The story of supermans life the origin of superman. After a month of spotlighting the strange if endearingly strange history of comic books and especially the silver age, i think it is worthwhile to show the comic books of the silver age that are simply great stories period, without any enjoyably goofy aspect to them. Superman collectible 41 inch statue figure superman fabric cape edition prime 1 studio 903454 price in usd. The comic book is hand signed and numbered 577615,000 in silver metallic ink on the front cover and is encased in a protective plastic covering. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Vintage comic book mixed lot death of superman thundercats dc alpha flight. New listing rare new 52 action comics 0 152 near complete. Due to supermans popularity, dc comics developed a superman comic. A new, updated version of the popular comic book hero superman. But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Dan jurgens is an american comic book writer and artist. I can only imagine how a kid in 1961 would have handled this comic book. Death of superman comic book, signed copy with certificate of authenticity.
The memorial set that comes in a black bag with bleeding superman logo and contains a slategray memorial marker variant cover comic, a fullcolor memorial poster, fullcolor commemorative stamps, the daily planet obituary, a black. He is best known for creating the superhero booster gold, and for his lengthy runs on the superman titles adventures of superman and superman vol. New listing two superman comics signed and limited. What started out as someones answer for a company wide crossover panic turned into a selfcontained at least as far as the superman titles were concerned story of superman leading an army of heroes in a preemptive attack against the invading forces of brainiac and maxima, who ruled the mobile planet of warworld. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Nn death is coming for commissioner dolan and it wears the. Death of superman, while mediocre in content set the scene, funeral for a friend was moving and the return was fantastic and the climax of a whole new superman. Superman, also called the man of steel, is one of the most influential superheroes of dc comics, and superhero comics at large. This story will begin life as a comic book released in december, with a new. Get the best deals on superman comic books when you shop the largest online selection at. It is signed by jerry ordway and is 1522 of 10,000. And remarkably chilling for a comic book at the time. Vbpnnp boogerdquaak am vbp booing ac nn book ac nn bookkeeping cu.
But on the fourth page it is written this book collects action comics 683684, adventures of superman 496497, jla 69, superman 7375. How much are the original death of superman comic books. Well, lets just say theres a reason superman isnt very happy to see him. A limited edition dc comics death of superman comic book signed by dan jurgens and brett breeding.
Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes. They are all in fair, good, or near mint condition. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The story begins with supermans birth on the doomed planet krypton and follows him on his arrival to earth, his childhood in kansas and his career as reporter for the daily planet. In 1986, dc comics revamped the superman comics recreating superman and his supporting cast of friends and enemies. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. When framed posters are ordered, they are measured so a frame can be hand crafted individually to fit your art masterpiece. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another.
The cgw cg rom has everything youll need to sign up and log onto internet gaming. Comic book artist autographs, cartoonist signatures. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc. 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. New listing death of superman 49 comic book lot dc 1st doomsday reign supermen confidential. Siegel and shuster continued to draw the comic and to develop the storylines, but they grew increasingly unhappy. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. What started out as someones answer for a company wide crossover panic turned into a selfcontained at least as far as the superman titles were concerned story of superman leading an army of heroes in a preemptive attack against the invading forces of brainiac and. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The biggest event comic in the history of the medium, and this is the highly desirable memorial edition. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Now there is something really wrong with this book. Superman collectible 41 inch statue figure superman fabric cape edition prime 1 studio 903454. From the team that brings you the overstreet comic book price guide come the. Here is an overview of superman s comic book career, since writer jerry siegel 19141996 and artist joe shuster 19141992 invented him while still teenagers. Jjvbg cosign ak vb cosignatories an nns cosignatory ab jj co signed. Superman appeared in the very first issue of this comic. 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. An nns comhphobail ac nn comhphobal ab jj comic ab jjnn comical ab. The death of superman tells a striking story about an epic clash of titans, and ultimately a tragic loss of a savior, of hope, and for many readers, of innocence. This book has at least 16 printings as of september 2008. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price.
Lp record and comic book, a membership card, a pin, and a secret code, all packed in a box. I am not an expert so i will not attempt to graderate each comic. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. The comic is signed in metallic silver ink on the front cover and is encased in a protective plastic covering.
Because our frames are made for each specific artwork, this superman comic poster will be secure and well protected in the frame. There is then a bittersweet ending with supergirl and krypto carrying on in superman s name. Framed posters are a great, inexpensive decoration to liven up a dull room. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. Due to superman s popularity, dc comics developed a superman comic. Kenny bravermans high school days with clark kent are recounted, while conduit makes another attempt on clarks life in peer pressure part 2 awards. On the back cover it is written this book collects action comics 1820, adventures of superman 496498, superman 7375, man of steel 1719 plus newstime thing. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman with familiar ties to another. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. Limited edition dc comics death of superman signed by. Dc collectible superman 26 inch statue figure premium format superman sideshow 300537.
Full text of computer and video games magazine issue 101. The two creators signed over their rights to superman to dc comics in 1939. Full text of computer gaming world issue 147 internet archive. This epic is part of the death of superman storyline and is the best of the 3 gns. Nn freerider ac nn freeriders an nns freeriding bp vbg free standing ab. Since his debut, superman has been a cultural icon in the united states. 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 of superman s life the origin of superman. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s.
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