That follows the pattern of the original story, written by dan jurgens, louise simonson, roger stern, and jerry ordway. One comic book store that usually ordered 50 superman comics per issue sold 2200 of this comic that year. 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. Probably not much since dc really overprinted on stuff like that. The summit was a unique method of making the writers work together, focusing their attention to the next years worth of stories. This issue is basically the recap of supermans life. The goto source for comic book and superhero movie fans. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. Death of superman animated movie cast comics worth reading. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant, causing mint.
It is the last page of each book as an image doomsdays fist punches a wall over and over. 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. Kobre grapples with what the depictions of death in comic books. Superman rushes back to daily planet to submit the article about supermans being death, he however falls dead to the ground and then luthor breaks through the walls, superman then fires a gravity. While sgll had always had a romantic element, paired with sitcomstyle comedy, the book goes fullon soap opera.
To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. We monitor the fire hose of online comic book sales across various marketplaces and report on the sales of cgc and cbcs graded books in our comics price guide. The day superman died sermon by jeff strite, hebrews 2. 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.
How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dc s bestselling superman comic ever. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. Forget all the psychological nuance of frank miller s dark knight comics, superman is good and that s all you need to know. The crossover depicted the worlds reaction to supermans death. Most people thought it was a gimmick to raise comic book sales. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the. 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. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. After 10 years or so, this still holds up, basically.
Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. Probably less than 100 exist and most are in terrible shape. After seeing the justice league trailer s widespread action and visual spectacle, the final title treatment probably had fans of superman fearing that wb might, once again, keep any appearance of the hero s resurrection under wraps which, we cant help thinking, might make the inmovie reveal even better. Has there ever been a superman comic where superman saves people from committing suicide. Andrew has grown to appreciate the story and writing behind everything from blockbuster comic book movies to schlocky bmovie action. 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. Diamond comic distributors is indefinitely suspending new comic book orders from being shipped to its warehouse. Startup chain of comicbook stores faces competition from. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Have superman and lois lane reached the end of the road.
After superman s body mysteriously disappears, four superhumans appear in a crime ridden metropolis, all claiming to be the real deal. 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. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. The company also gave credit for supermans creation to the two men. 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. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book.
Heck, at least in the first printing, they couldnt even read the book without reducing its value, as dc polybagged the issue. Tales from the database mile high comics, chuck rozanski. And just so i dont sound too bitchy, i tell everyone they should get the singles. Superman rushes back to daily planet to submit the article about superman s being death, he however falls dead to the ground and then luthor breaks through the walls, superman then fires a gravity. 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. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. The second story arc, funeral for a friend, which focuses on the immediate aftermath of supermans death, began with. Yes, the catalyst for superman s death was a wrestling promo. Comic book fans are reeling after hints that one of the longest. All in all, return of superman isnt an essential addition to your superman library, but it is pivotal chapter in the life of one of the most popular and oldest superheroes in comic book history. Few things lift kathy mullens spirits as much as the death of superman, last november. The final chapter in dan jurgens death of superman trilogy, return of superman is an exciting and massive final nail in the coffin.
Superman returns in justice leagues comic con trailer. Search our archive of more than 10 million auction results. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Thus, supermans success condemned comic books to an adolescent readership. Values of death of superman, the comics price guide.
Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Minutemen archives the death of superman book iv the return of superman. It s no wonder that this is the best selling comic book of all time. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Action comics 301, june 1963, was published around april 25, 1963. How much are the original death of superman comic books. The one in the plastic case also has a numbered certificate of death. A superman the complete story of supermans life comic book from dc comics. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before. I was glad the day i found all the comics combined in one book. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. This comic issue reveals how superman came from krypton to earth, how he gained his amazing superpowers, how he assumed the secret identity of clark kent, how he met krypto, the superdog and how kryptonite can destroy him. In the early twentyfirst century, superman remains one of the most important comic book characters of all time.
For example, when supermans body was entombed at a memorial in metropolis, a host of superheroes followed his casket to its final resting place. The company also gave credit for superman s creation to the two men. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. For readers who buy superman comic books, our selection is big. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. People lined up for blocks outside of stores and waited for hours just to get a copy. Rebirth shows new 52 man of steel is really, truly dead. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs comic book universe. Death of superman puts superman up against a killing machine called doomsday. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. Charles soule, writer of supermanwonder woman, indicates that the previous mentions of supermans death at the hands of doomsday in the new 52 were misleading and the.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. Old superman comic books for sale every year since we opened in 2000, superman has been on our top seller list. Steel, superboy, the cyborg superman, and the last son of krypton. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. The death of superman is a 1992 comic book storyline that occurred mostly in dc comics superman titles. The death of superman combines everything i love about wwf pro wrestling with the tight plotting of a michael bay film. 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. Has there ever been a superman comic where superman saves.
In 1999, following siegel s death, the siegel family successfully won a court case, granting the family fifty percent ownership of the superman character. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. The story brought in millions of readers not just to superman titles but also to all other dc comics titles as well. Diamond is the comic book direct markets largest distributor, responsible for shipping books from dc and other major publishers. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again. In this thrilling novel, roger stern, a veteran writer of action comics, chronicles the most amazing comeback in comic book historytold with more gripping detail and background than ever before. The language and presentation suggest that it was supermans return that bruce prophesied. The art is pretty good allaround and this is one of the best covers, ever. Death and life of superman by roger stern, paperback barnes. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. Theres no doubt that lois lane will always be supermans girl.
The art varies from issue to issue in this tpb, but theres nothing overly bad to be found here either. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Which means that a long shot becomes an impossible one we have to imagine that being turned to ash isnt something you can really recover from in. And they did this every day for the better part of a month. Here at last is the dramatic story behind the bestselling comic book of all time. Jul 28, 20 most people thought it was a gimmick to raise comic book sales.
Superman the complete story of supermans life comic book. The jla desperately needs supermans help, but hes busy on a mission. Yes, the catalyst for supermans death was a wrestling promo. Minutemen archives the death of superman book iv the. I will say the comic does have my favorite lex luther design aka richard branson, super villain. The death of superman comic online free and high quality. Its no wonder that this is the best selling comic book of all time. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. When the alien monster doomsday surfaces on earth, superman may be the only hero powerful enough to save the planet from doomsdays wrath. In the storyline immediately following supermans death, titled funeral for a friend, the impact of superman on his supporting cast and the other heroes of the dcu was shown. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide.
Death and life of superman by roger stern, paperback. Apr 10, 20 in the storyline immediately following supermans death, titled funeral for a friend, the impact of superman on his supporting cast and the other heroes of the dcu was shown. The death of superman dc graphic novel comic book doomsday 1st print circa 1993. This brings me back to my initial comic obsession, but the death and return of superman really meant a lot to me, a time ago. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. 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. These files will help new and old readers understand what s happening to the man of steel. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Most recently, it was adapted in the animated movie superman. And finally, here is the complete incredible story of supermans triumphant retum. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs. This comic was indeed the first place that a majority of supermans original story was told, and the piece is in a mostlysealed plastic bag with a board. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4 others vfnm.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with the cover date summer 1939. Asked in dc comics, superman, marvel comics what is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman limited edition comic with black bag. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The death and return is overwrought with melodrama at times, but still manages to convey the importance of the event. Not much is known about the killer except for his love of destruction.
In 1999, following siegels death, the siegel family successfully won a court case, granting the family fifty percent ownership of the superman character. This comic was indeed the first place that a majority of supermans original story was told, and the piece is in a mostlysealed plastic bag with a bo. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list. After supermans death at the hands of doomsday, four other heroes took his place. This issue features the complete story of supermans life. On november 18, 1992, news of supermans death shocked the world as the legendary man of steel was killed defending metropolis from the monster called doomsday. First superman comic book january 10, 2016 new york a rare, nearly flawless copy of superman s comicbook debut has sold for a superpowered price. 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. The death of superman is divided into a trilogy of story arcs. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman.
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