It was the death of an icon probably the most famous character in all of comicdom. Comic megastore offers a wide selection of the adventures of superman comic books. Supermans metropolis is one of those rare comic book experiments that works to strengthen the two sources it borrows from. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. Reports of supermans return spread rapidly, but is this really. Top ways to know if your comic book is valuable liveabout. Metropolis comics and collectibles advanced search group lots. As a consequence of introducing this series alongside its already existing titles, dc comics was able to publish a new superman comic each week. The boyhood dreams of jerry siegel and joe shuster combine with the vision of renowned filmmaker fritz lang in superman s metropolis, a remarkable elseworlds graphic novel setting the man of tomorrow in the city of tomorrow. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Siegel and shuster put together a comic book in similar format called the superman. You will receive our email newsletters, promotions and site updates regarding comic industry news, comic book sales and auctions.
Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by. 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. I liked the death of superman the most and then the return of superman after. Find out how to know if you have a valuable comic book on your hands based. Grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. Bruce banner, on the run from the law and undercover, eventually makes his way to metropolis.
Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by the way the name is pronounced. Many were released on cardboard or vinyl records with accompanying readalong books. With over a decade behind us now since that illadvised promotion was first conceptualized, i believe that all of us in the world of comics are still paying the price for the death. With all you need about informations, prices of dc superman comic book values, we always supply the cheapest cost, compare and the best service to you. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. The reign of the supermen is one of many storylines or works to have received a comics buyers guide fan award, winning the favorite comic book story category in 1993.
Not a huge fan of the artist either, so it all results in a noble effort but an unsatisfying read. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. It is the first part of a trilogy based on german expressionist cinema, succeeded by batman. Superman the dark side of apokolips is a book that is part comic and part chapter book about superman who, in addition being super strong and able to fly, has some interesting powers, like ice breath. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. Read supermans metropolis comic online free and high quality. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. This overview helps show how supermans first 50 years of adventures. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Sep 01, 1993 there is a lot of foundational information in these long anthologies of comics that impact the superman mythos for decades. The dc superman archetype and fritz langs metropolis are interspliced beautifully into an amazing story that adds to both myths.
In may 1933, consolidated had published a protocomic book titled detective dan. Supermans metropolis elseworlds comics january 1, 1997. Jimmy shows a new intern around the city of metropolis, while superman fights a gun nut. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Supergirl is the title of several comic book series, featuring the adventures of supergirl. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Making supermans metropolis the metropolois of the silent film was clever, but the big chunks of speechifying from the movie dont work as well in a comic book and the two stories dont feel blended so much as jammed together. Bought this book as its advertised on amazon as containing issues 1 to 18 of grant. Supermans pals pal, script by chris duffy, pencils by neil vokes, inks by terry austin. 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.
Written by jeanmarc and randy lofficier, and roy thomas. Clark moves to metropolis where he becomes a reporter for the daily planet. In 1996, we began to have a presence on this newfangled thing called the internet and now, over 30 years later, have become the comics industrys premier mail order comic book service. Working as a medic at a homeless shelter, he runs into trouble when lex luthor decides to demolish the shelter to make way for a lexcorp subsidiary or secret laboratory of some sort. Reports of superman s return spread rapidly, but is this really. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. In may 1933, consolidated had published a proto comic book titled detective dan. The character superman and his various comic series have received various awards over the years. Superman sets her up in midvale orphanage so she can adjust to life on earth. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine.
As a part of the acclaimed dc comics the new 52 event of september 2011. Superman spies a crashing rocket and discovers his cousin supergirl. Starring clark kent, lois lane, lex luthor, jimmy olsen, perry white and others, this science fiction parable celebrates the triumph of the human spirit against an. With over a decade behind us now since that illadvised promotion was first conceptualized, i believe that all of us in the world of comics are still paying the price for the death of superman. Another good cource for discovering comic book prices is the comics price guide. There is a lot of foundational information in these long anthologies of comics that impact the superman mythos for decades. Overstreet publishes the overstreet comic book price guide, which first appeared in 1970 and is. If accepted, you are legally obligated to purchase the book. Cover pencils by rick burchett, inks by terry austin.
They gave him an origin story, a home city metropolis and introduced characters who are still used by superman comics artists today, such as lois lane. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. Superman s pals pal, script by chris duffy, pencils by neil vokes, inks by terry austin. It is the first part of a trilogy based on german expressionist cinema. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic books name. Join the newsletter to stay uptodate on new features and great deals. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. Supermans metropolis is a dc comics comic book and a superman elseworlds publication. In the ruins of metropolis, superman battles the alien menace massacre as the citizens of that fallen city try to rebuild their lives.
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. For a detailed list of stories appearing in the supergirl comics, see list of supergirl comic book stories 19721974 the first ongoing title featured superman s kryptonian cousin. How can you tell that the comic you have in your hands is worth anything. In 1986, dc comics revamped the superman comics recreating superman and his supporting cast of friends and enemies.
This crossover event lasted about a year between 19921993 with about 40 comic issues. Superman came at number 2 in vh1s top pop culture icons 2004. Metropolis comics and collectibles metropolis collectibles. We value your comic books and other collectibles, we carefully pack your shipments of comic books and other collectibles, and we continue to provide an easy. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold.
Superman s metropolis is a dc comics comic book and a superman elseworlds publication. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Plus, a wave of good luck spreading through metropolis touches the riot grrls as their new single hits number one. At the 2014 new york comic con, vincent zurzolo of metropolis. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. The series has ceased and resumed publication several times in the past, featuring different versions of the girl of steel.
It was written by jeanmarc lofficier, randy lofficier and roy thomas and illustrated by ted mckeever. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Top superman comic books comic book values comic book. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. Supermans metropolis comic read supermans metropolis. Here is an overview of supermans comic book career, since writer jerry siegel 19141996 and artist joe shuster 19141992 invented him while still teenagers. This overview helps show how superman s first 50 years of adventures. Gcd issue the great superman comic book collection. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. How much is the original death of superman comic worth.
Heck, at least in the first printing, they couldnt even read the book without reducing its value, as dc polybagged the issue. She tells him how argo city survived the destruction of krypton and how her father sent her to earth when the inhabitants of argo city were threatened by kryptonite poisoning. The form of a man made up of red energy awakens in a facility in the arctic having the memories of superman and heads to metropolis. This reading order contains all the essential and recommended comic book issues for you to enjoy superman. Superman s metropolis is one of those rare comic book experiments that works to strengthen the two sources it borrows from. Worlds finest comics, with superman, batman and robin selling us war bonds.
Metropolis is a fictional city appearing in american comic books published by dc comics, best known as the home of superman. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. It contained alloriginal stories as opposed to reprints of newspaper strips, which was a novelty at the time. For the first several years, the stories contained in superman volume 2 were selfcontained, occasionally crossing over into other comic titles depending upon the storyarc. This page contains information about adventures of superman volume 1. Here is an overview of superman s comic book career, since writer jerry siegel 1914 1996 and artist joe shuster 19141992 invented him while still teenagers. This series contains a great storyline as well as great comic art. His first comic book though actually was a propaganda piece, releasing right in the thick of 1941, where the captain spends 45 pages beating up nazis. All the dialogue from the movie is put directly into the word balloons, while the captions.
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