The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Get the best deals on superman dc modern age comics 1992 now. Jun 02, 2020 the death of superman is a classic 1992 comic storyline chronicling the death of superman at the hands of the monstrous alien known as doomsday and his subsequent resurrection. Near mint comics are comics that have no creases or fading. Superman travels to the nightmare world of apokolips for a confrontation with doomsday, the creature who cost the man of steel his life. Another local store sold its entire supply of copies. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday. Please see photos for details regarding the condition.
How much is the original death of superman comic worth. But the only way to stop him is by sacrificing his own life. Doomsday breaks out of his cage and starts heading for metropolis, killing and destroying everything in his path. May 10, 2018 the superman comics series would run for hundreds of issues, but only two or three ashcan copies of superman comics exist. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Superman comic book, superman comic, death of superman issue, 1993, superhero comic, comics, comic book, vintage superman comic book. Dc comics made history by killing superman back in 1992, but most fans dont know it all started because of a joke and a canceled wedding. Another local store sold its entire supply of copies before noon. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Due to the uniqueness of each item, please refer to. The death of superman is a 1992 comic book storyline that occurred mostly in dc comics superman titles. 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. Mar 22, 2021 fair market value fmv calculated 03222021.
Nov 23, 2019 the classic team of writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster are responsible for the comic, bringing their signature style to the forth solo superman issue. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. The death of superman is a 1992 storyline that served as the catalyst for dc. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. There are 231 1992 superman comic for sale on etsy. Zack snyders justice league 2021 looks like itll owe even more to the comics since henry cavills post death superman wears the same black costume he rocked in the source material.
Dc comics planned a similar plotline in the superman comic books, and as a. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. It was published in superman, action comics, the adventures of superman, superman. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. This crossover event lasted about a year between 1992 1993 with about 40 comic issues. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant.
Number of printed issues, where it can be verified, any facts that may affect the book value. Sep, 2015 i obviously was well aware of many comic book characters, having seen movies based on batman and superman, but until that point i had never actually read a superhero comic book. Frankly, i view that particular marketing event as being the greatest catastrophe to strike the world of. This volume looks fantastic on the bookshelf with the others 4 volumes in the series superman the death of superman tpb 2016 dc new edition, superman funeral for a friend tpb 2016 dc, superman the return of superman tpb 2016 dc new edition, and superman doomsday tpb 2016 dc new edition. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Published april 14th 1993 by dc comics first published december 1992. 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. Superman comic book price guide dc comics summer 1939 september 1986 issue count 423.
Zack snyders justice league 2021 looks like itll owe even more to the comics since henry cavills post death superman wears the same black costume he rocked in. The death of superman set comics general cgc comic. Superman comic books issue 75 19921994 mycomicshop. A maniacal beast has risen from the earth, a creature called doomsday. The death of superman combines everything i love about wwf pro wrestling with the tight plotting of a michael bay film. Dawn of justice 2016, justice league 2017, the death of superman 2018, and its sequel reign of the supermen 2019. 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. Half sheet overlay outer cover and first day of issue us postage stamp featuring superman. I liked the death of superman the most and then the return of superman after. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell.
A great price that includes many key issues plus two copies of the death of superman, one for reading and the other remains mint, still sealed in the black bag. The death of superman doomsday limited collectors set complete 7 part story and reprint of action. Its no wonder that this is the best selling comic book of all time. Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. The death of superman was released 28 years ago today. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated publications. Worth reading through to get his death but nothing worth mentioning. Superman is an ongoing comic book series featuring the dc comics hero of the same. Ceaselessly collectible, the first 100 issues are the most coveted and valuable. 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 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 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. The death of superman dc comic retropect 19921993 youtube. Death of superman comic value car book value estimator. An unstoppable force named doomsday crash landed on earth and has cut a swath of death and destruction. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs. The comic book speculation boom of the 1990s hit its acme on november 17, 1992, when the death of superman was joined by a few other major releases. Since ashcan comic books were handdrawn, unfinished versions of early comic books for legal purposes they were supposed to be thrown out in the ashcan. Superman 75 memorial set unopened dc comics 1992 death of. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books this is a consignment item. How superman actually died and returned in dc comics.
The death of superman doomsday limited collectors set. Sep 01, 1993 there is a lot of foundational information in these long anthologies of comics that impact the superman mythos for decades. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Superman, with the help of keith robert parks and charlie, stops the underworlders and the warworlders. The death of superman set comics general cgc comic book. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics. This lot contains 28 dc comics from dec 1992 thru oct 1993 of the death of superman, his funeral, the introduction of the four new supermen and the return of the original superman.
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. The death of superman was a 1992 crossover between dc comics multiple. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. After the overwhelming success of the man of steel in action comics, dc wisely gave superman his own title. This changed in 1992, when the news about the death of superman was released. How one week in 1992 distilled the 90s comic book boom. Nov 18, 2012 lori horne of boston grabs several copies of the death of superman comic book from the shelves of comicopia in boston during the first hours of sales wednesday, nov. With the help of the mysterious, timetraveling waverider, superman at last discovers the shocking truth of his greatest enemys origin.
Superman dc modern age comics 1992now for sale ebay. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Forget all the psychological nuance of frank millers dark knight comics, superman is good and thats all you need to know. Books are in very good shape, come judge for yourself.
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