The death of superman was a 1992 crossover between dc comic. Get the best deals on superman dc modern age comics 1992 now. This was a pretty transparent move by dc comics to revive slumping sales of superman comics, but it was definitely successful. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. 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. It was published in superman, action comics, the adventures of superman, superman. Superman 75 memorial set unopened dc comics 1992 death of. Doomsday which is based off the same story and that was definitely a great movie. Zack snyders justice league 2021 looks like itll owe even more to the comics since henry cavills post death superman wears the same black costume he rocked in. The most common 1992 superman comic material is paper.
Mar 22, 2021 fair market value fmv calculated 03222021. Manning, is the bestselling trade paperback of all time. And his death became a slight watershed moment for dc as a company, leading them down a misery well which soon after broke batmans back and blew. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. If i were you, id throw them in a long white and bring them down to a comic book shop and act like you want to get rid of them. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. 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. Near mint comics are comics that have no creases or fading. May 10, 2018 the superman comics series would run for hundreds of issues, but only two or three ashcan copies of superman comics exist. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever.
The comic book speculation boom of the 1990s hit its acme on november 17, 1992, when the death of superman was joined by a few other major releases. The death of superman dc comic retropect 19921993 youtube. Another local store sold its entire supply of copies. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. 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. 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. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. The issue of superman that chronicled the man of steels final battle with the monster called doomsday made headlines all over the world and sold four million copies in a matter of days, making it the fastestselling comic book of all time. How one week in 1992 distilled the 90s comic book boom. Identifiable from the ii on the cover below the price. And dc have over used in the last decade and a little bit, back in 2007 dc released superman. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about 1992 superman comic. Superman comic book, superman comic, death of superman issue, 1993, superhero comic, comics, comic book, vintage superman comic book. The death of superman remains a seminal moment in the history of comics and the character.
The death of superman is a 1992 comic book storyline that occurred mostly in dc comics superman titles. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. The writers and editors of the superman line had been leading up to a wedding between lois lane and. 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 story that drew national media attention when dc comics. Apr 03, 2019 the idea hit me last week after a 1938 action comics no. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday. The incredible attention attracted many new readers to dc comics and superman in particular. Michael bailey one of the most famous comic book stories of alltime, as the murderous creature known as doomsday comes charging towards metropolis with only superman able to stop him.
Jun 02, 2020 the death of superman is a classic 1992 comic storyline chronicling the death of superman at the hands of the monstrous alien known as doomsday and his subsequent resurrection. There are approximately 160 comic books shown here. Jan 16, 2008 death of superman was saturated, everyone has that book, i doubt it will collect too much value. The death of superman set comics general cgc comic. Instead, clark kent takes pity on a poorperforming circus and offers to help them bring new audiences to their show. It wasnt the first time, or the last but for one moment in the early 1990s, the combination of a slow news day and the growing popularity of comics collided for what many people recall as the busiestever day for comic book sales.
But the death of superman, i would argue, is more than just a typical comic book death, because the scale and power of whats lost. Death of superman superman dc comics 9781563890970. Jul 29, 2020 the death of superman is arguably one of dc comics biggest comic book stories. Leaked to the news months before the actual event, superman s upcoming death received unprecedented coverage by tv, newspapers, and latenight comedian monologues. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. An unstoppable force named doomsday crash landed on earth and has. The death of superman set comics general cgc comic book. Superman dc modern age comics 1992now for sale ebay.
Superman comic books issue 75 19921994 mycomicshop. Aug 11, 20 i have assembled all variants, crossovers, extra printings, and newsstand copies of all comic books associated with the death of superman and reign of superman. Dawn of justice 2016, justice league 2017, the death of superman 2018, and its sequel reign of the supermen 2019. Superman is rightfully viewed as an inspirational ideal, both in the pages of the comics and in the real world killing him, really, would have an impact no matter how well the story turned out. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Superman travels to the nightmare world of apokolips for a confrontation with doomsday, the creature who cost the man of steel his life. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books this is a consignment item. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. The superman comics series would run for hundreds of issues, but only two or three ashcan copies of superman comics exist. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here.
Batman v superman and justice league recall an infamous comic moment. With the help of the mysterious, timetraveling waverider, superman at last discovers the shocking truth of his greatest enemys origin. I worked in appraisal years ago though, things change. The death of superman video 2018 the death of superman. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated publications. Death of superman and reign of supermen cgc comic book. Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. On november 18, 1992, the news of superman s death stunned the world. The death of superman was released in time for the 1992 christmas shopping season and, according to comics historian matthew k. Zack snyders justice league 2021 looks like itll owe even more to the comics since henry cavills post death superman wears the same black costume he rocked in the source material.
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. There are 231 1992 superman comic for sale on etsy. The death of superman is a storyline that warner bros. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Apple ibooks check availability check availability. 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. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. We analyzed innovations in the comic book industry, finding that innovations.
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