The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Supermans girl friend, lois lane is a legend in the annals of comic books. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death of superman, from 1961s. The superboyprime character was the inspiration for kurt busieks miniseries superman. Death and return of superman dc database fandom dc wiki. 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 and resurrection of superman, explained polygon. The walking dead comic book creator robert kirkman stars in this documentary series that takes a dee more. For the most part golden age supermans powers were as follows. 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. Batmans victory is achieved by using supermans love for lois lane against himdropping her from a building knowing that supermans. Dawn of justice while itll be the first time the two dc entertainment. Of course, the man of steel also famously died in comic books 25 years ago, so we thought it would be worthwhile to revisit supermans resurrection in the comics, to see whethre any of. Synopsis the death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. Dan jurgens superman 75 the death of superman, volume 2 dan jurgens. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. S1, e3 the trials of superman the story of how the.
It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published may 2011 by dc. Comics fans are accustomed to superheroes coming back from the dead, so its no big surprise, but how he comes back is still a mystery. The whole book is nothing but fighting, justice league and superman fighting doomsday. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. And theres no bigger hero in dc comics mythology than superman. Latest full episodes of robert kirkmans secret history of. How much are the original death of superman comic books. Here is an overview of supermans comic book career, since writer jerry siegel 19141996 and artist joe shuster 19141992 invented him while still teenagers. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Why were still feeling the death of superman dc universe. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic.
For years, both supermans age and birthdate have been variable in the comics, but the most consistentlyused. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. I didnt follow the superman books when this storyline. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. This awkwardly named series ran for 7 issues from 1958 to 1974, making it one of the longest. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. Every comic book issue in the death of superman and return of superman story arc, collected here in chronological reading order. Super strength super durability super speed able to jump really high, over tall buildings although its not very well known, in the. Spiderman 2099 second edition1st printing 200 mint condition frank millers roninbook 6. Here is an archive of all the silver age comics features so far we begin with the first death. 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 cost. 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 stories period, without any enjoyably goofy aspect to them. The greatest lois lane story of all time book riot.
This week, finally, audiences get to see the dark knight take on the man of steel in batman v superman. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated publications. 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. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. One of supermans darkest times was when he faced the nighunstoppable villain doomsday, in dcs the death of superman. One of the worstkept secrets of director zack snyders justice league is that superman returns from the grave, following his sacrifice in batman v superman. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics.
Dc found this out when it developed a comic book in which supermans archenemy, lex luthor, launches an attack with what he calls an. 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. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman. Five breathtaking comic book battles batman v superman. Death of superman reading order complete trilogy comic book. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here.
How superman stayed true to the comics in zack snyders bvs. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. Regular comic book series featuring superman andor his supporting cast. Today is february 29, which makes it the day supermans birthday is recognized. Courtesy of mikel janindc entertainment does dc entertainments man of. The character superman began as one of several anthology features in the national periodical publications comic book action comics.
When a hulking monster emerges from an underground. Superman began as one of several anthology features in the. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4 others vf. In the new 52, dcs relaunch of its entire comic book line, superman is still from krypton, was still raised on a farm in the american midwest, is still named clark kent and is still a. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of. This comic book made national news, and it still stands as one of the best selling comics ever. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment supermans dead our lady peace clumsy. These are dark days for jimmy olsen in the dc universe. Dawn of justice is true to the man of tomorrows comic book history.
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