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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. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. How much are the original death of superman comic books. An oral history of the original death and return of. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here.
Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The death of superman set cgc comic book collectors chat. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. 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. Superman back from the dead comic book value kahoonica. This is the definitive volume for all fans of superman. Dc comics this massive book is the finale to the saga of the death and rebirth of superman, including the final fate of the four impostors who attempted to take his place, including steel and superboy. Doomsday includes death of superman graphic novel bluray 2007 at best buy. The death of superman set comics general cgc comic book.
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. Mar 17, 2019 my journey into this wonderful hobby began in early 1994, when i found the death of superman graphic novel at kroger, i was 11 years old then. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery. A 15yearold girl named sera oyugock, granddaughter of duke oyugock, is betrayed by a member of the family and given to the cult. It is a 400 page novel that includes reign of the supermen, funeral for a freind, and the battle with doomsday and a whole ton of backstory the first few chapters. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Value of vintage batman comicswhenever you come across old batman comic books, check this price guide. Doomsday, the build up to the appearance of the pseudo supermen, and the return of the hero that cannot be slain in either body or spirit were all absolutely fantastic.
Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semispectacle of superman. Jerry ordway felt hed put in his time on adventures of superman and was ready for something new, so mike carlin needed a new writer on the book and called me. Get the best deal for death of superman from the largest online selection at. Although you might want to buy this book because its a really good story and tells about how superman died. See our superman comic books article for more details. I finished this comic book in 15 days and it was an exciting story about superman s death. The death of superman trade paperback copy comics watcher. I finished this comic book in 15 days and it was an exciting story about supermans death.
Dc superman 75 death of superman platinum edition retail incentivesealed. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. 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.
I bought this book because i heard this was the best selling graphic novel of all time, and it do have historic value, because death of superman was a big deal. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc. Dc comics the death of superman graphic novel with death of superman comic book. Jan 22, 2014 on the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman.
The death of superman is by far the truest adaptation of the 1992 dan jurgens storyline, bringing the tragedy to life in a modern and exciting new way. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. The death of superman makes the man of steels sacrifice. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman.
What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. Aug 08, 2018 the death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. 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. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics.
Death of superman comic book value price guide posted on by comics watcher 19 comments v chances are you stumbled upon this article looking for the value of the death of superman comic book you have or are interested in buyingselling. If you like this, read the death and life of superman by roger stern. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. Doomsday, the build up to the appearance of the pseudo supermen, and the return of the hero that cannot be slain in either. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Its no wonder that this is the best selling comic book of all time. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Jul 04, 2019 i worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. May 28, 2008 ah, the death of superman setman, i have all of them up to the black bag issue i have 9 copies of that and then funeral for a friend set and finally the white bag got 7 copies of that and the four new supermans launched from each of the four superman titlesthese all are pretty much worthless. The death and return of superman multiple printing saga my. Death of superman tales from the database mile high comics. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. When a hulking monster emerges from an underground. I have ambivalent feelings concerning the death and life of superman.
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 comic valuethe death of superman comic. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. The death of superman combines everything i love about wwf pro wrestling with the tight plotting of a michael bay film. I had heard of this event but i was so late to the party that it was over. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc.
The story that drew national media attention when dc comics. 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. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. 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 and return of superman multiple printing saga. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics.
Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. My journey into this wonderful hobby began in early 1994, when i found the death of superman graphic novel at kroger, i was 11 years old then. 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. The graphic novel collected the seven issue storyline doomsday.
Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. The death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. Death of superman, doomsday is coming, first appearances, 1992 asmr duration. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. A guy shows up at the daily planet building claiming to be supermans manager and clark kent has to expose him. Prime auction ends monday may 4 to wednesday may 6. On the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman. When it comes to superman tales, the 25yearold story of the man of steels death has proven to be surprisingly popular source material. Forget all the psychological nuance of frank millers dark knight comics, superman is good and thats all you need to know.