The legend began in the last years of the second millennium with a birth, not of this. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. The story of superman s life the origin of superman. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved dc super heroes of all time. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Gcd issue the great superman comic book collection. He left the earth somewhere in the late 21st century when everyone he cared about died. Michael straczynski with art by ardian syaf batgirl, superman. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband.
If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list. Superman is the best selling comic book superhero of all time. The graphic novel collected the seven issue storyline doomsday. The man of steel is upgraded to dcs miraweb format.
Superman sets her up in midvale orphanage so she can adjust to life on earth. The amazing spiderman clash of the comic book icons with a magnitude of earth shattering proportions, and not seen since the titanic crossover clash between tvs batman and robin. Selected issues in fn, vf or vfnm may not exist in some titles. Michael straczynski has worked in television, comics and, most recently, motion pictures. Only the second time superman appeared on a comic book cover. Shop for dc superman comic books on sale at s online toy store. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. His contrail is seen over smallville, central city, gotham, and finally metropolis, where he descends into battle with amok, superman, in the stratosphere, then the mesosphere, then space, then on the moon, reels from a blow. Muhammad ali comic book in this scene from mystery caller. Superman earthtwo wikipedia, the free encyclopedia superman and lois lane.
An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. 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. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The backlash from his death resulted in four separate beings taking up the superman mantle. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with coverdate june 1939. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. The sprawling universe of comic heroes is enjoying the limelight of popular culture, and this means that the collecting world is bursting with new ways to enjoy the captivating stories and characters you love. The superman of the 853rd century survived by becoming the living extension of the sun. The concept behind the earth one books is to put dc heroes into a more realistic setting, meaning people heroes included also behave in ways that the writer believes to be more realistic. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940.
Superman 2999 dc comics, july nm for sale online superman v. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Though most people are familiar with the lead character and his friends at the daily planet, the current comic books include many characters and events with which new readers will be unfamiliar. There was a cyborg, a new superboy, steel, and an alien being with the memories of superman. May 17, 2018 this comic book storyline influenced the 2016 movie batman v superman. My journey into this wonderful hobby began in early 1994, when i found the death of superman graphic novel at kroger, i was 11 years old then. The earth stealers is a weak entry in the superman series. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
Johnny stops by to help corey look over a superman vs. Brace yourself for outstanding action and an intense storyline as you read about the man of steels origins. Superman is trying to save the world, this time the villains are us people and the lack of care we have for the earth. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. Old superman comic books value the 5 most expensive comic books ever sold may 7, 2019 if youre planning on putting yourself through college based on the strength of your comic book collection, youve got a little rethinking to do. In comics, he is known for the amazing spiderman, the twelve, thor and silver surfer. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. But an even deadlier threat invades as rogol zaar teams with those who have been imprisoned inside the phantom zone to use earth to escape, not caring if they destroy the planet to do it.
Superman was created by american writer jerry siegel and canadianborn american artist joe shuster in 1933. The death and return of superman multiple printing saga. He wrote some of the most notable superman stories of the 1950s and 1960s, like the iconic action comics. Pollution is one of the topics explored in this comic, same with population and how there are so many children in the world. Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of. Locked inside the phantom zone, the earth stands poisoned and its heroes lie dying, with no idea how to escape the deadly kryptonian trap. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Secretly disguised as united states president calvin ellis, kalel helps to maintain world peace as superman, and in the process has inspired a generation of young black super heroes to. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters.
Earth one brings a staggering new take on the worlds most popular super hero. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. When youve read all the comic books and seen all the movies, youre ready to collect all the greatest figures earth has to offer. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Some peg it to 1933, when the format of newsstand comic books was codified, but others place the moment in june of 1938, when superman made his debut in jerry siegel and joe shusters first issue of action comics, whose cover featured the redcaped superhero from the planet krypton lifting. Now that superman faces thoughts of a future with a wife and a family, he wants to be sure there is a future for himself, lois lane, and the rest of humanity. The comic book writer who had homage characters on both of. I had heard of this event but i was so late to the party that it was over. Earth one is a 2010 graphic novel from dc written by j. When jorel and lara of the dying planet krypton sent their son, kalel, to earth, he not only would grow up to become earth23s greatest hero, hed become one of the worlds political leaders, as well. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics.
It is the first installment of dcs earth one line, an ultimate universe of sorts where the dc universes most iconic characters are reimagined for the modern era the story focuses on a 21yearold clark kent that moves to the big city of metropolis per the. With virtually unparalleled might and a friendship that. The man of steel was another regular monthly comic which ran from 19912003, but it was cancelled after 4 issues. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. It seems that superman and batman are not just the yin and yang of the dc universe, but of comic book value as well. The amazing spiderman clash of the comic book icons with a magnitude of earthshattering proportions, and not seen since the titanic crossover clash between tvs batman and robin. This faq gives comic book readers an introduction to superman as he appeared in the comic books from 19862011.
Hamilton and weisinger would work together in comics for many years as hamilton was one of the main writers of the superman series of comics for over a decade. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. If youre going to the hollywood reporter for comic book advice, youre gonna have a bad time. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Superman the dark side of apokolips is a book that is part comic and part chapter book about superman who, in addition being super strong and able to fly, has some interesting powers, like ice breath. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. It was a time when grim heroes with exotic weaponry and mysterious pasts walked the earth and comics sold over a million copies. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold.
More 1shots released post crisis on infinite earths, this is a precrisis type superman story in which the man of steel must find a way to free planet earth from the. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. He is a character in comic books published by dc comics and is also very popular in mass media and pop culture. 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. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. He traversed the entire dcu, going beyond time and space, and has been said to have reached as far as heaven and hell themselves. Looking back it can easily be said that 1992 was a rather big year for comics. Some peg it to 1933, when the format of newsstand comic books was codified, but others place the moment in june of 1938, when superman made his debut in jerry siegel and joe shusters first issue of action comics, whose cover featured the redcaped superhero from the planet krypton lifting a car over his. Superman for earth comic read superman for earth comic. Superman, in the stratosphere, then the mesosphere, then space, then on the moon, reels from a blow. Continuing the trend of iconic comic books selling for houseinthehamptons levels of cash, a nearly perfect copy of action comics no. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Michael straczynski and illustrated by shane davis. How much is the original death of superman comic worth.
Written by louise simonson, with art and cover by jon bogdanove and dennis janke. Lp record and comic book, a membership card, a pin, and a secret code, all packed in a box. The platinum edition originally came polybagged and has a silver superman logo on the front with the text here lies earths greatest hero. Released post crisis on infinite earths, this is a precrisis type superman story in which the man of steel must find a way to free planet earth from the clutches. Jun 15, 2017 two of the greatest heroes in all of comics, wonder woman and superman stand high among the rest. Brace yourself for outstanding action and an intense storyline as. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Superman the earth stealers 1988 comic books mycomicshop. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive the man of steel fights a neverending battle for truth, justice, and the american way. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. Meanwhile, back on earth, the truth that clark kent is superman continues to spiral out all over the world, and now the daily planets competition is gunning for his wife, lois lane.
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