As an adult, superman is the hero of metropolis, working as a mildmannered newsman in his clark kent identity, but what happened between these two periods. In these celebrated stories, superman is in turns the herculean champion, the lonely alien survivor, the superpowered boy scout and the soulsearching leader. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. The man who stole memories starring superman, moose collins, and. Joe shuster drew superman through 1947, after which he left comic books to. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. See our superman comic books article for more details.
Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Just how much does the value of a comic book appreciate throughout the years. Luthor challenges superman to combat, while perry white tries to track down the man of steel in beyond terminus. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online. This year, dc comics, which created superman, batman, and wonder woman, and many others, is celebrating 75 years of comic book publishing. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish. 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. Asked in algebra, geometry identities to find the exact value of sin 75. Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly rare comic books, then youre certainly sitting on a prized asset that any comic book collector would be envious of.
The book looks like it just came off the presses yesterday, said. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Sep 10, 20 this sixstamp issue composed of one commemorative coil and five commemorative stamps featuring period images of superman over the past 75 years showcases the wealth of talent that has recreated and refreshed supermans image over the years. The person who found the comic, david gonzales, a home remodeler, said that the back cover of the comic book was torn in an argument with his inlaws. Mxyzptlk meets an untimely end in this commemorative issue.
Celebrating 75 years of truth, justice and the american way in the man of steels city of birth. Its also a bit sweet that we can commerate that iconic. The comic book crash of the 90s and why comics are safe. It was stored inside a movie magazine for the past 50 years, zurzolo said. Its hard to believe, but superman is 80 years old in 2018. Superman and doomsday have their final confrontation in metropolis. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. Jun 26, 2018 love it or hate it, we all remember the chromium, diecut, polybagged, acetate extremeness that was the 1990s.
Since the debut of superman in action comics in 1938, fans have been thrilled by the adventures of the man of steel. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. It wasnt the first time, or the last but for one moment in the early 1990s, the combination of a slow news day and the growing popularity of comics collided for what many people recall as the busiestever day for comicbook sales. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. A celebration of 75 years hardcover november 26, 20.
Jun, 20 5 comic book series that could be excellent investments. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Many were released on cardboard or vinyl records with accompanying readalong books. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. But scratch just a little below that flashy, superficial surface and youll find a comic book hobby and an industry rife with issues that in hindsight should have been klaxons alarming hobbyists of the impending implosion should they stay on the same path. 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. Each foe delivers crushing blows onto the other, never letting up on their opponent. However, many contend this was another gimmicky comic of the chromium age and another nail in the coffin of the comic book industry, with many readers. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4 others vfnm. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The most hyped book of my childhood and yet those of us who were collecting then had fair warning, were in the know before john q. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
Mar 12, 2018 its hard to believe, but superman is 80 years old in 2018. Has superman stories through the years, so that you can see how superman changed, how comic art changed, how comic storytelling changed, etc. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Comics are like a fine wine they only get better and more valuable with age but the question remains. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. Nov 18, 2017 hard to believe that superman 75 was released 25 years ago today. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. The comic book adventures of superman have run continuously from. Nov 18, 2012 twenty years ago this month, superman died. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher.
A celebration of 75 years and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. You can also connect with others in the comic industry to further and enhance everyones comic experience. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. Hello, as with most comics, the condition of the comic book is very important.
With all the seriousness that befits the occasion, we regret to inform you that superman s greatest foe, mxyzptlk, has died. 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. What is death of superman 75 unopened and signed by jerry. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. A celebration of 75 years gathers a range of stories featuring the first and greatest super hero, highlighting the many roles the man of steel has played over the decades. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc.
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