The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. 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. Muhammad ali comic book in this scene from mystery caller. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. I have an old collection of comic books and old novels would like to sell. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Sep 07, 2017 the original appearance of superman also, the wizard zatara started a wave of superhero comic books. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans.
The superman comics series would run for hundreds of issues, but only two or three ashcan copies of superman comics exist. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Unfollow superman comic books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. Its time to look through your old comic collection. In 2014, a pristine issue of the 1938 comic, with its original price of 10. Rare comic books price guide, valuable, expensive, world.
Huge lot of 42 bronze age superman family comic books near full series. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. This is more often the case with newer comic books, but can also be true for older ones. Even if every indicator below is met, the comic book still might not be worth much of anything. 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.
Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Just as supply and demand work for any retail product, the less supply of a particular comic, the greater the demand. Unfollow old superman comics to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. If there are 15,000 copies of the comic in perfect condition, it is going to be less desirable than one with only 100 known copies in mint condition. This faq gives comic book readers an introduction to superman as he appeared in the comic books from 19862011. The man of steel has held up pretty well, you could say. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. This is more often the case with newer comic books, but. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics.
For avid comic book collectors and enthusiasts, you will find below the list of the top 25 rare comic books in the world. May 10, 2018 the superman comics series would run for hundreds of issues, but only two or three ashcan copies of superman comics exist. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The two best sites for reading comics including superman are. 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. This rare comic book price guide presents the latest value of rare comics based on the average valuation of the most reputable comic book price catalogs in the business. Possessing knowledge on appraising the value of old comics is priceless.
Almost any early superman comic book has value if its in reasonable condition. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off the. This monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online. Get the best deals on superman bronze age comics 19701983 when you shop. The market is a fickle beast and sometimes comic books shoot up in value for a time and then come crashing down. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. The first and oldest of these is action comics, which began in april 1938. Superman comics values and price guide heritage auctions. Johnny stops by to help corey look over a superman vs. For instance, if you found a trove of vintage comic books in your grandfathers basement, you will no longer need to go to a professional appraiser and pay a substantial fee in order to know the estimated value of the old comics. The original appearance of superman also, the wizard zatara started a wave of superhero comic books. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm.
The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off the superhero genre. 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. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. The iguide comic book price guide is maintained by warren and his board of advisors. Metropolis mailbag the origins of superman about the comics real or imagined, the heroes lived. Starting in 1939, superman would continue on to 1986 when alan moores story whatever happened to the man of tomorrow. The better the condition, the more the book can be worth to collectors who want. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online in. Each page includes current market values in ten different grades, as well as a section for real market data, actual prices fetched at auction. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for auction.
Browse certified superman comic books for sale at auction. 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. If you have a collection of old superman comics, send us details. Superman is an iconic super hero, and his comic books are some of the most valuable you can find on the collectors market. The supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman.
The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Dec 23, 2018 even if every indicator below is met, the comic book still might not be worth much of anything.
Pencils curt swan, al plastino inks george klein, al plastino. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Has superman stories through the years, so that you can see how superman changed, how comic art changed, how comic storytelling changed, etc. 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. Shop forand learn aboutvintage superman comic books. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comicsfeaturing that famous alien from krypton and aquaman, among many othersor marvel comics, which gave us the webslinging spiderman, the new mutants and patriotic captain america. Rare adventure comics during its evolution from a funnies comic into a superhero title, via the transitional title new adventure comics, this dc title became very popular with buyers at the time. We also feature later key issues worth looking for. Apr 10, 2020 the supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. For readers who buy superman comic books, our selection is big.
Old superman comic books for sale every year since we opened in 2000, superman has been on our top seller list. Since ashcan comic books were handdrawn, unfinished versions of early comic books for legal purposes they were supposed to be thrown out in the ashcan. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Though most people are familiar with the lead character and his friends at the daily planet, the current comic books include many characters and events with which new readers will be unfamiliar.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The searchable database consists of more than 100,000 pages, each devoted to a specific comic book. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Considering this comic is over 70 years old its amazing theres any copy in that condition. I read all the silver age superman titles as i worked in my dads drugstore, and i could read the comics while handling the front of the store cash register sales. Comicastle beta comic list you will find pretty much any. Mar 26, 2015 johnny stops by to help corey look over a superman vs.
Old superman comic books value may 7, 2019 if you re planning on putting yourself through college based on the strength of your comic book collection, you ve got a little rethinking to do. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever, as well as information about them and why they are. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. 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 was so popular, he became the first character to get his very own comic book.