Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. In 1992, dc comics began what would become one of the most famous comic book stories of all time the death of superman. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. The death of superman was released in time for the 1992 christmas shopping season and, according to comics historian matthew k. Originally an imaginary story, absolute crisis on infinite earths revealed that this story is in fact an alternate real universe. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. This book has at least 16 printings as of september 2008. Remembering the death of superman superworld comics.
How much is the original death of superman comic worth. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs. The death of superman is a 1992 comic book storyline that occurred mostly in dc comics superman titles. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. This comic book made national news, and it still stands as one of the best selling comics ever. Published april 14th 1993 by dc comics first published december 1992. Dc published the story in three collected volumes from 1992 to 1993. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with.
Superman the death of superman limited collectors set. 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. The death of superman remains a seminal moment in the history of comics and the character. Death of superman 1992 doomsday vs superman complete story. Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth.
Another local store sold its entire supply of copies before noon. Death and return of superman dc database fandom dc wiki. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant, causing mint condition copies to be. I obviously was well aware of many comic book characters, having seen movies based on batman and superman, but until that point i had never actually read a superhero comic book. Michael davis brings some much needed perspective to the current situation. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The death of superman set cgc comic book collectors chat. 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. With the help of the mysterious, timetraveling waverider, superman at last discovers the shocking truth of his greatest enemys origin. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here.
Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. 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 is a comic story arc during the 1990s in all four mainstream superman comics of the time, which chronicles superman s confrontation with the terrible monster doomsday, his battle with the monster, and finally his death at the hands of the strange beast. 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, world without a superman, and the return of superman. One of the bestselling dc comics stories of all time is the death of superman and the landmark 1992 comic book event is the subject of the latest tales from the dark multiverse special, with its own sinister twist. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. Why doomsday clocks 1992 setting is the key screen rant. 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. Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. This changed in 1992, when the news about the death of superman was released. The death of superman, part 2 in comic books bronze age 197083. The death of superman is the latest entry in the dc universe animated original movies series and is based on the 1992 dc comic book storyline of the same name in which superman and doomsday battle to the death.
Frankly, i view that particular marketing event as being the greatest catastrophe to strike the world of. Due to the uniqueness of each item, please refer to the photos provided in this auction. 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. More specifically, below is a list of editions and current prices for different grades from comic price guide. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. As far as the story, this is where comic books all ended for me, superman was killed. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. When dc announced its plans to kill off superman within its comic book universe, our world was impacted in a similarly monumental way. With the revisionist oneshot issue and recent animated adaptation now available on home video, here is a look back at the event that set the tone for the american comic book. One of the toughest of these was the graphic novel the death of superman, a series which shook the convictions of many silver age comic book fans to their. Death of superman 1992 doomsday vs superman complete. A local comic death of superman comic book value price guide. 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. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell.
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. Lot of 8 comic books death of superman transformers jurassic park. Superman travels to the nightmare world of apokolips for a confrontation with doomsday, the creature who cost the man of steel his life. This reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the death of superman event. Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. The death of superman and of comics michael davis, from. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. When a hulking monster emerges from an underground. Find great deals on ebay for death of superman comic and death of superman comic cgc. Manning, is the bestselling trade paperback of all time.
A maniacal beast has risen from the earth, a creature called doomsday. Dc comics the death of superman graphic novel with death of superman comic book. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman. The first occasions were as imaginary stories that is, set outside of the official continuity published during the silver age of comics. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books.
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