Contrary to his current incarnation, he first appeared as a bald, telepathic villain bent. You can also connect with others in the comic industry to further and enhance everyones comic experience. But i read i think every superman comic with all the different supermen up to when the real one came back. 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. 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. However, many contend this was another gimmicky comic of the chromium age and another nail in the coffin of the comic book industry, with many readers. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. This website is dedicated to giving you information on superman in all forms of media. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again. When last we left our heroes superman was mightily flying hulk up into the sky.
Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know about. When the plot unavoidably required superman to fly in the opposite direction, the footage was flipped, as can be detected by the reversal of the s chest emblem. Written by louise simonson, with art and cover by jon bogdanove and dennis janke. With christopher reeve, margot kidder, gene hackman, marlon brando. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Mar 17, 2018 superman is the most powerful superhero.
Dec 31, 2017 here is the continuation of part 3 of superman vs hulk. Its also a bit sweet that we can commerate that iconic. The release of this comic book garnered so much mainstream media attention, its shocking ending was reported by a number of broadcast news channels and national newspapers. 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. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. Comic book realm use our database to track your comic. Check out his actionpacked episodes from justice league action.
Heck, at least in the first printing, they couldnt even read the book without reducing its value, as dc polybagged the issue. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Hello, as with most comics, the condition of the comic book is very important. If this is a regular missing issue, please use the missing submission on the title in question. Superman superman, american comic strip superhero created for dc comics by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster. I have a stillsealed blackbag superman 75 the death of superman. An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive homes first and greatest superhero. Police and military vehicles converge on the scene, but the streets are in chaos. See our superman comic books article for more details.
Each foe delivers crushing blows onto the other, never letting up on their opponent. Black bagged superman 75 cgc comic book collectors chat. Doomsday and superman continue their fight through the streets of metropolis. Superman 75 here lies earth greatest hero jan 1993. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Another explanation is that george reeves body pan was attached to a pole that was blocked from view by his body.
Though he was apparently killed shortly after the darkseid war, his essence merged with the new earth superman in rebirth, creating a new, merged timeline for superman. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Richard donner shot it back to back with superman ii, so theres an extended opening act that establishes the plot of the sequel at the same time. A guy shows up at the daily planet building claiming to be supermans manager and clark kent has to expose him. In general, the value depends on the importance of the story, the number of copies printed, the physical quality of the book, and whether it is the first printing or a reprint. An international coproduction between the united kingdom, switzerland, panama and the united states, the film stars an ensemble cast featuring marlon brando, gene hackman, christopher reeve, jeff.
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. As superman and doomsday pummel each other, hey strike each other with so much force that the shockwaves from their punches shatter windows. Dckids is home to all your favorite dc characters, videos, comics, games, and activities. What is death of superman 75 unopened and signed by jerry. 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 superman was born on the planet.
Sellers declare the items customs value and must comply with customs declaration laws. The summit was a unique method of making the writers work together, focusing their attention to the next years worth of stories. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. Superman is a superhero published by dc comics since 1938. With over a decade behind us now since that illadvised promotion was first conceptualized, i believe that all of us in the world of comics are still paying the price for the death of superman. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. After saving lois and jimmy superman heads back into battle but his strength is ebbing and doomsday is getting the upper hand. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Superman was created by american writer jerry siegel and canadianborn american artist joe shuster in 1933.
Click on the news category headings below for a full list of news items available under that category. 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. He is the worlds first super hero and a guiding light to all. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know. Please fill out the following form to report a missing variant issue from the database. Anyone who doesnt know the story of superman must be from another galaxy, but for those people i will give you a quick soundbite. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. My brother had received this as a gift in 1993 and it was ruined. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. The most hyped book of my childhood and yet those of us who were collecting then had fair warning, were in the know before john q. With all the seriousness that befits the occasion, we regret to inform you that supermans greatest foe, mxyzptlk, has died. Most superman inflight footage was filmed righttoleft. Celebrating 75 years of truth, justice and the american way in the man of steels city of birth. Mxyzptlk meets an untimely end in this commemorative issue. An alien named kalel from the destroyed planet krypton.
I hear all the time, superman would just fly hulk into space. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. A powerful being with ties to supermans past decides that the last son of krypton is not living up to his heritage, and decides to recreate a dead world here on earth. I still have the white bagged issue unopened as well just for nostalgia.
Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. Superman and doomsday have their final confrontation in metropolis. This website is devoted to dc comics superman, the first and best comic book superhero, who was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. Reeve, christopher christopher reeve in superman 1978, directed by richard donner. 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. Jun 12, 2011 animation by michael habjan, created with audodesk maya, adobe after effects, pixologic zbrush. Superman is the last son of krypton, sent as the dying planets last hope to earth, where he grew to become its protector. At you will not only be able to check on comic book prices using our free comic book price guide, but you can also add comic books to your collection to track their progress over time. Unless your particular book has some sort of sentimental value to you. From the creative minds of zack snyder man of steel and bruce timm superman. The movie is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner, based on the dc comics character of the same name. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell it online because the buyer needs to assume youre overestimating its value. Sound effects created and edited with sound forge pro and sony vegas.
I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Hard to believe that superman 75 was released 25 years ago today. Since his debut, superman has been a cultural icon in the united states. Very fine the worlds most famous superhero succumbs to the injuries inflicted by doomsday.