The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. The man of steel, action comics, and justice league of america introduces an unstoppable alien named doomsday who creates a path of destruction on his way to the heart of metropolis and whom superman must stop at any. 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. When more than one comic is offered in a particular listing, the entire sale is disregarded. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. Superman started life in action comics click here to see our full article on action comics values. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman.
Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. If a comic is purchased for an amount less than its fixed price i. Jul 04, 2019 i worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. For example, with no more than 100 copies left in the world, a nearmint copy of action comics no. In an attempt to bring in new comic readers, funnies, inc. 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.
Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. This is a very popular character, and any comics in really fine shape will find an appreciative home with collectors. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. See our full thor comic books article for more about this character. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. I love comic books, i like reading, i like the community and the stories.
Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for auction. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. 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. Are you lucky enough to own one of these rare comic books. It misses some of the truly interesting price points. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. We look at the 10 rarest superman comics of all time and let you know just how much theyre worth.
Aug 12, 2018 take a piece of oldtimey comic book history, add the debut of marvels firstever mutant and you get a grand investment or a prize for only a handful of collectors out there. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. The man of steel, action comics, and justice league of america introduces an unstoppable alien named doomsday who creates a path of destruction on his way to the heart of metropolis and whom superman must stop at. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm.
Superman is an iconic super hero, and his comic books are some of the most valuable you can find on the collectors market. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Although comic books are the first and foremost medium for superman stories, the man of steel has appeared in several others over the years. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. I have been reading comic books regularly since 2004. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics. Jan, 2017 january, 2017 a list of important comics from the 1990s key comics from 1990 key comics from 1991 key comics from 1992 key comics from 1993 key comics from 1994 key comics from 1995 key comics from 1996 key comics from 1997 key comics from 1998 key comics from 1999 special note. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. The better the condition, the more the book can be worth to collectors who want. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969. The 1990s were a rollercoaster, starting out with a major boom period and then experiencing a bust with marvel famously declaring bankruptcy at the end of 1996 they survived on after a restructuring of their debts. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell.
Examples include a serialized radio program, movie serials, animated movie cartoons, television programs, novels, feature films, and a syndicated newspaper strip. Has superman stories through the years, so that you can see how superman changed, how comic art changed, how comic storytelling changed, etc. 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. The year 1992 saw the emergence of image comics onto the scene. Almost any early superman comic book has value if its in reasonable condition. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of.
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