Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever, as well as. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. See the top prices this oneoff is going for by following the title link. Remember, this will give retail prices, if you are looking to sell your comic books a dealer will typically give you between 10% and 100% of the price depending on the desirability of the comic book. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm.
Two page origin of superman a rocketship, carrying an infant, rockets from the planet krypton as it blows up, and lands on the earth where a couple named the kents find the baby. I worked at a comic shop at the time that book came out. Superman comics values and price guide heritage auctions. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. Online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book. The regular issue cost 75 cents, this being the early90s. Next page number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 1 1963 spiderman spiderman vs. Now i start to get suspicious that either he doesnt have it or its a reprint. I must say this reprint is beautiful and a great buy. Usually the 1st superheroes of the big comic book publishers go for big bucks.
After blasting superman with a dose of kryptonite from his heart, metallo flees informing superman that nothing will stop him from putting an end to it. This highly desirable superman run is a representation of one of the most sought after collectibles in the comic book market. The cover bears the famous if somewhat crude drawing of superman smashing a car against a rock. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. 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. Superman and supergirl join forces to battle the villain but at what cost to metropolis. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr.
The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. From earth to apokolips and beyond, superman and supergirl face unexpected challenges in this actionpacked tale examining what it means to be a hero. Record price paid for first superman comic book voice of. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off the superhero genre. Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. Hobbizine comic book value guides list prices in all conditions from good to mint. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who. I did a search already and got pages and pages of irrelevant hits. The value of the comic books would depend upon whether you have any comics of value to a comic book shop. The adventures of superman comic book superman wiki. 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.