I would wager most of the comics are not worth much. When this book was first released it was a national sensation. Comic books superman, action comics superman, superman the man of steel, the adventures of superman and much more. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. Subzero comics buys and sells comics, action figures, statues and busts and all related collectibles.
Superman and jimmy olsen travel to kandor to discover how normal sized kandorians are on earth and why they are attacking superman. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. Each index contains the title, issue number, date and description for each comic book. Depends on the popularity of it then and now and also the damand for them in the antique world. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher.
Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection. We have the worlds largest selection of superman comic books and graphic novels. The comic book price guide for great britain superman album. The great superman comic book collection comic books from dc. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Use our past auction pricing data or reach out to an. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics.
When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. Well hindsight is 2020 and with that in mind, lets chart the ten most important comic books of the 1990s. Call the local antique shops or take the book in and have a rep check it out because it also depends on the current condition of the 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. Since then, hes written books and dozens of articles for various outlets on a variety of subjects. The flash dc comics silver age values learn what the silver age flash comic books are worth in this article. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. 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. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list. Posted on by comics watcher 19 comments v chances are you stumbled upon this article looking for the value of the death of superman comic book you have or are interested in buyingselling.
The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Since his creation back in the 1930s, superman s catchphrase has been that he fights for truth, justice and the american way, and hes been a symbol of all thats good in the world. Now, it all depends on which death of superman issue you are referring to, so we have values for the. Please browse through the title listings below or use the search bar at the top of this page to quickly find a specific title.
Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Search comic price guide browse by publisher new comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. 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. Superman, superhero, copper age 19841991, comics, collectibles. View our hall of fame for the highest priced items sold from our comic department. Superman is one of the most noble superheroes in the comic book world today. We look at the 10 rarest superman comics of all time and let you know just how much theyre worth. We were all going to be rich because the generic hot book of the week was going to be the next big thing. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all.
So, while fantasizing about swinging through the streets of new york like spiderman, or donning the caped crusaders outfit may now be commonplace, readers in 1938 had no such frame of reference. Overstreet makes a comic book price guide you can pick up at any barnes and noble or borders book store. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Read superman 1987 comic online free and high quality. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow. Gaines told siegel and shuster what additional content aside from the action reprints to create for this issue in a letter dated 19390327. Jun 29, 2006 gimmick covers and variants were all the rage, but we loved them and dont tell marvel we still do. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Superman comics, superman toys, superman memorabilia for sale. Supermans pal, jimmy olsen comic books are the adventures of a cub reporter. Please fill out the following form to report a missing variant.
This copy comes from a private collection where it has been stored in a cool, dry, smoke and. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. What you see on the site now is less than 10% of what i have available. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Superman comics values and price guide heritage auctions. Why mess with a tried and true superhero formula like superman. Get the best deals on silver age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at.
George published his first article about baseball cards in 1990. Browse certified superman comic books for sale at auction. The stories selected in this book look and read like stories out of the 60s some almost seem like some of the stories from the late 50s. Superman heads into outer space to face the latest diabolical scheme of his hated arch foe brainiac.
Nelson bridwell pencils neal adams, curt swan, henry boltinoff, murphy anderson inks neal adams, murphy anderson, henry boltinoff letters henry boltinoff issue notes. May 20, 2006 with trhe exception of the death of superman nothing notable happened in the time period listed above. The character grew up quite a bit in that decade, and the storytelling became more sophisticated. Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Many were released on cardboard or vinyl records with accompanying readalong books. Dc back to superman january 1971 volume 1 usa 80 owned. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Search our auction archives below to find item values. Use these values as a guideline for evaluating the reasonableness of dealer prices, setting up trades with other collectors, and estimating the worth of your collection. These comic book characters were all inspired by the man of steel. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. He adapted this supermanali article from his upcoming book, comic book fever, a love letter to the comic book era of 19761986. Not that you could tell from the stories in this book, though.
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