The valuable ones will have 10c, 12c, 15c, 20c, or 25c on the cover. Although most collectors cannot even imagine owning one of these rare comics, where prices can run into the millions of dollars, there are plenty of budgetfriendly superman comics available. The first adaptation of superman beyond comic books was a radio show, the adventures of superman, which ran from 1940 to 1951 for 2,088 episodes, most of which were aimed at children. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Originally published in single magazine form by dc comics as action comics 687691, superman. With the popular krypto the superdog animated series running on cartoon network, dc comics published a 6issue tiein comic book by the same name, which ran from november 2006 to april 2007. Tarzan 1951 1969 and classics illustrated tarzan of the apes no. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for.
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. Important note on most expensive modern comic books. The death of superman dc comics paperback 1993 roger stern. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. 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. Vintage 1977 superman kryptonite rock in original box dc comics. Want to know what the current value of your old comic books are. There have been several popeye publications since the character first appeared amongst the cast of thimble theatre, starting with hardcover bound collections of the daily strips through the 1930s. The best you can do is preasses your comics before deciding to seek the expertise of a. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher.
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. Almost all comic books have the retail cover price at the time of publication on the cover. For avid comic book collectors and enthusiasts, you will find below the list of the top 25 rare comic books in the world. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. Almost any early superman comic book has value if its in reasonable condition. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday.
This format continued in the early issues of the four color comic book series by dell publishing before evolving into new stories and art by bud sagendorf, formerly the assistant of popeye creator e. Get the best deal for superman comic book american comics. Superman comics circulated in the 1950s at the rate of 1. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. The man of steel comic books featured stores intertwined with those in these other titles. Marvel comic books most often increase its sales if it is promoted by an event and other media storm such as a movie or a tv series to increase the interest and value. Excellent, likenew condition no tears, creases, or marks. The superman we all know was born on the pages of a comic book.
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Funny, i have been purchasing harvey comic lots on ebay, they are file copies and some have never been read let alone opened. Get the best deals on bronze age superman comics when you shop the largest. Determining the value of a comic book is not always easy, as the factors that influence it are subjective and liable to change. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues. Depending on their condition they may be worth 18 dollars each. We monitor the fire hose of online comic book sales across various marketplaces and report on the sales of cgc and cbcs graded books in our comics price guide. This is a silver age book that will most likely always hold its value, and could go up significantly if a quality tv show or movie is made. Their debut in 1961 helped to usher in a new age of superheroes but combine it with shows like lost in space, where its not just one person on an adventure, but an entire family. They are derived from numerous sources such as dealer price lists, advertisements in comic book collecting publications, and public auction results. The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value. Simply use a search engine and type in the title of the comic book.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Some collectors hope to predict the future value of new comics. 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 superman was born on the planet krypton and was given. Below are the most valuable comic books published since 1992. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. Not surprisingly, reader participation reached extraordinary heights. The last thing to keep in mind is that you need to be realistic about your comic book value. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here.
Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993 by brett breeding artist, dan jurgens author visit amazons dan jurgens page. This rare comic book price guide presents the latest value of rare comics based on the average valuation of the most reputable comic book price catalogs in the business. Most comics that say 30c or higher on the cover are of later vintage and have limited value. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. Appraising your marvel comic books consumes time and money. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age.
Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. Marvels first family was and always has been the fantastic four. View market values for books, store your collection, and. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Superman the return of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Vintage 1977 superman kryptonite rock in original box dc comics glow in. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it.
It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993 by. This comic, like the other animated style books, is not part of the same continuity used in the other superman or jla comics. Some readers have expressed annoyance at variant covers appearing on this list.
Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. From may to september, marvel debuts their giantsize series, mostly double or triplelength comics featuring their most popular characters. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. You can also check and see what online retailers are selling their comics to get an idea of the competition. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Superman is an iconic super hero, and his comic books are some of the most valuable you can find on the collectors market. Vintage lot of 21 superman comic books by dc bronze age.
Marvel and dc comic books worth big money showbiz cheat sheet. Batmansuperman comic books 202016 supermanwonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. Adventures of superman 0 a, oct 1994 comic book by dc. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. Clicking a text link or image marked check live prices will take you to ebay. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. These prices for comic books are provided as a service to hobbizine readers. Superworld comics can give you a fair and honest appraisal of your comic book collection. 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. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. The episodes were initially 15 minutes long, but after 1949 they were lengthened to 30 minutes.
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