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Dc comics superman, superman comic books, superman. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Set of 16 dc comic books supermandoomsdaysupergirl. The joe shuster awards, started in 2005, were named in honor of the canadianborn shuster, and honor achievements in the field of comic book publishing by canadian creators, publishers and retailers. Ill be curious to see where the new 52 superman books have gotten by the end of their seventh year. An emotional ending which begins the ongoing story of funeral for a friend. The end funeral for a friend dc comics comics march 1, 1993 by dan jurgens author. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. In 1990 ernst gerber published the photojournal guide to comic books.
Frankly, i view that particular marketing event as being the greatest catastrophe to strike the world of. Meanwhile, supergirl flies lois lane towards project cadmus. The cover is homaged and parodied by future comic books. Supergirl breaks into cadmus, recovers supermans body and returns it to the crypt in centennial park. Action comics is an american comic bookmagazine series that introduced superman, one of the first major superhero characters. This was a 4 volume set of books illustrating every american comic to date and is still one of the most comprehensive and exhaustive forays into the history and art of comic books. 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. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. The end world without superman contains a storyline called funeral for a. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here.
The end of an era for lingerie giant victorias secret. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. 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. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age 1992date modern age top 60 most valuable comic books. The publisher was originally known as national allied publications, and later as national comics publications and as national periodical publications, before taking on its current name of dc comics. It was part of a series referencing the death of superman. The death of superman was released in time for the 1992 christmas shopping season and, according to comics historian matthew k. There are actually several comics labeled funeral for a friend. Make offer vintage comic books, superman, fantasticfour,avengers, captainamerica,hulk,super. Sasha shows no reluctance in showing that she means business, and kicks lex so hard that he lands on his backside.
Superman 75 here lies earth greatest hero jan 1993. In 2005, shuster was inducted into the joe shuster canadian comic book creator hall of fame for his contributions to comic books. The end funeral for a friend dc comics comics march 1, 1993. The death of superman comic book vintage 1993 dc comics. For accuracy almost every entry is based upon actually looking in the issue, and not memory or another source. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. The story followed events that first took place during the death of superman storyline, as well as the followup storyarc funeral for a friend. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows. Excellent, likenew condition no tears, creases, or marks. Just try and avoid books where he only makes a cameo.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Superman 77 in modern age superman comics for sale ebay. I recently did a ebay search and found that some comic books are going for hundreds to thousands of dollars. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. That issue began the storyline bringing superman back from the dead, and the top four. 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. Vintage superman comic book number 77 dc comics 1993 funeral for a friend.
Its original incarnation ran from 1938 to 2011 and stands as one of the. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Between 1986 and 2006 it was retitled the adventures of superman while a new s. 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. Vintage comic books by thesamanticscomics firestorm apr. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and. For readers who buy superman comic books, our selection is big. During the silver age, dc comics decided to create two supermen instead of just updating the golden age superman. Your old comic books have value in case you didnt know. The death of superman, world without a superman, and the return of superman. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Up for bidding is a set of 16 supermandoomsday dc comic books from 199293. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series.
A maniacal beast has risen from the earth, a creature called doomsday. Thousands of comics shops ordered tens of millions of comic books a month, peaking in april with. Best of superman from graphic novels to nonfiction to paperbacks to childrens books, superman is everywhere, and deserves his own best of list. How much is the back from the dead 1993 superman comic book worth great cond. How much is the back from the dead 1993 superman comic. International items will be calculated after auction end based on your location. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. 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.
Superman 73 74 75 memorial set 76 77 6 comic issue lot comic books. Lex luthor has a sparring session with his karate instructor sasha green. Superman comic books comics index lists this section contains a partial index of superman comics prior to 1986, a complete index of superman comics since 1986, lists of all. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Old superman comic books for sale every year since we opened in 2000, superman has been on our top seller list. The man of steel comic books featured stores intertwined with those in these other titles.
These were read through once and then put away in the original 10 x 14 packagepadded envelope they came within. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. Dc published the story in three collected volumes from 1992 to 1993.
Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with the cover date summer 1939. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Find great deals on ebay for dc comics superman funeral for a friend. Manning, is the bestselling trade paperback of all time. She drops her off near the habitat are patrolled by the outsiders. Browse the massive database of comic books, characters and creators on the league of comic geeks. 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. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. As dc did not reveal that superman would be revived at the end of the story.
If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us. 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 cost. Reign played out a few years after the superman books lost their most prominent writerartist, but it shows how the superman group rebounded, and even thrived. If you have a collection of old superman comics, send us details to get a free appraisal. Dc1993 superman returns lot 5 collectable comics with poster and cards n pogs. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another.
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