Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Since then, hes written books and dozens of articles for various outlets on a variety of subjects. Superman 182, january 1966, was published on november 4, 1965. First superman comic book now up for auction on ebay. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. Cameos by metron of the new gods, lex luthor, and the joker. But superman tracks the goons down, as jimmy gets the shot. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics.
Jimmy shows a new intern around the city of metropolis, while superman fights a gun nut. The complete comic strips 19391966 is an unofficial umbrella name for the six following titles. Alive again, luthor declares that he now hates supergirl even more than superman because she has made him a laughingstock by saving his life. Without disavowing anything thats come under previous creators, johns and romita immediately make a bold statement at the very start of this issue, before big blue even appears, reminding readers that this isnt just another comic book about an everyday superhero. Superman confidential featured superman stories set in the early years of the characters career. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The story begins with superman s birth on the doomed planet krypton and follows him on his arrival to earth, his childhood in kansas and his career as reporter for the daily planet. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Dec 08, 2009 the first wave of comic book hereos 18361941 is a great collection, and in a way is kind of nostalgic for me.
Jerry siegel scripts adaptations of stories that first appeared in comic books. Comic books, comic book podcast, silver age superman, superman podcast, superman fan podcast, action comics, supergirl, superman 145, may 1961, was published on march 16, 1961. In astro city, each issue is a new beginning and is presented without many of the visual and narrative shortcuts that are conventions of the comic book medium but. I bought this for the kindle and it looks like a real comic. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. The print edition collected three digital chapters a month. Superman s pals pal, script by chris duffy, pencils by neil vokes, inks by terry austin. Aug 15, 2014 first superman comic book now up for auction on ebay. Jimmy olsen synopsis superman escapes underwater after shedding kent clothes to trick jimmy and lois into thinking hes drowned. Once upon a time, there was a fictional character who wore red, yellow, and blue. Jun 25, 2014 without disavowing anything thats come under previous creators, johns and romita immediately make a bold statement at the very start of this issue, before big blue even appears, reminding readers that this isnt just another comic book about an everyday superhero.
When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. Then add in any guest appearance and team appearance books. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batmansuperman comic books 202016 supermanwonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2.
The stories illustrated key moments in the characters past such as first meetings. The second volume of the superman silver age daily newspaper strips present. Superman was a daily newspaper comic strip which began on january 16, 1939, and a separate sunday strip was added on november 5, 1939. The adventures of superman unrelated to the previous the adventures of superman title, this book, which began in 20 and ended in 2014, was a threetimesamonth digital comic anthology of noncanonical superman stories by rotating creative teams. Hes always been bigger than just one comic book, one tv show, or one film. Not only did the character survive richard donners interpretation, he became an even better superman because of it. George published his first article about baseball cards in 1990. In the pages of this old comic book, there are no limitations. A comprehensive series that remedies a gap in comics history, reprinting all the superman sunday stripsamong the characters rarest collectible. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice. 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. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016.
The series debuted november 1, 2006, and was canceled in april 2008 after 14 issues. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Adventures of superman 0 a, oct 1994 comic book by dc. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Plus, superman attempts to save a shrunken and enslaved bottled city. Superman comic strip collector sidney friedfertig, contributed a lot of the source material to these loac book series, had succeeded collecting 97 percent of the daily strips in newspaper clippings from 1959 1966 and published it online at his own website in 2012. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom.
Supermen the first wave of comic book heroes 19361941. As a kid i loved dc comics and especially superman. Superman the silver age newspaper dailies volume 3. The movie contradicted longestablished comic book legend. It contained 32 pages, still for the cover price of 10a. 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. With jimmy getting into the thick of the action armed only with his camera, a pair of luthors goons steal a gravity amplifier from s. Nov, 2017 s action comics alone is approach issues. Superman has often supported 3 regular ongoings and any number of mini series or special issues. Signet paperback collects classic superman stories from 19561961. He adapted this supermanali article from his upcoming book, comic book fever, a love letter to the comic book era of 19761986. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series.
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. First superman comic book now up for auction on ebay cnet. 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. Cover pencils by rick burchett, inks by terry austin. The first wave of comic book hereos 18361941 is a great collection, and in a way is kind of nostalgic for me.
Superman dc silver age comics 19561969 for sale ebay. Eye to eye, script by scott mccloud, pencils by rick burchett, inks by terry austin. The movie did not reflect established 1978 comic book myth but that was a good thing. That means i was a kid during the marvel age of comics. Core titles such as spiderman, xmen and superman have a steep learning curve for new readers due to their lengthy histories and the inaccessibility of the comic book medium.
The story begins with supermans birth on the doomed planet krypton and follows him on his arrival to earth, his childhood in kansas and his career as reporter for the daily planet. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batman superman comic books 202016 superman wonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Get the best deals on superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. That may sound kind of funny considering i am from the baby boomer generation im 55. 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. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Superman confidential was a monthly comic book series from dc comics. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The movie to the comics of the time distilling the essence. Vintage unused superman enriched bread bag 1966 mint old warehouse stock.
1224 1136 658 593 1340 1287 130 1386 1486 1068 350 450 127 382 331 1048 857 153 183 1112 1211 189 480 227 696 1403 386 722 1300 736 667 1450 130 304 392 654