It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. How much are the original death of superman comic books. The story begins with superman doubting that he has truly returned from the grave. Adventures of superman last edited by pikahyper on 121119 01. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. I am not an expert so i will not attempt to graderate each comic. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. Buying art is subjective, hence the final decision to purchase based on perceived value is at the sole discretion on the buyer. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics.
Death and return of superman dc database fandom dc wiki. The death of superman part 1 ultimate edition batman v. While the trailers, posters and banners for the film never showed him, it was perhaps the least wellkept secret that superman was the sixth member of the justice. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant, causing mint. New comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always.
The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. If condition is in question, please request more pictures. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday.
Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. Comics fans are accustomed to superheroes coming back from the dead, so its no big surprise, but how he comes back is still a mystery. Dan jurgens superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 dan jurgens. The superman comics series would run for hundreds of issues, but only two or three ashcan copies of superman comics exist. 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. A rare, nearly flawless copy of superman s comicbook debut has sold for a superpowered price. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. How superman returned from the dead in the comics therefore, it was no big secret that superman would be a part of the film, and it certainly isnt a spoiler for anyone. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. The copy pictured below was sold ungraded, and appeared to be in about the condition most people find them in.
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. Came in white plastic bag with superman s logo and a bloodlines promotional trading card. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth.
He eventually realizes that his mind is being manipulated by his old foe brainiac, whom he thought to be comatose. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Of course, the man of steel also famously died in comic books 25 years ago, so we thought it would be worthwhile to revisit superman s resurrection in the comics, to see whethre any of the same machinations of. Issue number 11 features one of the most iconic covers with superman breaking out of chains around both his arms and legs. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Free comic book value and price resources comic book secrets jan 19, 2008 it walks you through finding comic book values and prices and helps you decide the best method for your situation. New listingcomic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4 others vfnm. The death of superman was a 1992 crossover between dc comics multiple superman titles in which superman tragically died saving metropolis from an. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher.
We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. In honor of his heroic death, the city of metropolis erected a huge statue of superman in the newlynamed superman park, and the dead body of superman was interred within the statue. 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 cost. Since ashcan comic books were handdrawn, unfinished versions of early comic books for legal purposes they were supposed to be thrown out in the ashcan. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. What is the value of an unopened superman issue the death. Search comic price guide browse by publisher new comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. The summit was a unique method of making the writers work together, focusing their attention to the next years worth of stories. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist.
Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. The death and resurrection of superman, explained polygon. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Since his debut, superman has been a cultural icon in the united states. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Some peg it to 1933, when the format of newsstand comic books was codified, but others place the moment in june of 1938, when superman made his debut in jerry siegel and joe shusters first issue of action comics, whose cover featured the redcaped superhero from the planet krypton lifting a car over his. When a hulking monster emerges from an underground resting place and begins a mindless rampage, the justice league is quickly called in to stop the colossal force of nature.
Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. The couple would remain together until clarences death in 2004. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped. They are all in fair, good, or near mint condition.
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