When dc announced its plans to kill off superman within its comic book universe, our world was impacted in a similarly monumental way. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. In the death of superman comic storyline in which he first appeared, doomsday mysteriously bashed his way out of a metallic holding cell miles underground, dug his way up, and began senselessly killing and destroying everything he saw. 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. The death of superman on paper seems like its just another adaption or the iconic story, and on many levels, it does that. Doomsday is a fictional supervillain appearing in american comic books published by dc comics, commonly as the deadliest foe of superman, as well as the justice league. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. The story brought in millions of readers not just to superman titles but also to all other dc comics titles as well.
Created by writerartist dan jurgens, the character had a cameo appearance in superman. I didnt follow the superman books when this storyline. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s. The story followed events that first took place during the death of superman storyline, as well as the followup storyarc funeral for a friend. Doomsday is a rampaging, seemingly mindless, murdering monster who killed superman. Dont count on it the john campea show john campea 1,691 watching live now. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. He was killed because his character was getting boring and d. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman with familiar ties to another.
Doomsdays origin the death of superman villain duration. The graphic novel collected the seven issue storyline doomsday. This reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the death of superman event. Every comic book fan knows the story of the death of superman. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. The new adventures of superman was already greenlit at abc, and the producers of the show wanted the wedding. The whole book is nothing but fighting, justice league and superman fighting doomsday. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Untitled superman story, script by jerry siegel signed, pencils by paul cassidy as joe shuster, inks by the shuster shop as joe shuster.
Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the. Clark kent isnt going to be made to relive that chapter of his life. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. The death of superman, world without a superman, and the return of superman. I had heard of this event but i was so late to the party that it was over. Blasted by the full power of one of the guardians of the universe from planet.
When i got the opportunity to get it again i bought it at a fair price and got it in excellent condition and very fast. For some reason, killing off superman is a popular idea. Casey and superman to uncovering the fact that the jackson jewelry company was a front for a murder syndicate. The death and return of superman multiple printing saga. Values of death of superman, the comics price guide. A description of tropes appearing in death of superman. But as tragic as it may have been to see the man of steel beaten to death by doomsday the story is going to even darker. Death of superman 1992 doomsday vs superman complete. Superman is known across the globe as a comic book icon, pop culture mainstay, and a beacon of courage and hope. I was glad the day i found all the comics combined in one book. In october, dc puts a new spin on the highestselling comic book storyline ever with tales from the dark multiverse. Dc spins a new death of superman story in october cbr.
In a clever twist on superman s archetypal origins, kurt busiek sets his oneoff, noncanonical superman story in a world where superheroes only exist as fictional comic book characters. This book has at least 16 printings as of september 2008. Lori horne of boston grabs several copies of tthe death of superman comic book from the shelves of comicopia in boston during the first. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. Superman battle in the death of superman saga from dc is among the most famous of all comic books. My journey into this wonderful hobby began in early 1994, when i found the death of superman graphic novel at kroger, i was 11 years old then. 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. Oct 14, 2016 the doomsday showdown demonstrated the need to reignite interest in a superman. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs. He is the result of kryptonian genetic engineering gone awry.
Jun 18, 2010 the death of superman was a huge commercial success as comic book fans that had never read superman before thronged to pick up a copy. I personally own most of the saga and always counted it among the legends. Apr 14, 2009 superman comics doomsday death of superman comic books. For readers who buy superman comic books, our selection is big. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive the man of steel fights a neverending battle for truth, justice, and the american way. Death of superman trade paperback platinum edition comics. 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. Old superman comic books for sale every year since we opened in 2000, superman has been on our top seller list. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever.
Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Make offer superman readers comic lot 50 different. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes. Unfollow superman doomsday comic book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Death of superman reading order complete trilogy comic book. The superman comics series would run for hundreds of issues, but only two or three ashcan copies of superman comics exist. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. The calm before the storm or aliens, vampires and demons oh my. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Jul 18, 2014 johnny depp may be brought back for pirates says report.
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. Not much is known about the killer except for his love of destruction. 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. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale.
However, if there was a backstory to the villain i dont own it. Asked in dc comics, superman, marvel comics what is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman limited edition comic with black bag. 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. Dc published the story in three collected volumes from 1992 to 1993. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. However, the most famous instance was the story arc called the death of superman in the canon comics during the 1990s the death of superman arc happened by accident. There is just one page of each of these books in this book in the tpb. The cover is homaged and parodied by future comic books.
Whats more is that one epic storyline kept me engaged for several years afterward. In the initial chapter, lex luthor appears to have renounced his life of crime. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Contentsshow comics crisis to flashpoint era bertron killed him numerous times as baby superman. When viewed overall 1992 was a somewhat haphazard year for the superman titles. Jul 18, 2019 none of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. The death of superman was released in time for the 1992 christmas shopping season and, according to comics historian matthew k. Death of superman trade paperback platinum edition. Superman engages in battle with a seemingly unstoppable killing machine named doomsday in the streets of metropolis. 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.
New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs comic book universe. The death of superman dc, 1993 series newsstand first printing the death of superman dc, 1993 series fifth printing the death of superman dc, 1993 series newsstand second printing second printing was printed in canada. The death of superman the story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here, in superman. Death of superman puts superman up against a killing machine called doomsday. The death of superman dc graphic novel comic book doomsday 1st print circa 1993. The death of superman the oneshot arrives in october as part of a new line of prestigeformat oneshots that will explore how classic dc storylines unfolded in. Superman cause of death determined true detective creator nic pizzolatto has a controversial take on batman he wants to make dcs new comic book distributors are midtown comics and. This comic book made national news, and it still stands as one of the best selling comics ever. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday.
Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary. Every comic book issue in the death of superman and return of superman story arc, collected here in chronological reading order. With the help of the mysterious, timetraveling waverider, superman at last discovers the shocking truth of his greatest enemys origin. Death of superman story arc when the alien monster doomsday surfaces on earth, superman may be the only hero powerful enough to save the planet from doomsdays wrath.
It is the last page of each book as an image doomsdays fist punches a wall over and over again and making more and more progress. This page is a listing of all the times that doomsday has ever died, in every continuity. Since ashcan comic books were handdrawn, unfinished versions of early comic books for legal purposes they were supposed to be thrown out in the ashcan. Manning, is the bestselling trade paperback of all time. Superman travels to the nightmare world of apokolips for a confrontation with doomsday, the creature who cost the man of steel his life.
In the death of superman, the justice league of the comics fire, ice, guy gardner, blue beetle, booster gold. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. Superman comic books comics index lists this section contains a partial index of superman comics prior to 1986, a complete index of superman comics since 1986, lists of. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. The death of superman 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. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. It went the other way in the death of superman, with doomsdays past remaining a mystery but his arrival being via meteor shower.
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