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 photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. Written and drawn by the legendary dan jurgens, the death of superman made international headlines and shaped the last son of kryptons comic universe for years to come. The death of superman is a 2018 american animated directtovideo superhero film produced by warner bros.
The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Doomsday, the build up to the appearance of the pseudo supermen, and the return of the hero that cannot be slain in either body or spirit were all absolutely fantastic. While all sorts of criticisms of the story are valid, there is still a lot of value in it if you read it on its. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc. How much are the original death of superman comic books. Aug 01, 2018 this feature is not available right now. 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. I bought this book because i heard this was the best selling graphic novel of all time, and it do have historic value, because death of superman was a big deal. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. It was kind of a sad story at the end part because it says. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. Also included in this collectors edition package is the superman. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition.
Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. The death of superman graphic novel, the seminal bestselling tale that chronicles the death of the man of steel. Aug 01, 1993 i have ambivalent feelings concerning the death and life of superman. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Although you might want to buy this book because its a really good story and tells about how superman died. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. 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.
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. This reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the death of superman event. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. The death of superman makes the man of steels sacrifice. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. 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. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist.
Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. The death of superman by dc comics, bob kahan editor. My brother had received this as a gift in 1993 and it was ruined. The death and return of superman multiple printing saga my. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest. What is the value of an unopened superman issue the death of. If you like this, read the death and life of superman by roger stern. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. The death of superman is by far the truest adaptation of the 1992 dan jurgens storyline, bringing the tragedy to life in a modern and exciting new way. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. I finished this comic book in 15 days and it was an exciting story about superman s death. The death of superman, the opening volume of the saga of superman s death and rebirth, introduced the unstoppable death dealer known as doomsday.
Find great deals on ebay for death of superman comic and death of superman comic cgc. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. Aug 08, 2018 the death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. An oral history of the original death and return of superman. The death of superman 1993 comic read the death of. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Can superman stop the seemingly mindless, unstoppable creature called doomsday. Aug 10, 2018 karl kesel writerinker, adventures of superman. This was before the death became what it became no one saw it coming. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Jul 04, 2019 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. 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 story that drew national media attention when dc comics. 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 massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. Shop the death of superman deluxe edition bluraydvd includes figurine 2018 at best buy. Death of superman, superman comic lot, superman collectible comic figurines, dc bronze age superman comics, death dealer collectible comics figurines, first modern age superman comics, dc comics superman superman comic book hero action figures, superman dc golden age comics, death and return of superman, the death and life of superman. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly rare comic books, then youre certainly sitting on a prized asset that any comic book collector would be envious of. The death of superman set comics general cgc comic book. Now, it all depends on which death of superman issue you are referring to, so we have values for the most common and valuable issues below. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name.
May 28, 2008 ah, the death of superman setman, i have all of them up to the black bag issue i have 9 copies of that and then funeral for a friend set and finally the white bag got 7 copies of that and the four new supermans launched from each of the four superman titlesthese all are pretty much worthless. 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. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. On the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman. The graphic novel collected the seven issue storyline doomsday. Dc comics the bestselling edition that tells the staggering story of superman s demise has been one of dcs best sellers since its release in january, 1992. Its no wonder that this is the best selling comic book of all time. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online. Death and return of superman dc database fandom dc wiki. 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. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. Doomsday, is the 32nd installment in the dc universe animated original. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began.
Congratulations on your company growth in the interim quite phenomenal, well done. The death of superman dc, 1993 series fifth printing. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. The film, which chronicles the battle between superman jerry oconnell and doomsday a story previously adapted in superman. It is a 400 page novel that includes reign of the supermen, funeral for a freind, and the battle with doomsday and a whole ton of backstory the first few chapters.
Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Forget all the psychological nuance of frank millers dark knight comics, superman is good and thats all you need to know. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semispectacle of superman. Jerry ordway felt hed put in his time on adventures of superman and was ready for something new, so mike carlin needed a new writer on the book and called me. Doomsday includes death of superman graphic novel bluray 2007 at best buy. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Jan 22, 2014 on the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. 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. The death of superman combines everything i love about wwf pro wrestling with the tight plotting of a michael bay film.
If the assembled might of the jla cant do it, what hope does he have. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. I have ambivalent feelings concerning the death and life of superman. See our superman comic books article for more details. Get the best deal for death of superman from the largest online selection at. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Mxyzptlk meets an untimely end in this commemorative issue. And finally, an armored figure says he fights with the heart and soul of superman.
It is based on the dc comic book storyline of the same name. When it comes to superman tales, the 25yearold story of the man of steels death has proven to be surprisingly popular source material. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. The death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros.
Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. 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. And now, four mysterious beings appearall with powers and abilities like the man of steels. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. This issue is a variant of the death of superman dc, 1993 series first printing. 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. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. 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 superman, plus 40 pages of bonus extras including promotional material and product spotlight. I ordered him this book again and he was excited about it arriving and was excited to read it again.
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