Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. In a day, dc comics sold 3 million copies of the death of superman. Unfollow superman 1993 the death of superman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A collection of the death of superman story arc bye, bye birdie. A defender of truth, justice, and the american way this was the day superman died. People lined up for blocks outside of stores and waited for hours just to get a copy. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. Death of superman 49 comic book lot dc 1st doomsday reign supermen confidential. After nearly 3 years i can say that i have watched batman v superman, and what a journey it has been.
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. The death and resurrection of superman, explained polygon. The death of superman and of comics michael davis, from. Find great deals on ebay for death of superman comic and death of superman comic cgc. The death of the superman was a multipart storyline published in alternating superman titles from decemberjanuary of 19921993, and one issue of justice league america in december, 1992. Dc comics fans saw it play out in the pages of an epic crossover event in the early. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. The story followed events that first took place during the the death and return of superman storyline, and was followedup by the storyarc funeral for a friend a. The death of superman set cgc comic book collectors chat. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition.
Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. Wonderful, fantastic and all the other words you can think of for greatest day ever. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Below are the plot summaries of the issues in this book. 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. Aug 26, 2011 i have 4 death of superman comic books my uncle gave me a long time ago. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Repeating environments, a frustratingly difficult boss ai, and poorly designed. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom.
These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969. Apr, 2020 in a day, dc comics sold 3 million copies of the death of superman. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. 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. One of the toughest of these was the graphic novel the death of superman, a series which shook the convictions of many silver age comic book fans to their very core. This has dual appeal, because batman collectors will want a copy of this superman comic book, as well as superman fans. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semispectacle of superman. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s. For a person who has never been overly fond of the superman comics the novel the death and life of superman is a superb read.
The death of superman tells a striking story about an epic clash of titans, and ultimately a tragic loss of a savior, of hope, and for many readers, of innocence. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. Not much is known about the killer except for his love of destruction. A good riveting story especially as the tome of the book is preinternet so has a more of natural feel. The death of superman 2018 directed by sam liu, jake. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a.
How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The real legacy of the death of superman, though, can be felt in comics like day of doom. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. The death of superman and of comics michael davis, from the. The whole gang was there, lois lane, jimmy olsen, wonder woman, perry white, martha kent and so many more. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. While the death and return of superman has several neat visual flourishes and gives comic book diehards the ability to play through an iconic story, as a singleplayer brawler, it doesnt finish as strong as it begins. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Few other comic book stories inspired other comics dealing with the aftermath. Nov 14, 2017 the death of superman was a 1992 crossover between dc comics multiple superman titles in which superman tragically died saving metropolis from an inexplicable space monster called doomsday. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. Aug 01, 1993 for a person who has never been overly fond of the superman comic s the novel the death and life of superman is a superb read.
The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. This watch was put out by fossil and sold at the bon. 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. You can see where the latest superman movies, in particular, batman vs superman, drew its inspiration from.
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. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. But for the rare few of us that have at least several million to blow on a few colored comic book pages, the rarest of the rare books can be yours. I bought this book because i heard this was the best selling graphic novel of all time, and it do have historic value, because death of superman was a big deal. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in. To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual. Most people thought it was a gimmick to raise comic book sales. The most valuable comic book of all time costs a lot more than just a small fortune to own, and to more than a few of us readers, its an unfathomable amount that will never be seen in our lifetimes. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. How much is the original death of superman comic worth.
For the most part they have been copied from the pages on comicvine for. The death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. In one day, dc made almost 8 million dollars and that book was hot for months. 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. Some of the most important and rare comic books to be published in the golden age appeared as part of allamerican comics full article. I was glad the day i found all the comics combined in one book.
The release of this comic book garnered so much mainstream media attention, its shocking ending was reported by a number of broadcast news channels and national newspapers. In a day, dc comics had sold 3 million copies of superman no. This drives the price up during an otherwise pretty average early 1950s. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. The day superman died sermon by jeff strite, hebrews 2. 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. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. Also up for bid is one dc comic the death of superman 1993 by dan jurgens and bret breeding. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
However, heres why you should really read the death of superman. The death of superman was a 1992 crossover between dc comics multiple superman titles in which superman tragically died saving metropolis from an. The death of superman set comics general cgc comic book. Sometimes its really hard to be a dceu fan, but at the end of the day it becomes completely worth it, even with all the ups and downs. The death of superman is a story thats almost as wellknown as the title superheros origin story itself. I find it to be one of the most fun superman stories ive ever read, and sadly, a lot of that fun is unintentional. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. Scientific explanation of superman s amazing strength.
Oct 09, 2015 one of the toughest of these was the graphic novel the death of superman, a series which shook the convictions of many silver age comic book fans to their very core. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. How much are the original death of superman comic books. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semi. On the back of the comic it reads world without a superman. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book.
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