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. The death of superman was one of the most important events in dc comics history, and a lot went on behindthescenes to make it happen. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. 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. The death of superman makes the man of steels sacrifice. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Doomsday, is the 32nd installment in the dc universe animated original. Buying art is subjective, hence the final decision to purchase based on perceived value is at the sole discretion on the buyer. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. A maniacal beast has risen from the earth, a creature called doomsday. The death of superman is a 2018 american animated directtovideo superhero film produced by warner bros. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman.
When the alien monster doomsday surfaces on earth, superman may be the only hero powerful enough to save the planet from doomsdays wrath. The death of superman set comics general cgc comic. Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman limited edition comic with black bag. When sidebyside, their spines unite to create the unforgettable death of superman symbol. Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders. A great price that includes many key issues plus two copies of the death of superman, one for reading and the other remains mint, still sealed in the black bag. The superman comics series would run for hundreds of issues, but only two or three ashcan copies of superman comics exist. Superman fights his strongest opponent to the death in the streets of metropolis.
What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. Since ashcan comic books were handdrawn, unfinished versions of early comic books for legal purposes they were supposed to be thrown out in the ashcan. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. In case youve been living under a rock no judgement, though, weve all been there and havent read or even heard of the iconic superman vs. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. While all sorts of criticisms of the story are valid, there is still a lot of value in it if. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. If you have superman 75 containing the death of superman, it probably isnt worth much. New listing dc comics the death of superman graphic novel with death of superman comic book.
Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings. If condition is in question, please request more pictures. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly rare comic books, then youre certainly sitting on a prized asset that any comic book collector would be envious of.
Same thing when dc killed batman or marvel killed captain america. Search our archive of more than 10 million auction results. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. The death of superman remains a seminal moment in the history of comics. Values of death of superman, the comics price guide. Doomsday story arc, the death of superman animated feature is a mustwatch film and an easy way to familiarize yourself with the iconic comic book event. The death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. Search comic price guide browse by publisher new comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues.
Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s. 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. Death of superman 1992 doomsday vs superman complete. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The film, which chronicles the battle between superman jerry oconnell and doomsday a story previously adapted in superman. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition.
An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. 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. It is based on the dc comic book storyline of the same name. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea.
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. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning. On the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman. See our superman comic books article for more details. The walking dead has been referred to as a phenomenon among comic book collectors and fans of the tv show. 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. There is just one page of each of these books in this book in the tpb.
Non comic fans just bought the book for an investment that didnt happen. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semispectacle of superman. It is the last page of each book as an image doomsdays fist punches a wall over and over again and making more and more progress. This book has at least 16 printings as of september 2008. 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.
Death and return of superman dc database fandom dc wiki. This reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the death of superman event. Get the best deal for death of superman from the largest online selection at. This lot contains 28 dc comics from dec 1992 thru oct 1993 of the death of superman, his funeral, the introduction of the four new supermen and the return of the original superman. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth.