Created by american writer jerry siegel and canadianborn american artist joe shuster in 1932 while both were living in cleveland, ohio, and sold to detective comics, inc. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Nascar racing card set 1991 update set48 collector cards. Want to know what the current value of your old comic books are. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Superman collectors set 1993 dc comics for sale online ebay. It doesnt matter if its a superman comic book, comic spiderman, x men comic or old title that nobody has heard of it can hold value, first you need to find out what type it is and age. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. 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. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Platinum age 18971937 2,283 golden age 19381955 172,425 silver age 19561969 208,121. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc.
Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. Two comicbook characters have a claim to being the first female superhero. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. The first edition of scott mcclouds book understanding comics is published by tundra publishing. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. The return of superman dc, 1993 series december 1993 which is.
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In 1971, theo albrecht was kidnapped for ransom and held captive for 17 days. Unless otherwise noted in the description, our items are. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Superman, superhero, copper age 1984 1991, comics, collectibles. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The man of steel comic books featured stores intertwined with those in these other titles. January, 2017 a list of important comics from the 1990s key comics from 1990 key comics from 1991 key comics from 1992 key comics from 1993 key comics from 1994 key comics from 1995 key comics from 1996 key comics from 1997 key comics from 1998 key comics from 1999 special note. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. There are two ways to determine the value of a comic book. Superman is a fictional character, a comic book superhero appearing in publications by dc comics, widely considered to be an american cultural icon. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books.
Superman and jimmy olsen travel to kandor to discover how normal sized kandorians are on earth and why they are attacking superman. To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual. 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. What is your adventures of superman comic book worth. The first comic book devoted to superman, reprinting the original action comics story, was published in the summer of 1939. List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. With superman back at full power, he takes the fight right to vandal savage in the epic conclusion to savage dawn. From the endlessly imaginative mind of jack kirby sprang mister miracle in 1971. The first, and usually fastest, is to look it up in a price guide. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. Find the value of the dc comic adventures of superman volume 1.
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