When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. Use our comic price guide articles to find out the value of your old comics or. Superman in the computer masters of metropolis 1982. Superboy is the name of several american comic book series published by dc comics, featuring characters of the same name.
The man of steel comic books featured stores intertwined with those in these other titles. Last days of krypton pb 2008 harpercollins a superman novel. Do anyone know how much is a 1981 superman comic book is. The return of superman dc, 1993 series december 1993 which is reprinted.
Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Oct 18, 2007 that particular book is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it, just like any other comic. How much is the back from the dead 1993 superman comic book worth great cond. 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 with any collectible, the true value is in what the buyer is willing to pay.
Gcd issue the great superman comic book collection. Use of the comic book format seems to be a decidedly northern affair. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The searchable database consists of more than 100,000 pages, each devoted to a specific comic book.
Just how much does the value of a comic book appreciate throughout the years. Superman 77 nm funeral for a friend death of superman combine shipping. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Reports of superman s return spread rapidly, but is this really. Its mongul and the cyborg superman against superman, superboy, supergirl, steel, the eradicator, and hal jordan in what remains of coast city. I think you have the hang of what to do in your auctions now we can get to comic book values. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. 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. Wizards superman tribute edition 1993 comics value monthly special superman memorial issue 1992 billy barry presents hannabarberas world of super adventure volume 1, written by michael swanigan with darell mcneil 1991 summaries marked by were submitted by shirley burton based on the cartoons shown on usa and cartoon network. Sixty years of the worlds favorite comic book heroes by les daniels 1995 the great superman comic book collection includes comments by e. This crossover event lasted about a year between 1992 1993 with about 40 comic issues. Jan, 2017 with that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s. What is the value of superman issue 500 back from the dead.
Want to know what the current value of your old comic books are. How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. Doomsday part 7, superman 1993 weekly reading order part 2, superman. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age 1992date. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition.
The first, the strongest, and the most enduringly popular super hero has been captivating audiences around the world for 60 years. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. Its the tragedy that sets this hero down a dark path. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. Top superman comic books comic book values comic book. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc.
The platinum versions dont have a upc or superman logo on. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Feb 21, 2016 the 10 most expensive comic books ever sold. The death of superman dc graphic novel comic book doomsday 1st print circa 1993. The death of superman dc comic retropect 1992 1993. Superman and spiderman is an intercompany comic book jointly published by dc comics and marvel comics in july 1981. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Dc customs services and international tracking provided. Grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. New comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. 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. 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.
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. Subsequently, jon became senior price guide editor for wizard. An interesting fact is many of the most important superman issues arent even in his selftitled comic, but in the action comics series. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. It focused on the superfriends, and wendy and marvin.
The death of superman dc comic retropect 19921993 youtube. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. Marvel aus newsstand cover price variants exist for this year 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. Superman ii the movie dc comics collectors album 1981. Find the value of the dc comic adventures of superman volume 1. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. The first three titles feature the original superboy, the legendary hero superman as a boy. What is your adventures of superman comic book worth. On the first episode of comic book hunter i am on the hunt for the death of superman.
The iguide comic book price guide is maintained by warren and his board of advisors. List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics. Find out how to know if you have a valuable comic book on your. There is a lot of foundational information in these long anthologies of comics that impact the superman mythos for decades.
The great superman comic book collection 1981 dc, 1981 series published in english united states price 6. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a friend by dc. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
Get the best deals on bronze age superman comics when. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. It began after the 1973 season of the tv series was canceled. Last days of krypton sc 2012 a superman novel legion of collectors superman 2017 dc little book of superman sc 2015 taschen lois and clark hc 1996 prima a superman novel. Doomsday, superman, ice and blue beetle cameo flashback appearances. The return of superman titan, 1993 series october 1993 in superman. The platinum versions are not numbered, but are limited to only 4,500 copies see dealer letter above.
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. Lambien, along with his twin brother the first citadelian, was born as a result of a psion attempt to crossbreed the okaaran xhal with a branx warrior. You can also connect with others in the comic industry to further and enhance everyones comic experience. How can you tell that the comic you have in your hands is worth anything. Get the best deals on silver age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Smithsonian institution reproductions from their first comic book printings for such characters as superman, batman, scribbly, plastic man, captain marvel, little lulu, donald duck, pogo, and the spirit. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. Last days of krypton hc 2012 harpercollins a superman novel. Number 28 and final in the marvel treasury edition series, it is the spiritual sequel to 1976s superman vs. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time.
The form of a man made up of red energy awakens in a facility in the arctic having the memories of superman and heads to metropolis. 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. I liked the death of superman the most and then the return of superman after. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Values of adventures of superman comics price guide. The ellsworth mountains mentioned on page 2 panel 3 is a. Free comic book value and price resources comic book secrets jan 19, 2008 it walks you through finding comic book values and prices and helps you decide the best method for your situation. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist.
Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. The super friends had an ongoing comic book series published from 1976 until 1981. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. Top ways to know if your comic book is valuable liveabout. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever. Swan street or avenue on page 19 panel 4 is a homage to curt swan. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. View the newspaper comic book map to see how the format oddly favored cold weather states and provinces. Worlds finest comics, with superman, batman and robin selling us war bonds.
Later series feature the second superboy, who is a partial clone of the original superman. Auron omega men the first auron originally appeared in green lantern vol. Spiderman 2099 second edition1st printing 200 mint condition frank millers roninbook 6. Superman the return of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. The lone exception is the gwinnett daily news originating from the fine state of georgia. Heres how much your vintage comics are now worth mashable. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comics 1993. The stories were further adventures of the popular hannabarbera animated series, the super friends. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics.