To get the most accurate value, you would need to know which of these you have, along with what condition the comic is in. See our superman comic books article for more details. Comics, jinxworld, milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm, young animal, zoom. Its no wonder that this is the best selling comic book of all time. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc. 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. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. Death of superman story arc when the alien monster doomsday surfaces on earth, superman may be the only hero powerful enough to save the planet from doomsdays wrath.
View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman with familiar ties to another. September 2nd, 2019 filed under comic strips, death of superman 2 comments. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. So long as the exterior of the bag looks new, and if the item is sealed and. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or. They are all in fair, good, or near mint condition. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders. The death of superman combines everything i love about wwf pro wrestling with the tight plotting of a michael bay film. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. The death of superman finds superman in a fight to the ultimate finish when the man of steel becomes the only hero who can stand in the way of the monstrous creature doomsday and his unstoppable rampage of destruction in 2007, the inaugural film in the dc universe movies series, superman.
It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. Dc comics superman lot of 2 death of funeral doomsday bagged black white. 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 forced dc to cancel a noncanon, fourissue limited series neil gaiman and matt wagner were working on, as it also featured the characters death. Quite possibly the biggest comic book event of the decade, the death and return of superman spanned dozens of comics, inspired a novelization, and produced two separate skybox releases one for the death and one for the return. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. What is the value of an unopened superman issue the death of. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before. It is signed by jerry ordway and is 1522 of 10,000.
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. The price guides assign values for comic books based on demand. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The sealed bag editions are a full grade less if the bag was ever opened. The original death of superman comic book was one of the most important in the history of dc comics publishing. Buy superman comics and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Unfollow death of superman comic black bag to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. A celebration of the iconic art that has graced the covers of superman comic books throughout all eras of supermans tenure, from 1938 to the present.
The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dc s bestselling superman comic ever. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. I am not an expert so i will not attempt to graderate each comic. Unfortunately, the above panels are about as explicit as the mr. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. The death of superman finds superman in a fight to the ultimate finish when the man of steel becomes the only hero who can stand in the way of the monstrous creature doomsday and his unstoppable rampage of destruction. If you find any comic book from this era do not attempt to make the comic book look nicer. To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition.
Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Dc returns to the death of superman in new comic cbr. Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly rare comic books, then youre certainly sitting on a prized asset that any comic book collector would be envious of. Death and return of superman signed comic books wdynamic forces coa. Then, the comics are sealed through a combination of compression and.
But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes. 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. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. Values of death of superman, the comics price guide. Showcasing the iconic sshield emblem that is synonymous with superman. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. What is the last superman comic written by jerry siegel and illustrated by joe shuster. How much is the original death of superman comic worth.
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. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. In a day, dc comics had sold 3 million copies of superman no. How many dcmarvel superheroes have actually died in their comic books or movies. This reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the death of superman event. When the alien monster doomsday surfaces on earth, superman may be the only hero powerful enough to save the planet from doomsdays wrath. Forget all the psychological nuance of frank millers dark knight comics, superman is good and thats all you need to know. How much are the original death of superman comic books. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. Many were released on cardboard or vinyl records with accompanying readalong books. Id like to know how much comic book shops would sell it for, and how much collectors would buy it. The loss of the character made national news, and it established a path for an equally epic story that unfolded in the superman comics the following year with the reign of the supermen a storyline that is set to be turned into. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
How much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. Death of superman stars return in dcs rebirth screen rant. Jul 18, 2014 the death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Grading guide recent value changes report missing issues.
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Superman 75 death of superman sealed black bag issue. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Doomsday, told an abridged version of the death of superman, dcs landmark 199293 comic book. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by 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 mourning armband and an exclusive skybox trading card. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. 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. Same thing when dc killed batman or marvel killed captain america. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. How much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death of superman worth. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. The death of new 52 superman was important, sending ripples throughout the dc universe but from the very first dose of rebirth, writer geoff johns teased that the mysterious figure watching superman during his final days had many more secrets to reveal.