July 29, 2012 on ebay want to read more about superman comic book values. The characters appearance is distinctive and iconic. It was intended as a reimagining of the character for the new millenia. Included are complete comicbook stories and daily and sunday newspaper panels from jerry siegel and joe shusters creative fiascoprovided by publisher. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs. This item is in the category collectibles\comics\original comic art\drawings, sketches. Superman reading order where to start with supes comic book. Overstreet makes a comic book price guide you can pick up at any barnes and noble or borders book store. Get the best deals on silver age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Some collectors hope to predict the future value of new comics. We continue with 1993s polybagged and peelaway cover of adventures. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. For accuracy almost every entry is based upon actually looking in the issue, and not memory or another source. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. Superman is a fictional character, a comic book superhero appearing in publications by dc comics, widely considered to be an american cultural icon. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics.
Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. The recent man of steel series had some fun with his origin. Purchasing items with the hope of reselling them for a profit is known as prospecting, and is one of the most challenging aspects of buying comic books. With trhe exception of the death of superman nothing notable happened in the time period listed above. The adaptation of the original 2008 comic book story superman. Has superman stories through the years, so that you can see how superman changed, how comic art changed, how comic storytelling changed, etc. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. In this column, mark ginocchio from chasing amazing takes a look at the gimmick covers from the 1990s and gives his take on whether the comic in question was just a gimmick or whether the comic within the gimmick cover was good. Eye to eye, script by scott mccloud, pencils by rick burchett, inks by terry austin.
In superman is jewish harry brod reveals the links between jews and superheroes in a penetrating investigation of iconic comic book figures. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. Superman collectors set 1993 dc comics for sale online ebay. The print edition collected three digital chapters a month. The print edition collected three digital chapters a. 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. Cover pencils by rick burchett, inks by terry austin. Get the best deals on silver age superman comics when you shop the largest online. The seller is comicmom and is located in san jose, california. 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.
Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. The superman of today hardly resembles his former self. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. Adventures of superman 0 a, oct 1994 comic book by dc. Excellent, likenew condition no tears, creases, or marks. The platinum versions are not numbered, but are limited to only 4,500 copies see dealer letter above. Comic books are popular collectibles that hold the potential to become valuable over time. But superman tracks the goons down, as jimmy gets the shot. Here you will find discussion, news, updates, and progress reports. With jimmy getting into the thick of the action armed only with his camera, a pair of luthors goons steal a gravity amplifier from s. 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 cover was loose from the rest of the book, but was. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a.
What is that superman novel that isnt a comic book. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. How to determine the value of a comic book december 25, 2014. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. In astro city, each issue is a new beginning and is presented without many of the visual and narrative shortcuts that are conventions of the comic book medium but. Unfollow death of superman comic 1993 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Superman 2000 was the vision of writers grant morrison, mark millar, mark waid and tom peyer. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. Michigan state university libraries special collections division reading room index to the comic art collection superman superman chronological story list, 19331960.
Jun 29, 2006 core titles such as spiderman, xmen and superman have a steep learning curve for new readers due to their lengthy histories and the inaccessibility of the comic book medium. Hes got a large family, dead relatives, and is no longer the leader of the justice league. If youre looking to remain unspoiled, time to get up, up and away. Plus, superman attempts to save a shrunken and enslaved bottled city. How valuable are 19911994 superman comic books in very. 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 supermans tragic end was basically a big publicity stunt. A new, updated version of the popular comic book hero superman.
Some peg it to 1933, when the format of newsstand comic books was codified, but others place the moment in june of 1938, when superman made his debut in jerry siegel and joe shusters first issue of action comics, whose cover featured the redcaped superhero from the planet krypton lifting a car over his. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. Malibu ultraverse launches breakthru, the first companywide crossover. Unless otherwise noted in the description, our items are. 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. Jun 14, 20 i would have to imagine that this comic presented an incredible challenge for ordway when he wrote it 199293. Jerry siegel and joe shusters famous 1940 superman story, the kmetal from krypton. It was part of a series referencing the death of superman. I read all the silver age superman titles as i worked in my dads drugstore, and i could read the comics while handling the front of the store cash register sales. Dc found this out when it developed a comic book in which supermans archenemy, lex luthor, launches an attack with what he calls an atomic. 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. Death of superman superman dc comics comic april 14, 1993 by dan jurgens author. I was a fan of 50s 60s superman, until spiderman and fantastic four showed the way for comics to be much better in the later 60s.
Cameos by metron of the new gods, lex luthor, and the joker. Value of 1st superman comic book september 26, 2016 screencrush editor, comicbook lover, and undiagnosed masochist matt singer is systematically watching every single american comicbook movie ever made in the order in which they were released. Core titles such as spiderman, xmen and superman have a steep learning curve for new readers due to their lengthy histories and the inaccessibility of the comic book medium. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Here is an archive of all the comics featured so far. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold.
Superman 2000, the best superman story you will never read. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive the man of steel fights a neverending battle for truth, justice, and the american way. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. There are actually several comics labeled funeral for a friend. 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. 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. Determining the value of a comic book is not always easy, as the factors that influence it are subjective and liable to change. The doomsday showdown demonstrated the need to reignite interest in a superman. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
I would wager most of the comics are not worth much. The platinum versions dont have a upc or superman logo on the lower left corner of the front cover. Doomsday is here dc comics comic january 1, 1993 by jon bogdanove artist, louise simonson author. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. The script was written by bob goodman and directed by james tucker. More often than not, if you are lucky enough to find a rare vintage dc superman comic book its often in very rough shape like the one pictured here.
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