So figure how my step brother had issues 117 then 21 thru 34 of superman in mint condition in a box along with batman 1 22 all in mint condition and he ran from the government for tax reasons, got very ill and passed away, and they are. The overstreet comic book price guide is considered to be a comprehensive and reliable source for information on the value of comic books, and has been published since 1970. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc.
Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Comic books in death and return of superman mycomicshop. 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. It wasnt a bad year, just up and down in terms of story and events. Lot of 8 comic books death of superman transformers jurassic.
Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. The death of superman dc comic retropect 19921993 youtube. It is a youngadult version of the death of superman comics storyline from 1992. 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. The biggest consistently successful independent book and the second independent book. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. The calm before the storm or aliens, vampires and demons oh my. 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. Dc customs services and international tracking provided. The year began in grand style with an alien invasion epic called panic in the sky.
When viewed overall 1992 was a somewhat haphazard year for the superman titles. The dc comics braintrust decided to kill superman in late 1992, in a sevenpart saga that ran through all four monthly superman comic books plus a. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. An interesting fact is many of the most important superman issues arent even in his selftitled comic, but in the action comics series. In the eyes of serious collectors, mint condition means ultimately untouched. When sidebyside, their spines unite to create the unforgettable death of superman symbol. Get the best deals on modern age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. More specifically, below is a list of editions and current prices for different grades from comic price guide. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of.
Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. Obviously, the trailer has made mass strides in this book gaining momentum. Money magazine by now youve probably heard the incredible shocker.
Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to. The death of superman is a 1992 comic book storyline that occurred mostly in dc comics superman titles. Grading a comic books state of condition is harder than you think. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. New comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. How much are the original death of superman comic books. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant, causing mint condition copies to be.
It was published in superman, action comics, the adventures of superman, superman. That changed while i was browsing the back issues at all american comic shop way back in 1992. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Dc sports illustrated comics nolan ryan ozzie smith new unread 1992. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. Next page number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 1 1963 spiderman spiderman vs. Superman is dead, bumped off by doomsday, an underground creature in novembers superman no.
Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. For a brief moment comic books were in the mainstream media, and some people saw the death of a superhero as a way to make a buck or two. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. The biggest event comic in the history of the medium, and this is the highly desirable memorial edition.
Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother. The writers and editors of the superman line had been leading up to a wedding. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. All comic books from the 1990s and 2000s arent worth a nickel. I allowed their opinions to give me cause to doubt the relevance and value of comic books. Dc published the story in three collected volumes from 1992 to 1993. Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. 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.
The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Alex lovy, american animator and comics artist worked for national comics and dc comics. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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