But when he needs the help of his brother, he comes up with a way they can both protect the planet. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. There are two ways to determine the value of a comic book. 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. This includes cgc, pgx and cbcs graded comic books. Superman and jimmy olsen travel to kandor to discover how normal sized kandorians are on earth and why they are attacking superman. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. The first, and usually fastest, is to look it up in a price guide. Superman, superhero, copper age 1984 1991, comics, collectibles. Returns we accept returns within 14 days except for any professionally graded comic book. Price guides allow for quick reference of a comic books estimated.
Published just a few months after crisis on infinite earths, john byrnes the man of steel updated the saga of superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Here is an overview of superman s comic book career, since writer jerry siegel 19141996 and artist joe shuster 19141992 invented him while still teenagers. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade.
Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. 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. Kenny bravermans high school days with clark kent are recounted, while conduit makes another attempt on clarks life in peer pressure part 2 awards. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. In 1986, dc comics revamped the superman comics recreating superman and his supporting cast of friends and enemies. Platinum age 18971937 2,283 golden age 19381955 172,425 silver age 19561969 208,121. May 18, 2008 dc superman comic book back from the dead 1993 collector edition value. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. Old superman comic books value the 5 most expensive comic books ever sold may 7, 2019 if youre planning on putting yourself through college based on the strength of your comic book collection, youve got a little rethinking to do. Cnn the comic debut of superman has sold for an outofthisworld price.
First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. Continuing the trend of iconic comic books selling for houseinthehamptons levels of cash, a nearly perfect copy of action comics no. Superman, superhero, copper age 19841991, comics, collectibles. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel and shuster that if they could paste them into comic book pages, he would buy them. The comic book price guide for great britain superman.
Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Mar 30, 2010 cnn the comic debut of superman has sold for an outofthisworld price. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world.
Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. The second is to see how much the item is selling for in auctions or online listings. This process takes no more than a few hours and well send you an email once approved. Hoknes comics presents an in depth history looking at every single comic book published in usa since 1933 in order with details and history. Golden age superhero comic book history comics month 1.
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