The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4 others vf. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. The death of superman was a huge commercial success as comic book fans that had never read superman before thronged to pick up a copy. When i got the opportunity to get it again i bought it at a fair price and got it in excellent condition and very fast. 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. This reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the death of superman event. Dedicated to providing lists for the best experience possible when reading through a comic book event, arc. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. See how well you remember the events of his death and return. Includes chapters of world without a superman, bonus materials and more. Death and return of superman dc database fandom dc wiki. The story had previously been adapted in the 2007 film superman.
This unforgettable epic is collecting in this massive edition including superman. The death of superman caped crusader classics mike ed. 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. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. 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. Not much is known about the killer except for his love of destruction. When viewed overall 1992 was a somewhat haphazard year for the superman titles. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant, causing mint condition copies to be sold for more money.
Less than a year after superman died, dc decided to bring him back. Superman would stay dead for a few months, as the dc universe and. 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. Death of superman trade paperback platinum edition. Those of you that read blazing minds on a regular basis will have seen.
It wasnt a bad year, just up and down in terms of story and events. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. The calm before the storm or aliens, vampires and demons oh my. The death of superman is not only one of the best selling graphic novels of alltime, but also captures one of the most iconic moments in american pop culture. 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. The death of superman combines everything i love about wwf pro wrestling with the tight plotting of a michael bay film. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. As far as the story, this is where comic books all ended for me, superman was killed. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. May 17, 2018 the death of superman the man of steel faces his most formidable foe in an allnew animated film from warner bros. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. If you go back and look at stories between 1988 and 1992, you find.
The crossover began the following issue, in which doomsday is unleashed and begins to carve a brutal path of destruction across america. The death of superman is the 32nd installment in the dc universe animated original movies line, the 11th film in the dc animated movie universe, and is based on the 1992 1993 dc comic book storyline of the same name. The megaeventtoendallmegaevents, dan jurgens storyline did what it said on the tin. This was it they were going to be a part of comic book history. Frankly, i view that particular marketing event as being the greatest catastrophe to strike the world of. 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. The comic book crash of the 90s and why comics are safe.
Death of superman puts superman up against a killing machine called doomsday. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. I was ten years old when the, then doomsday, now death of superman, arc began, running through dc comics in late 1992. 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. The new adventures of superman was already greenlit at abc, and the producers of the show wanted the wedding. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Obviously, the trailer has made mass strides in this book gaining momentum. The death of superman was a sevenpart story that spanned five titles in october and november of 1992, meaning i was nine at the time. How much is the original death of superman comic worth.
Death of superman new 52 chan may 25, 2016 1 comment from what i can gather, the superman in black is the prenew 52 superman whos been transported into the new 52 universe. As superman gets near death, he takes on a sand like appearance. Nov 18, 2011 the death of superman took place from october and november of 1992, spanning five titles and seven issues. But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. So when the man of steel died in 1992, comic book culture was never. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. For accuracy almost every entry is based upon actually looking in the issue, and not memory or another source. 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. Originally an imaginary story, absolute crisis on infinite earths revealed that this story is in fact an alternate real universe. 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. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The death of superman was released in time for the 1992 christmas shopping season. I was glad the day i found all the comics combined in one book. Forget all the psychological nuance of frank millers dark knight comics, superman is good and thats all you need to know. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. The death of superman ultimately finds superman in a fight to the finish when the.
However, the most famous instance was the story arc called the death of superman in the canon comics during the 1990s the death of superman arc happened by accident. Unfollow superman 1993 the death of superman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It was a time of excitement, a time of change, and no one could have predicted what was to come. 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. I followed the reign of the supermen much closer, intrigued by that idea. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs. May 25, 2016 death of superman new 52 chan may 25, 2016 1 comment from what i can gather, the superman in black is the prenew 52 superman whos been transported into the new 52 universe. Death of superman new edition by dan jurgens, jerry. Nov 23, 2017 the notion of killing superman isnt some abstract idea, but a focused one powered almost exclusively by 1992 s the death of superman. The first occasions were as imaginary stories that is, set outside of the official continuity published during the silver age of comics. The death of superman took place from october and november of 1992, spanning five titles and seven issues. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman with familiar ties to another.
As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest. Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders. 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. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated publications. The notion of killing superman isnt some abstract idea, but a focused one powered almost exclusively by 1992 s the death of superman. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background.
The plot involved an unknown monster, later to be named doomsday, that goes on a. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. In the story, superman engages in battle with a seemingly unstoppable killing machine named doomsday in the streets of metropolis. The death of superman was first alluded to in simonsons superman. All those promises of permanence, namely with dc comics death of superman, an event that made the evening news, proved to be empty promises. He has landed on earth, laying waste to anythingand anyonewho dares stand in his way. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out.
A creature with singleminded purpose of death and destruction. The death of superman is a 1992 comic book storyline that occurred mostly in dc comics superman titles. These people were not just excited, they were ecstatic. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. Killing superman was the dceus biggest mistake screen rant. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. Published april 14th 1993 by dc comics first published december 1992. Death of superman trade paperback platinum edition comics.
I was standing in a small comic store surrounded by fanboys who were buzzing with anticipation, waiting in a line that stretched out the front door. How much are the original death of superman comic books. Jerry ordway has been writing, drawing, and painting comic books professionally since 1980 specifically on such titles as allstar squadron, crisis on. As the torrent of water dried up for the first time in thousands of years, it revealed a horrific sight. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
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. Minutemen archives the death of superman book iv the. 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. Why were still feeling the death of superman dc universe. The justice league makes a valiant, but ultimately. It wasnt the first time, or the last but for one moment in the early 1990s, the. Trends, listings, and sales prices will be tracked from the perspective of both raw and the highest cgc graded books. The administrator of this site cannot be held responsible for what its users post, or any other actions of its users. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online. Find great deals on ebay for death of superman comic and death of superman comic cgc.
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