My journey into this wonderful hobby began in early 1994, when i found the death of superman graphic novel at kroger, i was 11 years old then. Comic book covers presented at cover browser are republished within a fair use context. The death of superman and of comics michael davis, from the. Lex luthor superman old superman superman story death of superman superman comic books dc comic books vintage comic books vintage comics comic. Apr 22, 2020 action appearance batman book cbcs classic collectibles comic comics cover darkseid death direct edition exclusive figure first format full golden grade graded jimmy justice league lois olsen origin original pages premium rare scale sideshow signed silver statue supergirl superman superman s turner variant white woman wonder. Comic books in death and return of superman mycomicshop. The writers and editors of the superman line had been leading up to a wedding between lois lane and clark kent.
Precrisis comic covers 1938 1986 precrisis superman comics 19381986 complete cover gallery. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. It wasnt the first time, or the last but for one moment in the early 1990s, the combination of a slow news day and the growing popularity of comics collided for what many people recall as the busiestever day for comicbook sales. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Home labs random about this is the sister site of vintage ad browser. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Issues annual special giantsize kingsize super special graphic novel prestige format hard cover soft cover trade. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Some peg it to 1933, when the format of newsstand comic books was codified, but others place the moment in june of 1938, when superman made his debut in jerry siegel and joe shusters first issue of action comics, whose cover featured the redcaped superhero from the planet krypton lifting a. The death of the superman was a multipart storyline published in alternating superman titles from decemberjanuary of 19921993, and one issue of justice league america in december, 1992.
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. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. Yes, it says the death of superman on the bottom of the cover, but seeing the tattered remains of the red cape with the superman symbol recognizable on the front still gives us goosebumps. Every comic book fan knows the story of the death of superman. Doomsday, is the 32nd installment in the dc universe animated original. How much are the original death of superman comic books. Find great deals on ebay for death of superman comic and death of superman comic cgc.
What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. Clark kent isnt going to be made to relive that chapter of his life. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant, causing mint condition. Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Jul 20, 2019 every comic book fan knows the story of the death of superman. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. 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. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. The death of superman is a comic story arc during the 1990s in all four mainstream superman comics of the time, which chronicles superman s confrontation with the terrible monster doomsday, his battle with the monster, and finally his death at the hands of the strange beast.
Mar 17, 2019 my journey into this wonderful hobby began in early 1994, when i found the death of superman graphic novel at kroger, i was 11 years old then. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. Superman has been gracing the covers of comic books since he first. Geoff johns and gary frank bring the dc and watchmen universes together. But on the fourth page it is written this book collects action comics 683684, adventures of superman 496497, jla 69, superman 7375, man of steel 1719. Although i consider myself reasonably well read and diversified in regard to classic superhero comics, my bright memories of youth tend to favor dc comics, and most notably. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Four new series set in the world of the vertigo classic. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. The platinum versions dont have a upc or superman logo on the lower left corner of the front cover. The death of superman is about to get even darker screen rant.
The death of superman and of comics michael davis, from. With a cast list announced and the first images released, it is already clear where some of the biggest differences between an upcoming dc animated. The streakykrypto cover that outraged a generation. 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. The platinum versions are not numbered, but are limited to only 4,500 copies see dealer letter above.
It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the. When sidebyside, their spines unite to create the unforgettable death of superman symbol. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics.
Putting superman on the cover holding the stars and bars was just another way to help the war effort, even though the stories within the book had nothing to do with the ongoing conflict. The direct market didnt exist in the 50s and 70s, nor did diamond. In the books with the cover date of november 1992 published in october, things. But as tragic as it may have been to see the man of steel beaten to death by doomsday the story is going to even darker. Memorial set that comes in a black bag with bleeding superman logo and contains a slategray memorial marker variant cover comic, a fullcolor memorial poster, fullcolor commemorative stamps, the daily planet obituary, a black mourning armband and an exclusive skybox trading card. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with coverdate june 1939. See more ideas about superman comic, silver age comics and comic book covers. Superman fights his strongest opponent to the death in the streets of metropolis. Aug 08, 2018 the death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. The film, which chronicles the battle between superman jerry oconnell and doomsday a story previously adapted in superman. 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.
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. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Issues annual special giantsize kingsize super special graphic novel prestige format hard cover soft. Mar 14, 2017 comic books during this time featured many patriotic covers, including captain america socking hitler in the jaw before america even got into the conflict. Comic book covers presented at cover browser are republished within a. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. 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. Items similar to comic book, superman, number 97, summer 1986, dc comics, vintage comic, comic books, comic, vintage comics, dc, comic book on etsy. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. It is based on the dc comic book storyline of the same name. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semispectacle of superman.
Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semi. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. The death of superman is a comic story arc during the 1990s in all four mainstream superman comics of the time, which chronicles supermans confrontation with the terrible monster doomsday, his battle with the monster, and finally his death at the hands of the strange beast. This was the death of superman, after all, and the were six other comics that. 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. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. In the latest comic book legends revealed, see how fans got so upset about a misleading superman cover that dc wrote a new story based on the cover. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. The death and return of superman multiple printing saga. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Additionally, the platinum versions have a platinumsilver box outline around the death of on the front cover. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another.
The death of superman in black plastic cover, unopened on. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders. Superman adventures superman album superman books superman confidential superman extra superman family superman for all seasons superman for earth superman in startling 3d. The death and return of superman multiple printing saga my. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman. The death of superman is about to get even darker screen. See more ideas about superman, comic book covers and comic covers. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with cover date june 1939.
On the back cover it is written this book collects action comics 1820, adventures of superman 496498, superman 7375, man of steel 1719 plus newstime thing. Vintage comics, comic book artists, comic book covers, comic book heroes, superman comic, silver age comics, marvel comics. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. The death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. Superman, also called the man of steel, is one of the most influential superheroes of dc comics, and superhero comics at large. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4 others vfnm. The death of superman is a 2018 american animated directtovideo superhero film produced by warner bros.
I had heard of this event but i was so late to the party that it was over. Many were released on cardboard or vinyl records with accompanying readalong books. Now there is something really wrong with this book. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Vintage dc comics presents comic book summer 1986 no 97 dc comics superman phantom zone criminals final chapter precrisis by winterparkcollect on etsy. This entry was posted in batman, batman, comic book values, d.
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