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. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. The independent florida alligator ufdc home university of florida. There are two ways to determine the value of a comic book.
The death of superman dc comic retropect 1992 1993. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. I have a copy of death of superman wanting to sell. Top superman comic books comic book values comic book. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. This contains as well various other short stories which are redone from eariler stories or reimaginings.
Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Its mongul and the cyborg superman against superman, superboy, supergirl, steel, the eradicator, and hal jordan in what remains of coast city. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc. Superman movie debuts, we will see this book revert back to its normal prices again. Those were pretty good, but suddenly that wasnt enough. 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. Value if you will for people growing up in certain backgrounds, he said, cit citing ing citing minority students growing up in ur urban. Why doomsday clocks 1992 setting is the key screen rant. At dc, batmans back was broken in 1993s knightfall saga and superman was killed by doomsday in 1992.
The writers and editors of the superman line had been leading up to a wedding. Event dcs the death and return of superman 19923 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. From the chevrolet impala, to the volkswagen golf, to the honda accord. Death of superman trade paperback platinum edition comics.
Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Another top notch jim aparo art cover for dc comics. At nycc, geoff johns discussed dc comics doomsday clock, hinting that the comic s setting might be a huge clue to the events secret. Superman 1987 2006 from dc comics league of comic geeks. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea.
Issues must have been published during the copper age years of 1984 through 1991. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. A superman from a parallel universe, who just happens to be the same superman who was killed in the 1992 comic book, is living secretly in his counterparts world. 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. Right along with the speculator market came publicity stunts, things comic book companies did just to try to drum up sales. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again. Obviously, the trailer has made mass strides in this book gaining momentum.
Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant. Superman synopsis limp superman being captured by army. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. Print death of superman modern age dc comic book 1993 vfnm. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993.
Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Superman s been on minds lately, what with that new movie and the story of a man finding an original superman introducing 1938 action comics 1 in the walls of his house, and thats got me thinking. Dc comics can be worth a small fortune, especially when batman is the star of the show. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. The first, and usually fastest, is to look it up in a price guide. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated publications. This evening, dc comics fans got their first look at the upcoming event series, doomsday clock, during a panel with dc president and chief creative officer geoff johns as new york comic con. Superman, superhero, copper age 1984 1991, comics, collectibles. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from julius schwartzs editorial records, provided by dc comics. The second is to see how much the item is selling for in auctions or online listings. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics.
Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. During the panel, johns shared the first six pages of the 12issue series which will have characters from alan moore and dave gibbons seminal watchmen series cross paths with the heroes of the dc. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. Death of superman trade paperback platinum edition. The man of steel comic books featured stores intertwined with those in these other titles. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever.
If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. The death of superman is a 1992 comic book storyline that occurred mostly in dc comics superman titles. The power of superman, beyond death and rebirth cbr. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before. 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. Unfollow superman 1993 the death of superman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. From fan favorites like starlord and adam warlock, to death herself, thanos has. The krypton man drags superman toward earths newly red sun and certain death until superman takes temporary refuge on the planet mercury. To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual. For accuracy almost every entry is based upon actually looking in the issue, and not memory or another source. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. Superman with the help of steel, eradicator, supergirl, superboy, and green lantern hal jordan, finally defeat cyborg superman and mongul at engine city.
Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Get the best deal for death of superman from the largest online. What car is superman trashing on the action comics. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. 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. Price guides allow for quick reference of a comic books estimated. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. The parallel universe superman has come out of hiding, seemingly poised to take on the mantle of superman in this new world. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother. May 12, 2017 right along with the speculator market came publicity stunts, things comic book companies did just to try to drum up sales. Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. Superman figts a monster animated from sand, which emulates him in nearly everyway.
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