The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. The villain of the piece called doomsday may be the most deadly and powerful of justice. 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 the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders. Find great deals on ebay for death of superman and superman 75. On the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a. The two seem to go together like two peas in a pod. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s.
Black bagged superman 75 modern age comic books cgc. Does anybody know if theres a process or procedure or other protocols for. Like a lot of comics printed during the speculative 90s this issue was over hyped and over sold to the point that it will not have any appreciable value for decades. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Dc made a big media event out of superman s death and managed to flood the market.
It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Factory sealed dc limited collectors set, complete 7 part story of the death of superman dc comics limited collectors set, the complete 7part story of the. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. How much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. This is a stillsealed first print of superman 75, the death of superman. I worked in appraisal years ago though, things change.
These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. Grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. Sales data first became public in 1960, and showed that superman was the bestselling comic book character of the 1960s and 1970s. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman with familiar ties to another. Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings.
But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Last week, superman was working for the fuhrer in one. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. 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.
Superman 225 curt swan, murphy anderson silver age comic. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. I have kept this comic in its original black bag, sealed, and like new, for 24 years. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. What is the value of an unopened superman issue the death.
Since his debut, superman has been a cultural icon in the united states. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. The death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. The date next to the price is the date when the value s were last updated. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. The death of superman set cgc comic book collectors chat. Back in 1941, captain america punched hitler on the cover of a comic book. This movie is the first part of a multimovie event, the second part of which is reign of the supermen. You can see where the latest superman movies, in particular, batman vs superman, drew its inspiration from. Item is in mint condition and unopened item has been stored in a comic bag and an acid free comic storage box. The adventures of superman back from the dead i have 2 iof the same books one is unopened. Bag contains the comic, memorial poster, obituary, commemorative stamps, trading card, and a black funeral armband.
Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Every quarter i update the page with the most up to date comic book values i can find. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay.
Death of superman 1992 doomsday vs superman complete. Top superman comic books comic book values comic book. Dec 20, 20 o superman superman comic books dc comic books vintage comic books vintage comics comic book covers batman comic art funny superman in honor of superman turning another year older again this year without aging a day dick, here are the 50 best examples of superman being a dick. A good riveting story especially as the tome of the book is preinternet so has a more of natural feel.
Aug 27, 2006 dc made a big media event out of superman s death and managed to flood the market. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever.
The majority of values above come from established ebay comic book sellers with a solid. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semispectacle of superman. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother. Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes. Aug 26, 2011 i have 4 death of superman comic books my uncle gave me a long time ago. Man of steel 1719 close please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. They are all in fair, good, or near mint condition. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. It is referred to as the holy grail of comics and this is the finest graded copy to exist with perfect white pages. 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. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team.
Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. Buying art is subjective, hence the final decision to purchase based on perceived value is at the sole discretion on the buyer. The story of superman s life the origin of superman. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with.
What started out as someones answer for a company wide crossover panic turned into a selfcontained at least as far as the superman titles were concerned story of superman leading an army of heroes in a preemptive attack against the invading forces of brainiac and maxima, who ruled the mobile planet of warworld. It is signed by jerry ordway and is 1522 of 10,000. I have a stillsealed blackbag superman 75 the death of superman. How much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death of. Parents need to know that dc comics the death of superman is a fulllength animated feature based on a multipart dc comic book series, the death of superman, which appeared in the early 1990s. The death of superman this video involves a collectors comic from dc. I am not an expert so i will not attempt to graderate each comic.
Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Death of superman was saturated, everyone has that book, i doubt it will collect too much value. I am hoping to get it signed by dan jurgens at emerald city comic con this year and would like it sealedgraded, but. If i were you, id throw them in a long white and bring them down to a comic book shop and act like you want to get rid of them.
Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The value of golden and silver age comics is so high because of their rarity. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. Tdos actually had a lot to do with crashing the comic book collectors market because of awesome stories like yours above. For a person who has never been overly fond of the superman comic s the novel the death and life of superman is a superb read. Superman 75 memorial set unopened dc comics 1992 death of. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Aug 17, 2014 this is the comic book that started it all.
Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. The biggest event comic in the history of the medium, and this is the highly desirable memorial edition. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. 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. The price you will pay or the price you can sell your comic book will vary. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. This comic features not only the first appearance of superman, clark kent and lois lane, but this comic began the entire superhero genre that has followed during the 76 years since. I have some comic books to go through it says dc 1993 11. 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. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Regular people were hedging that it said comic book would get value, whereas regular collectors knew there would be multiple reprintings and anyone who wanted said comic book in 1st printing was going to get it.
Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Lp record and comic book, a membership card, a pin, and a secret code, all packed in a box.