As a result of introducing this series alongside its already existing titles, dc comics was able to publish a new superman comic each week. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive the man of steel fights a neverending battle for truth, justice, and the american way. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Wizard superman tribute edition 1993 superman 1980 edited by dean ball the greatest superman stories ever told 1987 the great superman book by michael j. Keep in mind that comic books are mass produced and then sold to a lot of people.
Price guides allow for quick reference of a comic books estimated. 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 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. 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 first, and usually fastest, is to look it up in a price guide. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us. 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. Superman in the computer masters of metropolis 1982. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine.
As with any collectible, the true value is in what the buyer is willing to pay. 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. 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. 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. Hobbizine comic book value guides list prices in all conditions from good to mint. Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. Excellent, likenew condition no tears, creases, or marks. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Superworld comics can give you a fair and honest appraisal of your comic book collection. View market values for books, store your collection, and. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993 by brett breeding artist, dan jurgens author.
For accuracy almost every entry is based upon actually looking in the issue, and not memory or another source. 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. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. Its mongul and the cyborg superman against superman, superboy, supergirl, steel, the eradicator, and hal jordan in what remains of coast city.
Search comic price guide browse by publisher new comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. Creative talents such as jack kirby captain america, fantastic 4, the hulk, and the mighty thor and stan lee spiderman are among the acclaimed marvel comic writers that created many of todays most famous. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. 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. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making. How much is the back from the dead 1993 superman comic book worth great cond.
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. Dc comics 1993 superman here lies earths greatest hero 75 memorial black bag set. What is the value of superman issue 500 back from the dead. Superman the return of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include cdrom or access codes. 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 death of superman dc comics paperback 1993 roger stern. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry.
These are the most actively sold comics over the past couple months. 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. Next page number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 1 1963 spiderman spiderman vs. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. Unfollow superman 1976 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. New comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. The second is to see how much the item is selling for in auctions or online listings. Ren and stimpy show 1993 who cut the cheese mon pinback button tv nickelodeon.
The tale was an inspiration for mark millar s superman. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc. Gocollect can now put you in touch with highly respected buyers and sellers in the comic book industry. 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. Superman is a fictional character, a comic book superhero appearing in publications by dc comics, widely considered to be an american cultural icon. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Swan street or avenue on page 19 panel 4 is a homage to curt swan. There are two ways to determine the value of a comic book.
How much is my comic book collection worth,comic book values. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. With the success of his adventures, superman helped to create the superhero genre and establish its primacy within the american comic book. The characters appearance is distinctive and iconic. Two british comics fans, mike conroy and richard burton, create the eagle awards, named after the longrunning brish comic title eagle. Values of adventures of superman comics price guide. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade.
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. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. What is your adventures of superman comic book worth. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. 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. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Free comic book value and price resources including the pros and cons of each. This is a silver age book that will most likely always hold its value, and could go up significantly if a quality tv show or movie is made. Doomsday, superman, ice and blue beetle cameo flashback appearances. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection.
To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual. The ellsworth mountains mentioned on page 2 panel 3 is a. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Originally published in single magazine form by dc comics as action comics 687691, superman. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Written by dan jurgens, karl kesel, louise simonson, roger stern.
Sixty years of the worlds favorite comic book heroes by les daniels 1995. 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. Find the value of the dc comic adventures of superman volume 1. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. 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 caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. If you have some sort of very rare and sought after collectors item such as a misprint that was recalled then it m. The first set of awards are presented in 1977 at comicon 77 for comics published in 1976. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Marvel comics that were written by popular and acclaimed comic book creator and artists are also considered with a higher value.
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