Chris viveiros of boston holds his copy of the comic book in the background. The whole arc, sometimes called the death and return of superman for obvious reasons, is split into three parts. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The film, which chronicles the battle between superman jerry oconnell and doomsday a story previously adapted in superman. Parents need to know that dc comics the death of superman is a fulllength animated feature based on a multipart dc comic book series, the death of superman, which appeared in the early 1990s. The death of superman is a 2018 american animated directtovideo superhero film produced by warner bros. 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 writers and editors of the superman line had been leading up to a wedding between. Michael bailey one of the most famous comic book stories of alltime, as the murderous creature known as doomsday comes charging towards metropolis with only superman able to stop him. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. As far as the story, this is where comic books all ended for me, superman was killed.
Publishers like dc would designate certain comic book issues as significant, causing mint condition copies to be. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag. Death of superman, dc bronze age superman comics, superman dc golden age comics, dc comics superman dc universe comic book hero action figures, comics complete nonsport trading card sets, dc comics superman superman comic book hero action figures, comic book lot dc silver age superman comics, batman dc comics superman comic book hero action. The death of superman is intended to be the 32nd installment in the dc universe animated original movies line, the 11th film in the dc animated movie universe, and is based on the 19921993 dc comic book storyline of the. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs. The death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros.
Another local store sold its entire supply of copies. The death and resurrection of superman, explained polygon. One of the bestselling dc comics stories of all time is the death of superman and the landmark 1992 comic book event is the subject of the latest tales from the dark multiverse special, with its own sinister twist. The death of superman is a comic story arc during the 1990s in all four mainstream superman. Death of superman animated film sneak peek released. In the story, superman engages in battle with a seemingly unstoppable killing machine named doomsday in the streets of metropolis. Death of superman lot 1992 doomsday dc wizard adventures man. The villain of the piece called doomsday may be the most. The death of superman was a 1992 crossover between dc comics multiple superman titles in which superman tragically died saving metropolis from an inexplicable space monster called doomsday. As the inaugural film in the dc universe movies series, superman doomsday told an abridged version of the death of superman, dc comics landmark 199293 comic phenomenon. 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.
Most folks dont care if the comic been wrapped in saran wrap, a comic bag, or in a burrito. The death of superman is a comic story arc during the 1990s in all four mainstream superman comics of the time, which chronicles supermans confrontation with the terrible monster doomsday, his battle with the monster, and finally his death at the hands of the strange beast. Mera, alfred pennyworth, damian wayne, hawkman, kate kane and others appear in nonspeaking cameos during supermans funeral production. Here at last is the dramatic story behind the bestselling comic book of all time. 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. When the beast nears metropolis, superman answers the call to stop him. The death of superman movie gets a comic book tiein. I had a collection of some animated ninja turtles and scrooge mcduck comic books that i got from a nearby 7eleven, but i had never gotten any of the major comic book series. Manning, is the bestselling trade paperback of all time. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This collection of fiftyeight items also includes assorted other comics featuring superman, including comic books from the reign of the supermen. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993.
The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. A collection of the death of superman story arc bye, bye birdie. Published april 14th 1993 by dc comics first published december 1992. This movie is the first part of a multimovie event, the second part of which is reign of the supermen. The death of superman was released in time for the 1992 christmas shopping season and, according to comics historian matthew k. Dc superman comics including 1992 death of superman.
For the most part they have been copied from the pages on comicvine for. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. The amount of the purchase was undisclosed, although welchs. But with a runtime of 75 minutes, the film focused on a core, singular storyline. A creature with a singleminded purpose of death and destruction. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. The death of superman, are among the bigname talent coming together for the death. Death and return of superman dc database fandom dc wiki. 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. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman.
Below are the plot summaries of the issues in this book. Superman, with the help of keith robert parks and charlie, stops the underworlders and the warworlders. He has landed on earth, laying waste to anythingand anyonewho dares stand in his way. The death of superman, world without a superman, and the return of superman. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been. Buy the death of superman by dc comics, kahan, bob isbn. The death of superman first hit comics back in 1992. Most devoted comicbook readers arent surprised by this, since the publisher. Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semispectacle of superman. The death of superman wasnt exactly my introduction to comic books, but it was my introduction to the major comic book characters in their original form. With the revisionist oneshot issue and recent animated adaptation now available on home video, here is a look back at the event that set the tone for the american. Death of superman 1992 doomsday vs superman complete. How much are the original death of superman comic books.
The story will be split into two films, the death of superman in late 2018, and reign of the supermen in early 2019. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4. When dc announced its plans to kill off superman within its comic book universe, our world was impacted in a similarly monumental way. The justice league makes a valiant, but ultimately desperate, attempt to stop the unknown juggernaut. Louise simonson and jerry ordway, who helped serve as architects of 1992s bestselling storyline doomsday. This will mark the second time the story has been adapted into an animated film, the first having been 2007s superman. The story had previously been adapted in the 2007 film superman. The death of superman set cgc comic book collectors chat. The death of superman is intended to be the 32nd installment in the dc universe animated original movies line, the 11th film in the dc animated movie universe, and is based on the 19921993 dc comic book storyline of the same name. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman.
But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. It is based on the dc comic book storyline of the same name. Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes. How much are the original death of superman comic books worth. Dc published the story in three collected volumes from 1992 to 1993. Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. Doomsday breaks out of his cage and starts heading for metropolis, killing and destroying everything in his path.
The death of superman is the 32nd installment in the dc universe animated original movies line, the 11th film in the dc animated movie universe, and is based on the 1992 1993 dc comic book storyline of the same name. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. 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. When a hulking monster emerges from an underground resting place and begins a mindless rampage, the justice league is quickly called in to stop the colossal force of nature. The death of superman remains a seminal moment in the history of comics and the character. If you would like to support this work then please visit my patreon page at. Doomsday released in 1992, the death of superman was one of the defining books of what. The death of superman is a 1992 comic book storyline that occurred mostly in dc comics superman titles. Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings. Unfollow death of superman comic 1993 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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