The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. The crossover began the following issue, in which doomsday is unleashed and begins to carve a brutal path of destruction across america. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant, causing mint condition copies to be. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. With all the death around him superman has no choice but to deliver himself into the. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. While the core comic book fans will be unfazed by this, the casual reader could once again walk away in frustration. And theres no bigger hero in dc comics mythology than superman. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. After dc sent shockwaves throughout the comic book industry with the death of superman, the publisher had to admit six months later with this resurrection arc that superman s tragic end was basically a big publicity stunt.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Superman comics, rare superman comic books, action comics. The writers and editors of the superman line had been leading up to a wedding. People wanted to make it because of its connect to tdkr but that comic doesnt translate well or hold up. Browse issues from the comic book series, superman. If the assembled might of the jla cant do it, what hope does he have. Can even superman stop the unstoppable creature called doomsday. For accuracy almost every entry is based upon actually looking in the issue, and not memory or another source. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. Joe rubinstein finishes inks joe rubinstein as josef rubinstein colors glenn whitmore letters john costanza. 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, world without a superman, and the return of superman. As a result of introducing this series alongside its already existing titles, dc comics was able to publish a new superman comic each week.
Death and return of superman dc database fandom dc wiki. We were all going to be rich because the generic hot book of the week was going to be the next big thing. The 6 creepiest comic book characters of all time frederic wertham famously assailed the comic book industry for how it created different kin. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before. Why were still feeling the death of superman dc universe. Jun 14, 20 i would have to imagine that this comic presented an incredible challenge for ordway when he wrote it 199293. What car is superman trashing on the action comics no. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. The classic collection returns in a newly recolored edition. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom.
The new death of superman movie turns clark kent into jesus. Top superman comic books comic book values comic book. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. In 1986, dc comics revamped the superman comics recreating superman and his supporting cast of friends and enemies. When dc killed superman they almost killed the comic. Superman 1987 2006 from dc comics league of comic geeks. As far as the story, this is where comic books all ended for me, superman was killed. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc. Bvs was just a mess of a story and shouldnt have been made. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The death of superman was released in time for the 1992 christmas shopping season and, according to comics historian matthew k.
Gimmick covers and variants were all the rage, but we loved them and dont tell marvel we still do. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. The greatest hero the world has ever known began his journey in a rocket from a doomed planet. November, 1992january, 1993, compiled as the death of superman.
Death of superman trade paperback platinum edition comics. The secret service, wanted, chrononauts, superior and kickass, the latter seven of which have been, or are planned to be, adapted into feature films. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. Superman is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in publications by dc comics, created by american writer jerry siegel and canadianborn american artist joe shuster in 1932. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. 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. I would have to imagine that this comic presented an incredible challenge for ordway when he wrote it 1992 93. Death of superman black poly bag sealed dc comics new 1992. The super league epic concludes in one explosive fight as the new master villain uses superman s own solar super flare power against everyone. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry.
Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comicsfeaturing that famous alien from krypton and aquaman, among many othersor marvel comics, which gave us the webslinging spiderman, the new mutants and patriotic captain america. Comic book classics revisited is taking a deeper look at the 1992 blockbuster event the death of superman up to this point, a monster stronger than the entire might of the justice league minus superman who was on tv at the time is rampaging through the countryside and heading toward metropolis. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs. Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. This overview helps show how superman s first 50 years of adventures. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. The death of superman was first alluded to in simonsons superman. The death of superman dc comic retropect 19921993 youtube. Superman comic story 22 pages report information script dan jurgens pencils dan jurgens layouts. Death of superman puts superman up against a killing machine called doomsday.
The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. 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 death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. Visit to grab an amazing super hero shirt now on sale. Superman comics index 19862011 introduction here is a listing of the regular superman titles since the john byrne 1986 miniseries man of steel up until the postflashpoint relaunch in 2011. Pgx understands and can accommodate your needs for just a few bucks more by giving your order first priority to make sure its graded, slabbed, and back in your hands by the end of the workweek. With all the death around him superman has no choice but to deliver himself into the hands of lex luthor and. Obviously, the trailer has made mass strides in this book gaining momentum. Come to toyota center tx, on to see live aventura at hurry up to get the ticket. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The reason why superman is the biggest comic book icon but. So when the man of steel died in 1992, comic book culture was never the. Dc heroes comic book heroes comic books art comic art spiderman batman and superman marvel vs. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book.
Here is an overview of superman s comic book career, since writer jerry siegel 19141996 and artist joe shuster 1914 1992 invented him while still teenagers. The man of steel is a monthly american comic book series that ran for 6 issues from 1991 to 2003, featuring superman and published by dc comics. Browse issues from the comic book series, superman, from dc comics. The man of steel comic books featured stores intertwined with those in these other titles. Brooding over the death of his greatest obstruction, superman, lex luthor becomes paranoid that superman is pulling the same hoax on the world as luthor did faking his own death.
Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual. Unfollow superman 1993 the death of superman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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. Frankly, i view that particular marketing event as being the greatest catastrophe to strike the world of comics. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. 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. The stories werent just about the death of a comic book icon, they heavily covered how it was an ideal time for speculators to buy superman comics. The death of superman and the media frenzy that followed may have been one of the single biggest reasons the spectators converged in such large droves. Superman movies have failed because they are copying the original ones.
This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Dc published the story in three collected volumes from 1992 to 1993. After dc sent shockwaves throughout the comic book industry with the death of superman, the publisher had to admit six months later with this resurrection arc that supermans tragic end was basically a big publicity stunt. Grading your comic books guide revel in the detail.
A maniacal beast has risen from the earth, a creature called doomsday. Manning, is the bestselling trade paperback of all time. Find great deals on ebay for death of superman comic and death of superman comic cgc. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. How superman actually died and returned in dc comics. Superman s been on minds lately, what with that new movie and the story of a man finding an original superman introducing 1938 action comics 1 in the walls of his house, and thats got me thinking. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits.
Comics love read comics fun comics death of superman superman news dc couples comic art comic books. But in the end, the result will be the same as the death of superman. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Trends, listings, and sales prices will be tracked from the perspective of both raw and the highest cgc graded books. In this version of the death of supermanwhich had a world premiere comiccon screening on friday night we get a more inexperienced superman than the one from the classic 1992 storyline. I was glad the day i found all the comics combined in one book. Dc shot the comic industry in the foot, and marvel is picking up the gun to reload it. Superman the death of superman limited collectors set 1992.
Ongoing titles featuring superman in a starring role action comics. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. The fight to the death intensifies as doomsday and superman hit metropolis hard. I left me opinion in my other pants a freelancer should always remember that the only important opinion is the clients opinion. How much are the original death of superman comic books. Published april 14th 1993 by dc comics first published december 1992. The death of superman dc comic retropect 1992 1993 mad about. Well hindsight is 2020 and with that in mind, lets chart the ten most important comic books of the 1990s. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth.
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