Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. Gcd issue the great superman comic book collection. After that, i still tried to keep up with current superman storylines but i really just grew out of comics as i. 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. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. The story of superman s life the origin of superman. Despite the pain and anguish the bursting of the comic book speculator bubble caused the industry in the 1990s, over the past few months the gimmick cover comics adorned. Copper age comics are those published between 1984 and 1991, and on the timeline of comic book history, are bracketed between bronze age comics published before 1984 and modern age comics published after 1991. Within the industry, the beginning of copper age comics was marked by a large group of highprofile artists moving away from marvel.
The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. The great superman comic book collection 1981 dc, 1981 series published in english united states price 6. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Feb 22, 2018 this is the 1984 superman action figure complete with original packaging and mini comic book that it came with. Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of. How much is my comic book collection worth,comic book values. Every comic book has a area on the first page all the way at the bottom that lists information such as,issue number,print date,publisher etc. The initial pitch seemed to be heavily influenced by kenners popular star wars toyline with multiple playsets with individual franchises for superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, teen titans, lois lane, and the super jrs.
This is the 1984 superman action figure complete with original packaging and mini comic book that it came with. What is your adventures of superman comic book worth. In terms of valuing a specific comic book from 1984 it would be absolutely impossible to even make an estimate based upon just the year and the publisher. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. The answer turned this into a key issue comic book almost overnight. Shipped on time, excellent quality, would order again. In 2014, a pristine issue of the 1938 comic, with its original price of 10 cents still. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Genre superhelden superhero characters superman clark kent.
Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Youll need to refer to the overstreet comic book price guide to price and grade your book. The photo below is for reference, its not the same one that sold. Supergirl dc copper age comics 19841991 for sale ebay. Whos who in the superman comics 1950s 1980s information on characters and places introduced in the superman comic books during the 1950s and up to the revamp in 1986.
Interviews read our question and answer sessions with superman comic book writers and artists. 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. The character, cocreated or, depending on whose version you believe, solely created by superman cocreator jerry siegel, is the. A year after superman hit the scene, batman made his first appearance in the.
Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. Get the best deals on supergirl dc copper age comics 1984 1991 when you shop the largest online selection at. In this video i show all of these in detail and read the comic book showing superman. Now some comics that contain first appearances from a less know characters at the time, that were not pushed had by marvel or dc, can actually get more on auction if they are in mint co. Accidentally destroyed this comic when i was a kid it belong to my brother. For anyone who is curious, i collected comic books from 1987 to 1996.
It misses some of the truly interesting price points. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Superman dc copper age comics 19841991 for sale ebay. Superman 1939 1st series annual canadian price variant 10. Collecting the most valuable comic books of the 80s and 90s. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Yesterday once more starring superman, script by bob rozakis, pencils by howard bender, inks by dave hunt. Find the value of the dc comic adventures of superman volume 1. Superman heads into outer space to face the latest diabolical scheme of his hated arch foe brainiac.
The series has ceased and resumed publication several times in the past, featuring different versions of the girl of steel. Oct 06, 2017 this is another comic of this era that would be considered highly liquid. I just ordered him this comic book for his birthday and he was shocked and impressed. The biggest consistently successful independent book and the second independent book to achieve success after cerebus. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Mar 26, 2015 johnny stops by to help corey look over a superman vs. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The prices found here are derived from numerous sources such as dealer price lists, advertisements in collecting publications, and public auction results. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. In the superman mythology from 1939 to 1986, clark kent became a superhero as a youngster, and these are. A salute to superman a text article written by ray bradbury. Dcs 1980s newsstand cover price variant window continues in this year. Unfollow superman doomsday comic book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Superman, superhero, copper age 1984 1991, comics, collectibles. Supergirl is the title of several comic book series, featuring the adventures of supergirl. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all. In 1984, dc comics awarded the master toy license of their characters to kenner products, hot on the heels of mattels action feature heavy heman toy line. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. That really depends upon which issue and the issues condition. How much is a 1984 marvel comic book worth answers.
To repeat the caveat i gave on the main 1980s page which has links to see other years within the decade, the list you are about to see involves no judgment or pricing data, but rather simply ranks the universe of d. The initial pitch seemed to be heavily influenced by kenners popular star wars toyline with multiple playsets with individual franchises for superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, teen titans, lois. It was my brothers favorite present for his birthday. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Superman, superhero, copper age 19841991, comics, collectibles. Used vintage superman dc comic book special 1984 no. Published just a few months after crisis on infinite earths, john byrnes the man of steel updated the saga of superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process.
Not helping matters is that comic book values have gone down a lot in the last decade kind of a dying art if you will. Marvel comics introduced spiderman s black costume in 1984 via this issue, but why was the costume black and what secrets was it hiding. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. Emigolden wonder cassette tape superman has only 60 minutes to save the entire population of metropolis from total destruction.
Within the industry, the beginning of copper age comics was marked by a large group of highprofile artists moving away from. Price new from used from comics, 1984 please retry. It doesnt matter if its a superman comic book, comic spiderman,x men comic or old title that nobody has heard of it can hold value,first you need to find out what type it is and age. What is the value of a 1984 marvel comic book the thing.
The artistic thefts of terraman starring superman, script by paul kupperberg, pencils by curt swan, inks by dave hunt. The hobbizine comic book value guide provides market prices for stamps in all grades from good to mint. Lp record and comic book, a membership card, a pin, and a secret code, all packed in a box. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. Within the industry, the beginning of copper age comics was marked by a large group of highprofile artists moving away from marvel and into privatelyowned companies. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. Values of adventures of superman free comic book values.
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