Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. The fight to the death intensifies as doomsday and superman hit metropolis hard. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Considered one of the most caffeinated coffees in the world, death wish. Unfollow death of superman comic black bag to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. When viewed overall 1992 was a somewhat haphazard year for the superman titles.
If i had kept my superman comic books from the 1960s and they were still in good condition would they be valuable today. Id like to know how much comic book shops would sell it for, and how much collectors would buy it for. We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values. The death of superman set comics general cgc comic book. Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. How many people would superman be able to kill in a day. We make every possible effort to only report on the price paid for individual comics. 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.
I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. Aug 27, 2006 how much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death of superman worth. What is death of superman 75 unopened and signed by jerry. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. The day superman died sermon by jeff strite, hebrews 2. Orders placed apr 1721 may ship a day or two later than usual due to temporary short staffing and the large volume of orders received since we reopened. But those who injoy comics for its art and creativity, this is.
Due to the nature of said podcast we tend to do bad comic books though real talk. The crossover, which originated from editor mike carlin and writers dan jurgens, roger stern, louise simonson, jerry ordway, and karl kesel, began in. I was glad the day i found all the comics combined in one book. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. See details dc comics death of superman 75 dan jurgens gatefold back cvr 1993 vfnm doomsday. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning. Superman 75 memorial set unopened dc comics 1992 death of. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. How much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth.
Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. How much is the death of superman comic worth mint. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. We finally went on to do the death of superman and i forgot just how poor, the jla issue aside, the overall comic is. According to experts, 100 to 200 copies have survived to the present day. Read more iron man comic book price guide another of the marvel age of comic book characters, iron man played in the superhero movies by robert downey jr. Death of superman by daniel hazelwood, dc comics staff and louise simonson 2011, paperback, revised at the best online prices at ebay. The death and return of superman phenomenon explained in 17 minutes. 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. Dont count on it the john campea show john campea 1,691 watching live now. It starts with superman aiding the underworlders in their struggle against a group who wants to kill them, in that issue you see doomsday escape his underground cell and make his way to the surface. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history.
Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. After a month of spotlighting the strange if endearingly strange history of comic books and especially the silver age, i think it is worthwhile to show the comic books of the silver age that are simply great stories period, without any enjoyably goofy aspect to them. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary. The sealed bag editions are a full grade less if the bag was ever opened. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Michael bailey one of the most famous comic book stories of alltime, as the murderous creature known as doomsday comes charging towards metropolis with only superman able to stop him. 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.
What is the value of an unopened superman issue the death. Death of superman puts superman up against a killing machine called doomsday. The death of superman set comics general cgc comic. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. If i were you, id throw them in a long white and bring them down to a comic book shop and act like you want to get rid of them. Forget all the psychological nuance of frank millers dark knight comics, superman is good and thats all you need to know. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale.
Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. It wasnt a bad year, just up and down in terms of story and events. Thats where the real value is in comics entertainment first, last and always. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database.
But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. Values of death of superman, the comics price guide. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist.
The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman with familiar ties to another. We believe nfl superpro to be one of the greatest comic books ever written. It is signed by jerry ordway and is 1522 of 10,000. What is the value of an unopened superman issue the death of. Superman 1987 2nd series death of superman collection. The death of superman remains a seminal moment in the history of comics and the character. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book.
If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to. The comic store, which i frequented, was awkwardly packed with parents hoping to obtain a copy for their children. And they did this every day for the better part of a month. 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. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4 others vfnm. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. My brother had received this as a gift in 1993 and it was ruined. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. I ordered him this book again and he was excited about it arriving and was excited. I wouldnt call it the best comic book ever, i am not a comic book junkie.
The calm before the storm or aliens, vampires and demons oh my. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. Not much is known about the killer except for his love of destruction. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. People lined up for blocks outside of stores and waited for hours just to get a copy. I worked in appraisal years ago though, things change. We expect to be caught up and back to same or next day shipping by apr 22 or 23. When more than one comic is offered in a particular listing, the entire sale is disregarded. Wonderful, fantastic and all the other words you can think of for greatest day ever. Autographed by the writers and artists of the various series, with a certificate of death from supercard and comics inc. See our superman comic books article for more details.
You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped. Death of superman story arc when the alien monster doomsday surfaces on earth, superman may be the only hero powerful enough to save the planet from doomsdays wrath. The death of superman in black plastic cover, unopened. Inhumans marvel comic book price guide find out the value of key first appearances of major inhumans members and villains in our hot comic price guide.
I am not an expert so i will not attempt to graderate each comic. How much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death of. They are all in fair, good, or near mint condition. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection.
In the initial chapter, lex luthor appears to have renounced his life of crime. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before.
This book collects the entire story of superman s epic battle with doomsday ending in the death of the man of steel. Jul 28, 20 most people thought it was a gimmick to raise comic book sales. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes. However, it didnt take long for the value to go crashing down after the return of superman. One comic book store that usually ordered 50 superman comics per issue sold 2200 of this comic that year. Grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. In a day, dc comics had sold 3 million copies of superman no. Jul 18, 2014 johnny depp may be brought back for pirates says report.
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