The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. The story that drew national media attention when dc 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. It was kind of a sad story at the end part because it says. The death of superman set comics general cgc comic book. 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. 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. The death of superman set cgc comic book collectors chat. Death of superman comic valuethe death of superman comic. I recommend this book to all superman fans, because its an important chapter in the character and dc universe. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc.
Death of superman, doomsday is coming, first appearances, 1992 asmr duration. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. 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. 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. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Dc comics this massive book is the finale to the saga of the death and rebirth of superman, including the final fate of the four impostors who attempted to take his place, including steel and superboy. 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. Dc superman 75 death of superman platinum edition retail incentivesealed. 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 most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. The death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. I finished this comic book in 15 days and it was an exciting story about supermans death. How much are the original death of superman comic books. I finished this comic book in 15 days and it was an exciting story about superman s death. A 15yearold girl named sera oyugock, granddaughter of duke oyugock, is betrayed by a member of the family and given to the cult. Jul 04, 2019 i worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Value of vintage batman comicswhenever you come across old batman comic books, check this price guide. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out.
Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Although you might want to buy this book because its a really good story and tells about how superman died. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semispectacle of superman. The graphic novel collected the seven issue storyline doomsday.
Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. Prime auction ends monday may 4 to wednesday may 6. 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. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. I had heard of this event but i was so late to the party that it was over. Aug 08, 2018 the death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The death and return of superman multiple printing saga. 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 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. 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. A guy shows up at the daily planet building claiming to be supermans manager and clark kent has to expose him.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery. The death of superman combines everything i love about wwf pro wrestling with the tight plotting of a michael bay film. Superboy manages to stop the missile before it strikes. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here.
Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Its no wonder that this is the best selling comic book of all time. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another.
An oral history of the original death and return of. See our superman comic books article for more details. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. If you like this, read the death and life of superman by roger stern. 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 is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications.
The death of superman trade paperback copy comics watcher. Superman back from the dead comic book value kahoonica. 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. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag. Get the best deal for death of superman from the largest online selection at. 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. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. New listing death of superman 75 1992 and adventures of superman 500 both sealed poly bags. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Doomsday, the build up to the appearance of the pseudo supermen, and the return of the hero that cannot be slain in either.
Jan 22, 2014 on the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman. Doomsday includes death of superman graphic novel bluray 2007 at best buy. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. 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. 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. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. The death of superman makes the man of steels sacrifice. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any.
What made the death of superman promotion so much different than all the. Death of superman tales from the database mile high comics. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Death of superman comic book value price guide posted on by comics watcher 19 comments v chances are you stumbled upon this article looking for the value of the death of superman comic book you have or are interested in buyingselling.
I have ambivalent feelings concerning the death and life of superman. The death and return of superman multiple printing saga my. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. 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. This is the definitive volume for all fans of superman. When it comes to superman tales, the 25yearold story of the man of steels death has proven to be surprisingly popular source material. On the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death 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. 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. Forget all the psychological nuance of frank millers dark knight comics, superman is good and thats all you need to know. When a hulking monster emerges from an underground. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Dc comics the death of superman graphic novel with death of superman comic book.
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