Strange, and the xmen, all of whom are enormously popular even today, it is difficult to overestimate the importance of the 1939 comic book. The first issue of this limited series was published with two variant covers of roughly equal distribution ratio. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Man of steel 1 in copper age superman comics for sale ebay. Dcs june 2020 comics have zombie superheroes, new justice. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. Man of steel is a 20 superhero film based on the dc comics character superman. Cerberus is back in town and wants to burn metropolis to the ground, but superman finds the operatives with some help from an unlikely source. This was the highest value ever paid for a single issue of a comic book.
What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. As a result of introducing this series alongside its already existing titles, dc comics was able to publish a new superman comic each week. The new frontier reading a comic book near the gravestone of the dc. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Why did iron man ii do almost as good as man of steel commercially. The man of steel is a 1986 comic book limited series featuring the dc comics character superman. In 1986, john byrne was recruited from marvel comics to reinvent superman. The series told the story of supermans modern origin, which had been rebooted following the 1986 series crisis on infinite earths. Limited edition copy only available via promotional sweepstakes. Marvel comics values and price guide heritage auctions. Values of man of steel, the free comic book values. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Produced by dc entertainment, legendary pictures and syncopy, and distributed by warner bros. Steel volume 1 was an ongoing series, published by dc comics.
Does an autograph increase the value of my comic book. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. Next page number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 1 1963 spiderman spiderman vs. Pictures, it is a britishamerican production and the first installment in the dc. Published just a few months after crisis on infinite earths, john byrnes the man of steel updated the saga of superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process. A very young john henry irons appears in the animated film justice league. Whats the best way for me to determine the value of my comic book collection. The series told the story of supermans modern origin, which had been rebooted following the 1986 series crisis on infinite earths dc editors wanted to make changes to the character of. The series told the story of supermans modern origin, which had been rebooted following the 198586 series crisis on infinite earths dc editors wanted to make changes to the character of. The man of steel is a monthly american comic book series that ran for 6 issues from 1991 to 2003, featuring superman and published by dc comics. The man of steel is a 2018 superman six issue miniseries released by dc comics, written by brian michael bendis as a pilot episode for his upcoming era in charge of the superman saga.
Mar 02, 2019 we have to each pick 10 comics from dts collection of cgc graded marvel silver age comic books. The new frontier version of john wilson, also known as john henry, who is reportedly killed in the film. Written and drawn by john byrne, the series was presented. The man of steel series that started in 1986 is not a very sought after volume.
The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value. The first issue of this limited series was published with two variant covers of roughly. Number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 1 1963 spider man spider man vs. Comic shops enter zip code indie bookstores enter zip code beaten by rogol zaar, his city burning at the hands of an unknown arsonist and the secret of what happened to lois and jon drawing closer to revelationeven superman feels powerless against all that stands before him. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps.
Hobbizine comic book value guides list prices in all conditions from good to mint. The cbc comic book cast is an online geek culture community. Since the mid 1980s revival of the superman franchise, the man of steel had appeared in stories 3 times a month in the pages of superman, adventures of. Lp record and comic book, a membership card, a pin, and a secret code, all packed in a box. Dick giordano the first superhero is told once again. Here, clark kent is no longer a wimp, lex luthor is a donald trumplike tycoon, superboy was. The third issue finds superman in gotham city and at odds with the brutal and oftentimes unlawful methods batman uses to fight crime. Superman the man of steel 1991 comic books mycomicshop. Written and drawn by john byrne, with inks by dick giordano. For example, with no more than 100 copies left in the world, a nearmint copy of action comics no.
Bendis choice to place ambiguity above story progression doesnt help the issue and makes it more. As superman struggles to come to grips with what has happened to his wife and son, he must also face a new threat thats determined to burn down metropolis. This page contains information about steel volume 1. Who will have the most valuable comic book collection. The man of steel has held up pretty well, you could say. Whether youre an expert or just picking up your first comic book, these guides to the best reads, screen adaptations, characters, creators, and conventions will take you from sidekick to hero. Written and drawn by john byrne, the series was presented in six issues which were inked by dick giordano. Superman was so popular, he became the first character to get his very own comic book. Mar, 2020 starting with the sixissue man of steel miniseries, byrne fundamentally changed supermans origins and propelled him into the present, including iconic encounters with lex luthor, metallo, and darkseid. I recommend playing hans zimmers soundtrack to the man of steel in the background. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time.
Theres so many plotlines going on that, if any of them failed, it could easily sink the book, and if the art wasnt as top notch as it is, none of it would have worked. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders. Combined all the pages of the man of steel the prequel comic. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. One story deals with the violent confrontation between superman and his new nemesis rogol zaar who is still attempting to wipe out the threat of the kryptonians by destroying the earth. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world.