We try to describe the colors as closely as possible. 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. 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. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. A major chapter in the galaxyspanning unity saga begins as superman reluctantly takes the lead in a quest for peace bigger than he has ever tried before. Modern age please examine the pictures for flaws as what you see is what youll get. Dc comics the bestselling edition that tells the staggering story of supermans demise has been one of dcs best sellers since its release in january, 1992. The majority of its publications take place within the fictional dc universe and feature numerous culturally iconic heroic characters, most notably batman. 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 death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Dc comics debuts its new vertigo imprint with the publication of death. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. Harvey kurtzman, american comics artist, writer and publisher mad, twofisted tales, frontline combat, trump, humbug, harvey kurtzmans jungle book, help. It is the publishing unit of dc entertainment, a subsidiary of warner bros.
Clark kent is discovered missing in the wake of superman s tragic battle with doomsday while, in the man of steels absence, supergirl moves to take up his position as guardian of metropolis. On offer is a set of dc comics from the year 1993 featuring superman from the superman, superman in action comics, the adventures of superman and superman the man of steel title series and comprises of 30 of the original 40 published in the series that year. Dc comics the bestselling edition that tells the staggering story of superman s demise has been one of dc s best sellers since its release in january, 1992. With superman gone, the spotlight shifts to tales starring the surviving heroes of metropolis. Dc comics parent company warner brothers with a few exceptions has produced a variety of feature films based on dc comics properties for cinematic release. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic reign of the. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition.
By deejay dayton superman continued to be the most successful character in comics through this period. It was part of a series referencing the death of superman. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. Due to differences in lighting, textures, and your computer device settings, colors may differ from pictures slightly. The death of superman 1993, dc trade paperback tpb 5 out of 5 stars. Asked in dc comics, superman, marvel comics what is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman limited edition comic with black bag. It has minor wear but is in excellent overall condition. The death of superman by dc comics, bob kahan editor alibris. Superman is a fictional character, a comic book superhero appearing in publications by dc comics, widely considered to be an american cultural icon. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant, causing mint condition. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. Superman and doomsday have their final confrontation in metropolis.
For accuracy almost every entry is based upon actually looking in the issue, and not memory or another source. Dc comics superman 1993 monthly 30 of 40 comic book. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr.
The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. Superman is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in publications by dc. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. For many years each comic book issue usually had a letter column with letters commenting on an earlier issue. The death of superman dc comic retropect 19921993 youtube. A maniacal beast has risen from the earth, a creature called doomsday. The death of superman, the opening volume of the saga of supermans death and rebirth, introduced the unstoppable death dealer known as doomsday. Included in these 6 issues were two special issues.
This is in really great shape, treated gently over the years, with great graphics and a. Unfollow death of superman comic 1993 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. When i first heard about dc s plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. 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. Jul 04, 2019 i worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. But its this issues final page that will have fans everywhere talking. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Superman 77 in modern age superman comics for sale ebay.
Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Details about 1993 dc comics death of superman comic book. Dc comics the return of superman first edition 1993 ebay. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. To repeat the caveat i gave on the main 1990s page which has links to see other years within the decade, the list you are about to see involves no judgment or pricing data, but rather simply ranks the universe of d. 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 death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. Each month, one lucky letter writer received an award called a baldy.
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Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Death of superman huge lot dc comics doomsdayreign of the. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. 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 death of superman 1993 comic read the death of. The new adventures of superman 1993 1997 casting a fresh look on a timeless legend, this exciting, actionpacked update of the dc comics superman captures the daring exploits of the mysterious visitor from another planet and brings the city of metropolis to life. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. 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. Dc comics is one of the largest and oldest american comic book companies.
You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. As a consequence of introducing this series alongside its already existing titles, dc comics was able to publish a new superman comic each week. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. With the introduction of the internet, dc comics moved the idea of the letters. Dc comics superman comic book hero action figures, dc. 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. Unless otherwise noted in the description, our items are preowned. Each foe delivers crushing blows onto the other, never letting up on their opponent.
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