What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. The death of superman makes the man of steels sacrifice. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. The death of superman is by far the truest adaptation of the 1992 dan jurgens storyline, bringing the tragedy to life in a modern and exciting new way. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. What made the death of superman promotion so much different than all the. The death of the superman was a multipart storyline published in alternating superman titles from decemberjanuary of 19921993, and one issue of justice league america in december, 1992. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. I finished this comic book in 15 days and it was an exciting story about superman s death. 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.
My journey into this wonderful hobby began in early 1994, when i found the death of superman graphic novel at kroger, i was 11 years old then. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. I bought this book because i heard this was the best selling graphic novel of all time, and it do have historic value, because death of superman was a big deal. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Death of superman, doomsday is coming, first appearances, 1992 asmr duration. I have ambivalent feelings concerning the death and life of superman.
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. How much are the original death of superman comic books. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. I finished this comic book in 15 days and it was an exciting story about supermans death. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. The death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. It was kind of a sad story at the end part because it says. If you like this, read the death and life of superman by roger stern. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books.
I had heard of this event but i was so late to the party that it was over. The death of superman set cgc comic book collectors chat. Get the best deal for death of superman from the largest online selection at. Value of vintage batman comicswhenever you come across old batman comic books, check this price guide.
A guy shows up at the daily planet building claiming to be supermans manager and clark kent has to expose him. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. 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. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. The graphic novel collected the seven issue storyline doomsday. Doomsday, the build up to the appearance of the pseudo supermen, and the return of the hero that cannot be slain in either body or spirit were all absolutely fantastic. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman.
The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. Jerry ordway felt hed put in his time on adventures of superman and was ready for something new, so mike carlin needed a new writer on the book and called me. Aug 08, 2018 the death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. New listing death of superman 75 1992 and adventures of superman 500 both sealed poly bags. Superboy manages to stop the missile before it strikes. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Dc comics this massive book is the finale to the saga of the death and rebirth of superman, including the final fate of the four impostors who attempted to take his place, including steel and superboy. This is the definitive volume for all fans of superman. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics. Prime auction ends monday may 4 to wednesday may 6. Doomsday, the build up to the appearance of the pseudo supermen, and the return of the hero that cannot be slain in either. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever.
When it comes to superman tales, the 25yearold story of the man of steels death has proven to be surprisingly popular source material. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. 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. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993.
On the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman. Dc comics the death of superman graphic novel with death of superman comic book. The death of superman trade paperback copy comics watcher. Death of superman comic valuethe death of superman comic. Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly rare comic books, then youre certainly sitting on a prized asset that any comic book collector would be envious of. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. An oral history of the original death and return of. 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 strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the. 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.
Aug 01, 1993 i have ambivalent feelings concerning the death and life of superman. 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. Jan 22, 2014 on the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman. Death of superman tales from the database mile high comics. Dc superman 75 death of superman platinum edition retail incentivesealed. When a hulking monster emerges from an underground.
Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. The death of superman set comics general cgc comic book. Doomsday includes death of superman graphic novel bluray 2007 at best buy. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. Forget all the psychological nuance of frank millers dark knight comics, superman is good and thats all you need to know. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic.
Superman back from the dead comic book value kahoonica. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semispectacle of superman. The death and return of superman multiple printing saga my. The death and return of superman multiple printing saga. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery. Jul 04, 2019 i worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. The death of superman combines everything i love about wwf pro wrestling with the tight plotting of a michael bay film. 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.
A 15yearold girl named sera oyugock, granddaughter of duke oyugock, is betrayed by a member of the family and given to the cult. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. It is a 400 page novel that includes reign of the supermen, funeral for a freind, and the battle with doomsday and a whole ton of backstory the first few chapters. 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. I recommend this book to all superman fans, because its an important chapter in the character and dc universe. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. 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. Mar 17, 2019 my journey into this wonderful hobby began in early 1994, when i found the death of superman graphic novel at kroger, i was 11 years old then. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Its no wonder that this is the best selling comic book of all time. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics.
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