The same team that brought you all those great batman stories neal adams and dennis oneil whet your appetite for what they could have done had they taken over the manof steel that is not to say that the team of oneil, anderson, and swan were pikers. The man of steel series that started in 1986 is not a very sought after volume. How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. Supermans girl friend lois lane comic books for sale. This title was created after the success of the original superman black and white tv show. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition.
All early superman and action comics are worth money, no matter what their condition. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Superman the return of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. The first comic book devoted to superman, reprinting the original action comics story, was published in the summer of 1939. Use these values as a guideline for evaluating the reasonableness of dealer prices, setting up trades with other collectors, and estimating the worth of your collection. Superman s girl friend lois lane comic books shown are in stock. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. Viz originals, an imprint from the manga publisher announced last year as an outlet for original graphic novels developed by mangainspired creators, has made public news of one of its first titles.
Free comic book value and price resources comic book secrets jan 19, 2008 it walks you through finding comic book values and prices and helps you decide the best method for your situation. The first three titles feature the original superboy, the legendary hero superman as a boy. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. How much is the death of superman comic book pack worth. This is a reprint of the dc tabloid sized comic featuring superman vs muhammad ali. Aug 12, 2018 take a piece of oldtimey comic book history, add the debut of marvels firstever mutant and you get a grand investment or a prize for only a handful of collectors out there.
Quick ways to tell if you have a comic worth moneyplus some of the old superman comics i got at the last sale in alpena michigangolden age. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever, as well as. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly rare comic books, then youre certainly sitting on a prized asset that any comic book collector would be envious of. Written and drawn by jerome siegel and joe shuster, the comic introduced superman as champion of the oppressed, the physical marvel who had. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. Its hard to believe but the first comic in the list doesnt even have superman on the cover.
Its the tragedy that sets this hero down a dark path. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Jun 30, 2008 collectors of original comicbook art sound like a subculture within a subculture, and thats fine with many aficionados. How much are the original death of superman comic books. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on.
Oct 14, 2012 quick ways to tell if you have a comic worth moneyplus some of the old superman comics i got at the last sale in alpena michigangolden age comics for pennies on the dollarhow to price. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and. See our superman comic books article for more details. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the. For obvious reasons, the 1st printings of the early superman comics are very valuable, but are hard to find at garage sales, swap meets, or even collector shops because they are. There have been hundreds of comics written about him, some of which are worth a fortune. This has dual appeal, because batman collectors will want a copy of this superman comic book, as well as superman fans. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. 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. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope.
This drives the price up during an otherwise pretty average early 1950s. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. In better shape, unrestored, you are likely to get serious cash for your find. Collectors of original comicbook art sound like a subculture within a subculture, and thats fine with many aficionados. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Once considered worthless production detritus, original art was routinely discarded or. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. Superman comic saves family home from foreclosure abc news. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. Superman the dark side of apokolips is a book that is part comic and part chapter book about superman who, in addition being super strong and able to fly, has some interesting powers, like ice breath. In an attempt to bring in new comic readers, funnies, inc.
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. More specifically, below is a list of editions and current prices for different grades from comic price guide. Original comicbook art went from trash to auction, faster. Later series feature the second superboy, who is a partial clone of the original superman. Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of. How much is the original death of superman comic worth.
Original comic art, the actual original page that an artist prepares for the publication of a comic book, has become a hot collectible over the past two decades. The return of superman collects the reign of the supermen storyline in its entirity, plus a key moment in the life of hal jordan green lantern. The unthinkable has happened, the diabolical lex luthor has combined his unparalleled genius with the mad doctor octopus, and spidey and the man of steel are too busy fighting each other to stop them. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. 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. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4. This ones the recordbreaker, holding the title for the most lucrative sale of any comic book. The cover bears the famous if somewhat crude drawing of superman smashing a car against a rock. Superman the return of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at.
Is this the battle of the century or the greatest superhero teamup of all time. The better the condition, the more the book can be worth to collectors who want the ones in the best shape. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. Once considered worthless production detritus, original art was routinely discarded or given away to fortunate fans. Comics worth reading independent opinions, news, and. In 2014, a pristine issue of the 1938 comic, with its original price of 10 cents still.
Due out in october is a graphic novel adaptation of rainbow rowells novel fangirl. How to identify valuable comics and some of the superman. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
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