Sales data first became public in 1960, and showed that superman was the bestselling comic book character of the 1960s and 1970s. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Worlds finest and dc comics presents ceased publication, action comics adopted a teamup format filling the former role of dc comics. During this volumes publication, superman volume 2 was published concurrently. This was the turning book for me that got me reading and.
Superman number 2 comic book fall 1939 page by page. The world quakes and shakes as it begins to succumb to the effects of the entire planet being moved into the lifeless realm known as the phantom zone. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. After the crisis, the superman family of titles endured a major change in format. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. This rare comic book price guide presents the latest value of rare comics based on the average valuation of the most reputable comic book price catalogs in the business. Superman comics values and price guide heritage auctions. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted.
Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. 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 krypton and was given. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time. This is my collection of superman comic books that i collected as a child. Browse certified superman comic books for sale at auction.
The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. Superman the dark side of apokolips is a book that is part comic and part chapter book about superman who, in addition being super strong and able to fly, has some interesting powers, like ice breath. Jul 04, 2019 i worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. As superman works with the worlds greatest heroes, an old enemy trapped in the same prison returns to stop the man of steel and escape. Hobbizine comic book value guides list prices in all conditions from good to mint. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received. During this volumes publication, superman volume 2. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. Wizard magazine published monthly also has a comic book price guide printed in the back of every issue. Contentsshow volume 1 issues 424500 add a photo to this.
Mar 08, 2016 professional restoration in 1994 by matt wilson w cert. In 2006, a restructuring of the entire dc comics line saw superman. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. The audit bureau of circulation files reveal that there were three printings of this issue in 1939 500,000 copies, 250,000 copies, and 150,000 copies. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993 by brett breeding artist, dan jurgens author. The adventures of superman comic book superman wiki. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. The story of supermans life the origin of superman. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. Gaines told siegel and shuster what additional content aside from the action reprints to create for this issue in a letter dated 19390327.
The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. Superman was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. New comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. Values of supermans girlfriend lois lane free comic book. For avid comic book collectors and enthusiasts, you will find below the list of the top 25 rare comic books in the world. Someone out there just leapt all comic book purchase price records in a single bound. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. Lp record and comic book, a membership card, a pin, and a secret code, all packed in a box. Next page number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 1 1963 spiderman spiderman vs. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. The adventures of superman comic book superman wiki fandom. I suppose ill always keep them as they have sentimental value. This price guide has an updated edition published annually.
Some peg it to 1933, when the format of newsstand comic books was codified, but others place the moment in june of 1938, when superman made his debut in jerry siegel and joe shusters first issue of action comics, whose cover featured the redcaped superhero from the planet krypton lifting a car over his. Download the 201920 overstreet comic book price guide, 49th edition. Published just a few months after crisis on infinite earths, john byrnes the man of steel updated the saga of superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. While metropolis in plunged into a blackout, superman and mr. The story of superman s life the origin of superman. Z are still lost and suffering from amnesia on the mysterious dinosaur island. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. Professional restoration in 1994 by matt wilson w cert. The overstreet comic book price guide, is exceeded in value by only two other comic book issues. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman.
How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993. Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever, as well as information about them and why. A rare, nearly flawless copy of supermans comicbook debut has sold for a superpowered price. Oct 07, 2009 this is my collection of superman comic books that i collected as a child.
In america, the overstreet comic book price guide is the most used reference book for determining the value of old comics. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. It seems that superman and batman are not just the yin and yang of the dc universe, but of comic book value as well. Superman volume 2 was the first ongoing superman title to take place in the revised continuity following the events depicted in the crisis on infinite earths limited series.
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