The writers and editors of the superman line had been leading up to a wedding between lois lane and clark kent. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. As a consequence of introducing this series alongside its already existing titles, dc comics was able to publish a new superman comic each week. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semi. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. I had heard of this event but i was so late to the party that it was over. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman.
I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. The death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. On the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In addition to the planned screenings of the death of superman and reign of the supermen as a doublefeature in select theaters this weekend and monday, warner bros. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. The graphic novel collected the seven issue storyline doomsday. There is just one page of each of these books in this book in the tpb. 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. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. Death of superman issues 75 500 lot dc comics funeral for a friend complete look. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1.
Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant, causing mint. 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. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc. 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. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. The death of superman 1993 comic read the death of. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. A good riveting story especially as the tome of the book is preinternet so has a more of natural feel. The adventures of superman comic book superman wiki. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol.
Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. 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. You can see where the latest superman movies, in particular, batman vs superman, drew its inspiration from. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Death of superman 49 comic book lot dc 1st doomsday reign. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth.
The story of supermans life the origin of superman. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. Dc customs services and international tracking provided. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. For a person who has never been overly fond of the superman comics the novel the death and life of superman is a superb read. 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.
The summit was a unique method of making the writers work together, focusing their attention to the next years worth of stories. 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. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. 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. The death and return of superman multiple printing saga. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated.
Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. 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. 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. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values.
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