Free comic book value and price resources comic book secrets jan 19, 2008 it walks you through finding comic book values and prices and helps you decide the best method for your situation. Aug 24, 2014 online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman.
Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. If not for the tear, its grade would have been a 3. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. Contentsshow volume 1 issues 424500 add a photo to this. This comic book had a lot of action and louis and clark are not together anymore which makes it interesting. If this is a variant of an issue, please use the missing variant submission on the issue in question. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you. It is thought that there are less than one hundred copies of the issue in existence, and the find is. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. The adventures of superman comic book superman wiki. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Manage subscription ezpay delivery issue enewspaper subscribe.
As a consequence of introducing this series alongside its already existing titles, dc comics was able to publish a new superman comic each week. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist.
May 25, 20 the collectible marked the first appearance of superman, and was originally published in 1938. 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. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Gocollect can now put you in touch with highly respected buyers and sellers in the comic book industry. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for auction. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Tim burtons 1989 batman film inspired bruce timm and paul dini to develop batman. Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever, as well as. Witness supermans first encounter with the work of lex luthor, brought to you by jeff parker hulk and chris samnee daredevil.
Superman comics values and price guide heritage auctions. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Usually between 1984 to 1991 modern 1992 to current. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. See the top prices this oneoff is going for by following the title link.
Since his debut, superman has been a cultural icon in the united states. 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 adventures of superman comic book superman wiki fandom. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. Two page origin of superman a rocketship, carrying an infant, rockets from the planet krypton as it blows up, and lands on the earth where a couple named the kents find the baby.
Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of. Scientific explanation of superman s amazing strength. Star wars comic signed by fisher, ford, and hamill season 14 history duration. Gaines told siegel and shuster what additional content aside from the action reprints to create for this issue in a letter dated 19390327. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. The collectible marked the first appearance of superman, and was originally published in 1938. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The team supreme that brought fans the adventures of damian wayne in batman and robin returns for the adventures of superman and his offspring. Superman was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. These are the most actively sold comics over the past couple months.
Dont miss the debut of this allnew series starring the man of steel, written and illustrated by some of comics finest talents. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. 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. 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. Online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book. The first comic book devoted to superman, reprinting the original action comics story, was published in the summer of 1939. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. While superman doesnt appear in the comic he would appear in the first issue. Scientific explanation of supermans amazing strength.