Rare comic books price guide, valuable, expensive, world. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. Almost any early superman comic book has value if its in reasonable condition. The audit bureau of circulation files reveal that there were three printings of this issue in 1939 500,000 copies, 250,000 copies, and 150,000 copies. Mar 08, 2016 professional restoration in 1994 by matt wilson w cert. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book. Hobbizine comic book value guides list prices in all conditions from good to mint.
Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Value of superhero comic books super hero comics values.
Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. Aug 24, 2014 online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book. Muscles for sale, script by jerry siegel, art by john sikela as joe shuster. So figure how my step brother had issues 117 then 21 thru 34 of superman in mint condition in a box along with batman 1 22 all in mint condition and he ran from the government for tax reasons, got very ill and passed away, and they are. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows superman was born on the planet.
Price guides allow for quick reference of a comic books estimated. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Overstreet comic book price guide 45th edition 201516 superman by robert m. Scientific explanation of supermans amazing strength. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with coverdate june 1939. Some peg it to 1933, when the format of newsstand comic books was codified, but others place the moment in june of 1938, when superman made his debut in jerry siegel and joe shusters first issue of action comics, whose cover featured the redcaped superhero from the planet krypton lifting. The value of a 12 cent comic book in todays dollars comics. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. There are two ways to determine the value of a comic book. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Some peg it to 1933, when the format of newsstand comic books was codified, but others place the moment in june of 1938, when superman made his debut in jerry siegel and joe shusters first issue of action comics, whose cover featured the redcaped superhero from the planet krypton lifting a car over his. Coin, comic book, and magazine collection tracking and price guides. 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.
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How much is the back from the dead 1993 superman comic book worth great cond. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. This comics is famous for featuring clark kent outrunning a speeding train. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. The first, and usually fastest, is to look it up in a price guide. Free comic book value and price resources comic book secrets jan 19, 2008 it walks you through finding comic book values and prices and helps you decide the best method for your situation. Huge lot of 23 silver age superman comics dc keys 10 12. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever, as well as information. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever.
Scientific explanation of superman s amazing strength. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. See more ideas about superman comic, comic book covers and superman. Professional restoration in 1994 by matt wilson w cert. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Superman at the worlds fair ad for new york worlds fair comics, 1939 edition.
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Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when. Mint copy is worth almost as much as the gross domestic product of morocco. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. The better the condition, the more the book can be worth to collectors who want the ones in the best shape. The second is to see how much the item is selling for in auctions or online listings. For avid comic book collectors and enthusiasts, you will find below the list of the top 25 rare comic books in the world. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. Browse certified superman comic books for sale at auction. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. While not every ebay sale is comicrelated, it should give you a general idea that im okay. Superman comics values and price guide heritage auctions. Someone out there just leapt all comic book purchase price records in a single bound. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders.
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