Price guides allow for quick reference of a comic books estimated. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The second is to see how much the item is selling for in auctions or online listings. The first, and usually fastest, is to look it up in a price guide. 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.
The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before.
There are two ways to determine the value of a comic book. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Lois lane is dubious, but has to learn the truth for herself. 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. When they arrive, they are shocked to discover that superman s coffin is empty. 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. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series.
The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. While metropolis in plunged into a blackout, superman and mr. Obviously, the trailer has made mass strides in this book gaining momentum. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book.
You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Superman movie debuts, we will see this book revert back to its normal prices again. They are all in fair, good, or near mint condition. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. 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. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. Top superman comic books comic book values comic book. The comic book price guide for great britain superman. She contacts inspector henderson and they go to centennial park to inspect superman s tomb beneath his memorial statue. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price.
It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. Excellent, likenew condition no tears, creases, or marks. Unfollow superman 1993 the death of superman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again. It is signed by jerry ordway and is 1522 of 10,000. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. Jun 14, 20 i would have to imagine that this comic presented an incredible challenge for ordway when he wrote it 199293. Unless otherwise noted in the description, our items are preowned. Z are still lost and suffering from amnesia on the mysterious dinosaur island.
The death of superman dc comic retropect 19921993 youtube. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. 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. 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. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. I am not an expert so i will not attempt to graderate each comic. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever.
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. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Adventures of superman 0 a, oct 1994 comic book by dc. 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. Rumors and reports begin circulating that superman has returned to metropolis.
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