Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. Superman movie debuts, we will see this book revert back to its normal prices again. Unfollow superman 1993 the death of superman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc. The first occasions were as imaginary stories that is, set outside of the official continuity published during the silver age of comics.
If you would like to support this work then please visit my patreon page at. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes.
Death of superman puts superman up against a killing machine called doomsday. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a friend by dc. This reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the death of superman event. 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. When viewed overall 1992 was a somewhat haphazard year for the superman titles. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Get the best deals on silver age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When the alien monster doomsday surfaces on earth, superman may be the only hero powerful enough to save the planet from doomsdays wrath. The death of superman 1993 comic read the death of.
How much is the original death of superman comic worth. 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. The death of superman is a perfect example of how the dc universe original movies can adapt iconic comic book stories to their advantage within a shared continuity. 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.
Every comic book issue in the death of superman and return of superman story arc, collected here in chronological reading order. A creature with a singleminded purpose of death and destruction. I didnt follow the superman books when this storyline. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine.
Death of superman story arc when the alien monster doomsday surfaces on earth, superman may be the only hero powerful enough to save the planet from doomsdays wrath. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. Superman comics index 19862011 introduction here is a listing of the regular superman titles since the john byrne 1986 miniseries man of steel up until the postflashpoint relaunch in 2011. Read the death of superman 1993 comic online free and high quality. Vintage dc superman comic book silver age lot 6 superman hi. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. I love many graphic novels and have once in a while read a few comic books. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least years of age, and have read and agree to the terms of service and. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book.
None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders. Not much is known about the killer except for his love of destruction. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. When new books are released, well charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the preorder period. 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.
Death of superman 1992 doomsday vs superman complete. Lori horne of boston grabs several copies of tthe death of superman comic book from the shelves of comicopia in boston during the first. Michael bailey one of the most famous comicbook stories of. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. Jun 14, 20 i would have to imagine that this comic presented an incredible challenge for ordway when he wrote it 199293. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. When a hulking monster begins a mindless rampage, only superman can stand against the monstrosity called doomsday.
It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. The death of superman remains a seminal moment in the history of comics and the character. 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 supermans tragic end was basically a big publicity stunt. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. Adventures of superman 500 a, jun 1993 comic book by dc. Youll receive email and feed alerts when new items arrive. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. I was glad the day i found all the comics combined in one book. Bagged with a skybox bloodlines trading card and includes eight additional story pages where ads appear in the standard edition. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol.
In a clever twist on superman s archetypal origins, kurt busiek sets his oneoff, noncanonical superman story in a world where superheroes only exist as fictional comic book characters. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Death and return of superman dc database fandom dc wiki. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. The whole book is nothing but fighting, justice league and superman fighting doomsday. Death and return of superman signed comic books wdynamic forces coa.
Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comics 1993. Obviously, the trailer has made mass strides in this book gaining momentum. May 25, 2016 death of superman new 52 chan may 25, 2016 1 comment from what i can gather, the superman in black is the prenew 52 superman whos been transported into the new 52 universe. So i am not very experienced in the world of comics, but i thought death of superman was great. The only flaw for me was the characters were not very developed. Death of superman reading order complete trilogy comic book. Save superman 1993 the death of superman to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Doomsdays origin the death of superman villain duration. The artwork is fantastic and the story is very cool. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman with familiar ties to another.
Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. It wasnt a bad year, just up and down in terms of story and events. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. The calm before the storm or aliens, vampires and demons oh my. 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. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Pa kent is having a near death experience in which he believes clark is speaking to him. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before.