Unfollow superman 1993 the death of superman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Assisted by waverider, he confronts darkseid and that his killer is still alive, and discovers the details of doomsdays origin as a geneticallyengineered lifeform created by the kryptonians of. Death of superman trade paperback platinum edition. 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. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. It was published in superman, action comics, the adventures of superman. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book.
The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated publications. 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. If the assembled might of the jla cant do it, what hope does he have. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Complete set 1992 doomsday death of superman dc comics cards in mint condition complete set 1992 doomsday death of superman dc comics cards in mint condition. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Harrison fords casting as han solo was sort of accidental.
An audio adaptation of the storyline, using the same title, aired on. Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again. The millennium falcon in docking bay 94, the attack on the death star trench. Values of death of superman, the comics price guide. 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. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another.
The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. There are two ways to determine the value of a comic book. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. For accuracy almost every entry is based upon actually looking in the issue, and not memory or another source. Superman, national comics publishing canada, superman, simcoe canada, superman, whitman usa close please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics.
Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick. Paste magazine an epic and carefully constructed narrative. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The second is to see how much the item is selling for in auctions or online listings. At the end of last weeks column, i promised you that i would discuss this week the impact that the 1992 death of superman promotion had on the world of 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.
Get the best deal for death of superman from the largest online selection at ebay. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The death and life of superman on november 18, 1992, the news of supermans death stunned the world. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday.
The first, and usually fastest, is to look it up in a price guide. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders. How much are the original death of superman comic books. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values.
Can even superman stop the unstoppable creature called doomsday. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Superman movie debuts, we will see this book revert back to its normal prices again. It the death of superman 93 a collectible edition answers. Death of superman comic book, signed copy with certificate of authenticity. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman with familiar ties to another. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. They are all in fair, good, or near mint condition. I would have to imagine that this comic presented an incredible challenge for ordway when he wrote it 1992 93.
The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. The death of superman dc comics limited collectors set doomsday w poster 92. Event dcs the death and return of superman 1992 3 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 massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. These late 1980s stories led up to the death of superman epic in an oversize omnibus hardcover. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. The final fight between superman and doomsday is a knockout brawl for the ages. The classic collection returns in a newly recolored edition. Death of superman trade paperback platinum edition comics. 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. Superman, national comics publishing canada, superman, simcoe canada, superman, whitman usa close please fill out the following form to. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before.
It is a youngadult version of the death of superman comics storyline from 1992. Death of superman funeral for a friend 8 comic lot set dc comics 1993. It is signed by jerry ordway and is 1522 of 10,000. 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.
But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. The entire issue was made up of splash pages which filled every corner of the book with overthetop action. Determining the value of a comic book is not always easy, as the factors that influence it are subjective and liable to change. For any media inquiries, please contact agent mark oakley. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. I have a copy of death of superman wanting to sell. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Dc comics superman dc universe comic book hero action figures. 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. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Price guides allow for quick reference of a comic books estimated. Death of superman memorial set, still sealed comic 1992. Bloody disgusting death of superman brought the real and fictional universes together in a stirring realization of just how much superman means to our culture. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans.
Every year, ordway said hey, lets kill him, and in 1992 they decided to do it because of the tv show. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag. The death of superman new edition by dan jurgens, paperback. On the street just in front of the daily planet, superman and doomsday had the last bout of their battle. Obviously, the trailer has made mass strides in this book gaining momentum. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The issue of superman that chronicled the man of steels final battle with the monster called doomsday made headlines all over the world and sold four million copies in a matter of days, making it the fastestselling comic book of all time. The death of superman is a 1992 comic book storyline that occurred mostly in dc comics superman titles. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list. Frankly, i view that particular marketing event as being the greatest catastrophe to strike the world of comics since the kefauver senate hearings of 1955. Jun 14, 20 i would have to imagine that this comic presented an incredible challenge for ordway when he wrote it 1992 93. I am not an expert so i will not attempt to graderate each comic.
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