The death of superman was released in time for the 1992 christmas shopping season and, according to comics historian matthew k. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. For accuracy almost every entry is based upon actually looking in the issue, and not memory or another source. Minutemen archives the death of superman book iv the. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. Originally an imaginary story, absolute crisis on infinite earths revealed that this story is in fact an alternate real universe. Dedicated to providing lists for the best experience possible when reading through a comic book event, arc. Trends, listings, and sales prices will be tracked from the perspective of both raw and the highest cgc graded books. This book has at least 16 printings as of september 2008. Browse issues from the comic book series, superman. 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. In the story, superman engages in battle with a seemingly unstoppable killing machine named doomsday in the streets of metropolis. Revealed at san diego comiccon friday night, death of superman.
Nov 18, 2011 the death of superman took place from october and november of 1992, spanning five titles and seven issues. The final fight between superman and doomsday is a knockout brawl for the ages. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever.
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. Dc published the story in three collected volumes from 1992 to 1993. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4 others vfnm. Nov 29, 2012 10 utterly ridiculous comic book weaknesses duration. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. The death of superman is a 1992 comic book storyline that occurred mostly in dc comics superman titles. The death of superman took place from october and november of 1992, spanning five titles and seven issues. The calm before the storm or aliens, vampires and demons oh my. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. I was glad the day i found all the comics combined in one book. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs. The comic book adventures of superman have run continuously from that.
Bloody disgusting death of superman brought the real and fictional universes together in a stirring realization of just how much superman means to our culture. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday. At the time, i was an avid comics reader, and while familiar with the concept of death in comics specifically of jason todd a few years earlier the concept of killing superman seemed nearly impossible to me. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. 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.
The death of superman was a 1992 crossover between dc comics. The release of this comic book garnered so much mainstream media attention, its shocking ending was reported by a number of broadcast news channels and national newspapers. In 1992, four titles starring the man of steel were on store shelves. In the space of a few issues of the superman comic book series, doomsday. Nov 14, 2017 the death and resurrection of superman, explained. Death of superman trade paperback platinum edition comics. The first occasions were as imaginary stories that is, set outside of the official continuity published during the silver age of comics. The death and life of superman was first written in the early 90s and spanned across several comic book series, including action comics, superman, and superman. As far as the story, this is where comic books all ended for me, superman was killed. 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. Shuster died in 1992, just a few weeks short of his 78th birthday. Event dcs the death and return of superman 1992 3 the death and return of superman was a major three part event that saw superman felled by doomsday, a world mourn for their loss, and the subsequent revival of the man of steel. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant, causing mint condition copies to be.
But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. Obviously, the trailer has made mass strides in this book gaining momentum. When dc comics killed off superman in 1992 to enormous. Frankly, i view that particular marketing event as being the greatest catastrophe to strike the world of. Will superman find out in time to warn his boyhood friend. 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. Comic book star killed off in life with archie to live on in classic archie but. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at.
Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings. Death of superman puts superman up against a killing machine called doomsday. The death and resurrection of superman, explained polygon. Buying art is subjective, hence the final decision to purchase based on perceived value is at the sole discretion on the buyer.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The man of steel, superman, and adventures of superman. 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. The death of superman is the latest entry in the dc universe animated original movies series and is based on the 1992 dc comic book storyline of the same name in which superman and doomsday battle to the death. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team.
If condition is in question, please request more pictures. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman with familiar ties to another. Paste magazine an epic and carefully constructed narrative. The death of superman new edition by dan jurgens, paperback. Not much is known about the killer except for his love of destruction.
Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s. The superman stable of writers and artists were in a bind. Roger stern took all of these stories and put them together to form a complete tale that read like a novel from start to finish. Death of superman 1992 doomsday vs superman complete. This reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the death of superman event. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The death of superman doomsday limited collectors set. The death and return of superman omnibus includes the bestselling trade paperbacks the death of superman and the return of superman, as well as portions of world without a superman, plus 40 pages of bonus extras including promotional material and product spotlights. Includes chapters of world without a superman, bonus materials and more. The new, improved doomsdays brainpower so outstrips supermans that our hero becomes the pawn in a deadly game of catandmouse. Manning, is the bestselling trade paperback of all time. This unforgettable epic is collecting in this massive edition including superman.
The death of superman dc comic retropect 1992 1993 duration. May 17, 2018 the death of superman the man of steel faces his most formidable foe in an allnew animated film from warner bros. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. 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. The death of superman doomsday limited collectors set complete 7 part story and reprint of action. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Find great deals on ebay for death of superman comic and death of superman comic cgc.
Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated publications. In the initial chapter, lex luthor appears to have renounced his life of crime. It wasnt a bad year, just up and down in terms of story and events.
The plot involved an unknown monster, later to be named doomsday, that goes on a. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. Supported by the mysterious sons of liberty, pete ross is elected to congress. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Superman the death of superman limited collectors set.
How much is the original death of superman comic worth. The death of superman is the latest entry in the dc universe animated original movies series and is based on the 1992 dc comic book storyline of the same name in. Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders. How much are the original death of superman comic books. Superman the death of superman limited collectors set 1992. 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. Values of death of superman, the comics price guide. This limited collectors set is still in still in plastic, it has never been opened from original packaging. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. 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. I was ten years old when the, then doomsday, now death of superman, arc began, running through dc comics in late 1992. 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 trade paperback platinum edition. The four titles were interlocked with a tight continuity running between them. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. A maniacal beast has risen from the earth, a creature called doomsday.
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