First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc. The most valuable version is the platinum edition, that was given to dealers who sent back a survey to dc comics in 19921993. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4 others vfnm.
Besides the first issue of superman, it also set a new record. The platinum edition originally came polybagged and has a. Now, it all depends on which death of superman issue you are referring to, so we have values for the most common and valuable issues below. What is the a 1934 superman first edition comic worth answers. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell.
If you do, it might be worth visiting ebay or your local comic book store to check their value. Rare copy of supermans first comic book adventure set to. After being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. Online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book. This was the first issue to have a bald lex luthor. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. 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. Aug 25, 2014 a rare, nearly flawless copy of supermans comicbook debut has sold for a superpowered price. Batman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero batman as its main protagonist. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of.
Kathie lee, tom hanks, sean connery, burt reynolds snl duration. This comic book marked the beginning of fictional universe that will soon dominate the us superhero comics industry. Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who. A rare copy of action comics no 1 containing supermans very first appearance in print is going under the hammer. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off the superhero genre. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The first comic book devoted to superman, reprinting the original action comics story, was published in the summer of 1939.
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. Almost any early superman comic book has value if its in reasonable condition. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. 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. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. This depends heavily on the condition of it, as mint or brand new and sealed would earn the most. Batman proved to be so popular that a selftitled ongoing comic book series began publication with a cover date of spring 1940. Value of superhero comic books super hero comics values. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. What is the a 1934 superman first edition comic worth. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Script by tom defalco, pencils by joe bennett, inks by bud.
He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for auction. Aug 24, 2014 the man of steel is more valuable than ever. Heritage auctions in chicago is selling the comic, which first went on sale on 18. Dec 30, 2017 it depends on the edition, condition, etc.
Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever, as well as. If you remember the famous death of superman craze you are familiar with how these things can play out. Barak obama comic book value how prices are holding up. Action comics 1 was published in 1938 by dc comics believed to only have 100 existing copies. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with the cover date summer 1939. A guy shows up at the daily planet building claiming to be supermans manager and clark kent has to expose him. Jun 25, 2014 there is no definite amount for how much a 1934 superman first edition comic would be worth. Superman the dark side of apokolips is a book that is part comic and part chapter book about superman who, in addition being super strong and able to fly, has some interesting powers, like ice breath. The barak obama comic book appearance has set some amazing prices and the value seems to be holding up pretty well.
We monitor the fire hose of online comic book sales across various marketplaces and report on the sales of cgc and cbcs graded books in our comics price guide. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Chances are you stumbled upon this article looking for the value of the death of superman comic book you have or are interested in buyingselling. This issue features the first appearance of superman, the very first superhero.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. A pristine copy of supermans first appearance in action comics no. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale. There is no definite amount for how much a 1934 superman first edition comic would be worth. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world. A guy shows up at the daily planet building claiming to be superman s manager and clark kent has to expose him. The amazing peter parker and the kingpin in where have all the heroes gone. In 2014, a pristine issue of the 1938 comic, with its original price of 10. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online selection at. The issue by jerry siegel and joe shuster is now the worlds most expensive. A rare, nearly flawless copy of supermans comicbook debut has sold for a superpowered price.
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