He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Of the ten most valuable comic books listed in the spring 2002 issue of the overstreet comic book price guide, seven are first appearances of popular superheroes. The valuable ones will have 10c, 12c, 15c, 20c, or 25c on the cover. Some collectors hope to predict the future value of new comics. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. The adventures of superman comic book dc comics no. We monitor the fire hose of online comic book sales across various marketplaces and report on the sales of cgc and cbcs graded books in our comics price guide. Interviews read our question and answer sessions with superman comic book writers and artists. The overstreet comic book price guide is considered to be a comprehensive and reliable source for information on the value of comic books, and has been published since 1970.
They are derived from numerous sources such as dealer price lists, advertisements in comic book collecting publications, and public auction results. Superman is an iconic super hero, and his comic books are some of the most valuable you can find on the collectors market. Superman, comic, signed abebooks shop for books, art. This artwork by jim steranko is the first time i ever bought a comic based solely on the cover. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. Letters from readers allen klingelhoets, shannan snyder, jess mcelree, tony eason, leo rivera, stephen swanson, david cherryhomes and jeffrey johnson. The better the condition, the more the book can be worth to collectors who want. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when.
Another comic that at least partly was bought by me because of the cover solid stories in. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. 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. Best fantasysfsupernatural title doctor strange marvel comics best western title bat lash dc comics best war title sgt. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Almost any early superman comic book has value if its in reasonable condition. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The more information you can provide us, the better we can help. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics.
The first three titles feature the original superboy, the legendary hero superman as a boy. I recently did a ebay search and found that some comic books are going for hundreds to thousands of dollars. However, there may be significant value in other time periods or categories. This is a publishers proof of two pages from the photojournal guide to comic books, 1990, signed and numbered lower right from a limited edition. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive the man of steel fights a neverending battle for truth, justice, and the american way. Determining the value of a comic book is not always easy, as the factors that influence it are subjective and liable to change. Back from the dead the man of steel fights for his life. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved dc super heroes of all time. 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.
Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. Apr 10, 2020 the supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. Superman, national comics publishing canada, superman, simcoe canada, superman, whitman usa close please fill out the following form to. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. Your old comic books have value in case you didnt know. Get the best deals on superman 500 back from the dead when you shop the largest online selection at. View market values for books, store your collection, and. Later series feature the second superboy, who is a partial clone of the original superman.
Almost all comic books have the retail cover price at the time of publication on the cover. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I didnt even follow the series up until that point. To get the most accurate value, you would need to know which of these you have, along with what condition the comic is in. New comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. Whos who in the superman comics 1950s 1980s information on characters and places introduced in the superman comic books during the 1950s and up to the revamp in 1986. First appearances of popular characters are among the most valuable comic books in existence.
Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. Excellent likenew condition this item is shipped usps mail. Most comics that say 30c or higher on the cover are of later vintage and have limited value. Some readers have expressed annoyance at variant covers appearing on this list. If you have some sort of very rare and sought after collectors item such as a misprint that was recalled then it m. With kinney national companys acquisition of warner bros. Keep in mind that comic books are mass produced and then sold to a lot of people.
In 1990 ernst gerber published the photojournal guide to comic books. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Superman the return of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. Comic books are popular collectibles that hold the potential to become valuable over time. With the popular krypto the superdog animated series running on cartoon network, dc comics published a 6issue tiein comic book by the same name, which ran from november 2006 to april 2007. Just as supply and demand work for any retail product, the less supply of a particular comic, the greater the demand. Superman, national comics publishing canada, superman, simcoe canada, superman, whitman usa close please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database.
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. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. Important note on most expensive modern comic books. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993 by. Fury and his howling commandos marvel comics best humor title not brand echh marvel comics. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Superboy is the name of several american comic book series published by dc comics, featuring characters of the same name. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. These prices for comic books are provided as a service to hobbizine readers.
Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. The man of steel comic books featured stores intertwined with those in these other. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice. If there are 15,000 copies of the comic in perfect condition, it is going to be less desirable than one with only 100 known copies in mint condition. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope.
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