for the 1992 christmas shopping season and, according to comics historian matthew k. It wasnt the first time, or the last but for one moment in the early 1990s, the combination of a slow news day and the growing popularity of comics collided for what many people recall as the busiestever day for comicbook sales. Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Reprints of these collections were published in 2003, 1998, and 2004, respectively, while a recolored edition of the death of superman was released in 20. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another.
Less than a year after superman died, dc decided to bring him back. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semispectacle of superman. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been. Superman movie debuts, we will see this book revert back to its normal prices again. The death of superman, world without a superman, and the return of superman. 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 cost. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Dc customs services and international tracking provided. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. I have a copy of death of superman wanting to sell.
Obviously, the trailer has made mass strides in this book gaining momentum. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Death of superman 1992 doomsday vs superman complete. Superman the death of superman limited collectors set. Here at last is the dramatic story behind the bestselling comic book of all time. All those promises of permanence, namely with dc comics death of superman, an event that made the evening news, proved to be empty promises. Edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993.
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. Death of superman memorial set, still sealed comic 1992. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. The death of superman doomsday limited collectors set complete 7. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition.
What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. 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. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. If condition is in question, please request more pictures. 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. Aug 26, 2011 i have 4 death of superman comic books my uncle gave me a long time ago. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman.
Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 1st edition 1st edition 1st printing. The death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Nov 18, 2012 lori horne of boston grabs several copies of the death of superman comic book from the shelves of comicopia in boston during the first hours of sales wednesday, nov. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Aug 01, 1993 on november 18, 1992, news of supermans death shocked the world as the legendary man of steel was killed defending metropolis from the monster called doomsday. 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. The comic book crash of the 90s and why comics are safe today. Another local store sold its entire supply of copies.
Dc published the story in three collected volumes from 1992 to 1993. If the assembled might of the jla cant do it, what hope does he have. Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings. Either one of these is worth your time and effort to find if youre hunting down issues to invest in. Buying art is subjective, hence the final decision to purchase based on perceived value is at the sole discretion on the buyer. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. The death of superman is a comic story arc during the 1990s in all four mainstream superman comics of the time, which chronicles supermans confrontation with the terrible monster doomsday, his battle with the monster, and finally his death at the hands of the strange beast. The classic collection returns in a newly recolored edition. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993.
Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. A maniacal beast has risen from the earth, a creature called doomsday. Another local store sold its entire supply of copies before noon. Death of superman comic book lot 22 steel action comics.
Get the best deal for death of superman from the largest online selection at. Included in these 6 issues were two special issues. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. The writers and editors of the superman line had been leading up to a wedding between. Aug 12, 2018 two marquis issues not just in the history of the fantastic four, but in marvel are both currently tied as 65k at their highest value. The death of the superman was a multipart storyline published in alternating superman titles from decemberjanuary of 1992 1993, and one issue of justice league america in december, 1992. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. The death of superman doomsday limited collectors set. Dc sports illustrated comics nolan ryan ozzie smith new unread 1992. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle.
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