From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s. At the end of last weeks column, i promised you that i would discuss this week the impact that the 1992 death of superman promotion had on the world of comics. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. Previously a superman dc publication, and followed by dc frequently with the title or feature character afterward. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Superman and superboy venture forth into the cosmos to stop jorel before he tips the. 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. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list.
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. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such. Just as supply and demand work for any retail product, the less supply of a particular comic, the greater the demand. With the popular krypto the superdog animated series running on cartoon. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Action comics 1938 dc comic books 19381955 mycomicshop. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. 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.
Comic book secrets now has a quick free comic book values page for your use. We buy everything from large collections and estates to individual high value golden age and silver age books and everything in between. Top 10 comic books most sought after by collectors movie tv. Even if theyre not rare comic books, they are collectible. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. Some strict collectors consider the era finished by 1950. The first adaptation of superman beyond comic books was a radio show, the adventures of superman, which ran from 1940 to 1951 for 2,088 episodes, most of which were aimed at children. Superman is an iconic super hero, and his comic books are some of the most valuable you can find on the collectors market. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade.
The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955. The golden age of comic books describes an era of american comic books from 1938 to 1956. While we make every effort to note any significant damage to. The death of superman was a major news story that was. Simply use a search engine and type in the title of the comic book. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again. You can also check and see what online retailers are selling their comics to get an idea of the competition. While we make every effort to note any significant damage to slabs, any cgc case may display minor imperfections including newton rings, slight inner well scuffing present at time of encapsulation, or standard surface wear minor scratchesscuffing. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman.
You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. These prices for comic books are provided as a service to hobbizine readers. The man who could make superman do anything, script by jerry coleman, pencils. Most are not rare comic books, but still collected. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Was revived in 19981999 for use on replica editions of reprinted annuals. Subsequently, for some 20 years, ed owned his own commercial art firm in chicago, acquiring, trading, and selling world class collections of american photography, illustration art, and vintage comic books. Top 10 comic books most sought after by collectors movie. This comic, like the other animated style books, is not part of the same continuity used in the other superman or jla comics. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information.
Superman appears in the dc comics and dark horse comics miniseries superman vs. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 1938 1955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Experts suggest examining the cover and individual. Apr 10, 2020 the supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. I recently did a ebay search and found that some comic books are going for hundreds to thousands of dollars. Jerry and joe made a story, but at the last minute the publisher stopped doing comic books. In 1955, dali arrived at the sorbonne in paris for a lecture in a rollsroyce.
Old superman comic books value may 7, 2019 if you re planning on putting yourself through college based on the strength of your comic book collection, you ve got a little rethinking to do. Supermans sweetheart, script by bill woolfolk, art by al plastino. Collectors wishing to buy vintage comic books should watch for flaws that can lower the grade and value of the books. Joe and jerry first tried to sell the superman in 1933. Supermans popularity helped make comic books a major arm of publishing, which led rival companies to create. The man of tomorrow debuts as a quarterly, allowing for a new superman comic to be published every week. Welcome to the main page of our massive public domain comic book archive. Just as supply and demand work for any retail product, the less supply of a particular comic, the greater the. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Collecting comic books as a hobby with financial prospect has been going on for a long time.
It walks you through finding comic book values and prices and helps you decide the best method for your situation. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc. Today i want to give you few free resources to help find the true value of your comic books. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. Once a chicago based humor publications was interested in publishing superman. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. Also, superman would like to have a word with his father about what happened to his son. Action comics 1938 dc 23 cgc ng coverless restored 2027328001. Superman saves a girl named kara on a dying asteroid city called argo city, from attacks by aliens.
Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. Panels are often accompanied by descriptive prose and written narrative, usually, dialog contained in word balloons emblematic of the comics art form. 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. 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. 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.
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. Superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 comic january 1, 1993. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. The last thing to keep in mind is that you need to be realistic about your comic book value. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Jul 02, 2017 collecting comic books as a hobby with financial prospect has been going on for a long time. Gcd issue the great superman comic book collection. It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Superman s sweetheart, script by bill woolfolk, art by al plastino.
Learn the values of individual action comics, and find out what your early superman comics are worth with our free appraisal service. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. The supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. The episodes were initially 15 minutes long, but after 1949 they were lengthened to 30 minutes. Supermans last hour starring superman, nails harrigan, and dan delta, script by jerry coleman, art by al plastino. Aug 17, 2014 it is referred to as the holy grail of comics and this is the finest graded copy to exist with perfect white pages. A comic book or comicbook, also called comic magazine or simply comic, is a publication that consists of comics art in the form of sequential juxtaposed panels that represent individual scenes. The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the years of 1938 and 1955.
We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. These are the years when comics were considered a new and exciting form of art. A cover gallery for the comic book superman superman comic books, dc comic books. They created a few different comic strip formats of superman. Experts suggest examining the cover and individual pages for wrinkles, rips, water spots or other imperfections. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Frankly, i view that particular marketing event as being the greatest catastrophe to strike the world of comics since the kefauver senate hearings of 1955. Superman cbcs golden age comics 19381955 for sale ebay. Your old comic books have value in case you didnt know. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database.
The extent of yellowing decreases the comics value. Its mongul and the cyborg superman against superman, superboy, supergirl, steel, the eradicator, and hal jordan in what remains of coast city. This brand was originally used from 1949 through 1970. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Justice league of america comics click for main article have peaked and then declined in value, as speculation and then profit taking around the jla movie came and went.
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