1941 superman comic books value 1993

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. Doomsday, superman, ice and blue beetle cameo flashback appearances. Death of superman promotion of 1992 mile high comics. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. The ellsworth mountains mentioned on page 2 panel 3 is a. Of the ten most valuable comic books listed in the spring 2002 issue of the overstreet comic book price guide, seven are first appearances of popular superheroes. However, some comic characters and books got their start in the. Superman is an iconic super hero, and his comic books are some of the most valuable you can find on the collectors market. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel.

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. Number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 1 1963 spiderman spiderman vs. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue of detective comics. If youre a fan of a particular genre or character, you can collect other memorabilia such as posters and comic book figurines. 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 krypton and was given. Hobbizine comic book value guides list prices in all conditions from good to mint. They are derived from numerous sources such as dealer price lists.

This is a publishers proof of two pages from the photojournal guide to comic books, 1990, signed and numbered lower right from a limited edition. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. Warren was creator of the overstreet update and editor of it for 10 years 19821992. Superman funeral for a friend limited collectors set.

The better the condition, the more the book can be worth to collectors who want. Find the value of the dc comic adventures of superman volume 1. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The overstreet comic book price guide is considered to be a comprehensive and reliable source for information on the value of comic books, and has been published since 1970. Swan street or avenue on page 19 panel 4 is a homage to curt swan. Want to know what the current value of your old comic books are. But how much are the comics where they first appeared worth on the open market.

The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 1992 1993. When someone attempts to kill kent, superman begins to see a connection between the two situations, and intervenes in time to save the formula. 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. The guide to comics, where he was at the helm from 1993 2003. Gaines told siegel and shuster what additional content aside from the action reprints to create for this issue in a letter dated 19390327. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. What is the value of a 1941 8 superman comic book answers. Just as supply and demand work for any retail product, the less supply of a particular comic, the greater the demand. What is your adventures of superman comic book worth. 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.

Superman takes on the persona of a fictional super hero in order to save the life of the characters creator from the nazis. These prices for comic books are provided as a service to hobbizine readers. The supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Welcome to the iguide comic book price guide iguide is proud to host the online comic book price guide by jon r. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. What is the value of superman dc national comic answers. Take that, adolf the fighting comic books of the second world war fantagraphics, 2017 series 2017. The death of superman was a major news story that was covered by the likes of cnn and time magazine. The fighting comic books of the second world war fantagraphics.

When it comes to comic collectibles, theres a lot more to please a collector than simply the comic books themselves. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc. 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. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope.

This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. But rest assured, if they are here then they are rare. In 1990 ernst gerber published the photojournal guide to comic books. Values of adventures of superman free comic book values. Marvel and dc comic books worth big money showbiz cheat sheet. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Published from 1941 to 1971, the classics illustrated series adapted famous western literary works into the comic book medium.

I recently did a ebay search and found that some comic books are going for hundreds to thousands of dollars. Read more about this book on our captain america comics price guide page. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. Although classics illustrated comic books are major collectible items, the value of each comic from this series varies considerably depending on its physical condition and the publication edition. These prices for comic books are provided as a service to hobbizine.

They are organized pretty randomly, with no attempt to keep them truly in order of value by record sale. Superman, comic, signed abebooks shop for books, art. 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. How to price classic illustrated comics our pastimes. You can create a paid subscription once registration is complete. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Liveaction portrayals of superman over the years featuring. The guide to comics, where he was at the helm from 19932003. First appearances of popular characters are among the most valuable comic books in existence. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. When i first heard about dcs plans to kill superman, i immediately called dc president paul levitz to beg him to cancel the idea. Subsequently, jon became senior price guide editor for wizard. Your old comic books have value in case you didnt know. Almost any early superman comic book has value if its in reasonable condition.