It is the last page of each book as an image doomsdays fist punches a. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. There is just one page of each of these books in this book in the tpb. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Jul 18, 2014 the death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. 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. How much are the original death of superman comic books.
Aug 26, 2011 what is up with people thinking comic books are worth a lot of money. The final issue was made up of singlepage splash pages. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. How much is the comic superman the death of clark kent. This book has at least 16 printings as of september 2008. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive the man of steel fights a neverending battle for truth, justice, and the american way. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Sell my comic books helps you sell comic books you have inherited, bought, or found in your home for the maximum return. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. The issue before only used two panels per page, and.
I am not an expert so i will not attempt to graderate each comic. Modern age 1992now bronze age 197083 silver age 195669 copper age 19841991 graphic novels, tpbs. If youve stumbled across a treasure trove of comics, then sell my comic books is a great place to find out what you have. Originally an imaginary story, absolute crisis on infinite earths revealed that this story is in fact an alternate real universe. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. The first adaptation of superman beyond comic books was a radio show, the adventures of superman, which ran from 1940 to 1951 for 2,088 episodes, most of which were aimed at children.
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. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice. To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. Death of superman, while mediocre in content set the scene, funeral for a friend was moving and the return was fantastic and the climax of a whole new superman. Grading a comic books state of condition is harder than you think. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993 by brett breeding artist, dan jurgens author.
The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. It is referred to as the holy grail of comics and this is the finest graded copy to exist with perfect white pages. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. Dan jurgens is an american comic book writer and artist. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. The death of superman dc, 1993 series newsstand first printing the death of superman dc, 1993 series fifth printing the death of superman dc, 1993 series newsstand second printing second printing was printed in canada. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. What is up with people thinking comic books are worth a lot of money. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The new adventures of superman was already greenlit at abc, and the producers of the show wanted the wedding. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books.
Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The death of superman cuts to the chase in the title this is an animated retelling of the 1993 comic book crossover in which superman, in order to save metropolis, gets beaten to death by the alien doomsday. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Why cant people tell clark kent is superman comic misconceptions. Charles soule, writer of supermanwonder woman, indicates that the previous mentions of supermans death at the hands of doomsday in the new 52 were misleading and the. Mar 08, 2011 how much is the comic superman the death of clark kent from 1995 with a foil cover worth. 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. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. In the eyes of serious collectors, mint condition means ultimately untouched. It is signed by jerry ordway and is 1522 of 10,000.
When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. Death of superman comic book, signed copy with certificate of authenticity. How much is the comic superman the death of clark kent from 1995 with a foil cover worth. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc. However, the most famous instance was the story arc called the death of superman in the canon comics during the 1990s the death of superman arc happened by accident. How much is the comic superman the death of clark kent from. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows superman was born on the planet. 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. The first occasions were as imaginary stories that is, set outside of the official continuity published during the silver age of comics.
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. Why is the death of superman such an important comic. We believe nfl superpro to be one of the greatest comic books ever written. When the alien monster doomsday surfaces on earth, superman may be the only hero powerful enough to save the planet from doomsdays wrath. The brawl that topped them all is 16 12 minutes about the comic source material with mike carlin and jon bogdanove, explaining how the story was structured and the panel countdown approach. The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay. We finally went on to do the death of superman and i forgot just how poor, the jla issue aside, the overall comic is. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved dc super heroes of all time. Death of superman comic book lot dc 1st doomsday action man of. It is the last page of each book as an image doomsdays fist punches a wall over and over again and making more and more progress. 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. He is best known for creating the superhero booster gold, and for his lengthy runs on the superman titles adventures of superman and superman vol. Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. Unfollow superman 1993 the death of superman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Since his debut, superman has been a cultural icon in the united states. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. This epic is part of the death of superman storyline and is the best of the 3 gns. The episodes were initially 15 minutes long, but after 1949 they were lengthened to 30 minutes. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from. They are all in fair, good, or near mint condition.
Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. When i got the opportunity to get it again i bought it at a fair price and got it in excellent condition and very fast. The administrator of this site cannot be held responsible for what its users post, or any other actions of its users. How did superman return to life after his original death in the comics. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. Due to the nature of said podcast we tend to do bad comic books though real talk. Its in perfect condition just wondering out of curiosity sources. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman with familiar ties to another. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes.
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