Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. Lp record and comic book, a membership card, a pin, and a secret code, all packed in a box. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. The ellsworth mountains mentioned on page 2 panel 3 is a. Gocollect can now put you in touch with highly respected buyers and sellers in the comic book industry. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved dc super heroes of all time. 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.
Batman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero batman as its main protagonist. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. As with any collectible, the true value is in what the buyer is willing to pay. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
The first, and usually fastest, is to look it up in a price guide. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Superman the return of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. How much is the back from the dead 1993 superman comic book worth great cond. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Dawn of justice 2016 draws narrative elements from doomsdaydeath house curse of strahd the death of superman comic book price. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows superman was born on the planet krypton and was given. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 1938 1955 when you shop the largest online selection at.
Doomsday part 7, superman 1993 weekly reading order part 2, superman. There is only one copy known to exist that is graded better than the 9. Frankly, i view that particular marketing event as being the greatest catastrophe to strike the world of comics since the kefauver senate hearings of 1955. The story of supermans life the origin of superman.
What is the value of superman issue 500 back from the dead. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. Loot crate exclusive action comics no 1 superman unopened reprint new. It can be difficult to know the value of a comic book. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. The first comic book devoted to superman, reprinting the original action comics story, was published in the summer of 1939.
Swan street or avenue on page 19 panel 4 is a homage to curt swan. Median cover prices of all comics offered in the united states by all publishers, and by specific ones, from 1961 to present. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969. It doesnt matter if its a superman comic book, comic spiderman,x men comic or old title that nobody has heard of it can hold value,first you need to find out what type it is and age.
Hobbizine comic book value guides list prices in all conditions from good to mint. Platinum age 18971937 2,283 golden age 1938 1955 172,425 silver age 19561969 208,121. Perhaps the hottest collectible comic book in recent years has been the first appearance of the incredible hulk in this 1962 comic book by stan lee and jack kirby. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. I can only imagine how a kid in 1961 would have handled this comic book. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. It was first advertised in early april 1940, one month after the first. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
Next page number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 1 1963 spiderman spiderman vs. How much is my comic book collection worth,comic book values. Find the value of the dc comic adventures of superman volume 1. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. The name john kent appears on supermans fathers tombstone. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. You could find out more information on selling outright and the actual value of your comic book by. There are two ways to determine the value of a comic book. Wonder woman, batman and superman comics abound, plus.
Learn the values of individual action comics, and find out what your early superman comics are worth with our free appraisal service. What is your adventures of superman comic book worth. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. Price guides allow for quick reference of a comic books estimated. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993 by brett breeding artist, dan jurgens author visit amazons dan jurgens page. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. Doomsday, superman, ice and blue beetle cameo flashback appearances. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Is that old comic you found in the attic worth something. Overstreet price guide 2004present big big edition.
You could find out more information on selling outright and the actual value of your comic book by researching the titles below. It doesnt matter if its a superman comic book,comic spiderman,x men comic or old title that nobody has heard of it can hold value,first you need to find out what type it is and age. There is then a bittersweet ending with supergirl and krypto carrying on in superman s name. These are the most actively sold comics over the past couple months. To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual. In 1955, dali arrived at the sorbonne in paris for a lecture in a rollsroyce.
Overstreet premium ring price guide 1994 43 of 49 in stock. Death of superman comic valuethe death of superman comic. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. Superman, national comics publishing canada, superman, simcoe canada, superman, whitman usa close please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Overstreet price guide to batman sc 2019 gemstone overstreet price guide to star wars collectibles sc 2018 gemstone.
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Find the value of the harvey comic sad sack comics volume 1. Jim shooter, barry windsorsmith, and bob layton, all at the peak of their powers, tell the story of the birth and death, and then birth again of the valiant universe. In 1986, dc comics revamped the superman comics recreating superman and his supporting cast of friends and enemies. Overstreet price guide 1970 overstreet price guide 1970 canadian edition. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. Want to know what the current value of your old comic books are. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. Written by dan jurgens, karl kesel, louise simonson, roger stern. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. The story of superman s life the origin of superman.
The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993 by brett breeding artist, dan jurgens author. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. 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. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Get the best deal for collectible comics from the largest online.
The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. 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 overview of superman s comic book career, since writer jerry siegel 19141996 and artist joe shuster 19141992 invented him while still teenagers. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Every comic book has a area on the first page all the way at the bottom that lists information such as,issue number,print date,publisher etc. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Batman proved to be so popular that a selftitled ongoing comic book series began publication with a cover date of spring 1940. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here.
Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive the man of steel fights a neverending battle for truth, justice, and the american way. A celebration of 75 years dc, 20 series november 20 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. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors.