Death of superman 1992 doomsday vs superman complete. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. Superman 75 death of superman first print in black bag vfnm. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. What you need to know about the gamechanging twist in batman v superman. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Jun 15, 2017 two of the greatest heroes in all of comics, wonder woman and superman stand high among the rest. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database.
Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Superman s one weakness, as any comic book novice knows, is krypton. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. My brother had received this as a gift in 1993 and it was ruined. Apr 11, 2016 comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. For the first several years, the stories contained in superman volume 2 were selfcontained, occasionally crossing over into other comic titles depending upon the storyarc.
Dc comics the death of superman graphic novel with death of superman comic book. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Sistas shines a light on love and the value of friendship. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed.
Who will have the most valuable comic book collection. Though most people are familiar with the lead character and his friends at the daily planet, the current comic books include many characters and events with which new readers will be unfamiliar. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. This faq gives comic book readers an introduction to superman as he appeared in the comic books from 19862011. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. This led to nearly a years worth of subplots about whether he was actually dead or not. Another way to look at it is that the death of superman was the last hurrah of the boom part of the boombust cycle.
The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. What comic book writer do you think made superman ridiculously overpowered than the other. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. 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. Use these values as a guideline for evaluating the reasonableness of dealer prices, setting up trades with other collectors, and estimating the worth of your collection. It is likely hes native to vathlo island, due to his reference to the word. Although he is arguably the most wellknown and famous superhero, he is definitely not the most loved, or understood. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more.
Asked in dc comics, superman, marvel comics what is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman limited edition comic with black bag. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. This was the first issue of the series to be titled worlds finest comics, the title it would retain for the next 45 years. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. It was part of a series referencing the death of superman. This is a stillsealed first print of superman 75, the death of superman. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. Many people view him as boring and uninteresting, and find characters like batman and spiderman to be far more intriguing and complex. Calvin ellis, kryptonian name kalel, also known as superman, is a kryptonian president of the united states, on a different earth in the multiverse.
How much are the original death of superman comic books. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Its predominantly black cover makes this one particularly hard to find in higher grade. While the taste of putting a black armband in a comic can be debated all night long one cant deny the interest superman s death generated for comic books. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at.
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 is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. Find great deals on ebay for death of superman comic and death of superman comic cgc. Jan 25, 2019 this 1941 comic was the second issue of dc comics then called nationals book that contained both superman and batman stories in it. Make offer silver age comics, superman, lot of 5 books. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics.
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. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list them.
Death of superman, doomsday is coming, first appearances, 1992 asmr chycho. On the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. There are actually several comics labeled funeral for a friend. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade.
The comic comes in a black polybag with a trading card, poster. 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. He was elected for a second term, but scandalsincluding the 1869 black. Marvel customs services and international tracking provided. On his earth, he became superman in addition to being the president. The book came encased in a sealed black bag with a bleeding red s on the front. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. A good riveting story especially as the tome of the book is preinternet so has a more of natural feel.
Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. The death of superman since it had financial incentives to do so, as comic book speculation was at its peak. Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of.
Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics. Superman book dc comics nip new limited no 1 death sealed super hero in plastic. Prime auction ends monday may 4 to wednesday may 6. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Mar 02, 2019 we have to each pick 10 comics from dts collection of cgc graded marvel silver age comic books. Same thing when dc killed batman or marvel killed captain america. The death of superman in black plastic cover, unopened comics 1992. Aug 01, 1993 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. Values of death of superman, the comics price guide. I ordered him this book again and he was excited about it arriving and was excited to read it again. How did superman came back to life after doomsday killed him. 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.
You can see where the latest superman movies, in particular, batman vs superman, drew its inspiration from. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. This entry was posted in batman, batman, comic book values, d. Silver age comics, superman, lot of 5 books from 1960s. The definitive 100 greatest black comic book superheroesvillains. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. 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.
Not to be outdone marvel comics began a new horror line based of the success of ghost rider with a. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. Non comic fans just bought the book for an investment that didnt happen.
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