It is based on the dc comic book storyline of the same name. The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay. The story of the continuing conflict between the man of steel and his deadliest enemy in the years after the death and return of superman. I figured i did one about smallivlle, superman doomsday, and a fake trailer. The entire issue was made up of splash pages which filled every corner of the book with overthetop action. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant, causing mint. 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.
This video is basically pictures from the graphic novel the death of superman, set to some rock music. After dc sent shockwaves throughout the comic book industry with the death of superman, the publisher had to admit six months later with this resurrection arc that superman s tragic end was basically a big publicity stunt. This limited collectors set is still in still in plastic, it has never been opened from original packaging. Id like to know how much comic book shops would sell it for, and how much collectors would buy it for. Death of superman new edition by dan jurgens, jerry. It wasnt a bad year, just up and down in terms of story and events. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. How much is the comic superman the death of clark kent from 1995 with a foil cover worth. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. Love in africa write a book and publish pdf free download. The death of superman is not only one of the best selling graphic novels of alltime, but also captures one of the most iconic moments in american pop culture. Apr 11, 2011 this video is basically pictures from the graphic novel the death of superman, set to some rock music. May 16, 2017 strange days ahead for dcs new superman, as the stars of the 1990s storylines the death of superman and reign of the supermen are back with a vengeance.
So back then was the only time that was into comic books. I am not an expert so i will not attempt to graderate each comic. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. They are all in fair, good, or near mint condition. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed.
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. On the street just in front of the daily planet, superman and doomsday had the last bout of their battle. Page 2 fame and fortune weekly stories, of boys who make m oney. 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. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. Aug 17, 2014 it is referred to as the holy grail of comics and this is the finest graded copy to exist with perfect white pages. The past and presence of love in africa yet talk of love in africa did not disappear.
The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman. Are there any superhero or comic book characters that are middle aged. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. The death of superman 1993, dc 2 copies estimated grade 4. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. How much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death of. It is signed by jerry ordway and is 1522 of 10,000. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book.
Get the best deals on modern age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from. Since his debut, superman has been a cultural icon in the united states. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before. When viewed overall 1992 was a somewhat haphazard year for the superman titles. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher.
The calm before the storm or aliens, vampires and demons oh my. The death of superman is a 2018 american animated directtovideo superhero film produced by warner bros. At the time, i was an avid comics reader, and while familiar with the concept of death in comics specifically of jason todd a few years earlier the concept of killing superman seemed nearly impossible to me. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in. I would have to imagine that this comic presented an incredible challenge for ordway when he wrote it 199293. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. And remarkably chilling for a comic book at the time. That being said, the death of superman is a far more cohesive, emotionally compelling version of the comic book storyline than what was represented in either the 2007 animated film or director zack snyders 2016 blockbuster film, batman v superman.
The value of golden and silver age comics is so high because of their rarity. Man of steel 1719 close please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Death of superman comic book, signed copy with certificate of authenticity. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. What is the correct order to read the death if superman in tpb. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the. Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes. Are the other two the return of superman and superman doomsday.
Jun 14, 20 i would have to imagine that this comic presented an incredible challenge for ordway when he wrote it 199293. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. The film, which chronicles the battle between superman jerry oconnell and doomsday a story previously adapted in superman. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. I can only imagine how a kid in 1961 would have handled this comic book.
Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. 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. Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders. Superman fights his strongest opponent to the death in the streets of metropolis. This is a stillsealed first print of superman 75, the death of superman. The cyborg superman reborn, the eradicator returned to his prenew 52 form, mongul out for blood, and even metallo and blanque thrown in to spice things up.
Like a lot of comics printed during the speculative 90s this issue was over hyped and over sold to the point that it will not have any appreciable value for decades. Death of superman comic book lot dc 1st doomsday action. There is then a bittersweet ending with supergirl and krypto carrying on in superman s name. If anything, amid the elaboration of hivaids education and prevention campaigns and the proliferation of callin radio talk shows, tv soap operas, and romantic. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth.
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 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. 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. Aug 26, 2011 i have 4 death of superman comic books my uncle gave me a long time ago. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman with familiar ties to another. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. New listing 1992 the death of superman dc comics limited collectors set doomsday w poster. Aug 27, 2006 dc made a big media event out of superman s death and managed to flood the market. The summit was a unique method of making the writers work together, focusing their attention to the next years worth of stories. But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline.
Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. How much is an unopened mint condition copy of the death. How much is the comic superman the death of clark kent. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. I read the death and return of superman arc over a year and followed the shield numbers across the various superman titles. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book.
383 1509 492 614 1494 705 890 41 1540 1388 1159 638 736 1439 910 750 337 243 1159 933 1284 219 694 516 1187 621 820 392 236 706 464 184 895 238 937 1466 276 585 1269 968 1278 944 857 1444 165 910 597