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Muth, todd mcfarlane, michael golden, and geof darrow. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. I have a copy of death of superman wanting to sell. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine.

The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. New listingdc comics the death of superman graphic novel. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Superman 1987 2006 from dc comics league of comic geeks. If the assembled might of the jla cant do it, what hope does he have. The man of steel, action comics, and justice league of america introduces an unstoppable alien named doomsday who creates a path of destruction on his way to the heart of metropolis and whom superman must stop at any. When a hulking monster begins a mindless rampage, only superman can stand against the monstrosity called doomsday. Death of superman trade paperback platinum edition. The american comic book character superman has appeared in many types of media. Nov 18, 2011 the death of superman took place from october and november of 1992, spanning five titles and seven issues.

This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. Michael bailey one of the most famous comicbook stories of. Can even superman stop the unstoppable creature called doomsday. He was artificially created by bertron, a mad scientist with no morals working on krypton, supermans home world, though neither he nor his creator were kryptonian this was done prior to humanoid life evolving on krypton. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Man of steel 1719 close please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. The death of superman new edition by dan jurgens, paperback. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant, causing mint condition copies to be. The classic collection returns in a newly recolored edition. The plot involved an unknown monster, later to be named doomsday, that goes on a. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. Death of superman trade paperback platinum edition comics. I would have to imagine that this comic presented an incredible challenge for ordway when he wrote it 199293.

Dc published the story in three collected volumes from 1992 to 1993. Superman comics index 19862011 introduction here is a listing of the regular superman titles since the john byrne 1986 miniseries man of steel up until the postflashpoint relaunch in 2011. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs. 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. It wasnt a bad year, just up and down in terms of story and events. Obviously, the trailer has made mass strides in this book gaining momentum. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for.

The man of steel, action comics, and justice league of america introduces an unstoppable alien named doomsday who creates a path of destruction on his way to the heart of metropolis and whom superman must stop at. For accuracy almost every entry is based upon actually looking in the issue, and not memory or another source. The death of superman remains a seminal moment in the history of comics and the character. How much are the original death of superman comic books. Below youll find a complete reading order and issue by issue checklist for the death and return of superman. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. Another local store sold its entire supply of copies. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom.

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. The calm before the storm or aliens, vampires and demons oh my. The secret service, wanted, chrononauts, superior and kickass, the latter seven of which have been, or are planned to be, adapted into feature films. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before. The death of superman took place from october and november of 1992, spanning five titles and seven issues. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. In 1986, dc comics revamped the superman comics recreating superman and his supporting cast of friends and enemies.

Superman movie debuts, we will see this book revert back to its normal prices again. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Death of superman new edition by dan jurgens, jerry. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. At the end of last weeks column, i promised you that i would discuss this week the impact that the 1992 death of superman promotion had on the world of comics. Frankly, i view that particular marketing event as being the greatest catastrophe to strike the world of. When the beast nears metropolis, superman answers the call to stop him. Jun 14, 20 i would have to imagine that this comic presented an incredible challenge for ordway when he wrote it 199293. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Published april 14th 1993 by dc comics first published december 1992. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. Frankly, i view that particular marketing event as being the greatest catastrophe to strike the world of comics since the kefauver senate hearings of 1955.

A creature with a singleminded purpose of death and destruction. Paste magazine an epic and carefully constructed narrative. When viewed overall 1992 was a somewhat haphazard year for the superman titles. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. The bad news is that this results in the creation of a new menace that proves deadly to superman. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. 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. To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual. The death of superman dc comic retropect 19921993 youtube.

In this version of the death of supermanwhich had a world premiere comiccon screening on friday night we get a more inexperienced superman than the one from the classic 1992 storyline. The death of superman is not only one of the best selling graphic novels of alltime, but also captures one of the most iconic moments in american pop culture. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include cdrom or access codes. Doomsday is the name of a fictional supervillain in the superman comic book series best known for fighting superman to the death. Death of superman new edition by dan jurgens, jerry ordway. Did the death and return of superman shatter the integrity of. The final fight between superman and doomsday is a knockout brawl for the ages. Here is an overview of superman s comic book career, since writer jerry siegel 19141996 and artist joe shuster 1914 1992 invented him while still teenagers. Death of superman reading order complete trilogy comic book. Aug 26, 2011 i have 4 death of superman comic books my uncle gave me a long time ago. Since his first comic book appearance in 1938, superman has appeared in radio, television, movies, and video games each on multiple occasions, and his name, symbol, and image have appeared on products and merchandise.

The new death of superman movie turns clark kent into jesus. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. As far as the story, this is where comic books all ended for me, superman was killed. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Unfollow superman 1993 the death of superman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. As the series incorporates new, animated seriesstyle takes on beloved dc characters, the comic will be joined by the action figure line from dc collectibles of the same name, taking templetons.

After dc sent shockwaves throughout the comic book industry with the death of superman, the publisher had to admit six months later with this resurrection arc that supermans tragic end was basically a big publicity stunt. He has landed on earth, laying waste to anythingand anyonewho dares stand in his way. Did the death and return of superman shatter the integrity. Lot of 8 comic books death of superman transformers. Since his first comic book appearance in 1938, superman has appeared in radio, television, movies, and video games each on multiple occasions, and his name, symbol, and. The justice league makes a valiant, but ultimately desperate, attempt to stop the unknown juggernaut. Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. How much is the original death of superman comic worth.