How one week in 1992 distilled the 90s comic book boom. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. Black slogo armband, daily planet superman obituary, collectible trading card, and full size poster. The series began in late 1992 and continued for a full year until late 1993. Funeral for a friend januaryjune, 1993, initially compiled as world without a superman, but later compilations would revert to the original title reign of the supermen.
Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again. Jul 08, 20 from september of 1992, here is a headline news story on the death of superman in the comics. The death of superman combines everything i love about wwf pro wrestling with the tight plotting of a michael bay film. On the other hand, there are only 35 copies that still exist. Nov 18, 2012 lori horne of boston grabs several copies of tthe death of superman comic book from the shelves of comicopia in boston during the first hours of sales wednesday, nov. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Superman, with the help of keith robert parks and charlie, stops the underworlders and the warworlders. 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. Deathtrap ups the ante against superman and mister miracle with increasingly deadly snares, as the first evidence appears that someone with evil designs has learned the man of steels true identity. Zapkapow comics is your onestop shop for comic book collection management and price guides. 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. November, 1992 january, 1993, compiled as the death of superman.
This book has at least 16 printings as of september 2008. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. Superman back from the dead comic book value kahoonica. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Death of superman 3d comic book cover shadow box decor roguemercdesigns. The death of superman is a 1992 storyline that served as the catalyst for dc comics crossover event of 1993. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Frankly, i view that particular marketing event as being the greatest catastrophe to strike the world of. The whole arc, sometimes called the death and return of superman for obvious reasons, is split into three parts doomsday. Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. Death of superman story arc when the alien monster doomsday surfaces on earth, superman may be the only hero powerful enough to save the planet from doomsdays wrath. Sep 01, 1993 im glad i went back and read this entire series about the death of superman, a world without superman, and the return of superman. Headline news on the death of superman in the comics, 1992.
The comic, published in 1938, really is the beginning of the superhero genre, said coo vincent. Mar 07, 2021 the death of superman was a 1992 1993 crossover event from dc comics that made mainstream media and got public attention more than any other comic book story before it or after it superman. The death of superman is the 32nd installment in the dc universe animated original movies line, the 11th film in the dc animated movie universe, and is based on the 1992 1993 dc comic book storyline of the same name. The death of superman 1993 collection dc comic 1st printing nm. Funeral for a friend januaryjune, 1993, initially compiled as world without a superman, but later compilations would revert to the original title. When the alien monster doomsday surfaces on earth, superman may be the only hero powerful enough to save the planet from doomsdays wrath. Superman a memorial tribute s2 foil skybox 1992 trading card nm. A maniacal beast has risen from the earth, a creature called doomsday. 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.
Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. There is a lot of foundational information in these long anthologies of comics that impact the superman mythos for decades. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. A great price that includes many key issues plus two copies of the death of superman, one for reading and the other remains mint, still sealed in the black bag. Superman comic, death of superman issue, 1993, superhero comic, comics, comic book, vintage. 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. 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. Death of superman superman dc comics comic april 14, 1993. Another local store sold its entire supply of copies before noon. Its no wonder that this is the best selling comic book of all time. Superman 75 memorial set unopened dc comics 1992 death of. For accuracy almost every entry is based upon actually looking in the issue, and not memory or another source.
Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. With the revisionist oneshot issue and recent animated adaptation now available on home video, here is a look back at the event. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. There are 231 1992 superman comic for sale on etsy, and. The death of superman set comics general cgc comic. Superman comic, death of superman issue, 1993, superhero comic, comics, comic book, vintage superman comic book. May 10, 2018 action comics is the comic book series that started it all. Doomsday breaks out of his cage and starts heading for metropolis, killing and destroying everything in his path. Sorry these were not quite the investment they were made out to be in 1992 1993. 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. As a result, there are plenty of crossover and tiein issues, albeit a very manageable.
This lot contains 28 dc comics from dec 1992 thru oct 1993 of the death of superman, his funeral, the introduction of the four new supermen and the return of the original superman. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. 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. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The death of superman set comics general cgc comic book. Written by louise simonson, with art and cover by jon bogdanove and dennis janke. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. It was published in superman, action comics, the adventures of superman, superman.
The whole arc, sometimes called the death and return of superman for obvious reasons, is split into three parts. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. But the only way to stop him is by sacrificing his own life. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. 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. Black bag is missing but comic and all other contents present and accounted for, including. The comic book speculation boom of the 1990s hit its acme on november 17, 1992, when the death of superman was joined by a few other major releases. The story had previously been adapted in the 2007 film superman. Vintage comic book superman the beginning of the end december 1992.
Death of superman reading order complete trilogy comic book. 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. How much are your spiderman, batman, and superman comics worth. Nov 06, 2019 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.
How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Apr 07, 2021 one of the few copies of the comic book that introduced superman to the world has sold for a supersized, recordsetting price. Forget all the psychological nuance of frank millers dark knight comics, superman is good and thats all you need to know. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
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