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November 1992 saw the single biggest sales day in comics history, with dcs the death of superman in superman vol. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant, causing mint condition copies to be sold for more money. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Frankly, i view that particular marketing event as being the greatest catastrophe to strike the world of. So when the man of steel died in 1992, comic book culture was never the. And theres no bigger hero in dc comics mythology than superman. Find great deals on ebay for death of superman comic and death of superman comic cgc. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. The death of superman was released in time for the 1992 christmas shopping season and, according to comics historian matthew k. The death of superman le numero sest tres bien vendu et a recu une grosse audience mediatique. Aug 15, 2016 actor henry cavill posted a surprising closeup shot on instagram of what appeared to be the allblack kryptonian suit he will wear when he returns to life after falling at the hands of doomsday. This overview helps show how superman s first 50 years of adventures.
This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Excellent, likenew condition no tears, creases, or marks. Superman 1978 a new, updated version of the popular comic book hero superman. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Since his humble comic book beginnings in 1938, superman has conquered every dimension of media entertainment, launching radio and television shows, major motion pictures, books, toys, and more. Jul 08, 20 from september of 1992, here is a headline news story on the death of superman in the comics from september of 1992, here is a headline news story on the death of superman in the comics. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Our top 60 most valuable comic books published since 1992 will tell you. In the penultimate chapter of this tale the life of supermans son hangs in the balanceand the man of steel faces the truth about his life.
Headline news on the death of superman in the comics, 1992. Dc published the story in three collected volumes from 1992 to 1993. These people were not just excited, they were ecstatic. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. We were all going to be rich because the generic hot book of the week was going to be the next big thing. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 1st edition 1st edition 1st printing.
Frankly, i view that particular marketing event as being the greatest catastrophe to strike the world of comics since the kefauver senate hearings of 1955. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. Depends on the popularity of it then and now and also the damand for them in the antique world. The death of superman was released in time for the 1992 christmas shopping season. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. At the end of last weeks column, i promised you that i would discuss this week the impact that the 1992 death of superman promotion had on the world of comics.
Lot of 8 comic books death of superman transformers jurassic park. 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. Henry cavill teases supermans return from the dead on. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. 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.
Rebirth explains what happened to the man of tomorrow. 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 most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. Standing in line listening to conversations around me, i could hear the lilt of excitement in almost every voice. The administrator of this site cannot be held responsible for what its users post, or any other actions of its users. Superman the death of superman limited collectors set 1992. Colin marshall writes on cities, language, asia, and mens style. Well hindsight is 2020 and with that in mind, lets chart the ten most important comic books of the 1990s. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. Aug 26, 2011 how much are the original death of superman comic books worth. In 1986, dc comics revamped the superman comics recreating superman and his supporting cast of friends and enemies.
Gimmick covers and variants were all the rage, but we loved them and dont tell marvel we still do. If you dont see a book, diamond released no data for it. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Manning, is the bestselling trade paperback of all time. Blockbuster movie franchises from marvel and dc have made superheroes more popular than ever, and characters that were once only beloved by diehard comic. Once this series began, there was a new superman book each week for every month, except for four weeks out of the year. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993.
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