Manning, is the bestselling trade paperback of all time. The death of superman was released in time for the 1992 christmas shopping season and, according to comics historian matthew k. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever. Published september 3rd 1993 by dc comics first published september 1st 1993. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman. Its mongul and the cyborg superman against superman, superboy, supergirl, steel, the eradicator, and hal jordan in what remains of coast city. The adventures of superman comic book dc comics no. How much is the back from the dead 1993 superman comic book worth great cond. Jun, 2011 as chuck rozanski, the owner of the countrys largest comicbook retailer, mile high comics, explained a few years back in a brilliant series of essays about the comicbook bubble, diamond and. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. The eradicator and superboy show up to see that the engine of engine city has been shut down.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Get all good price and hot deals of value of superman comic books here. The death of superman set cgc comic book collectors chat. 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. The book in the image is the exact book that you will. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Of that small number, only one is certified as very finenear mint. Now some comics that contain first appearances from a less know characters at the time, that were not pushed had by marvel or dc, can actually get more on auction if they are in mint co. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The comic book crash of the 90s and why comics are safe. We continue with 1993s polybagged and peelaway cover of adventures. Dc published the story in three collected volumes from 1992 to 1993.
I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. 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 return of superman dc, 1993 series december 1993 which is reprinted. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a friend by dc.
What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age 1992date. Heck, at least in the first printing, they couldnt even read the book without reducing its value, as dc polybagged the issue. 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. 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. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online. How much is your superman back for good 1993 comic worth. Top superman comic books comic book values comic book. Unfollow superman 1993 the death of superman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The return of superman titan, 1993 series october 1993 in 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. 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. 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. September 30, 1993 writer dan jurgens artist dan jurgens, brett breeding cover artist dan jurgens, brett breeding issue notes. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Free online comic book price guide for amazing spiderman. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. A 15yearold girl named sera oyugock, granddaughter of duke oyugock, is betrayed by a member of the family and given to the cult. Death of superman comic valuethe death of superman comic. Most folks dont care if the comic been wrapped in saran wrap, a comic bag, or in a burrito. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. While this doesnt always translate to comic book sales, the good thing about being owned by a disney or w. As chuck rozanski, the owner of the countrys largest comicbook retailer, mile high comics, explained a few years back in a brilliant series of.
After world war 2 was over, comic book superheroes lost their propaganda value, and they were killed off. However, finding any authentic graded copies for sale is rare. Back from the dead the man of steel fights for his life. Back for good reign of the supermen dc comics dan jurgens on. The seller listed the comic in good g condition, and would probably grade out fairly low. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic superman back for good. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This guide will not make you an expert, but it will help you decide if your books are worth enough to get an official. Here is an archive of all the comics featured so far. Its the tragedy that sets this hero down a dark path.
The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. May 18, 2008 dc superman comic book back from the dead 1993 collector edition value. I think you have the hang of what to do in your auctions now we can get to comic book values. Read the death of superman 1993 comic online free and high quality. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic superman back. Jun 26, 2018 their movies are bringing in billions in profit, bolstering the pop culture profile of superheroes to astronomical levels. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. Number of printed issues, where it can be verified, any facts that may affect the book value. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell.
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Superman the return of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Until the advent of superman as a villain in 1932 and later released in 1938 as a hero, by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster, most comic book serials were pulp fiction. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The death of superman 1993 comic read the death of. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. The return of superman dc, 1993 series december 1993 which is.
Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. The death of superman set comics general cgc comic book. The death of superman, world without a superman, and the return of superman. Value of vintage batman comicswhenever you come across old batman comic books, check this price guide. Superboy manages to stop the missile before it strikes. A guy shows up at the daily planet building claiming to be supermans manager and clark kent has to expose him.
Steel, supergirl, and the returning eradicator, does superman have a. The death of superman dc graphic novel comic book doomsday 1st print circa 1993. Polybagged edition with superman poster 1st printing. Gueststarring green lantern hal jordan, supergirl, superboy, and steel.
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Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. 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. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. Grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. Death and return of superman part 3, reign of the supermen part tpb, superman. The death and return of superman omnibus includes the bestselling trade paperbacks the death of superman and the return of superman, as well as portions of world without a superman, plus 40 pages of bonus extras including promotional material and product spotlights. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. Superman returns to krypton, first appearance of green kryptonite. 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. 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.