Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making. Their value varies depending on the subject, how old they are, and how rare they are. Lp record and comic book, a membership card, a pin, and a secret code, all packed in a box. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. The first, and usually fastest, is to look it up in a price guide. Superman, superhero, copper age 1984 1991, comics, collectibles.
Z are still lost and suffering from amnesia on the mysterious dinosaur island. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. While metropolis in plunged into a blackout, superman and mr. 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 was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. What you see on the site now is less than 10% of what i have available. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. The death of superman comic book value 1992 11215w.
Edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. Comic books superman, action comics superman, superman the man of steel, the adventures of superman and much more. Since his debut, superman has been a cultural icon in the united states. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Superman comics, superman toys, superman memorabilia for sale. 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 massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Usually between 1984 to 1991 modern 1992 to current. The comics market continued to expand at a record clip in 1992, with a major new publisher launch in image, created when several of marvels star artists left en masse. 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. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade.
Some peg it to 1933, when the format of newsstand comic books was codified, but others place the moment in june of 1938, when superman made his debut in jerry siegel and joe shusters first issue of action comics, whose cover featured the redcaped superhero from the planet krypton lifting. 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. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics.
Superman comic books issue 75 19921994 mycomicshop. In part 5 of panic in the sky, continued from action. Superman and jimmy olsen travel to kandor to discover how normal sized kandorians are on earth and why they are attacking superman. Another very important factor is what kind of condition they are in. Platinum age 18971937 2,283 golden age 19381955 172,425 silver age 19561969 208,121. Comics of 1992 to repeat the caveat i gave on the main 1990s page which has links to see other years within the decade, the list you are about to see involves no judgment or pricing data, but rather simply ranks the universe of d. Unfollow death of superman comic 1993 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of. Unless otherwise noted in the description, our items are preowned.
Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. Published just a few months after crisis on infinite earths, john byrnes the man of steel updated the saga of superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process. Aug 15, 2014 first superman comic book now up for auction on ebay. There are two ways to determine the value of a comic book. The second is to see how much the item is selling for in auctions or online listings.
Obviously, the trailer has made mass strides in this book gaining momentum. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. This epic is part of the death of superman storyline and is the best of the 3 gns. Crisis at hand, part 2 of two paperback 1992 by dan jurgens author. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. It misses some of the truly interesting price points.
Determining the value of a comic book is not always easy, as the factors that influence it are subjective and liable to change. Aug 17, 2014 it is referred to as the holy grail of comics and this is the finest graded copy to exist with perfect white pages. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Comic books are popular collectibles that hold the potential to become valuable over time. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. Price guides allow for quick reference of a comic books estimated. Superman movie debuts, we will see this book revert back to its normal prices again. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. The event of the death of superman was so huge that it was reported on by the national media. Next page number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 1 1963 spiderman spiderman vs. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea.
Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. The hobbizine comic book value guide provides market prices for stamps in all grades from good to mint. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. How to determine the value of a comic book december 25, 2014. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Comic books in superman 1992 weekly reading order all issues. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Now some comics that contain first appearances from a less know characters at the time, that were not pushed had by marvel or dc, can actually get more on auction if they are in mint co. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted.
Panic in the sky part 3, superman 1992 weekly reading order part. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. Updated and added to every day, it will eventually list all significant british comics published and all marvel and dc comics that were either officially distributed or non distributed in the uk. Early issues of image comics were published through malibu. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Trends, listings, and sales prices will be tracked from the perspective of both raw and the highest cgc graded books. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning. The story of superman s life the origin of superman. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. First superman comic book now up for auction on ebay cnet. Comic type monthly issue annual special giant size king size prestige format hard cover gn soft cover gn trade paperback. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. Condition click v for details, in stock, value, save, todays price.
Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. The prices found here are derived from numerous sources such as dealer price lists, advertisements in collecting publications, and public auction results. Death of superman, while mediocre in content set the scene, funeral for a friend was moving and the return was fantastic and the climax of a whole new superman. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Dc customs services and international tracking provided. Free comic book value and price resources comic book secrets jan 19, 2008 it walks you through finding comic book values and prices and helps you decide the best method for your situation. Ordering adventures of superman comic books is easy.
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