With over a decade behind us now since that illadvised promotion was first conceptualized, i believe that all of us in the world of comics are still paying the price for the death of superman. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Read the death of superman 1993 comic online free and high quality. The adventures of superman issue 500 1993 life after death. The cover is homaged and parodied by future comic books. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced. What started out as someones answer for a company wide crossover panic turned into a selfcontained at least as far as the superman titles were concerned story of superman leading an army of heroes in a preemptive attack against the invading forces of brainiac and maxima, who ruled the mobile planet of warworld. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s.
Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comics 1993. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. If you use the add to want list tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available. For accuracy almost every entry is based upon actually looking in the issue, and not memory or another source. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. How much is the back from the dead 1993 superman comic book. This issue of superman is the 1st death of superman story line. Using the heat of a rainbow sun, superman thaws out five frozen astronauts, encountered adrift in space. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comics 1993 by brett breeding artist, dan jurgens author. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Excellent likenew condition this item is shipped usps mail.
Every comic book has a area on the first page all the way at the bottom that lists information such as, issue number, print date, publisher etc. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. 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. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. This issue is a variant of the death of superman dc, 1993 series. How much is the back from the dead 1993 superman comic book worth great. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman limited edition comic with black. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Superman comic books superman and wonder woman a visual history of romance by steve younis.
Every comic book issue in the death of superman and return of superman story. If you use the add to want list tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. The death of the superman was a multipart storyline published in alternating superman titles from decemberjanuary of 1992 1993, and one issue of justice league america in december, 1992. See also list of years in comics events year overall. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. 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. This crossover event lasted about a year between 1992 1993 with about 40 comic issues. 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. Comic book shops proliferated, growing from 800 in 1979 to 10,000 by 1993.
The series began in late 1992 and continued for a full year until late 1993. The completed multi issue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. The death of superman 1993 comic read the death of. 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. Diamond and capital city were so successful that they drove every other distributor in. 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. After superman accidentally causes professor grails experimental teleporter chair to explode while lois is sitting in it with his xray vision, he sees visions of a ghostly lois. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated publications. Death of superman memorial edition first printing comics january 6, 1993. Find great deals on ebay for death of superman comic and death of superman comic cgc.
The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. The death of superman dc comic retropect 19921993 youtube. Reign of the supermen sold in trade paperback as the return of superman was a 1990s comic book storyline published between june and october 1993, a followup to the death of superman and world without a superman. Comics buyers guide fan awards favorite reprint graphic novel or album 1993.
This is also the last 10cent issue, the next issue would cost 12 cents. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a friend by. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. The death of superman dc comic retropect 1992 1993 mad about. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Death of superman reading order complete trilogy comic book. The man of steel was another regular monthly comic which ran from 19912003, but it was cancelled after 4 issues. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. The massive 11 issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. But lois communicates through jimmys new typewriter to let superman know that she is trapped in the fourth dimension and can be returned by the pull of a lever in. How much are the original death of superman comic books. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. From the very first issue of action comics way back in 1938, lois lane has been a love interest for clark kentsuperman. Superman 75 here lies earth greatest hero jan 1993.
The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. If i had kept my superman comic books from the 1960s and they were still in.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Its of interest as a milestone of the superman mythos though of course the outcome didnt last, but casual fans might be underwhelmed by the unfamiliar villain and the unfamiliar justice. On the front cover features superman laying down, with luthor inspecting superman with a stethoscope luthor proclaims i. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday. A maniacal beast has risen from the earth, a creature called doomsday. The title was named for the very first superman story by jerry siegel and joe shuster, reign of the superman.
What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. Key issue death of superman publisher dc comics store date. Unfollow superman 1993 the death of superman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This listing is done in the order for when a comic book issue was published. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. 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.
Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. This book has at least 16 printings as of september 2008. 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. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Im glad i went back and read this entire series about the death of superman, a world without superman, and the return of superman.
Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. When it comes to superman and relationships, most people automatically think lois and clark. Trapped in the ice for five millennia, the astronauts are abuzz. 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. It doesnt matter if its a superman comic book, comic spiderman, x men comic or old title that nobody has heard of it can hold value, first you need to find out what type it is and age.
First issue of the flemish comics magazine suske en wiske weekblad. Heck, at least in the first printing, they couldnt even read the book without reducing its value, as dc polybagged the issue. The adventures of superman was a monthly comic introduced in 1987 first issue. 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. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1.
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