It has minor wear but is in excellent overall condition. 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. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. As far as the story, this is where comic books all ended for me, superman was killed. He debuted in cinemas in a series of animated shorts beginning in 1941, and then starred in two movie serials in 1948 and 1950. 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. There is just one page of each of these books in this book in the tpb. This issue is a variant of the death of superman dc, 1993 series first printing.
The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. A decent comic, but largely just overplays how powerful doomsday is. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Not nearly as interesting and fun as the return of superman. Most folks dont care if the comic been wrapped in saran wrap, a comic bag, or in a burrito. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic.
Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. 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 fictional character superman, an american comic book superhero in dc comics publications, has appeared in various films almost since his inception. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Remember, the month dates are from the issue covers, not the actual date when the comic was on sale. Kept in plastic sealed plastic, actual comic is in great shape. It was published in superman, action comics, the adventures of superman, superman. The death of the superman was a multipart storyline published in alternating superman titles from decemberjanuary of 1992 1993, and one issue of justice league america in december, 1992. This is a sharp 21 year old issue of this very popular comic series. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. The first occasions were as imaginary stories that is, set outside of the official continuity published during the silver age of comics. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever.
Death of superman superman dc comics comic april 14, 1993. 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. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. The death of superman is a comic story arc during the 1990s in all four mainstream superman comics of the time, which chronicles supermans confrontation with the terrible monster doomsday, his battle with the monster, and finally his death at the hands of the strange beast. Jul 04, 2019 i worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. More specifically, below is a list of editions and current prices for different grades from comic price guide. The story had previously been adapted in the 2007 film superman. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. A creature with singleminded purpose of death and destruction. New listingsuperman book dc comics nip new limited no.
What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. New listingdc 1993 2 superman the death of superman comic book. The death of superman dc 1993 trade paperback tpb near. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Additionally, the first installments of reign of the supermen. The death of superman is a comic story arc during the 1990s in all four mainstream superman comics of the time, which chronicles superman s confrontation with the terrible monster doomsday, his battle with the monster, and finally his death at the hands of the strange beast. The death of superman 1993 comic read the death of. Relies too much on characters that havent had the shelf life of superman, lois lane, and jimmy olsen. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. 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 dc comic retropect 19921993 youtube. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. This listing is done in the order for when a comic book issue was published.
Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc. The death of superman dc, 1993 series fifth printing. The death of superman was one of the most important events in dc comics history, and a lot went on behindthescenes to make it happen. 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 death of superman is the 32nd installment in the dc universe animated original movies line, the 11th film in the dc animated movie universe, and is based on the 19921993 dc comic book storyline of the same name. 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. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. The death of superman set cgc comic book collectors chat. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. If you would like to support this work then please visit my patreon page at.
The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Unfollow superman 1993 the death of superman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Jun 07, 2015 if you would like to support this work then please visit my patreon page at. The death of superman dc 1993 trade paperback tpb near mint nm. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Originally an imaginary story, absolute crisis on infinite earths revealed that this story is in fact an alternate real universe.
The death of superman set comics general cgc comic book. Unfollow death of superman comic 1993 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. The new adventures of superman was already greenlit at abc, and the producers of the show wanted the wedding. An independent studio, lippert pictures, released the first superman feature film, superman and the mole men.
It is the last page of each book as an image doomsdays fist punches a wall over and over again and making more and more progress. 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 most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993. Doomsday greatly altered and condensed the story to fit it within a 75. However, the most famous instance was the story arc called the death of superman in the canon comics during the 1990s the death of superman arc happened by accident. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. He has landed on earth, laying waste to anythingand anyonewho dares stand in his way. 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.
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