Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s. Was revived in 19981999 for use on replica editions of reprinted annuals. I didnt follow the superman books when this storyline. The real legacy of the death of superman, though, can be felt in comics like day of doom.
When the alien monster doomsday surfaces on earth, superman may be the only hero powerful enough to save the planet from doomsdays wrath. When viewed overall 1992 was a somewhat haphazard year for the superman titles. The death of superman dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, jon. Death and return of superman snes dc comics youtube. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1.
Dc puts dvdblu rays in the back of comics for batman, superman, wonder woman and justice league posted on may 6, 2015 by rich johnston dc entertainment launching a. I would have to imagine that this comic presented an incredible challenge for ordway when he wrote it 199293. After dc sent shockwaves throughout the comic book industry with the death of superman, the publisher had to admit six months later with this resurrection arc that supermans tragic end was basically a big publicity stunt. Previously a superman dc publication, and followed by dc frequently with the title or feature character afterward. After a month of spotlighting the strange if endearingly strange history of comic books and especially the silver age, i think it is worthwhile to show the comic books of the silver age that are simply great stories period, without any enjoyably goofy aspect to them. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. Here at last is the dramatic story behind the bestselling comic book of all time. I was glad the day i found all the comics combined in one book.
The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. 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. But superman finds luthor, defeats him in combat, and returns him to prison on earth, after providing the people of the planet with sufficient water on which to survive. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4 others vfnm. The fact that people still talk about doomsday says something about its place in comic book history. Not much is known about the killer except for his love of destruction. But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. If you are in the market to buy or sell a death of superman trade paperback comic book, make sure you know which version you have. Unfollow superman 1993 the death of superman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The death and return of superman omnibus includes the bestselling trade paperbacks the death of superman and the return of superman, as well as portions of world without a superman, plus 40 pages of bonus extras including promotional material and product spotlights. If the assembled might of the jla cant do it, what hope does he have.
The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. The new, improved doomsdays brainpower so outstrips supermans that our hero becomes the pawn in a deadly game of catandmouse. It wasnt a bad year, just up and down in terms of story and events. Death and life of superman by roger stern, paperback. The crossover, which originated from editor mike carlin and writers dan jurgens, roger stern, louise simonson, jerry ordway, and karl kesel, began in december 1992 and lasted until october 1993. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Population statistics grade universal signature series restored qualified. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc. And they did this every day for the better part of a month.
New death of superman variant for ace comic con debut. Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders. On november 18, 1992, news of supermans death shocked the world as the legendary man of steel was killed defending metropolis from the monster called doomsday. The calm before the storm or aliens, vampires and demons oh my. The whole book is nothing but fighting, justice league and superman fighting doomsday. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. The classic collection returns in a newly recolored edition. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. The day superman died sermon by jeff strite, hebrews 2. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes. Buy superman death of superman tp superman dc comics 01 by various isbn. There is a lot of foundational information in these long anthologies of comics that impact the superman mythos for decades. Dc puts dvdblu rays in the back of comics for batman. Can even superman stop the unstoppable creature called doomsday. An earlier story from challenge of the superfriends also featured superman and the rest of the league being killed. When dc announced its plans to kill off superman within its comic book universe. The administrator of this site cannot be held responsible for what its users post, or any other actions of its users. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. Death of superman new 52 chan may 25, 2016 1 comment from what i can gather, the superman in black is the prenew 52 superman whos been transported into the new 52 universe. Obviously, the trailer has made mass strides in this book gaining momentum.
In 1995, a port of the game for the sega genesis followed. The death of superman remains a seminal moment in the history of comics and the character. Why doomsday clocks 1992 setting is the key screen rant. To write a story and not just a one issue fake out, or an imaginary tale where superman actual. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another.
The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. 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. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman with familiar ties to another. An edgy, outstanding look at clark kent julian roman jul 24, 2018. A place for fans of dcs comics, movies, fan creations, video games, and anything else related to one of the largest comic book publishers in the world, and home of the worlds greatest superheroes. One comic book store that usually ordered 50 superman comics per issue sold 2200 of this comic that year.
At nycc, geoff johns discussed dc comics doomsday clock, hinting that the comics setting might be a huge clue to the events secret. Death of superman puts superman up against a killing machine called doomsday. This brand was originally used from 1949 through 1970. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Few other comic book stories inspired other comics dealing with the aftermath. When dc announced its plans to kill off superman within its comic book universe, our world was impacted in a similarly monumental way. I liked the death of superman the most and then the return of superman after. Burbank, ca may 16, 2018 the man of steel meets his ultimate match when doomsday comes to earth hell bent on destroying everything and everyone in his path, including the justice league. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. This comic book made national news, and it still stands as one of the best selling comics ever. Most people thought it was a gimmick to raise comic book sales.
Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. The death and return of superman hit retailers shelves as an snes game. This reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the death of superman event. People lined up for blocks outside of stores and waited for hours just to get a copy.
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