Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. The valuable ones will have 10c, 12c, 15c, 20c, or 25c on the cover. Kenny bravermans high school days with clark kent are recounted, while conduit makes another attempt on clarks life in peer pressure part 2 awards. Your old comic books have value in case you didnt know. Comic book covers presented at cover browser are republished within a fair use context. 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. A maniacal beast has risen from the earth, a creature called doomsday. The return of superman dc, 1993 series december 1993 which is reprinted. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. The return of superman titan, 1993 series october 1993 in superman. The legacy of superman comic books for sale online. Superman sold millions of copies again and it nearly wrecked the comic book industry honorable mention to these valiant and image issues that just missed the cut.
What is your adventures of superman comic book worth. Most comics that say 30c or higher on the cover are of later vintage and have limited value. Written and drawn by john byrne, the series was presented in six issues which were inked by dick giordano. The man of steel is a 1986 comic book limited series featuring the dc comics character superman. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. Platinum age 18971937 2,283 golden age 19381955 172,425 silver age 19561969 208,121. Find the value of the dc comic adventures of superman volume 1. The adventures of superman comic book dc comics no. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. 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. Whos who in the superman comics 1950s 1980s information on characters and places introduced in the superman comic books during the 1950s and up to the revamp in 1986.
Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. The fight to the death intensifies as doomsday and superman hit metropolis hard. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc. New comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman.
The last thing to keep in mind is that you need to be realistic about your comic book value. As far as punisher key issues go, this series is more desirable to me than many of his earlier appearances. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the. Unless otherwise noted in the description, our items are preowned. The series told the story of superman s modern origin, which had been rebooted following the 198586 series crisis on infinite earths. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off the superhero genre. Almost any early superman comic book has value if its in reasonable condition. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. You can also check and see what online retailers are selling their comics to get an idea of the competition.
The series told the story of supermans modern origin, which had been rebooted following the 198586 series crisis on infinite earths. In 1990 ernst gerber published the photojournal guide to comic books. To get the most accurate value, you would need to know which of these you have, along with what condition the comic is in. Values of adventures of superman free comic book values. Written by louise simonson, with art and cover by jon bogdanove and dennis janke. Marvel and dc comic books worth big money showbiz cheat sheet. New listing superman lot death of superman dc comic and 1994 promo card 1993 trading cards. I recently did a ebay search and found that some comic books are going for hundreds to thousands of dollars. Top 10 best selling comic books of the modern era zapkapow.
Some readers have expressed annoyance at variant covers appearing on this list. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. How much is superman the man of steel doomsday worth 1993. The overstreet comic book price guide is considered to be a comprehensive and reliable source for information on the value of comic books, and has been published since 1970. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993 by. Part 7 of the 8part funeral for a friend, continued from action comics 1938 dc. Click v for details, in stock, value, save, todays price. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed.
Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Interviews read our question and answer sessions with superman comic book writers and artists. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother.
These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues. Simply use a search engine and type in the title of the comic book. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. The return of superman dc, 1993 series december 1993 which is. Top 10 best selling comic books of the modern era zap. Important note on most expensive modern comic books. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. The death of superman dc comics paperback 1993 roger stern. Between 1987 2006 adventures of superman was published monthly first issue. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. Between 19872006 adventures of superman was published monthly first issue.
Almost all comic books have the retail cover price at the time of publication on the cover. This is a publishers proof of two pages from the photojournal guide to comic books, 1990, signed and numbered lower right from a limited edition. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Superman is an iconic super hero, and his comic books are some of the most valuable you can find on the collectors market. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993.
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