Crisis at hand, part 2 of two paperback january 1, 1992 by dan jurgens author. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel and shuster that if they could paste them into comic book pages, he would buy them. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. Price new from used from paperback, january 1, 1992 please retry. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc. Things got weird when jimmy entered kirbys fourth world storyline.
Backed by an armada of 100 powerful warships orbiting the planet, ratlar demands that earths greatest champion battle the mightiest scrubb warrior. But this action book enabled me to see the new way they draw and present superman. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. The story of supermans life the origin of superman. Superman is a fictional character, a comic book superhero appearing in publications by dc comics, widely considered to be an american cultural icon. 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. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors.
After superboy, jimmy olsen was the next superman supporting character to be given his own comic. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. She contacts inspector henderson and they go to centennial park to inspect supermans tomb beneath his memorial statue. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. Rumors and reports begin circulating that superman has returned to metropolis. Created by american writer jerry siegel and canadianborn american artist joe shuster in 1932 while both were living in cleveland, ohio, and sold to detective comics, inc. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. Superman at the worlds fair ad for new york worlds fair comics, 1939 edition. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. There are two ways to determine the value of a comic book.
Lois lane is dubious, but has to learn the truth for herself. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. The great superman comic book collection jump to issue. Action troubleshooter fairgood vintage dc comic book 1973 toyscomics. So figure how my step brother had issues 117 then 21 thru 34 of superman in mint condition in a box along with batman 1 22 all in mint condition and he ran from the government for tax reasons, got very ill and passed away, and they are.
Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batman superman comic books 202016 superman wonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. 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. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Crisis at hand, part 2 of two paperback january 1, 1992 by dan jurgens author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Jan, 2017 with that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics. Included are complete comicbook stories and daily and sunday newspaper panels from jerry siegel and joe shusters creative fiascoprovided by publisher. The story begins with superman s 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. Customer testimonials our customers have some nice things to say about us. 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. The story of superman s life the origin of superman. Superman, superhero, copper age 1984 1991, comics, collectibles.
Aug 17, 2014 it is referred to as the holy grail of comics and this is the finest graded copy to exist with perfect white pages. For accuracy almost every entry is based upon actually looking in the issue, and not memory or another source. Published just a few months after crisis on infinite earths, john byrnes the man of steel updated the saga of superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. 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. The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Not many cgc graded copies have sold recently, but the value is consistent with other superman comic books in this era.
George published his first article about baseball cards in 1990. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Customer testimonials mailing list join our mailing list for news and sales. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. The first, and usually fastest, is to look it up in a price guide. With superman back at full power, he takes the fight right to vandal savage in the epic conclusion to savage dawn. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. He adapted this supermanali article from his upcoming book, comic book fever, a love letter to the comic book era of 19761986. 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.
Muscles for sale, script by jerry siegel, art by john sikela as joe shuster. The second is to see how much the item is selling for in auctions or online listings. Unless otherwise noted in the description, our items are preowned. You wont want to miss vandals vision of kryptonand a glimpse at a dark future he might rule. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. Every comic book has a area on the first page all the way at the bottom that lists information such as, issue number, print date, publisher etc. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. When they arrive, they are shocked to discover that supermans coffin is empty. Platinum age 18971937 2,283 golden age 19381955 172,425 silver age 19561969 208,121. The novels conceit sounded coola guy who regrets trading away a comic book as a kid. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back.
It doesnt matter if its a superman comic book, comic spiderman, x men comic or old title that nobody has heard of it can hold value, first you need to find out what type it is and age. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. The characters appearance is distinctive and iconic. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. 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. Superman, superhero, copper age 19841991, comics, collectibles. With the success of his adventures, superman helped to create the superhero genre and establish its primacy within the american comic book. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Often whimsical, there are plenty of cameos from the big guy himself. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a.
The great superman comic book collection comic books from dc. Superman and jimmy olsen travel to kandor to discover how normal sized kandorians are on earth and why they are attacking superman. Lp record and comic book, a membership card, a pin, and a secret code, all packed in a box. Since then, hes written books and dozens of articles for various outlets on a variety of subjects. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Price guides allow for quick reference of a comic books estimated. A new, updated version of the popular comic book hero superman. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all.
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