Batman is one of the worlds bestknown and mostloved superheroes. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. Gaines told siegel and shuster what additional content aside from the action reprints to create for this issue in a letter dated 19390327. The platinum edition originally came polybagged and has a. Jun 29, 2006 gimmick covers and variants were all the rage, but we loved them and dont tell marvel we still do. Silver age comic that is complete wit no rips or cut outs. Use these values as a guideline for evaluating the reasonableness of dealer prices, setting up trades with other collectors, and estimating the worth of your collection. Orders placed apr 1721 may ship a day or two later than usual due to temporary short staffing and the large volume of orders received since we reopened. There is a name written at the top of the first page. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world.
Now, it all depends on which death of superman issue you are referring to, so we have values for the most common and valuable issues below. Mar 30, 2010 the comic debut of superman has sold for an outofthisworld price. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comics 1993. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Comic books, comic book podcast, superman, superman podcast, superman fan podcast, silver age superman, action comics, supergirl language english. We have the worlds largest selection of superman comic books and graphic novels. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. The sale of the superman book marks the third time this year that a. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Well hindsight is 2020 and with that in mind, lets chart the ten most important comic books of the 1990s. The audit bureau of circulation files reveal that there were three printings of this issue in 1939 500,000 copies, 250,000 copies, and 150,000 copies. There are several good comic book price guide sources for determining value.
Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on. Price guide search comic price guide browse by publisher. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. Supermans girlfriend lois lane as the bride of batman vintage comic book. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. Many were released on cardboard or vinyl records with accompanying readalong books. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. Please browse through the title listings below or use the search bar at the top of this page to quickly find a specific title. Superman comics, superman toys, superman memorabilia for sale. Call the local antique shops or take the book in and have a rep check it out because it also depends on the current condition of the comic book. New listing vintage dc action comics with superman comic book lot 53 different.
The official overstreet comic book grading guide will answer just about any question you will ever have on the grading system as it stands today. Comic book price guide i love comic book collection. Superman and jimmy olsen travel to kandor to discover how normal sized kandorians are on earth and why they are attacking superman. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Designed by chip kidd and boasting hundreds of examples of rare comic book art, interviews with writers and artists, working sketches and original character designs, superman. What you see on the site now is less than 10% of what i have available. Determining the value of a comic book is not always easy, as the factors that influence it are subjective and liable to change. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016.
You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information.
Almost any early superman comic book has value if its in reasonable condition. For obvious reasons, the 1st printings of the early superman comics are very valuable, but are. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. You wont want to miss vandals vision of kryptonand a glimpse at a dark future he might rule. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The better the condition, the more the book can be worth to collectors who want the ones in the best shape. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. The novels conceit sounded coola guy who regrets trading away a comic book as a kid. If you dont want that much detail, his comic book price guide will probably have enough grading information to help you give your collection a fair assessment. Comic books are popular collectibles that hold the potential to become valuable over time. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. Under editor mort weisinger, the silver age superman tales did something unheard of for comic book stories. The complete history will satisfy the collector and captivate fans of all ages. Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batmansuperman comic books 202016 supermanwonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2.
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. This will bring an extensive electronic copy to your fingertips in minutes. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Action comics 301, june 1963, was published around april 25, 1963. Depends on the popularity of it then and now and also the damand for them in the antique world. Rumors and reports begin circulating that superman has returned to metropolis. Chances are you stumbled upon this article looking for the value of the death of superman comic book you have or are interested in buyingselling. Comic books superman, action comics superman, superman the man of steel, the adventures of superman and much more. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The comic book price guide for great britain superman. With superman back at full power, he takes the fight right to vandal savage in the epic conclusion to savage dawn. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman.
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. How to determine the value of a comic book december 25, 2014. This issue is written by gene luen yang and features art by howard porter, patrick zircher and ardian syaf, plus a special page by classic man of steel artist jon bogdanove. They chained together events over more than one issue, creating a largecanvas continuity for the first time. She contacts inspector henderson and they go to centennial park to inspect supermans tomb beneath his memorial statue.
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 was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow. Gimmick covers and variants were all the rage, but we loved them and dont tell marvel we still do. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria.
Please examine all photos carefully and judge the condition of the book for yourself. Dick tracy original comic strip art dick tracy nov 8, 1982 dick tracy in bed nov 8, 2018. Please login or register to view all issue comments and values in 9 grades. When they arrive, they are shocked to discover that supermans coffin is empty. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you.
When they arrive, they are shocked to discover that superman s coffin is empty. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc. She contacts inspector henderson and they go to centennial park to inspect superman s tomb beneath his memorial statue.
Superman, superhero, copper age 19841991, comics, collectibles. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. We were all going to be rich because the generic hot book of the week was going to be the next big thing. To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual.
The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. Apparently though, the bible on this subject is the overstreet comic book price guide by robert m. Lois lane is dubious, but has to learn the truth for herself. Dick tracy original comic strip art dick tracy nov 8, 1982 dick tracy in bed. So, while fantasizing about swinging through the streets of new york like spiderman, or donning the caped crusaders outfit may now be commonplace, readers in 1938 had no such frame of reference. Superman 1978 a new, updated version of the popular comic book hero superman. When it comes to rare comic books, few are as important as the origin and 1st appearance of batman. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Get the best deals on silver age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest.
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