Action troubleshooter fairgood vintage dc comic book 1973 toyscomics. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. There are two ways to determine the value of a comic book. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. A new, updated version of the popular comic book hero superman. Included are complete comicbook stories and daily and sunday newspaper panels from jerry siegel and joe shusters creative fiascoprovided by publisher. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom.
Usually the 1st superheroes of the big comic book publishers go for big bucks. The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay. Based on the 1950s television show starring george reeves, this set shows how goofy the series looks by todays standards. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel and shuster that if they could paste them into comic book pages, he would buy them. With superman back at full power, he takes the fight right to vandal savage in the epic conclusion to savage dawn. Now, it all depends on which death of superman issue you are referring to, so we have values for the most common and valuable issues below. Gaines told siegel and shuster what additional content aside from the action reprints to create for this issue in a letter dated 19390327. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics.
When they arrive, they are shocked to discover that superman s coffin is empty. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The story begins with superman s birth on the doomed planet krypton and follows him on his arrival to earth, his childhood in kansas and his career as reporter for the daily planet. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. Rumors and reports begin circulating that superman has returned to metropolis. The platinum edition originally came polybagged and has a.
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. May 18, 2008 dc superman comic book back from the dead 1993 collector edition value. Superman and jimmy olsen travel to kandor to discover how normal sized kandorians are on earth and why they are attacking superman. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. A complete set of 1966 topps superman trading cards has 66 cards. Platinum age 18971937 2,283 golden age 19381955 172,425 silver age 19561969 208,121. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Lois lane is dubious, but has to learn the truth for herself. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Unless otherwise noted in the description, our items are preowned. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. The story begins with supermans birth on the doomed planet krypton and follows him on his arrival to earth, his childhood in kansas and his career as reporter for the daily planet. 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.
While the characters are definitely human, the costumes, sets and captions all lend themselves to something much more comic book like. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. This issue is written by gene luen yang and features art by howard porter, patrick zircher and ardian syaf, plus a special page by classic man of steel artist jon.
Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual. The first, and usually fastest, is to look it up in a price guide. The novels conceit sounded coola guy who regrets trading away. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before. Crisis at hand, part 2 of two paperback 1992 by dan jurgens author. Price new from used from paperback, 1992 please retry. While the characters are definitely human, the costumes, sets and captions all lend themselves to something much more comic booklike.
Lp record and comic book, a membership card, a pin, and a secret code, all packed in a box. You wont want to miss vandals vision of kryptonand a glimpse at a dark future he might rule. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Get the best deals on superman dc silver age comics 1956 1969 when you shop the largest online selection at. When they arrive, they are shocked to discover that supermans coffin is empty. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. 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.
Price guides allow for quick reference of a comic books estimated. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. The story of supermans life the origin of superman. Continuing the trend of iconic comic books selling for houseinthehamptons levels of cash, a nearly perfect copy of action comics no. The audit bureau of circulation files reveal that there were three printings of this issue in 1939 500,000 copies, 250,000 copies, and 150,000 copies. She contacts inspector henderson and they go to centennial park to inspect supermans tomb beneath his memorial statue. Superman, superhero, copper age 1984 1991, comics, collectibles. Superman is one of the most noble superheroes in the comic book world today. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Published just a few months after crisis on infinite earths, john byrnes the man of steel updated the saga of superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process. The seller, collectibles dealer darren adams, described the worth and value of the comic book on the ebay page.
The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. The adventures of superman unrelated to the previous the adventures of superman title, this book, which began in 20 and ended in 2014, was a threetimesamonth digital comic anthology of noncanonical superman stories by rotating creative teams. Four famous first issue covers are reprinted in this issue. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The story of superman s life the origin of superman. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Chances are you stumbled upon this article looking for the value of the death of superman comic book you have or are interested in buyingselling. The second is to see how much the item is selling for in auctions or online listings. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993 by brett breeding artist, dan jurgens author. Learn the values of individual action comics, and find out what your early superman comics are worth with our free appraisal service. Gcd issue the great superman comic book collection.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This epic is part of the death of superman storyline and is the best of the 3 gns. She contacts inspector henderson and they go to centennial park to inspect superman s tomb beneath his memorial statue. The great superman comic book collection 1981 dc, 1981 series published in english united states price 6. Death of superman, while mediocre in content set the scene, funeral for a friend was moving and the return was fantastic and the climax of a whole new superman. 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. Since his creation back in the 1930s, supermans catchphrase has been that he fights for truth, justice and the american way, and hes been a symbol of all thats good in the world. The print edition collected three digital chapters a month. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics.
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