The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. What is your death of superman, the comic book worth. But if you want a good story, the death of superman really is just a setup to the meatandpotatoes of the storyline. At the time, i was an avid comics reader, and while familiar with the concept of death in comics specifically of jason todd a few years earlier the concept of killing superman seemed nearly impossible to me. With george reeves, phyllis coates, jack larson, john hamilton. Comic book classics revisited is taking a deeper look at the 1992 blockbuster event the death of superman up to this point, a monster stronger than the entire might of the justice league minus superman who was on tv at the time is rampaging through the countryside and heading toward metropolis. Death of superman reading order comic book reading orders.
A collection of the death of superman story arc bye, bye birdie. Apr 11, 2011 this video is basically pictures from the graphic novel the death of superman, set to some rock music. It wasnt a bad year, just up and down in terms of story and events. The classic collection returns in a newly recolored edition. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. The story that drew national media attention and killed comics most recognizable hero. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher.
None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. As the highest selling comic of all time it caused a spectacular boom in sales during the 90s. When a hulking monster emerges from an underground resting place. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc.
Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The death of superman for right or wrong is a landmark moment in comic book history. No, we dont need another retelling of the death of superman, but we, comic book fans and casual fans, deserve a good adaptation of this story. So, does this version of hank henshaw suddenly remember the rest of his comic book career, fighting as a member of the sinestro.
May 25, 2016 death of superman new 52 chan may 25, 2016 1 comment from what i can gather, the superman in black is the prenew 52 superman whos been transported into the new 52 universe. Dc published the story in three collected volumes from 1992 to 1993. Death of superman new 52 chan may 25, 2016 1 comment from what i can gather, the superman in black is the prenew 52 superman whos been transported into the new 52 universe. Feb 05, 2016 because it has never been done before. For the most part they have been copied from the pages on comicvine for.
This video is basically pictures from the graphic novel the death of superman, set to some rock music. The death of superman by dan jurgens, jerry ordway, louise simonson, roger stern. When jimmy and perry whites sister go missing in haiti while filming voodoo practitioners, perry and clark go looking for them. The crossover, which originated from editor mike carlin and writers dan jurgens, roger stern, louise simonson, jerry ordway, and karl kesel, began in december 1992 and lasted until october 1993. If the assembled might of the jla cant do it, what hope does he have. The death of superman is the latest entry in the dc universe animated original movies series and is based on the 1992 dc comic book storyline of the same name in which superman and doomsday battle to the death. This book has at least 16 printings as of september 2008. When a hulking monster emerges from an underground. The death of superman, world without a superman, and the return of superman. Unfollow death of superman comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. The death and resurrection of superman, explained polygon. Find the value of the dc comic death of superman volume 1. The featurette also includes a closer look at the dark superman appearing in the return of superman graphic novel.
This reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the death of superman event. Bill henderson credit only henry corden as william. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics. Bloody disgusting death of superman brought the real and fictional universes together in a stirring realization of just how much superman means to our culture. Not much is known about the killer except for his love of destruction. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday. Superman doomsday wdeath of superman graphic novel by lauren. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4 others vfnm. Why is the death of superman such an important comic book. Values of death of superman, the free comic book values. The death of superman new edition by dan jurgens, paperback.
The death of superman dc graphic novel comic book doomsday 1st print circa 1993. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics superman related publications. Manning, is the bestselling trade paperback of all time. The death of superman was one of the most important events in dc comics history, and a lot went on behindthescenes to make it happen. Death of superman puts superman up against a killing machine called doomsday. Cast main cast george reeves as superman clark kent phyllis coates as lois lane credit only jack larson as jimmy olsen john hamilton as perry white guest starring robert shayne as insp. Superman was has been, and hopefully will continue to be, one of the cornerstones of the comic book industry. In the initial chapter, lex luthor appears to have renounced his life of crime. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. The reign of the supermen which introduced the postcrisis superboy, steel, the cyborg superman, and a mysterious superman with familiar ties to another. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. 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. When viewed overall 1992 was a somewhat haphazard year for the superman titles. The death of superman is one of the most famous dc stories of all time.
Adventures of superman drums of death tv episode 1953 imdb. I was glad the day i found all the comics combined in one book. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the. 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. I didnt follow the superman books when this storyline. Below are the plot summaries of the issues in this book. Which could be easier said than done, considering hes currently serving as a member of the suicide squad.
Daily planet editor perry white is extremely concerned. Aug 10, 2018 no, we dont need another retelling of the death of superman, but we, comic book fans and casual fans, deserve a good adaptation of this story. The final fight between superman and doomsday is a knockout brawl for the ages. Can even superman stop the unstoppable creature called doomsday. 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. I figured i did one about smallivlle, superman doomsday, and a fake trailer. The death of superman was released in time for the 1992 christmas shopping season and, according to comics historian matthew k.
Going on record about the death of superman will be paul levitz and other dc staff members, as well as comic book artists throughout the industry. George hamilton as doctor simone gerarde smoki whitfield as the voodoo drummer. I was ten years old when the, then doomsday, now death of superman, arc began, running through dc comics in late 1992. May 16, 2017 the only thing left to do before killing superman as he failed to so many years ago is to recruit general zod. The death of superman dc, 1993 series newsstand first printing the death of superman dc, 1993 series fifth printing the death of superman dc, 1993 series newsstand second printing second printing was printed in canada. This comic book made national news, and it still stands as one of the best selling comics ever. The whole book is nothing but fighting, justice league and superman fighting doomsday. Some great dan jurgens art and brutal for superman comics fight scenes. Nov 14, 2017 the death and resurrection of superman, explained. The calm before the storm or aliens, vampires and demons oh my. When new books are released, well charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the preorder period. Adventures of superman drums of death tv episode 1953.
When sidebyside, their spines unite to create the unforgettable death of superman symbol. The death of superman is the latest entry in the dc universe animated original movies series and is based on the 1992 dc comic book storyline of the same name in. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. The death of superman was a 1992 crossover between dc. How much is the original death of superman comic worth.
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