Get the best deal for death of superman from the largest online. Print death of superman modern age dc comic book 1993 vfnm. A superman from a parallel universe, who just happens to be the same superman who was killed in the 1992 comic book, is living secretly in his counterparts world. There are two ways to determine the value of a comic book. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all.
Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Superman synopsis limp superman being captured by army. Issues must have been published during the copper age years of 1984 through 1991. The second is to see how much the item is selling for in auctions or online listings. Right along with the speculator market came publicity stunts, things comic book companies did just to try to drum up sales. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Event dcs the death and return of superman 1992 3 the death and return of superman was a major three part event that saw superman felled by doomsday, a world mourn for their loss, and the subsequent revival of the man of steel. From the chevrolet impala, to the volkswagen golf, to the honda accord. Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background.
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. Superman 1987 2006 from dc comics league of comic geeks. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. Superman with the help of steel, eradicator, supergirl, superboy, and green lantern hal jordan, finally defeat cyborg superman and mongul at engine city. Price guides allow for quick reference of a comic books estimated. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. Death of superman trade paperback platinum edition comics. This contains as well various other short stories which are redone from eariler stories or reimaginings. At dc, batmans back was broken in 1993s knightfall saga and superman was killed by doomsday in 1992. What car is superman trashing on the action comics. The first, and usually fastest, is to look it up in a price guide. The writers and editors of the superman line had been leading up to a wedding.
Value if you will for people growing up in certain backgrounds, he said, cit citing ing citing minority students growing up in ur urban. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Death of superman comic book value price guide 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. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Those were pretty good, but suddenly that wasnt enough. The power of superman, beyond death and rebirth cbr. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother.
When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. Dc comics can be worth a small fortune, especially when batman is the star of the show. To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated publications. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic.
Event dcs the death and return of superman 19923 the death and return of superman was a major three part event that saw superman felled by doomsday, a world mourn for their loss, and the subsequent revival of the man of steel. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. Top superman comic books comic book values comic book. Supermans been on minds lately, what with that new movie and the story of a man finding an original supermanintroducing 1938 action comics 1 in the walls of his house, and thats got me thinking. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. The man of steel comic books featured stores intertwined with those in these other titles. I have a copy of death of superman wanting to sell. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. For accuracy almost every entry is based upon actually looking in the issue, and not memory or another source. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. This evening, dc comics fans got their first look at the upcoming event series, doomsday clock, during a panel with dc president and chief creative officer geoff johns as new york comic con.
Another top notch jim aparo art cover for dc comics. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before. Superman movie debuts, we will see this book revert back to its normal prices again. Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from julius schwartzs editorial records, provided by dc comics. Its mongul and the cyborg superman against superman, superboy, supergirl, steel, the eradicator, and hal jordan in what remains of coast city. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. Obviously, the trailer has made mass strides in this book gaining momentum. During the panel, johns shared the first six pages of the 12issue series which will have characters from alan moore and dave gibbons seminal watchmen series cross paths with the heroes of the dc. The independent florida alligator ufdc home university of florida. Unfollow superman 1993 the death of superman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Superman figts a monster animated from sand, which emulates him in nearly everyway. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Death of superman trade paperback platinum edition.
Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again. The krypton man drags superman toward earths newly red sun and certain death until superman takes temporary refuge on the planet mercury. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. 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. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. At nycc, geoff johns discussed dc comics doomsday clock, hinting that the comic s setting might be a huge clue to the events secret. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. Why doomsday clocks 1992 setting is the key screen rant. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. The crossover, which originated from editor mike carlin and writers dan jurgens, roger stern, louise simonson, jerry ordway, and karl kesel, began in december 1992 and lasted until october 1993. From fan favorites like starlord and adam warlock, to death herself, thanos has. 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.
Superman s been on minds lately, what with that new movie and the story of a man finding an original superman introducing 1938 action comics 1 in the walls of his house, and thats got me thinking. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. May 12, 2017 right along with the speculator market came publicity stunts, things comic book companies did just to try to drum up sales. 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. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. The death of superman is a 1992 comic book storyline that occurred mostly in dc comics superman titles. The death of superman dc comic retropect 1992 1993. Superman, superhero, copper age 1984 1991, comics, collectibles. Death of superman memorial set, still sealed comic 1992. The parallel universe superman has come out of hiding, seemingly poised to take on the mantle of superman in this new world.