It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. Lets walk among the comic book character tombstones and take a look at some of the most memorable and shocking fictional deaths that fans have witnessed. This is the final part of the death of superman storyline, which sees superman fall in battle to the villain doomsday. Superman 75 mint sealed black bag with large memorial poster, commemorative stamps, daily planet obituary, black mourning armband and exclusive trading card sealed inside. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before.
The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Unfollow death of superman comic 1993 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. A new superman comic was released every week, each selling roughly 150,000 copies.
Superman funeral for a friend limited collectors set 1993 set 1. The other issue with finding them is those who know tend to keep it to themselves as this pack contains two gems. Death of superman for sale hard to find collectibles. The story followed events that first took place during the the death and return of superman storyline, and was followedup by the storyarc funeral for a friend a. Everything you need to know about dcs biggest event. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern.
The death of the superman was a multipart storyline published in alternating superman titles from decemberjanuary of 19921993, and one issue of justice league america in december, 1992. It is signed by jerry ordway and is 1522 of 10,000. A good riveting story especially as the tome of the book is preinternet so has a more of natural feel. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. This lot contains 28 dc comics from dec 1992 thru oct 1993 of the death of superman, his funeral, the introduction of the four new supermen and the return of.
The memorial set that comes in a black bag with bleeding superman logo and contains a slategray memorial marker variant cover comic, a fullcolor memorial poster, fullcolor commemorative stamps, the daily planet obituary, a black mourning armband and an exclusive skybox trading card. Aug 01, 1993 for a person who has never been overly fond of the superman comic s the novel the death and life of superman is a superb read. Death of superman comic book lot dc 1st doomsday man of steel 18 75 bagged. Lot of 8 comic books death of superman transformers. Death of superman and reign of supermen cgc comic book. Bloody disgusting death of superman brought the real and fictional universes together in a stirring realization of just how much superman means to our culture. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. I have kept this comic in its original black bag, sealed, and like new. The return of superman limited collectors set factory sealed.
Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. Paste magazine an epic and carefully constructed narrative. You can see where the latest superman movies, in particular, batman vs superman, drew its inspiration from. I am hoping to get it signed by dan jurgens at emerald city comic con this year and would like it sealed graded, but. The death of superman new edition by dan jurgens, paperback. 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. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. It is rare to have so many artists and writers signed on this comic. Just pay the bid amount of the comic s that you win, and let us know that you want them. I have a still sealed blackbag superman 75 the death of superman. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. The real legacy of the death of superman, though, can be felt in comics like day of doom. Dec 05, 2019 but i remember the comic where superman died coming sealed in a black bag with a bloody s on the cover. Lori horne of boston grabs several copies of tthe death of superman comic book from the shelves of comicopia in boston during the first. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother. Konel was introduced in the reign of the supermen also called the return of superman,23 the sequel to the death of superman,24 when scientists sought. The death of superman was one of the most important events in dc comics history, and a lot went on behindthescenes to make it happen. Only the second time superman appeared on a comic book cover. Buying art is subjective, hence the final decision to purchase based on perceived value is at the sole discretion on the buyer. I am not an expert so i will not attempt to graderate each comic. Few other comic book stories inspired other comics dealing with the aftermath. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here.
Sales data first became public in 1960, and showed that superman was the bestselling comic book character of the 1960s and 1970s. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant, causing mint condition copies to be sold for more money. This story was part of the superman vs batman 2016. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. Came fast sealed bagged and boarded great condition great story line death of superman all. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. The death of superman this video involves a collectors comic from dc. Sealed polybag, contents should be in unused nm condition. Black bagged superman 75 cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Action comics 684 doomsday part 5 superman the man of steel 19 doomsday part 6 superman 75 doomsday part 7 death of superman cover shows supermans cape. Death and return of superman super nintendo snes new sealed mint wata 9. Came fast sealed bagged and boarded great condition great story line death of superman all the extras in great condition just like when i bought it off the. Sep 23, 2014 superman s death in the 1990s was one of the biggest ever, but readers knew the man of steel wouldnt be down forever.
The final fight between superman and doomsday is a knockout brawl for the ages. Superman doosday complete 7 issue storyline death issue sealed black. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. The death of superman in black plastic cover, unopened on. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry.
The fact that people still talk about doomsday says something about its place in comic book history. They are all in fair, good, or near mint condition. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. Aug 26, 2011 i have 4 death of superman comic books my uncle gave me a long time ago. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Refine your search for death of superman comic 1993. Superman comic book lot death of superman, furneral for a friend. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. I also found it kind of funny, even as a kid, that comic fans always like to debate if superman or the hulk is stronger and whod win in a fight.
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