The death of superman gets a spotlight on story treatment. Article a illustrer comic book article utilisant une infobox page utilisant une. Superman number 1 comic book summer 1939 is up for auction. There is then a bittersweet ending with supergirl and krypto carrying on in superman s name. The death of superman and of comics michael davis, from. It wasnt the first time, or the last but for one moment in the early 1990s, the combination of a slow news day and the growing popularity of comics collided for what many people recall as the busiestever day for comicbook sales. Aug 08, 2018 the death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semi. The death of superman movie gets a comic book tiein. The death and return of superman multiple printing saga.
The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their. Mar 08, 2016 superman number 1 comic book summer 1939 is up for auction. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The issue of superman that chronicled the man of steels final battle with the monster called doomsday made headlines all over the world and sold four million copies in a matter of days, making it the fastestselling comic book of all time. Each page is a full page shot of the intense battle. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Great deals on death superman comic book hero action figures. This is a path breaking comic wherein superman is killed by doomsday leaving the entire world stunned and with teary eyes. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. The movie batman vs superman shows the same scene taken from this comic only. Apr 07, 2018 the death of superman gets a spotlight on story treatment.
Jul 31, 2019 the death and return of superman complete film collection, which collects the death of superman and reign of the supermen animated movies along with some new features and footage, will make its. The story followed events that first took place during the the death and return of superman storyline, and was followedup by the storyarc funeral for a friend a. No one could believe that superman, the first comic book. Aug 01, 1993 for a person who has never been overly fond of the superman comic s the novel the death and life of superman is a superb read. Death superman comic book hero action figures for sale ebay. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. My journey into this wonderful hobby began in early 1994, when i found the death of superman graphic novel at kroger, i was 11 years old then. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. The death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros.
Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. One on the cornerstones of comics, this copy has moderate restoration which includes color touch, spine reinforcement, and edge trimming. We believe nfl superpro to be one of the greatest comic books ever written. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Superman number 2 comic book fall 1939 page by page. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Paste magazine an epic and carefully constructed narrative. It is based on the dc comic book storyline of the same name. Supermans death was followed by the funeral for a friend story, which saw supermans loved ones.
Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993. The death and return of superman complete film collection, which collects the death of superman and reign of the supermen animated movies along with. And remarkably chilling for a comic book at the time. The version of lex luthor who was appearing in the superman comics at the time of the death of superman had a long, curly mane of red hair and a. The death of superman is a 2018 american animated directtovideo superhero film produced by warner bros. The graphic novel collected the seven issue storyline doomsday. The final fight between superman and doomsday is a knockout brawl for the ages. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. Aug 01, 2018 the death of superman remains one of dcs alltime bestselling graphic novels, and continues to find a life in the bookstore market where, executive producer james tucker acknowledged at comic. Superman eventually defeats doomsday at the cost of his own life. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semispectacle of superman. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Very good comic still in its case and has no scratches and or marks on book. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans.
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. 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. Death is a fictional character from the dc comic book series, the sandman 19891996. Buying art is subjective, hence the final decision to purchase based on perceived value is at the sole discretion on the buyer. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. When i got the opportunity to get it again i bought it at a fair price and got it in excellent condition and very fast. Like most anthropomorphic personifications of death, death meets with the recently deceased and guides them into their. The film, which chronicles the battle between superman jerry oconnell and doomsday a story previously adapted in superman.
The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. The death and return of superman omnibus new edition superman. Superman and doomsday just exchange blows one after another. The death and return of superman omnibus by dan jurgens and jerry ordway. The death and return of superman omnibus, isbn 14012 15505. Scientific explanation of supermans amazing strength. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. New listingdc 1993 2 jan 75 superman the death of superman comic book. I had heard of this event but i was so late to the party that it was over. A good riveting story especially as the tome of the book is preinternet so has a more of natural feel. Nov 19, 2012 57 videos play all comic book documentaries gabe infinity watch superman. The story starts as a greenclothed fist beats its way out of an underground chamber.
For a person who has never been overly fond of the superman comics the novel the death and life of superman is a superb read. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s. Unfollow death of superman comic 1993 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. If condition is in question, please request more pictures. Doomsday, is the 32nd installment in the dc universe animated original. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. The cbc comic book cast is an online geek culture community. The death of superman and of comics michael davis, from the. The death of superman remains one of dcs alltime bestselling graphic novels, and continues to find a life in the bookstore market where, executive. The alien creature doomsday served as primary opponent, and it gueststarred the justice league america. Jul 04, 2019 i worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out.
Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. 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. Bloody disgusting death of superman brought the real and fictional universes together in a stirring realization of just how much superman means to our culture. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. The death of superman le numero sest tres bien vendu et a recu une. Due to the nature of said podcast we tend to do bad comic books though real talk. Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant.
Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993 by brett breeding artist, dan jurgens author. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. 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 death of the superman was a multipart storyline published in alternating superman titles from decemberjanuary of 19921993, and one issue of justice league america in december, 1992. You can see where the latest superman movies, in particular, batman vs superman, drew its inspiration from. The writers and editors of the superman line had been leading up to a wedding between lois lane and clark kent. I can only imagine how a kid in 1961 would have handled this comic book. 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 cost. Feb 26, 20 116 of 151 results for death of superman comic book skip to main search results amazon prime. The death of superman is an iconic superman storyline centered around the perceived, well, death of superman. We finally went on to do the death of superman and i forgot just how poor, the jla issue aside, the overall comic is.