Lois lane is dubious, but has to learn the truth for herself. A pristine copy of supermans first appearance in action comics no. The second is to see how much the item is selling for in auctions or online listings. Spiderman 2099 second edition1st printing 200 mint condition frank millers roninbook 6. When they arrive, they are shocked to discover that superman s coffin is empty. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. Platinum age 18971937 2,283 golden age 19381955 172,425 silver age 19561969 208,121. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again.
The adventures of superman 506 dc comics print 1993 fn for sale online. The story of the continuing conflict between the man of steel and. The fall of metropolis volume 700 june 1994 reign of the superman. Some readers have expressed annoyance at variant covers appearing on this list. Steel info page steel dc comics, superman man of steel. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved dc super heroes of all time. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. This format continued in the early issues of the four color comic book series by dell publishing before evolving into new stories and art by bud. The first comic book devoted to superman, reprinting the original action comics story, was published in the summer of 1939. Up for auction superman 3d very rare comic book issued back in 1953 by dc comics. He is widely considered to be an american cultural icon.
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. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. There have been several popeye publications since the character first appeared amongst the cast of thimble theatre, starting with hardcover bound collections of the daily strips through the 1930s. 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. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Doomsday, superman, ice and blue beetle cameo flashback appearances. Clicking a text link or image marked check live prices will take you to ebay.
The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. 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. Superman the return of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Superman is a fictional character, a comic book superhero who appears in comic books published by dc comics. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making.
The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The reign of the superman january 1933 is a short story written by jerry siegel and illustrated by joe shuster. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price.
The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. The adventures of superman was a monthly comic introduced in 1987 first issue. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993 by brett breeding artist, dan jurgens author. As a result of introducing this series alongside its already existing titles, dc comics was able to publish a new superman comic each week. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. Swan street or avenue on page 19 panel 4 is a homage to curt swan. This book is still in decent shape but comes with no glasses. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother. Below are the most valuable comic books published since 1992. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993 by brett breeding artist, dan jurgens author visit amazons dan jurgens page.
The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows superman was born on the planet. Keaton produced two weeks worth of strips based on siegels script. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. Superman, national comics publishing canada, superman, simcoe canada, superman, whitman usa close please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced. Great book ready to ship to upgrade your collection. The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher.
Bonus man of steel poster attached in center of comic. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic superman back for. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Learn the values of individual action comics, and find out what your early superman comics are worth with our free appraisal service. 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. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. Written by dan jurgens, karl kesel, louise simonson, roger stern. There is only one copy known to exist that is graded better than the 9. The seller, collectibles dealer darren adams, described the worth and value of the comic book on the ebay page.
Apr 17, 2020 superman was created by american writer jerry siegel and canadianborn american artist joe shuster in 1932 while both were living in cleveland, ohio, and sold to detective comics, inc. 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 superman comic issue 22 man of steel modern age first print 1993 simonson janke inspired by superman, john henry irons mimicked his powers with technology. 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. Its mongul and the cyborg superman against superman, superboy, supergirl, steel, the eradicator, and hal jordan in what remains of coast city. Important note on most expensive modern comic books. Find best value and selection for your superman 82 1993 dc foil cover. How much is your superman back for good 1993 comic worth.
The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. Price guides allow for quick reference of a comic books estimated. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. It was the writerartist duos first published use of the name superman, which they later applied to their archetypal fictional superhero. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book.
Collectors value it both because of its rarity and because of its importance in the history behind the. The reign of the superman january 1933 is a short story written by jerry siegel and. Every comic book has a area on the first page all the way at the bottom that lists information such as, issue number, print date, publisher etc. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic superman back.
What is the value of the comic book the adventures of. It doesnt matter if its a superman comic book, comic spiderman, x men comic or old title that nobody has heard of it can hold value, first you need to find out what type it is and age. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The man of steel was another regular monthly comic which ran from 19912003, but it was cancelled after 4 issues. The man of steel comic books featured stores intertwined with those in these other titles. Online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book. There are two ways to determine the value of a comic book.
The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice. In 1933, siegel read a 48page blackandwhite comic book titled dan dunn. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. 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. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition.
She contacts inspector henderson and they go to centennial park to inspect superman s tomb beneath his memorial statue. Rumors and reports begin circulating that superman has returned to metropolis. Adventures of superman 0 a, oct 1994 comic book by dc. Values of adventures of superman free comic book values. Threedimension adventures superman 3d dc comics 1953. Find the value of the dc comic adventures of superman volume 1. What is your adventures of superman comic book worth. Superman the man of steel comic book dc comics reign of the supermen. Kenny bravermans high school days with clark kent are recounted, while conduit makes another attempt on clarks life in peer pressure part 2 awards. The title character of this story is a telepathic villain, rather than a physically powerful hero like the betterknown character. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. Will superman wear the black recovery suit in justice league. The first, and usually fastest, is to look it up in a price guide.