Apr 11, 2016 comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. Here at last is the dramatic story behind the bestselling comic book of all time. Doomsday includes death of superman graphic novel bluray 2007 at best buy. Dc comics superman dc universe comic book hero action figures, comics. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. 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. Legacy in comics the death of superman had an immediate effect on dcs comics. Values of death of superman, the comics price guide.
Buy the death of superman by dc comics, kahan, bob isbn. The death and return of superman multiple printing saga. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Now one man stands defiantly in doomsdays way and vows that the creatures insanity stops here. Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders. The death of superman is a 1992 comic book storyline that occurred mostly in dc. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semispectacle of superman. The alien creature doomsday served as primary opponent, and it gueststarred the justice league america. The death of superman is an iconic superman storyline centered around the perceived, well, death of superman. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
You can see where the latest superman movies, in particular, batman vs superman, drew its inspiration from. Superman fights his strongest opponent to the death in the streets of metropolis. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. The death of superman dc, 1993 series fifth printing. Dc was doing what it did best by forcing you to subscribe to 10 different comics to get the full story. 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. Comic books writer and novelist peter david summed up why this was the case. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans. Death of superman 1992 doomsday vs superman complete story comicstorian. John henry irons life was saved by superman, who told him to make it a life worth. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. Get the best deal for death of superman from the largest online.
Death of superman 1992 doomsday vs superman complete. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. When the alien monster doomsday surfaces on earth, superman may be the only hero powerful enough to save the planet from doomsday s wrath. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. 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. One of the most famous comicbook stories of alltime, as the murderous creature known as doomsday comes charging towards metropolis with only superman able to stop him. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. How much are the original death of superman comic books. A good riveting story especially as the tome of the book is preinternet so has a more of natural feel. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. Mar 17, 2019 the graphic novel collected the seven issue storyline doomsday. This issue is a variant of the death of superman dc, 1993 series first printing. The death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros.
Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. 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 cost. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. The graphic novel collected the seven issue storyline doomsday.
Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. An animated movie based on the storyline titled superman. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic. The death of superman dc, 1993 series newsstand first printing the death of superman dc, 1993 series fifth printing the death of superman dc, 1993 series newsstand second printing second printing was printed in canada. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. It drew national attention, and even the most casual of dc fans know roughly that superman died in an epic battle with doomsday, even if they dont know the minutiae of the story beats. 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. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. This faq gives comic book readers an introduction to superman as he appeared in the comic books from 19862011.
Created by writerartist dan jurgens, the character had a cameo appearance in superman. Though most people are familiar with the lead character and his friends at the daily planet, the current comic books. Tdos actually had a lot to do with crashing the comic book collectors market because of awesome stories like yours above. He is the result of kryptonian genetic engineering gone awry. Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings. Doomsday is a rampaging, seemingly mindless, murdering monster who killed superman. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. A maniacal beast has risen from the earth, a creature called doomsday. Worth reading through to get his death but nothing worth mentioning. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic.
Dc timed a similar event featuring batman, knightfall, to happen shortly after the death of superman, followed by the deaths of wonder woman, green lantern, green arrow, and the flash. Doomsday story arc, the death of superman animated feature is a mustwatch film and an easy way to familiarize yourself with the iconic comic book. 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 superman s cape. Regular people were hedging that it said comic book would get value, whereas regular collectors knew there would be multiple reprintings and anyone who wanted said comic book in 1st printing was going to get it. Doomsday story arc, the death of superman animated feature is a mustwatch film and an easy way to familiarize yourself with the iconic comic book event. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. A follow on set of books called superman doomsday hunter prey revealed the. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Superman engages in battle with a seemingly unstoppable killing machine named doomsday. A description of tropes appearing in death of superman. A number of characters in the death of superman, such as doomsday, the cyborg superman, and steel, would recur in later dc publications.
One of these summits was held to discuss not the death of superman but the. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Buying art is subjective, hence the final decision. Only superman can save his adopted city and the woman he loves. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. May 28, 2008 ah, the death of superman setman, i have all of them up to the black bag issue i have 9 copies of that and then funeral for a friend set and finally the white bag got 7 copies of that and the four new supermans launched from each of the four superman titlesthese all are pretty much worthless. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another.
The death and return of superman story arc was a trilogy of storylines. 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. Doomsday is to ask how it affected us then and why is it still worth our time now. Unfollow superman doomsday comic book to stop getting. In the death of superman comic storyline in which he first appeared, doomsday. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. The death of superman set comics general cgc comic book. Aug 08, 2018 the death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. The death and return of superman multiple printing saga my. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. This reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the death of superman event.
The event of the death of superman was so huge that it was reported on by the national media. When a hulking monster emerges from an underground resting place and begins a mindless rampage, the justice league is quickly called in to stop the colossal force of nature. Jul 04, 2019 i worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Buying art is subjective, hence the final decision to purchase based on perceived value is at the sole discretion on the buyer. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. If condition is in question, please request more pictures. In case youve been living under a rock no judgement, though, weve all been there and havent read or even heard of the iconic superman vs. I had heard of this event but i was so late to the party that it was over. The death of superman 1993 comic read the death of. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. How much is the original death of superman comic worth.
Complete set 1992 doomsday death of superman dc comics cards in mint condition complete set 1992 doomsday death of superman dc comics cards in mint condition. Death of superman funeral for a friend what is the value. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday. He is best known as the only character to defeat and kill superman in combat in the death of superman story arc doomsday.
Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. 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. The death of superman is one of the most famous dc stories of all time. In a later issue, doomsday its mentioned he is unconscious is sent to. The fight to the death intensifies as doomsday and superman hit metropolis hard. The death of superman makes the man of steels sacrifice. Nmmint death of superman doomsday bag items included dc. As a consequence of introducing this series alongside its already existing titles, dc comics was able to publish a new superman comic each week. Official strength comparison of marvel comic book characters. On november 18, 1992, news of superman s death shocked the world as the legendary man of steel was killed defending metropolis from the monster called doomsday.
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