For those of you who want a ss copy of this book signed by dan jurgens but are. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant, causing mint. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. Comic books in death and return of superman mycomicshop. Death of superman comic book, signed copy with certificate of authenticity.
Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. The two creators signed over their rights to superman to dc comics in 1939. Scientific explanation of supermans amazing strength. Superman was killed by doomsday in 1992 comic book storyline the death of superman. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. Dc comics book and dvd set, death and return of superman part hcdvd. How much are the original death of superman comic books. So, in comic book time thats at least 5 months minimum. A limited edition dc comics death of superman comic book signed by dan jurgens and brett breeding.
Superman appeared in the very first issue of this comic. Kirk alyn was the screens first superman and is featured prominently in the book along with george reeves of course. What is death of superman 75 unopened and signed by jerry. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 df signed 11st. However, superman was not dead during this entire time because the eradicator had taken supermans body to the fortress and revived him. But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. Jurgens, dan formatbinding paperback book condition new new edition 1st edition binding paperback isbn 10 1563890976 isbn 9781563890970 publisher dc comics. Regular people were hedging that it said comic book would get value, whereas regular collectors knew there would be multiple reprintings and anyone who wanted said comic book in 1st printing was going to get it.
This limited collectors set is still in still in plastic, it has never been opened from original packaging. 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. The adaptations of the story such as the video game, the novelization, and the audio drama dont include green lantern at all, even though they still feature. The death of superman remains a seminal moment in the history of comics and the character. Since his debut, superman has been a cultural icon in the united states. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Last week, superman was working for the fuhrer in one. We are an online comics book store where fans of all ages and collectors can.
Diamond signed the big boys that led to diamond buying capital city. Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know. Both cyborg superman and the eradicator are pastiches of this 90s trend. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Due to supermans popularity, dc comics developed a superman comic. The biggest lie is diamond is the reason the collapse of the comic book industry is only a.
First edition 1st printing softcover signed on front page by author grossman, plus with a kirk alyn signature laid in. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. The memorial set that comes in a black bag with bleeding superman logo and contains a slategray memorial marker variant cover comic, a fullcolor memorial poster, fullcolor commemorative stamps, the daily planet obituary, a black. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster.
Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman with familiar ties to another. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. 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. Superman, comic, signed abebooks shop for books, art. Brett breeding signed the comic at the mohegan sun terrific con 2018. The brooklyn comic shop is proud to bring to you a rare piece of comic book history. This book has at least 16 printings as of september 2008. Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders. Adventures of superman funeral for a friend reign of the. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. The biggest event comic in the history of the medium, and this is the highly desirable memorial edition. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. They are all in fair, good, or near mint condition.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Back in 1941, captain america punched hitler on the cover of a comic book. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Siegel and shuster continued to draw the comic and to develop the storylines, but they grew increasingly unhappy. Click on the news category headings below for a full list of news items available under that category. The adventures of superman comic book dc comics no. The death of superman took place from october and november of 1992, spanning five titles and seven issues. Since it was just a marketing gimmick in order to sell more comics, its probably worth squat. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. I am not an expert so i will not attempt to graderate each comic. Dc did not intend for supermans death to be permanent and the teams kept this a secret. Did the death and return of superman shatter the integrity. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. 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.
Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. However, he actually goes into hibernationlike state and is resurrected by eradicator. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Death and return of superman part 1 published 1993 by dynamic forces. The death of superman and of comics michael davis, from the. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. A maniacal beast has risen from the earth, a creature called doomsday. Huge lot of 100 dc bronze age comic books all pictured lot b. 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. This website is devoted to dc comics superman, the first and best comic book superhero, who was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. The comic is signed in metallic silver ink on the front cover and is encased in a protective plastic covering.
Total graded universal qualified signature universal qualified signature restored 0. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 df signed comic. The movie screening at the prince charles cinema, london. The death of superman and the death of comic books. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother. Michael bailey one of the most famous comicbook stories of. This website is dedicated to giving you information on superman in all forms of media. To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual. Tdos actually had a lot to do with crashing the comic book collectors market because of awesome stories like yours above.
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