When they arrive, they are shocked to discover that superman s coffin is empty. Vf vf superman reign of the supermen 81 sep 1993 dc comics autographed with coa vfnm. Excellent, likenew condition no tears, creases, or marks. Its mongul and the cyborg superman against superman, superboy, supergirl, steel, the eradicator, and hal jordan in what remains of coast city. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. Exile paperback roger stern 1998 dc comics graphic novel book. It seems that superman and batman are not just the yin and yang of the dc universe, but of comic book value as well. Dc published the story in three collected volumes from 1992 to 1993. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and.
Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Crisis at hand, part 2 of two paperback january 1, 1992 by dan jurgens author. Not bad considering that it originally cost just 10 cents in june 1938. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. There are two ways to determine the value of a comic book. Superman 1992 weekly reading order part 38, superman crisis. Old superman comic books value the 5 most expensive comic books ever sold may 7, 2019 if youre planning on putting yourself through college based on the strength of your comic book collection, youve got a little rethinking to do. 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. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4.
Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. Make offer 196566 superman annual hardcover comic bookgolf. The first comic book devoted to superman, reprinting the original action comics story, was published in the summer of 1939. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. He adapted this supermanali article from his upcoming book, comic book fever, a love letter to the comic book era of 19761986. The movie did not reflect established 1978 comic book myth but that was a good thing. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Some concluded image was exclusively direct edition, but as it turns out, under the mountain of direct edition copies they sold, there was also a small sliver of copies that were distributed on newsstands 1% by one insiders estimate. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. Can superman stop the seemingly mindless, unstoppable creature called doomsday. Adventures of superman 0 a, oct 1994 comic book by dc.
When they arrive, they are shocked to discover that supermans coffin is empty. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Get the best deals on silver age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. The krypton man drags superman toward earths newly red sun and certain death until superman takes temporary refuge on the planet mercury. The year 1992 saw the emergence of image comics onto the scene. 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.
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The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. She contacts inspector henderson and they go to centennial park to inspect superman s tomb beneath his memorial statue. Price guides allow for quick reference of a comic books estimated. The death of superman 1992 and return of superman 1993 sets feature artwork from the iconic comic book story arc while the man of steel platinum, a set of. Get the best deals on silver age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Jan, 2017 january, 2017 a list of important comics from the 1990s key comics from 1990 key comics from 1991 key comics from 1992 key comics from 1993 key comics from 1994 key comics from 1995 key comics from 1996 key comics from 1997 key comics from 1998 key comics from 1999 special note. We analyzed innovations in the comic book industry, finding that innovations. Ongoing titles featuring superman in a starring role action comics. The first, and usually fastest, is to look it up in a price guide.
Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. New comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. The story begins with supermans birth on the doomed planet krypton and follows him on his arrival to earth, his childhood in kansas and his career as reporter for the daily planet. Rumors and reports begin circulating that superman has returned to metropolis. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. Superman dc modern age comics 1992now for sale ebay. The movie to the comics of the time distilling the essence. May 18, 2008 dc superman comic book back from the dead 1993 collector edition value. If the assembled might of the jla cant do it, what hope does he have. Broader search results in more idea variety and can identify ways to. If you do, it might be worth visiting ebay or your local comic book store to check their value. The second is to see how much the item is selling for in auctions or online listings. Superman collectibles, comics, figures, cards, more.
Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc. Superman, superhero, copper age 1984 1991, comics, collectibles. Hes always been bigger than just one comic book, one tv show, or one film. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant, causing mint condition copies to be. She contacts inspector henderson and they go to centennial park to inspect supermans tomb beneath his memorial statue. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Get the best deals on bronze age superman comics when you shop the largest online. 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. Superman, superhero, copper age 19841991, comics, collectibles.
In 1986, dc comics revamped the superman comics recreating superman and his supporting cast of friends and enemies. Please call 2145283500 to confirm all heritage appointments, events or deliveries in dallas, as our departments and staff are moving at different times from separate locations. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. In individuals, diverse ideas become avail able through exposure from. George published his first article about baseball cards in 1990. This article needs additional citations for verification. A new, updated version of the popular comic book hero superman. Theres not a soul under earths yellow sun that doesnt know the value of superman comic books.
Z are still lost and suffering from amnesia on the mysterious dinosaur island. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. Crisis at hand, part 2 of two paperback january 1, 1992 by dan jurgens author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Price new from used from paperback, january 1, 1992 please retry. The bad news is that this results in the creation of a new menace that proves deadly to superman. The man of steel comic books featured stores intertwined with those in these other titles. These days movies based on comic books have become the highest boxoffice earners. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated.
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. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. The comic book price guide for great britain superman. Once upon a time, there was a fictional character who wore red, yellow, and blue. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. Not only did the character survive richard donners interpretation, he became an even better superman because of it. The movie contradicted longestablished comic book legend. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Comic books in superman 1992 weekly reading order all issues.
He adapted this superman ali article from his upcoming book, comic book fever, a love letter to the comic book era of 19761986. Panic in the sky part 3, superman 1992 weekly reading order part 11. List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics. Star trek the tabukan syndrome comic book part two no. Muth, todd mcfarlane, michael golden, and geof darrow. While metropolis in plunged into a blackout, superman and mr. Plus, that price value will probably increase significantly as the years go.
Unless otherwise noted in the description, our items are preowned. Superman 1992 weekly reading order part 40, superman. Superman family upick one 206,208 or 210 giantsize dc 198081 priced per comic. The adventures of superman unrelated to the previous the adventures of superman title, this book, which began in 20 and ended in 2014, was a threetimesamonth digital comic anthology of noncanonical superman stories by rotating creative teams. Since then, hes written books and dozens of articles for various outlets on a variety of subjects. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book.
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