List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics. All auctions until further notice will be online and phone bidding only. Superman, also called the man of steel, is one of the most influential superheroes of dc comics, and superhero comics at large. Take advantage of our high resolution images and videos to place bids up until the live event, and then continue to bid during the heritage live auction event, including live. January, 2017 a list of important comics from the 1990s key comics from 1990 key comics from 1991 key comics from 1992 key comics from 1993 key comics from 1994 key comics from 1995 key comics from 1996 key comics from 1997 key comics from 1998 key comics from 1999 special note. Death of superman, while mediocre in content set the scene, funeral for a friend was moving and the return was fantastic and the climax of a whole new superman. The story begins with supermans birth on the doomed planet krypton and follows him on his arrival to earth, his childhood in kansas and his career as reporter for the daily planet. The authority is a really fun comic book that looks and feels like a blockbuster movie something enjoyable like bad boys 2 but not a piece of art, and certainly, not a masterpiece. I cant remember exactly what copies of that first issue were going for in. Originally published in single magazine form by dc comics as action comics 687691, superman. The appearance of the icpa logo on a comic is meant as a symbol of quality in the small press, blackandwhite market. This boom period began with the publication of titles like.
You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. A new, updated version of the popular comic book hero superman. Jan, 2017 january, 2017 a list of important comics from the 1990s key comics from 1990 key comics from 1991 key comics from 1992 key comics from 1993 key comics from 1994 key comics from 1995 key comics from 1996 key comics from 1997 key comics from 1998 key comics from 1999 special note. The return of superman titan, 1993 series october 1993 in superman. 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.
The archie digest library laugh digest magazine no. Adventures of superman 0 a, oct 1994 comic book by dc. Imdb, the worlds most popular and authoritative source for movie, tv and celebrity content. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 dc 1st edition. He is best known for his work on power pack, superman. It was part of a series referencing the death of superman.
The return of superman dc, 1993 series december 1993 which is reprinted. Superman world without a superman tpb 1993 dc comic books. Introduced in 1938, superman would usher in a golden age of comic books, and become the first superhero in existence. The story begins with superman s birth on the doomed planet krypton and follows him on his arrival to earth, his childhood in kansas and his career as reporter for the daily planet. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Our top 60 most valuable comic books published since 1992 will tell you. Jun 29, 2006 the authority is a really fun comic book that looks and feels like a blockbuster movie something enjoyable like bad boys 2 but not a piece of art, and certainly, not a masterpiece.
Stan lee is coteaching a free comic book mooc, and you can enroll for free. There are actually several comics labeled funeral for a friend. The print edition collected three digital chapters a month. The top superman comic books for collectorsinvestors. The adventures of superman funeral for a friend 1 dc comics no. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The adventures of superman unrelated to the previous the adventures of superman title, this book, which began in 20 and ended in 2014, was a threetimesamonth digital comic anthology of noncanonical superman stories by rotating creative teams.
The third issue of suspense comicsa shortlived horrorthriller titlebecame the most valuable nonsuperhero comic book ever when a. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. This is the decade that would produce the definitive superman who would be in print for more than 30 years, and pave the way for the superman storyline all fans follow today. In 1990 ernst gerber published the photojournal guide to comic books. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Formation of the independent comic publishers association icpa, to promote excellence in and further public awareness of this growing segment of the comic book industry. What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. Part 2 of 3 written by garth ennis, art by dermot power. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. The print edition collected three digital chapters a. Colin marshall writes on cities, language, asia, and mens style. The man of steel, and for creating the character steel with writer louise simonson in. Action comics 1 this is the book that started it all.
The man of steel, and for creating the character steel with writer louise simonson in 1993. From roughly 1985 through 1993, comic book speculation reached its highest peaks. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or. Death and return of superman part 1, justice leaguesociety, superman published feb 1993 by dc. May 18, 2008 dc superman comic book back from the dead 1993 collector edition value. Siegel and shuster introduce the world to superman. An industry which began in 1935 reached its sales pinnacle in 1993, with a record number of comic books selling for a record number of dollars.
This was a 4 volume set of books illustrating every american comic to date and is still one of the most comprehensive and exhaustive forays into the history and art of comic books. Michigan state university libraries special collections division reading room index to the comic art collection superman superman chronological story list, 19331960. This epic is part of the death of superman storyline and is the best of the 3 gns. Take advantage of our high resolution images and videos to place bids up until the live event, and then continue to bid during the heritage live auction event, including live streaming audio and video. Man of tomorrow poster excellent likenew condition. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age.
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