Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Dedicated to providing lists for the best experience possible when reading through a comic book event, arc. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics.
The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. At the end of last weeks column, i promised you that i would discuss this week the impact that the 1992 death of superman promotion had on the world of comics. 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. Death of superman trade paperback platinum edition. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc.
I would have to imagine that this comic presented an incredible challenge for ordway when he wrote it 1992 93. Death of superman memorial set, still sealed comic 1992. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. It doesnt matter if its a superman comic book, comic spiderman, x men comic or old title that nobody has heard of it can hold value, first you need to find out what type it is and age. Superman at the worlds fair ad for new york worlds fair comics, 1939 edition. It wasnt the first time, or the last but for one moment in the early 1990s, the. But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. This reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the death of superman event. Includes chapters of world without a superman, bonus materials and more. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling. Trends, listings, and sales prices will be tracked from the perspective of both raw and the highest cgc graded books. 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. Death of superman saga is still great to this day and i think its worth not only a read.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Unfollow superman 1993 the death of superman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. It is a youngadult version of the death of superman comics storyline from 1992. The death of superman combines everything i love about wwf pro wrestling with the tight plotting of a michael bay film.
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 classic collection returns in a newly recolored edition. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. The death of superman, world without a superman, and the return of superman. Forget all the psychological nuance of frank millers dark knight comics, superman is good and thats all you need to know. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4 others vfnm. Published april 14th 1993 by dc comics first published december 1992. This unforgettable epic is collecting in this massive edition including superman.
Can even superman stop the unstoppable creature called doomsday. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. The artwork is fantastic and the story is very cool. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. 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 and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Death and return of superman signed comic books wdynamic.
It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. I think you have the hang of what to do in your auctions now we can get to comic book values. Frankly, i view that particular marketing event as being the greatest catastrophe to strike the world of comics since the kefauver senate hearings of 1955. Determining the value of a comic book is not always easy, as the factors that influence it are subjective and liable to change. I am not an expert so i will not attempt to graderate each comic. It is signed by jerry ordway and is 1522 of 10,000. Values of death of superman, the comics price guide. After dc sent shockwaves throughout the comic book industry with the death of superman, the publisher had to admit six months later with this resurrection arc that supermans tragic end was basically a big publicity stunt. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. Death by the stars text story, script by bert lexington, art by fred guardineer.
I was glad the day i found all the comics combined in one book. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. How much are the original death of superman comic books. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman with familiar ties to another. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. The administrator of this site cannot be held responsible for what its users post, or any other actions of its users. Find great deals on ebay for death of superman comic and death of superman comic cgc. If the assembled might of the jla cant do it, what hope does he have. Death of superman trade paperback platinum edition comics. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern.
Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. 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.
Not much is known about the killer except for his love of destruction. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Death of superman puts superman up against a killing machine called doomsday. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. The death of superman was released in time for the 1992 christmas shopping season and, according to comics historian matthew k. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before. I have a copy of death of superman wanting to sell. Dan jurgens is a writer and artist most famous for creating booster gold as well as for. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual.
You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Jun 14, 20 i would have to imagine that this comic presented an incredible challenge for ordway when he wrote it 1992 93. I love many graphic novels and have once in a while read a few comic books. Dc published the story in three collected volumes from 1992 to 1993. Frankly, i view that particular marketing event as being the greatest catastrophe to strike the world of. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. 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. So i am not very experienced in the world of comics, but i thought death of superman was great. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders.
Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. Get the best deal for death of superman from the largest online selection at ebay. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. After a month of spotlighting the strange if endearingly strange history of comic books and especially the silver age, i think it is worthwhile to show the comic books of the silver age that are simply great stories period, without any enjoyably goofy aspect to them. The 100 most influential pages in comic book history vulture.
The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated publications. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. The only flaw for me was the characters were not very developed. Manning, is the bestselling trade paperback of all time. Printed images and the comic book mediums unique presentation of them. In 2006, fans of the iconic comicbook hero superman were shocked to discover that in the.