The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making. The man of steel comic books featured stores intertwined with those in these other titles. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. Gocollect can now put you in touch with highly respected buyers and sellers in the comic book industry. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s. Interviews read our question and answer sessions with superman comic book writers and artists.
Distributed by atlas publishing and distributing co. There is then a bittersweet ending with supergirl and krypto carrying on in superman s name. And remarkably chilling for a comic book at the time. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics. Challengers of the unknown was one of the very finest teamadventure books when dc first presented them in the late 1950s. Overstreet comic book price guide the overstreet guide is a must have if you have a lot of comics, are already a collector or plan on having a lot of comics. The first, and usually fastest, is to look it up in a price guide. Clark kent is discovered missing in the wake of supermans. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. Price guides allow for quick reference of a comic books estimated. The second is to see how much the item is selling for in auctions or online listings. This price guide has an updated edition published annually.
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. The video and resources below will help you find the best way to get current prices and values of your comic books, whether you own only a couple or thousands here we go. Values of adventures of superman free comic book values. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. To get the most accurate value, you would need to know which of these you have, along with what condition the comic is in. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. In america, the overstreet comic book price guide is the most used reference book for determining the value of old comics. Superman in the computer masters of metropolis 1982. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. 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. The book features a key appearance, printed in black white, a rare foreign issue from the 1950s.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. How to price classic illustrated comics our pastimes. Jul 21, 2015 liveaction portrayals of superman over the years featuring.
Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. A secondary jla comic book monthly series called jla. Click here for the overstreet comic book price guide instant digital download. Clark kent is discovered missing in the wake of superman s tragic battle with doomsday while, in the man of steels absence, supergirl moves to take up his position as guardian of metropolis. Thousands of comics shops ordered tens of millions of comic books a month, peaking in april with. The overstreet guide is a must have if you have a lot of comics, are already a collector or plan on having a lot of comics. Next page number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 1 1963 spiderman spiderman vs. Want to know what the current value of your old comic books are. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. I can only imagine how a kid in 1961 would have handled this comic book. 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. Adventures of superman is an american television series based on comic book characters and concepts that jerry siegel and joe shuster created in 1938. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria.
There are two ways to determine the value of a comic book. 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. Get the best deals on bronze age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. 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. 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. What is your adventures of superman comic book worth. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. This drives the price up during an otherwise pretty average early 1950s. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Updated and added to every day, it will eventually list all significant british comics published and all marvel and dc comics that were either officially distributed or non distributed in the uk. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time.
Find the value of the dc comic adventures of superman volume 1. Although classics illustrated comic books are major collectible items, the value of each comic from this series varies considerably depending on its physical condition and the publication edition. These are the most actively sold comics over the past couple months. Classified also follows the adventures of the justice league first issue. Published from 1941 to 1971, the classics illustrated series adapted famous western literary works into the comic book medium. Hobbizine comic book value guides list prices in all conditions from good to mint. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books.
Values of adventures of superman comics price guide. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc. The digital download will give you instant value and pricing access to virtually ever comic ever published. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. How much is superman the man of steel doomsday worth 1993.
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. The krypton man drags superman toward earths newly red sun and certain death until superman takes temporary refuge on the planet mercury. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Whos who in the superman comics 1950s 1980s information on characters and places introduced in the superman comic books during the 1950s and up to the revamp in 1986. 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.
The show was the first television series to feature superman and began filming in 1951 in california on rko pathe stages and the rko forty acres back lot. Comics of 1993 to repeat the caveat i gave on the main 1990s page which has links to see other years within the decade, the list you are about to see involves no judgment or pricing data, but rather simply ranks the universe of d. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay.
Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. New comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Its mongul and the cyborg superman against superman, superboy, supergirl, steel, the eradicator, and hal jordan in what remains of coast city. 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. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. Platinum age 18971937 2,283 golden age 19381955 172,425 silver age 19561969 208,121. Liveaction portrayals of superman over the years featuring. 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.