The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. Superman s neighbors, script by bill finger, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye. For anyone who is curious, i collected comic books from 1987 to 1996. Overstreet price guide 1970 overstreet price guide 1970 canadian edition. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Alive again, luthor declares that he now hates supergirl even more than superman because she has made him a laughingstock by saving his life. Continuing the trend of iconic comic books selling for houseinthehamptons levels of cash, a nearly perfect copy of action comics no. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. But this action book enabled me to see the new way they draw and present superman. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books.
How much is the back from the dead 1993 superman comic book worth great cond. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before. It doesnt matter if its a superman comic book, comic spiderman, x men comic or old title that nobody has heard of it can hold value, first you need to find out what type it is and age. There is a 1990s era reprint edition of this comic. So figure how my step brother had issues 117 then 21 thru 34 of superman in mint condition in a box. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original edition. We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values.
Next page number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 41 1966 the horns of the rhino. One of clark kents neighbors is monitoring his comings and goings. You wont want to miss vandals vision of kryptonand a glimpse at a dark future he might rule. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Gaines told siegel and shuster what additional content aside from the action reprints to create for this issue in a letter dated 19390327.
The first, and usually fastest, is to look it up in a price guide. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. 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. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original ed. 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.
Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. 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. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. Price guides allow for quick reference of a comic books estimated.
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. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. 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.
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. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include cdrom or access codes. The second is to see how much the item is selling for in auctions or online listings. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. A new, updated version of the popular comic book hero superman. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. After that, i still tried to keep up with current superman storylines but i really just grew out of comics as i got older. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Crisis at hand, part 2 of two paperback 1992 by dan jurgens author. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all.
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. In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. This issue is written by gene luen yang and features art by howard porter, patrick zircher and ardian syaf, plus a special page by classic man of steel artist jon bogdanove. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. The audit bureau of circulation files reveal that there were three printings of this issue in 1939 500,000 copies, 250,000 copies, and 150,000 copies. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. There are two ways to determine the value of a comic book. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price.
Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. Stories include the man who stole the sun, the origin of superman, and the man who bossed superman. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Superman dc silver age comics 19561969 for sale ebay. View market values for books, store your collection, and. As with any collectible, the true value is in what the buyer is willing to pay. We make every possible effort to only report on the price paid for individual comics.
Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Andy smith, an avid comic book reader and commentator for more than 20 years, spent a great deal of time and effort. Superman, superhero, copper age 19841991, comics, collectibles. Next page number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 1 1963 spiderman spiderman vs. Platinum age 18971937 2,283 golden age 19381955 172,425 silver age 19561969 208,121. Superman, superhero, copper age 1984 1991, comics, collectibles. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. With superman back at full power, he takes the fight right to vandal savage in the epic conclusion to savage dawn. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Updated and added to every day, it will eventually list all significant british comics published and all marvel and dc comics. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book.
What is the value of superman issue 500 back from the dead. 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. Superman collectors set 1993 dc comics for sale online ebay. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book.
Dick tracy original comic strip art dick tracy nov 8, 1982 dick tracy in bed. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Overstreet premium ring price guide 1994 43 of 49 in stock. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. Mar 30, 2010 cnn the comic debut of superman has sold for an outofthisworld price. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Superman at the worlds fair ad for new york worlds fair comics, 1939 edition.
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