Few other comic book stories inspired other comics dealing with the aftermath. Refine your search for death of superman comic 1993. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Sales data first became public in 1960, and showed that superman was the bestselling comic book character of the 1960s and 1970s. 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. After a month of spotlighting the strange if endearingly strange history of comic books and especially the silver age, i think it is worthwhile to show the comic books of the silver age that are simply great stories period, without any enjoyably goofy aspect to them. And remarkably chilling for a comic book at the time. Dan jurgens artistwriter, brett breeding inker, mike carlin editor condition notes. Breeding death original death speedway death wata death nintendo death figure death appearance death. Superman 75 mint sealed black bag with large memorial poster, commemorative stamps, daily planet obituary, black mourning armband and exclusive trading card sealed inside. 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.
Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before. The figure tells his victim that all who sin shall know the vengeance of superman. Death of superman comic book lot dc 1st doomsday action. The shadowy figure lands, and we see that though he resembles superman, he is wearing a twotoned kryptonian bodysuit with a cape attached to his sshield and a golden visor over his eyes. The fact that people still talk about doomsday says something about its place in comic book history. The death of superman is the story that made an eruption of headlines in the very early 1990s because dc very publicly announced that superman was going to perish in an upcoming storyline. Unfollow death of superman comic black bag to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The death and return of superman collectors editions my. The death of superman was a 1992 crossover between dc comics multiple superman titles in which superman tragically died saving metropolis from an. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Showcasing death of superman available for buying here online.
The death of the superman was a multipart storyline published in alternating superman titles from decemberjanuary of 19921993, and one issue of justice league america in december, 1992. Does anybody know if theres a process or procedure or other protocols for. Okay, look, we gotta talk about the biggest comic news of the week nay, the century and that news is the b. Returns are only accepted in cases of items not as pictured damaged, not because of buyers remorse. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. Please only purchase after you have read the entire description and have carefully examined the photos. This is the rare retailer incentive platinum edition that was supposed to be limited to only 10,000 copies. Death of superman memorial set, still sealed comic 1992. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. The death of superman was one of the most important events in dc comics history, and a lot went on behindthescenes to make it happen. How much is the sealed death of superman issue worth answers. To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual. I am hoping to get it signed by dan jurgens at emerald city comic con this year and would like it sealedgraded, but. 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 supermans cape.
But i remember the comic where superman died coming sealed in a black bag with a bloody s on the cover. There is then a bittersweet ending with supergirl and krypto carrying on in superman s name. You can see where the latest superman movies, in particular, batman vs superman, drew its inspiration from. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. The bag shows minimal wear, but as far as i can tell they still rock. The death and resurrection of superman, explained polygon. This item is in the category collectibles\comics\modern age. A good riveting story especially as the tome of the book is preinternet so has a more of natural feel. Yankee candle department 56 death superman death return death signed death doomsday death platinum death edition death comics death comic death rare death sealed death jurgens death. Some longtime fans cried out in outrage at what they perceived as the death of the industry they loved and the death of superman with its sealed black bag and bleeding red s and containing a special edition splash page filled comic, poster, promo card for a card series based on the comic and black armband was just another example of how the. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. The comic book will ship in a bag and board combo for extra protection.
The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Death and return of superman super nintendo snes new sealed mint wata 8. Edition death comics death comic death rare death sealed death jurgens death. I can only imagine how a kid in 1961 would have handled this comic book. They are all in fair, good, or near mint condition. One such 90s thing about this set is the number of collectors editions released. It is signed by jerry ordway and is 1522 of 10,000.
May 16, 2019 the death and return of superman saga is so 90s, and also credited with the beginning of the publishing gluttony that paved the way for the market crash later in the decade. This story was part of the superman vs batman 2016. How much are the original death of superman comic books. Created by writerartist dan jurgens, the character had a cameo appearance in superman. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. This is the final part of the death of superman storyline, which sees superman fall in battle to the villain doomsday.
Since his debut, superman has been a cultural icon in the united states. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Black bagged superman 75 cgc comic book collectors chat. Between that and only reading superman comics at random times, i really didnt have much of an emotional investment in his death. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher.
I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows superman was born on the planet krypton and was given. Paste magazine an epic and carefully constructed narrative. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Reprints of these collections were published in 2003, 1998, and 2004, respectively, while a recolored edition of the death of superman was released in 20. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. 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. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. He is best known as the only character to defeat and kill superman in combat in the death of superman story arc doomsday. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. The real legacy of the death of superman, though, can be felt in comics like day of doom.
Doomsday is a fictional supervillain appearing in american comic books published by dc comics, commonly as one of the deadliest foes of superman, as well as the justice league. It is rare to have so many artists and writers signed on this comic. This is the final part of the death of superman storyline, which sees the iconic dc super hero fall in battle to the villain doomsday. The man of steel, action comics, and justice league of america introduces an unstoppable alien named doomsday who creates a path. Black bagged superman 75 cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Off the rack volume 39 the death of superman 411mania. Came fast sealed bagged and boarded great condition great story line death of superman all the extras in great condition. 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. The final fight between superman and doomsday is a knockout brawl for the ages. Death of superman platinum edition sealed signed mike carlin.
I have a still sealed blackbag superman 75 the death of superman. The death of superman was released in time for the 1992 christmas shopping season and, according to comics historian matthew k. For a person who has never been overly fond of the superman comics the novel the death and life of superman is a superb read. The death of superman comic january 1, 1993 by dan jurgens author, illustrator, brett breeding illustrator. Aug 26, 2011 i have 4 death of superman comic books my uncle gave me a long time ago. Superman 75 death of superman 1993 signed siegeljurgens comic 271 coa. I am hoping to get it signed by dan jurgens at emerald city comic con this year and would like it sealed graded, but.
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