The great comic book heroes, published by dial press. You can see where the latest superman movies, in particular, batman vs superman, drew its inspiration from. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. See series details by issue displays one row per issue with no gaps, by the regular issue sort order.
Ever since the 1986 revamp that restarted superman from square one, the superman comic books have fit into a tightlywoven continuity. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Superman the return of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated publications. What is the value of a 1993 the legacy of superman comic book.
This reading order contains all the essential and recommended comic book issues for you to enjoy superman. For a person who has never been overly fond of the superman comics the novel the death and life of superman is a superb read. 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. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. Excellent, likenew condition no tears, creases, or marks. Since his humble comic book beginnings in 1938, superman has conquered every dimension of media entertainment, launching radio and television shows, major motion pictures, books, toys, and more. Allen meets with this new timelines batman thomas wayne, the original. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition.
The return of superman collects the reign of the supermen storyline in its entirity, plus a key moment in the life of hal jordan green lantern. What is the value of a 1993 the legacy of superman comic. Superman comic story 22 pages report information script dan jurgens pencils dan jurgens layouts. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic world without a superman. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early. Comics were seen by retailers as loss leaders, things to offer to kids while their. Two comicbook characters have a claim to being the first female superhero. Simply an alternative way for your to browse through the superman homepage using a timeline of events throughout the history of superman from 1938 to today. The death of superman dc graphic novel comic book doomsday 1st print circa 1993.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Our purpose, vision, mission and values our history our company careers. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Kennedys assassination, cbr explores the ongoing saga behind a 1964 superman tribute story. Superman, arguably the most popular comic book hero of all, debuted in action comics. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman.
This document contains a timeline of major events in supermans life that fit into the current continuity. 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. Find out the values of the dc universe of titles, including key issues in the. When they arrive, they are shocked to discover that superman s coffin is empty. Even with help from superboy, steel, supergirl, and the returning eradicator, does superman have a chance to win a battle against an enemy so powerful. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. She contacts inspector henderson and they go to centennial park to inspect superman s tomb beneath his memorial statue. Heck, at least in the first printing, they couldnt even read the book without reducing its value, as dc polybagged the issue. Superman reading order postcrisis comic book back issues. 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 adventures of superman comic book dc comics no.
Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. Dc universe comic book price guides sell my comic books. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. The new adventures of superman, superman returns, man of. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. The first, the strongest, and the most enduringly popular super hero has been captivating audiences around the world for 60 years.
The man of steel comic books featured stores intertwined with those in these other titles. A good riveting story especially as the tome of the book is preinternet so has a more of natural feel. Letters from readers allen klingelhoets, shannan snyder, jess mcelree, tony eason, leo rivera, stephen swanson, david cherryhomes and jeffrey johnson and responses from. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. This page attempts to show how the issues in this series were published over time by laying them out in a timeline with alternately gray or white rows roughly corresponding to months. I think you have the hang of what to do in your auctions now we can get to comic book values. Get the best deals on silver age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Death of superman reading order complete trilogy comic book. Reign of the supermen sold in trade paperback as the return of superman was a 1990s comic book storyline published between june and october 1993, a followup to the death of superman and world without a superman.
The series began in late 1992 and continued for a full year until late 1993. With over a decade behind us now since that illadvised promotion was first conceptualized, i believe that all of us in the world of comics are still paying the price for the death. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc. The print edition collected three digital chapters a. Timeline links simply an alternative way for your to browse through the superman homepage using a timeline of events throughout the history of superman from 1938 to today. New comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. Superman serial sonycolumbia pictures superman and the mole men, stamp day for superman, the adventures of superman, lois and clark. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us. I think of him, since it was two jewish kids who created him, as the ultimate diaspora jew, says larry tye, author of a history of superman. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. 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. Rumors and reports begin circulating that superman has returned to metropolis. 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.
The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Up until 1961, comic books were mostly priced at 10 cents in the united states. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell.
The print edition collected three digital chapters a month. She contacts inspector henderson and they go to centennial park to inspect supermans tomb beneath his memorial statue. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics.
The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. The title was named for the very first superman story by jerry siegel and joe. 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. Determining the value of a comic book is not always easy, as the factors that influence it are subjective and. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Back from the dead the man of steel fights for his life. When they arrive, they are shocked to discover that supermans coffin is empty. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others.
We monitor the fire hose of online comic book sales across various marketplaces and report on the sales of cgc and cbcs graded books in our comics price guide. As a result, there are plenty of crossover and tiein issues, albeit a very manageable. Refer to the overstreet comic book price guide for pricing and grading instructions. Superman timeline a list of major superman events version 1. December 22nd, 20 welcome to our complete postcrisis superman reading order. Superman is also billed as a champion of the oppressed. With over a decade behind us now since that illadvised promotion was first conceptualized, i believe that all of us in the world of comics are still paying the price for the death of superman. The death of the superman was a multipart storyline published in alternating superman titles from decemberjanuary of 1992 1993, and one issue of justice league america in december, 1992. Top superman comic books comic book values comic book. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. The story followed events that first took place during the the death and return of superman storyline, and was followedup by the storyarc funeral for a friend a. Joe rubinstein finishes inks joe rubinstein as josef rubinstein colors glenn whitmore letters john costanza. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant. This document contains a timeline of major events in superman s life that fit into the current continuity.
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