In terms of collector value, honestly not that much. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. The great superman comic book collection timehonored. Locate the book in the list of books you might need to change the drop list to go to another page. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. Stan lee is synonymous with superheroes and comics. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. Hello, as with most comics, the condition of the comic book is very important. Comic art values surge as tintin flies past superman. If you are unsure what the title is, look at the indicia small block of.
Silver age comics 19561969 silver age comics provide you with a look into the past, taking you to an era of books that spanned from 1956 to 1969. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Click to get a free appraisal of original comic book art. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Oct 18, 2016 the golden age of comic books began with the introduction of superman in 1938, while the silver age of comic books ran from 1956 to the early 1970s. The great superman comic book collection 1981 dc, 1981 series published in english united states price 6. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Gcd issue the great superman comic book collection. If you are unsure what the title is, look at the indicia small block of text inside front or rear cover. Values get a little less predictable from here on in, with some more unusual later issues commanding a higher premium. Comic books superman, action comics superman, superman the man of steel, the adventures of superman and much more. Superman comic s antigay writer faces backlash from major.
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 mourning armband and an exclusive skybox trading card. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. So figure how my step brother had issues 117 then 21 thru 34 of superman in mint condition in a box along with batman 1 22 all in mint condition and he ran from the government for tax reasons, got very ill and passed away, and they are. This book is not a comprehensive collection of superman comics through the ages. Does an autograph increase the value of my comic book. Comic book store owners have said they wont sell his superman comic.
It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag. What is death of superman 75 unopened and signed by jerry. Give our search a try, take a look at the menu to the left to see how you can help us improve the site, or use to track and manage your comic collection. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. In 1986, dc comics revamped the superman comics recreating superman and his supporting cast of. What this does is gives a person who is buying a comic the confidence in knowing what sort of condition it is in, assigned not by the seller or the buyer, but. Scientific explanation of superman s amazing strength. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again. Nelson bridwell but unlike superman from the 30s to the 70s, only selected classic stories from the 50s to the 70s are included. I love what stan lee has created, but rarity is one of the key hallmarks of a collectibles value.
With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Here is an overview of supermans comic book career, since writer jerry siegel 19141996 and artist joe shuster 19141992 invented him while still teenagers.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Dc lot 9 silver age superman action comics rare low grades 307 320 349 291 366. Slabbing a comic is a practice of sending a comic book to one of two grading companies cgc or pgx where they, for a fee, assign a grade for the comic and place it in a protective case. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Freelance writer glen weldon wrote on npr that the cardpenned comic would be the first bit of superman pop culture he would. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books.
Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. These books cover a wide range of genres, from superhero adventure tales to horror stories, allowing you to select the type of comic that fits your particular interests. Kenny bravermans high school days with clark kent are recounted, while conduit makes another attempt on clarks life in peer pressure part 2 awards. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comicsfeaturing that famous alien from krypton and aquaman, among many othersor marvel comics, which gave us the webslinging spiderman, the new mutants and patriotic captain america. Jul 22, 2018 the bigger the celebrity, the bigger the value if you are going to get your comic signed, then it is important to have the biggest names associated with the comic to sign it. Original portrait of superman by neal adams sold for. I am not an expert so i will not attempt to graderate each comic. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. The comics that we have available for purchase are guaranteed to be 100% authentic, so never have any concerns when shopping with us.
The grand comics database gcd is a nonprofit, internetbased organization of international volunteers dedicated to building an open database covering all printed comics throughout the world. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. To wrap this up, if you have a signed comic book, take a look at the value for an unsigned example as a starting point and hope for the best with your issue. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. The bigger the celebrity, the bigger the value if you are going to get your comic signed, then it is important to have the biggest names associated with the comic to sign it. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. Superman comics, superman toys, superman memorabilia for sale. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. How much is the original death of superman comic worth.
Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Some of the artists who have done signings with him hav. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. Give our search a try, take a look at the menu to the left to see how you can help us improve the site, or use to track and manage your. Whoever receives an autographed lee comic book will warmly welcome it into their memorabilia collection. Placement is important have it signed in an easily identifiable place like the cover is going to be. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. They are all in fair, good, or near mint condition. The golden age of comic books began with the introduction of superman in 1938, while the silver age of comic books ran from 1956 to the early 1970s. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. Comic art values surge as tintin flies past superman, batman.
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