This changed in a big way in 1978 with the release of superman. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. The death of new 52 superman was important, sending ripples throughout the dc universe but from the very first dose of rebirth, writer geoff johns teased that the mysterious figure watching superman during his final days had many more secrets to reveal. We have copy for 1993 that has the death of in silver, and. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. Manning, is the bestselling trade paperback of all time. The death and return of superman is a sidescrolling beat em up video game released by sunsoft for the super nes and genesis in 1994. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. It is based on the death of superman comic book storyline by dc comics and features many characters from the comics, including superman himself, superboy, steel, cyborg superman, the eradicator, and doomsday. Doomsday, is the 32nd installment in the dc universe animated original. Why is the death of superman such an important comic.
Kiernan, was about a girl who purchased an ankh stolen from death and tried to become her. The event drew national attention and comic book buyers. Death of superman stars return in dcs rebirth screen rant. When i got the opportunity to get it again i bought it at a fair price. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. Death of superman superman dc comics comics april 14, 1993. Superman trading cards go to the movies 1978 topps superman. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. The post office and other shippers are behind schedule and some shipments.
It is based on the dc comic book storyline of the same name. Death of superman memorial set, still sealed comic 1992. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Death is a fictional character from the dc comic book series, the sandman 19891996. An oral history of the original death and return of superman. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. The death of superman, world without a superman, and the return of superman.
May 18, 2008 dc superman comic book back from the dead 1993 collector edition value. As a consequence of introducing this series alongside its already existing titles, dc comics was able to publish a new superman comic each week. The death of superman is a 2018 american animated directtovideo superhero film produced by warner bros. The reign of the superman january 1933 is a short story written by jerry siegel and illustrated by joe shuster. Mera, alfred pennyworth, damian wayne, hawkman, kate kane and others appear in nonspeaking cameos during supermans funeral production. She accepted and then soon after, clark revealed his secret identity as superman to lois. A local comic shop owner can give you an honest price. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics.
Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Aug 01, 2019 comic book men get season 7 on youtube. It was the writerartist duos first published use of the name superman, which they later applied to their archetypal fictional superhero. Unfollow superman 1993 the death of superman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The viacom superboy series lasted four seasons and was distributed through the syndication market in america, debuting october 8, 1988. I mean supe has faced a bunch of other really strong super villians, but most of those storylines didnt make it past the second or the third episode. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle.
The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated publications. Death of superman 1992 doomsday vs superman complete. 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. The high cost of living became the first comic released under the newly instigated vertigo branding in 1993, at which point the sandman also moved from the dc to vertigo imprint. It was an unprecedented moment, not just in the history of the character, but for the medium, and for pop culture at large. The film, as its title implies, is a monologue about the death and return of superman storyline from dc comics over parodylike sketches. 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. To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows.
The film, which chronicles the battle between superman jerry oconnell and doomsday a story previously adapted in superman. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. Unfortunately, the above panels are about as explicit as the mr.
Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. 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 19921993 dc comic book storyline of the same name. When a hulking monster emerges from an underground resting place and begins a mindless rampage, the justice league is quickly called in to stop the colossal force of nature. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Get the best deals on modern age batman comics when you shop the. What is the value of superman funeral for a friend answers. Death of superman trade paperback platinum edition. When the alien monster doomsday surfaces on earth, superman may be the only hero powerful enough to save the planet from doomsdays wrath. 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. The title character of this story is a telepathic villain, rather than a physically powerful hero like the betterknown character. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993 by brett breeding artist, dan jurgens author visit amazons dan jurgens page. Jun 15, 2017 the story of the death of superman all began with, of all things, an engagement. Doomsday is a 2007 american animated superhero film adapted from the dc comics storyline the death of superman, which focuses on the death and return of the superhero superman.
The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. All of the five supermen are playable characters at. Man of steel 1719 close please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993 by brett breeding artist, dan jurgens author. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc. With ernie hudson, casey kasem, olan soule, adam west. The death of superman is a comic story arc during the 1990s in all four mainstream superman comics of the time, which chronicles superman s confrontation with the terrible monster doomsday, his battle with the monster, and finally his death at the hands of the strange beast. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. 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. 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.
Throughout the early part of the 1970s, there werent a lot of superman trading cards for people to collect. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Get the best deals on modern age batman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. This live action series was produced by alexander and ilya salkind, producers of the superman movies starring christopher reeve. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Animation, it is the first film in the dc universe animated original movies and was followed by justice league. The set had two different series, each focusing largely on the. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Death of superman trade paperback platinum edition comics.
Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. The death of superman is a comic story arc during the 1990s in all four mainstream superman comics of the time, which chronicles supermans confrontation with the terrible monster doomsday, his battle with the monster, and finally his death at the hands of the strange beast. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. Included in these 6 issues were two special issues. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Doomsday part 7, superman 1993 weekly reading order part 2, superman. The post office and other shippers are behind schedule and some shipments may experience multiday delays.
Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It was published in superman, action comics, the adventures of superman, superman. The death and return of superman is a short film released in 2012 on youtube, by chronicle writer max landis. 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 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. Dc published the story in three collected volumes from 1992 to 1993. An oral history of the original death and return of. Before the internet metabolized iconic events in hours, before. I was ten years old when the, then doomsday, now death of superman, arc began, running through dc comics in late 1992.
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