Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. How much is the back from the dead 1993 superman comic book worth great cond. Superman dc silver age comics 19561969 for sale ebay.
What is the value of superman issue 500 back from the dead. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 1956 1969. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Superman singlehandedly puts out an issue of the dailey planet. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. 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. A secondary jla comic book monthly series called jla. The comic book price guide for great britain superman 2nd. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940.
You could find out more information on selling outright and the actual value of your comic book by. And remarkably chilling for a comic book at the time. For the second time in his history, superman s selftitled comic saw a first issue. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. The return of superman is a good book with lots of battles and destruction.
There is only one copy known to exist that is graded better than the 9. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Things got weird when jimmy entered kirbys fourth world storyline. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. Keep in mind that comic books are mass produced and then sold to a lot of people. Gocollect can now put you in touch with highly respected buyers and sellers in the comic book industry. List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics. Get the best deals on superman dc silver age comics 1956 1969 when you shop the largest online selection at. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following. Often whimsical, there are plenty of cameos from the big guy himself. Notify my that you are waiting for an addition item to end, and request a total when purchasing is completed. 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. Classified also follows the adventures of the justice league first issue. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition.
Adventures of superman 505 c, oct 1993 comic book by dc. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making. While this comic is not professionally graded, it is in very good conditionit has been read. After superboy, jimmy olsen was the next superman supporting character to be given his own comic. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist.
The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows. Writerartist john byrnes successful landmark man of steel mini series had rebooted superman s history, updating him for the modern comic book landscape, and as a result, drastic changes had swept through the superman line of comics. Subsequently, jon became senior price guide editor for wizard. While metropolis in plunged into a blackout, superman and mr. We buy everything from large collections and estates to individual high value golden age and silver age books and everything in between. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman.
The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. Spiderman 2099 second edition1st printing 200 mint condition frank millers ronin book 6. The hurricane hunters text article by john marlowe. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Subsequently, for some 20 years, ed owned his own commercial art firm in chicago, acquiring, trading, and selling world class collections of american photography, illustration art, and vintage comic books. 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. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. How much is my comic book collection worth,comic book values. Rumors and reports begin circulating that superman has returned to metropolis. I can only imagine how a kid in 1961 would have handled this comic book. Superman, national comics publishing canada, superman, simcoe canada, superman, whitman usa close please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database.
The superreporter of metropolis starring superman, script by bill woolfolk, art by al plastino. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. If you have some sort of very rare and sought after collectors item such as a misprint that was recalled then it m. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. 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. Warren was creator of the overstreet update and editor of it for 10 years 19821992. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply.
From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. Next page number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 41 1966 the horns of the rhino. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. The second is to see how much the item is selling for in auctions or online listings. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. Its a great buy since you get about 500 pages for a good price. There are two ways to determine the value of a comic book. The return of superman paperback september 3, 1993. Back from engine city, superman now faces the problem of finding a way to explain that clark kent is not dead. Luthors resolve to destroy the man of steel is strengthened and tana moon has decided to leave gbs and metropolis. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993 by brett breeding artist, dan jurgens author visit amazons dan jurgens page. Updated and added to every day, it will eventually list all significant british comics published and all marvel and dc comics that were either officially distributed or non distributed in the uk. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman.
The guide to comics, where he was at the helm from 1993 2003. Lois lane is dubious, but has to learn the truth for herself. Doomsday, superman, ice and blue beetle cameo flashback appearances. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993 by brett breeding artist, dan jurgens author. Price guides allow for quick reference of a comic books estimated.
Mxyztplk, lois lane, and perry white, art by al plastino. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 1938 1956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. The first, and usually fastest, is to look it up in a price guide. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. 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.
Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. 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. She contacts inspector henderson and they go to centennial park to inspect superman s tomb beneath his memorial statue. There is then a bittersweet ending with supergirl and krypto carrying on in superman s name. When you start reading it and get to the middle,you start to miss the true man of steel. Written by dan jurgens, karl kesel, louise simonson, roger stern. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. Z are still lost and suffering from amnesia on the mysterious dinosaur island. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. Adventures of superman last edited by pikahyper on 121119 01. Swan street or avenue on page 19 panel 4 is a homage to curt swan.
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. As with any collectible, the true value is in what the buyer is willing to pay. This issue introduces us to the one who appears to be the youngest of the bunch. Perhaps the hottest collectible comic book in recent years has been the first appearance of the incredible hulk in this 1962 comic book by stan lee and jack kirby. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. There are four contenders for the superman shield active in metropolis. While this comic is not professionally graded, it is. Welcome to the iguide comic book price guide iguide is proud to host the online comic book price guide by jon r. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. When they arrive, they are shocked to discover that superman s coffin is empty. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
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