Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. I allowed their opinions to give me cause to doubt the relevance and value of comic books. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. The year began in grand style with an alien invasion epic called panic in the sky.
Alex lovy, american animator and comics artist worked for national comics and dc comics. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. The biggest event comic in the history of the medium, and this is the highly desirable memorial edition. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed.
The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. The calm before the storm or aliens, vampires and demons oh my. Superman is dead, bumped off by doomsday, an underground creature in novembers superman no. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Dc sports illustrated comics nolan ryan ozzie smith new unread 1992. For a brief moment comic books were in the mainstream media, and some people saw the death of a superhero as a way to make a buck or two. 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. 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. Dc published the story in three collected volumes from 1992 to 1993. Lot of 8 comic books death of superman transformers jurassic. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide.
It was published in superman, action comics, the adventures of superman, superman. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Grading a comic books state of condition is harder than you think. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. That changed while i was browsing the back issues at all american comic shop way back in 1992. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans.
Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. Dc customs services and international tracking provided. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant, causing mint condition copies to be. The writers and editors of the superman line had been leading up to a wedding. Money magazine by now youve probably heard the incredible shocker. It is a youngadult version of the death of superman comics storyline from 1992. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values.
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Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. It wasnt a bad year, just up and down in terms of story and events. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. All comic books from the 1990s and 2000s arent worth a nickel. More specifically, below is a list of editions and current prices for different grades from comic price guide. The death of superman is a 1992 comic book storyline that occurred mostly in dc comics superman titles. When sidebyside, their spines unite to create the unforgettable death of superman symbol. Next page number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 1 1963 spiderman spiderman vs. Comic books in death and return of superman mycomicshop. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to. Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background.
He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. The biggest consistently successful independent book and the second independent book. New comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. The dc comics braintrust decided to kill superman in late 1992, in a sevenpart saga that ran through all four monthly superman comic books plus a. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Obviously, the trailer has made mass strides in this book gaining momentum. When viewed overall 1992 was a somewhat haphazard year for the superman titles. 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. An interesting fact is many of the most important superman issues arent even in his selftitled comic, but in the action comics series.
The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. The death of superman dc comic retropect 19921993 youtube. Superman movie debuts, we will see this book revert back to its normal prices again. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. So figure how my step brother had issues 117 then 21 thru 34 of superman in mint condition in a box along with batman 1 22 all in mint condition and he ran from the government for tax reasons, got very ill and passed away, and they are. In the eyes of serious collectors, mint condition means ultimately untouched.
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