Death of superman funeral for a friend vintage comic book lot. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its. Frankly, i view that particular marketing event as being the greatest catastrophe to strike the world of. The death of superman was released in time for the 1992 christmas shopping season and, according to comics historian matthew k. The writers and editors of the superman line had been leading up to a wedding. With the revisionist oneshot issue and recent animated adaptation now available on home video, here is a look back at the event that set the tone for the american comic book. One of the bestselling dc comics stories of all time is the death of superman and the landmark 1992 comic book event is the subject of the latest tales from the dark multiverse special, with its own sinister twist. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday. Another local store sold its entire supply of copies before noon. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc. Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here.
The man of steel is a monthly american comic book series that ran for 6 issues from 1991 to 2003, featuring superman and published by dc comics. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. He showed studios and the world that comics were cool, both through his work writing the book, and in associating himself with the mediumthe quality and preservation of this action no. A 15yearold girl named sera oyugock, granddaughter of duke oyugock, is betrayed by a member of the family and given to the cult. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. 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. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to. More specifically, below is a list of editions and current prices for different grades from comic price guide. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. Unfollow death of superman comic 1993 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. How much is the original death of superman comic worth.
Dc published the story in three collected volumes from 1992 to 1993. I was glad the day i found all the comics combined in one book. Value of vintage batman comicswhenever you come across old batman comic books, check this price guide. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. 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. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Price guide search comic price guide browse by publisher. New comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters. For the most part they have been copied from the pages on comicvine for. Death of superman superman dc comics comics april 14, 1993. Dc comics honeymoon of horrors vintagebookworms 5 out of 5.
Death of superman comic valuethe death of superman comic. Below are the plot summaries of the issues in this book. 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. 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. I would have to imagine that this comic presented an incredible challenge for ordway when he wrote it 1992 93.
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. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. 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 superman s tragic end was basically a big publicity stunt. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. The death of superman set cgc comic book collectors chat. Superman back from the dead comic book value kahoonica. Dc comics the death of superman graphic novel with death of superman comic book.
Cover thumbnail for the death of superman dc, 1993 series first printing cover. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Lori horne of boston grabs several copies of tthe death of superman comic book from the shelves of comicopia in boston during the first hours of sales wednesday, nov. How much are the original death of superman comic books. New listing1992 the death of superman limited collectors set. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans.
Death of superman puts superman up against a killing machine called doomsday. 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. A collection of the death of superman story arc bye, bye birdie. 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 watcher. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. Same thing when dc killed batman or marvel killed captain america.
As a consequence of introducing this series alongside its already existing titles, dc comics was able to publish a new superman comic each week. Man of steel 1719 close please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Not much is known about the killer except for his love of destruction. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell.
The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Non comic fans just bought the book for an investment that didnt happen. The death of superman, world without a superman, and the return of superman. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated publications. Manning, is the bestselling trade paperback of all time. New listing the death of superman 1993 dc comics dan jurgens bogdanove janke rude comic. Death is only the beginning the death of superman comic book price. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. There is just one page of each of these books in this book in the tpb. This book has at least 16 printings as of september 2008. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. She fit in and was as popular as kirstens 2 close friends diane and stacy, bernadette.
If you would like to support this work then please visit my patreon page at. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The man of steel comic books featured stores intertwined with those in these other titles. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. As a result of introducing this series alongside its already existing titles, dc comics was able to publish a new superman comic each week.
Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders. This reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the death of superman event. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. 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.
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