The death of superman was a monumental occurrence in the world of comic books. Revealed at san diego comiccon friday night, death of superman. Theres a reason, after all, why comic book death merits its own wikipedia page. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman with familiar ties to another. Most recently, it was adapted in the animated movie superman. Bill and steve schanes bought 900 comic books for fifty dollars at the santee. Inarguably the most wellrecognized comic book to have killed superman and brought him back to life, the death of superman superman, vol. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday. Death and return of superman signed comic books wdynamic forces coa. So i am not very experienced in the world of comics, but i thought death of superman was great. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993.
Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant, causing mint condition copies to be sold for more money. Since the supermans death at the hands of doomsday in batman v superman. The death and life of superman was first written in the early 90s and spanned across several comic book series, including action comics, superman, and superman. The administrator of this site cannot be held responsible for what its users post, or any other actions of its users.
People lined up for blocks outside of stores and waited for hours just to get a copy. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. The featurette also includes a closer look at the dark superman appearing in the return of superman graphic novel. In the initial chapter, lex luthor appears to have renounced his life of crime. Dawn of justice, many comic book fans and even the general audience knew the character. Death of superman puts superman up against a killing machine called doomsday. If youre a comic book fan, then you know this story, and thats the reason why nothing. The first occasions were as imaginary stories that is, set outside of the official continuity published during the silver age of comics. Bag contains the comic, memorial poster, obituary, commemorative stamps, trading card, and a black funeral armband. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth.
We believe nfl superpro to be one of the greatest comic books ever written. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. 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.
Browse issues from the comic book series, superman. Aug 27, 2006 how much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death of superman worth. Roger stern took all of these stories and put them together to form a complete tale that read like a novel from start to finish. The death of superman is the latest entry in the dc universe animated original movies series and is based on the 1992 dc comic book storyline of the same name in. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc.
How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. The death of superman is still a pretty epic and action filled book. Since his debut, superman has been a cultural icon in the united states. The death of superman was a huge commercial success as comic book fans that had never read superman before thronged to pick up a copy. This book has at least 16 printings as of september 2008. In the death of superman series of comics, we see the hero fighting doomsday to protect metropolis, but being unable to defeat this overpowering enemy. The day superman died sermon by jeff strite, hebrews 2. Death of superman story arc when the alien monster doomsday surfaces on earth, superman may be the only hero powerful enough to save the planet from doomsdays wrath.
Id like to know how much comic book shops would sell it for, and how much collectors would buy it for. I would have to imagine that this comic presented an incredible challenge for ordway when he wrote it 199293. When dc killed superman they almost killed the comic industry october 10, 2015. Death of superman a dispensable list of comic book lists. Get the best deals on modern age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at.
Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. I am selling my personal collection and up for auction is an eight book set of the death of superman run from 1992. Due to the nature of said podcast we tend to do bad comic books though real talk. For the first time, the historic story of the death and return of superman is collected in one massive, 784page hardcover volume featuring an allnew cover by pivotal creator dan jurgens, timed to coincide with the 15th anniversary of the event. 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 death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. Signed by writerartist dan jurgens with lone star comics certificate of authenticity. In the comics, how does superman come back after doomsday. The classic collection returns in a newly recolored edition.
They are all in fair, good, or near mint condition. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I love many graphic novels and have once in a while read a few comic books. How much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death of superman worth. 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. This is a stillsealed first print of superman 75, the death of superman. It drew national attention, and even the most casual of dc fans know roughly that superman died in an epic battle with doomsday, even if they dont know the minutiae of the story beats. If the assembled might of the jla cant do it, what hope does he have.
The story that drew national media attention when dc comics. When the alien monster doomsday surfaces on earth, superman may be the only hero powerful enough to save the planet from doomsdays wrath. Dc comics superman lot of 2 death of funeral doomsday bagged black white. Superman 75 death of superman sealed black bag issue. The birth and death of pacific comics san diego reader. I followed the reign of the supermen much closer, intrigued by that idea. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. Superman fights his strongest opponent to the death in the streets of metropolis.
Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Jul 25, 2018 the monster easily does away with big names including cyborg, green lantern, batman, and wonder woman. Dc timed a similar event featuring batman, knightfall, to happen shortly after the death of superman, followed by the deaths of wonder woman, green lantern, green arrow, and the flash. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. How much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server.
Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. Superman doomsday wdeath of superman graphic novel by lauren. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. If you think the death of superman would be handled with care, you would be wrong. What is death of superman 75 unopened and signed by jerry siegles and dan worth. Jun 18, 2010 the death of superman was a huge commercial success as comic book fans that had never read superman before thronged to pick up a copy. Is in nm condition, but opened only way to know nm condition purchased in sealed black plastic bag. The death of superman had an immediate effect on dcs comics. Superman doomsday wdeath of superman graphic novel by.
There is only one man that can stand between this doomsday and the destruction of everything, but superman may have to make the ultimate sacrifice to do it. I am not an expert so i will not attempt to graderate each comic. Dedicated to providing lists for the best experience possible when reading through a comic book event, arc. Originally an imaginary story, absolute crisis on infinite earths revealed that this story is in fact an alternate real universe. Id like to know how much comic book shops would sell it for, and how much collectors would buy it. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever.
I was glad the day i found all the comics combined in one book. Item is in mint condition and unopened item has been stored in a comic bag and an acid free comic storage box. What is the value of an unopened superman issue the death of superman. Going on record about the death of superman will be paul levitz and other dc staff members, as well as comic book artists throughout the industry.
One comic book store that usually ordered 50 superman comics per issue sold 2200 of this comic that year. What is the value of an unopened superman issue the death. Most people thought it was a gimmick to raise comic book sales. Retailers and distributors were stuck with unsold copies, and thousands of stores closed. Can even superman stop the unstoppable creature called doomsday. The death of superman was a sevenpart story that spanned five titles in october and november of 1992, meaning i was nine at the time. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. 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. Comic book sales were at a low at this point during the early 90s, but no one wanted to miss this groundbreaking milestone in superman. How much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death of. 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. The death of superman combines everything i love about wwf pro wrestling with the tight plotting of a michael bay film. We finally went on to do the death of superman and i forgot just how poor, the jla issue aside, the overall comic is.
The death and return of superman is a sidescrolling beat em up video game released by sunsoft for the super nes and genesis in 1994. The artwork is fantastic and the story is very cool. All of the five supermen are playable characters at. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. Death of superman comic set man of steel 17,18 and more. The death of superman is the latest entry in the dc universe animated original movies series and is based on the 1992 dc comic book storyline of the same name in which superman and doomsday battle to the death.
I still have my superman 75 bagged, boarded, and unopened. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Forget all the psychological nuance of frank millers dark knight comics, superman is good and thats all you need to know. Roger stern took all of these stories and put them together to form a. How much are the original death of superman comic books. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Hello, as with most comics, the condition of the comic book is very important.
Jul 21, 2017 revealed at san diego comic con friday night, death of superman. New listing dc 2008 final crisis superman beyond 3d comic book. It is based on the death of superman comic book storyline by dc comics and features many characters from the comics, including superman himself, superboy, steel, cyborg superman, the eradicator, and doomsday. But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The story brought in millions of readers not just to superman titles but also to all other dc comics titles as well. The only flaw for me was the characters were not very developed. There was a massive hype for this series, and specifically, the final blackbagged issue in which superman finally met his fate. The death of superman dc, 1993 series newsstand first printing the death of superman dc, 1993 series fifth printing the death of superman dc, 1993 series newsstand second printing second printing was printed in canada. Not much is known about the killer except for his love of destruction. When the news of supermans impending death was announced, plenty of hardcore superman fans were confident and rightly so that dc wouldnt do anything so stupid as to permanently retire one of their most valuable properties. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. 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. Parents need to know that dc comics the death of superman is a fulllength animated feature based on a multipart dc comic book series.
The death of superman is one of the most famous dc stories of all time. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest. This is the collectors edition and is bagged and boarded since original purchase. Lori horne of boston grabs several copies of tthe death of superman comic book from the shelves of comicopia in boston during the first.
Pacificpublished comics in sealed boxes were stacked up by the palletload. And they did this every day for the better part of a month. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. It is signed by jerry ordway and is 1522 of 10,000. 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. Get the best deals on modern age superman comics when you.
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