It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. Almost any early superman comic book has value if its in reasonable condition. With over a decade behind us now since that illadvised promotion was first conceptualized, i believe that all of us in the world of comics are still paying the price for the death of superman. The death of superman comic book tiein gallery 5 images view gallery the death of superman was such an earthshattering moment in comics history. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4. Tdos actually had a lot to do with crashing the comic book collectors market because of awesome stories like yours above. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time.
Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. 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. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle.
Prime auction ends monday may 4 to wednesday may 6. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. 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 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.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. The death of superman 1st printing graphic novel comic book. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4 others vfnm.
They are all in fair, good, or near mint condition. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. How much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death of superman worth. How much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Values of death of superman, the comics price guide. The better the condition, the more the book can be worth to collectors who want the ones in the best shape. The death of superman set cgc comic book collectors chat. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The death of superman movie gets a comic book tiein.
Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. How much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death of. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Death of superman 1992 doomsday vs superman complete. Many were released on cardboard or vinyl records with accompanying readalong books. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. And other comic book legends revealed and why does batman carry shark repellent. Get the best deal for death of superman from the largest online selection at.
My brother had received this as a gift in 1993 and it was ruined. The biggest event comic in the history of the medium, and this is the highly desirable memorial edition. So figure how my step brother had issues 117 then 21 thru 34 of superman in mint condition in a box along with batman 1 22 all in mint condition and he ran from the government for tax reasons, got very ill and passed away, and they are. For obvious reasons, the 1st printings of the early superman comics are very valuable, but are. What started out as someones answer for a company wide crossover panic turned into a selfcontained at least as far as the superman titles were concerned story of superman leading an army of heroes in a preemptive attack against the invading forces of brainiac and. Id like to know how much comic book shops would sell it for, and how much collectors would buy it for. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. 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. What started out as someones answer for a company wide crossover panic turned into a selfcontained at least as far as the superman titles were concerned story of superman leading an army of heroes in a preemptive attack against the invading forces of brainiac and maxima, who ruled the mobile planet of warworld. Most devoted comicbook readers arent surprised by this, since the publisher.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. Id like to know how much comic book shops would sell it for, and how much collectors would buy it. Xforce super hero comic book, brand new sealed, comic books, 1st collectors issue with trading card, super heroes comics,comic book. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. What is the value of an unopened superman issue the death of. Threea 3a hoodzomb red edition 12 figure adventure kartel sealed new in box. The death of superman complete the death of superman is a 1992 comic book storyline that occurred in dc comics superman titles. The crossover, which originated from editor mike carlin and writers dan jurgens, roger stern, louise simonson, jerry ordway, and karl kesel, began in. Now, it all depends on which death of superman issue you are referring to, so we have values for the most common and valuable issues below. Supermans one weakness, as any comic book novice knows, is krypton. Aug 27, 2006 how much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death of superman worth.
In the initial chapter, lex luthor appears to have renounced his life of crime. In better shape, unrestored, you are likely to get serious cash for your find. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. One of dcs biggest stories is coming back to the comic book page, with a fresh creative a team and a much different angle than what we previously knew. Read more about collectible superman comics here and our action comics price guide here. The death of superman is a 1992 comic book storyline that occurred mostly in dc comics superman titles. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book.
Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. 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. Regular people were hedging that it said comic book would get value, whereas regular collectors knew there would be multiple reprintings and anyone who wanted said comic book in 1st printing was going to get it. Disneys magic kingdom 3 comic books 1992 limited edition in original unopened sealed. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. 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. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. It is signed by jerry ordway and is 1522 of 10,000. Same thing when dc killed batman or marvel killed captain america. Most folks dont care if the comic been wrapped in saran wrap, a comic bag, or in a burrito.
Death of superman publisher dc comics store date january 10. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. Superman complete set of 3 mnh us postage stamps scotts 3185f, 4084a and 4084k.
Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Dc comics the death of superman graphic novel with death of superman comic book. How much are the original death of superman comic books. Non comic fans just bought the book for an investment that didnt happen. I ordered him this book again and he was excited about it arriving and was excited to read it again. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated publications. To get the most accurate value, you would need to know which of these you have, along with what condition the comic is in. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about sealed comic books. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist.
Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. The death of superman dc comic retropect 19921993 youtube. Heck, at least in the first printing, they couldnt even read the book without reducing its value, as dc polybagged the issue. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. I am not an expert so i will not attempt to graderate each comic. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database.
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