However, some comic characters and books got their start in the. Gocollect can now put you in touch with highly respected buyers and sellers in the comic book industry. The second is to see how much the item is selling for in auctions or online listings. Lois lane is dubious, but has to learn the truth for herself. Platinum age 18971937 2,283 golden age 19381955 172,425 silver age 19561969 208,121. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Superman the return of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. The guide to comics, where he was at the helm from 1993 2003. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. Its mongul and the cyborg superman against superman, superboy, supergirl, steel, the eradicator, and hal jordan in what remains of coast city. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books.
Doomsday, superman, ice and blue beetle cameo flashback appearances. Price guides allow for quick reference of a comic books estimated. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. The first, and usually fastest, is to look it up in a price guide. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother. These are the most actively sold comics over the past couple months. Every comic book has a area on the first page all the way at the bottom that lists information such as, issue number, print date, publisher etc. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic.
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. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. There are two ways to determine the value of a comic book. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Rumors and reports begin circulating that superman has returned to metropolis. Want to know what the current value of your old comic books are. You can create a paid subscription once registration is complete. Values of death of superman, the free comic book price guide. Swan street or avenue on page 19 panel 4 is a homage to curt swan.
Warren was creator of the overstreet update and editor of it for 10 years 19821992. Two comicbook characters have a claim to being the first female superhero. Unfollow superman 1993 the death of superman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book.
Written by dan jurgens, karl kesel, louise simonson, roger stern. The first edition of scott mcclouds book understanding comics is published by tundra publishing. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. Welcome to the iguide comic book price guide iguide is proud to host the online comic book price guide by jon r. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. But the main problem is action comics 1 from 1938, for superman did not get his own title until 1939, has been reprinted many times in different formats, hence those seriously vary by size as well. The first comic book devoted to superman, reprinting the original action comics story, was published in the summer of 1939.
When they arrive, they are shocked to discover that superman s coffin is empty. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. 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. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine.
Subsequently, jon became senior price guide editor for wizard. Mar 19, 2009 comic books in 1938 were definitely of a different size than they are today. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again. As a result of introducing this series alongside its already existing titles, dc comics was able to publish a new superman comic each week. The ellsworth mountains mentioned on page 2 panel 3 is a.
How much is the death of superman comic book pack worth. When it comes to comic collectibles, theres a lot more to please a collector than simply the comic books themselves. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. If youre a fan of a particular genre or character, you can collect other memorabilia such as posters and comic book figurines.
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