The better the condition, the more the book can be worth to collectors who want the ones in the best shape. But for the rare few of us that have at least several million to blow on a few colored comic book pages, the rarest of the rare books can be yours. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received. Superman book and record set 1975 peter panpower records. What would a 1939 superman comic book be worth today answers. The first comic of superman that was released in 1939 is one of the most valuable comics of all time. After superboy, jimmy olsen was the next superman supporting character to be given his own comic. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash. Prophecy has beaten superman and drained his powers and now he is stuck in the mass grave along with the other depowered supermen and superwomen of the other universes.
How much is the death of superman graphic novel worth answers. His character proved to be a big success which led to his own title shortly after. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. The first three titles feature the original superboy, the legendary hero superman as a boy. These are rare items you may have in your attic or garage. Supermans pals pal, script by chris duffy, pencils by neil vokes, inks by terry austin. Superman s pals pal, script by chris duffy, pencils by neil vokes, inks by terry austin. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr.
New listing batman superman comic book lot of 19 issues 118 annual 1 new 52 jae lee. Doomsday is the 5th book in the collection, not the first. Some of the most important and rare comic books to be published in the golden age appeared as part of allamerican comics full article. October 17, 1914 january 28, 1996, who also used pseudonyms including joe carter and jerry ess, was an american comic book writer. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. Assuming you keep your comics in near mint condition prices for the infographic were determined assuming that comics were a 9. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. In this issue, a brand new superhero emerges, that goes by the name of barry allen, or the silver age flash. May 16, 2016 assuming you keep your comics in near mint condition prices for the infographic were determined assuming that comics were a 9.
Later series feature the second superboy, who is a partial clone of the original superman. But this action book enabled me to see the new way they draw and present superman. This album features three more adventures of the man of steel. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. Only the second time superman appeared on a comic book cover.
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Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Heres how much your vintage comics are now worth mashable. The superman family was a dc comics comic book series which ran from 1974 to 1982 featuring primarily stories starring the supporting characters in the superman comics. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. After reading this issue, i wish fervently dc comics would write a possiblefuture storyline with these two having taken up their fathers mantles. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Can batman and superman bring an invisible foe to justice before more damage is done. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved dc super heroes of all time. Album cover features art by comic book legend neal adams with inks by giordano.
Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. May 16, 2017 dc comic books, marvel comic books, and action comics are some of the rarest comic books to look for that are worth a fortune. Its a thoroughly enjoyable and touching story, but it features the change that i hate most bendis superman. Jimmy shows a new intern around the city of metropolis, while superman fights a gun nut.
Dc comic books, marvel comic books, and action comics are some of the rarest comic books to look for that are worth a fortune. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969. These are the most actively sold comics over the past couple months. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. His most famous creation was superman, which he created in collaboration with his friend joe shuster siegel and shuster were inducted into the comic book industrys will eisner comic book. 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. Cover to cover is the ultimate coffee table book for fans of the man of steel, bringing together over 270 comic book covers from across the characters long history. What bendis gets right this issue is the friendship between damian wayne and jon kent. The superman family was a dc comics comic book series which ran from 1974 to 1982 featuring primarily stories starring the supporting characters in. This drives the price up during an otherwise pretty average early 1950s. Just like batman and superman, these boys are more than the sum of their parts. Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no. Aaron albert, a collector of and an expert on comic books, has studied, taught, and written about the comic book genre for more than 20 years.
He was a normal man who used his pain to overcome his darkest times and fight the ones who want to watch the world suffer. The best cop in the world, tomorrow the world, and the mxyzptikup menace. The most valuable comic book of all time costs a lot more than just a small fortune to own, and to more than a few of us readers, its an unfathomable amount that will never be seen in our lifetimes. The shadowy figure lands, and we see that though he resembles superman, he is wearing a twotoned kryptonian bodysuit with a cape attached to his sshield and a golden visor over his eyes. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off the. Almost any early superman comic book has value if its in reasonable condition. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. Superboy is the name of several american comic book series published by dc comics, featuring characters of the same name.
Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. I was a fan of 50s 60s superman, until spiderman and fantastic four showed the way for comics to be much better in the later 60s. The figure tells his victim that all who sin shall know the vengeance of superman. The cover bears the famous if somewhat crude drawing of superman smashing a car against a rock. Updated may 17, 2018 a superhero who needs no introduction, its still worth noting that superman isnt just a comic book icon. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. In really nice condition, any issue of this rare comic book series is worth good money. Things got weird when jimmy entered kirbys fourth world storyline. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 1 1963 spiderman spiderman vs. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher.
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