Top ways to know if your comic book is valuable liveabout. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. 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. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list. Superman comics index 19862011 introduction here is a listing of the regular superman titles since the john byrne 1986 miniseries man of steel up until the postflashpoint relaunch in 2011. Find the value of the dc comic adventures of superman volume 1. Hobbizine comic book value guides list prices in all conditions from good to mint. Meal, ready to eat for you civilians on his channel, steve1989mreinfo. If you want to sell them, take the time to track down a copy of the current wizard magazine possibly at your local public library. Doomsday, superman, ice and blue beetle cameo flashback appearances.
Simply use a search engine and type in the title of the comic book. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. Swan street or avenue on page 19 panel 4 is a homage to curt swan. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist.
Number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 1 1963 spiderman spiderman vs. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The man of steel comic books featured stores intertwined with those in these other. You can also check and see what online retailers are selling their comics to get an idea of the competition. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps.
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This is a publishers proof of two pages from the photojournal guide to comic books, 1990, signed and numbered lower right from a limited edition. Keep in mind that comic books are mass produced and then sold to a lot of people. In 1990 ernst gerber published the photojournal guide to comic books. Originally published in single magazine form by dc comics as action comics 687691, superman. Marvel and dc comic books worth big money showbiz cheat sheet. Superman the return of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Superworld comics can give you a fair and honest appraisal of your comic book collection. Your old comic books have value in case you didnt know. However, supermans first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes facetoface with metallo, the man with the kryptonite heart.
The return of superman dc, 1993 series december 1993 which is reprinted. Find out the value of origin and first appearance comic books for superheroes and villains beginning with d. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm.
If there are 15,000 copies of the comic in perfect condition, it is going to be less desirable than one with only 100 known copies in mint condition. Just as supply and demand work for any retail product, the less supply of a particular comic, the greater the demand. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. But diamond had split up the variants into separate listings, so really adventures was the top book for it, too. The last thing to keep in mind is that you need to be realistic about your comic book value. Now some comics that contain first appearances from a less know characters at the time, that were not pushed had by marvel or dc, can actually get more on auction if they are in mint co. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The overstreet comic book price guide is considered to be a comprehensive and reliable source for information on the value of comic books, and has been published since 1970.
Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. Liveaction portrayals of superman over the years featuring. Superman was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969. Superman dc modern age comics 1992now for sale ebay. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. The ellsworth mountains mentioned on page 2 panel 3 is a. These prices for comic books are provided as a service to hobbizine. New comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. What is your adventures of superman comic book worth. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. The supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. Superman funeral for a friend limited collectors set. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993.
The return of superman titan, 1993 series october 1993 in superman. In the back of the magazine, they have current valuations for most major comic books. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Superman, comic, signed abebooks shop for books, art. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. If you have some sort of very rare and sought after collectors item such as a misprint that was recalled then it m.
For accuracy almost every entry is based upon actually looking in the issue, and not memory or another source. I recently did a ebay search and found that some comic books are going for hundreds to thousands of dollars. Worlds finest comics, with superman, batman and robin selling us war bonds. Superman 1989 starman series suddenly superman vs the parasite vgfine unread vintage dc comic book sooner or later all the wannabee major dc superheroes meet the one dc star that gave superheroes their name. Values of adventures of superman free comic book values. View market values for books, store your collection, and. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993 by. Superman collectors set 1993 dc comics for sale online ebay.
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