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Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. Limited collectors edition is an american comic book series published by dc comics from 1972 to 1978. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. The first issue of a longrunning comic book series is. As a comic book reader i have to adjust to the fact that there will always be a new superman, and not the one i grew up with, not my 1960s comic book superman. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. I dropped them off at denver comic con in 2016, it was my first submission since joining the collectors society in 2006. The death and return of superman multiple printing saga my. He will no longer fight for truth, justice and the american way. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it.
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From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved dc super heroes of all time. Gold and silver comic book collection comic buying. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Platinum 18971937, golden 193855, silver 195669, bronze 197079, and modern 1980present. Unfollow comic book collectors to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock.
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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. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. See our superman comic books article for more details. The worlds top comic book collector explains the history behind. When it comes to rare comic books, few are as important as the origin and 1st appearance of batman. Find out what your superman or action comics are worth at sell my comic books. It usually featured reprints of previously published stories but a few issues contained new material. This drives the price up during an otherwise pretty average early 1950s. Death of superman comic book value price guide posted on by comics watcher 19 comments v 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. The item vintage comic book super hero rack display spiderman superman is in sale since saturday, february 15, 2020.
Though considerably more recent than the collecting of postage stamps or books bibliophilia, it has a major following around the world today and is partially responsible for the increased interest in comics after the temporary slump experienced during the 1980s. Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly rare comic books, then youre certainly sitting on a prized asset that any comic book collector would be envious of. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. There were a bunch of really good collectors editions where superman fought against iconic characters, from captain marvel to wonder woman, and they were all really good. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. The showpiece of dcs celebration was a limited collectors edition c47 where superman saluted the bicentennial. This has dual appeal, because batman collectors will want a copy of this superman comic book, as well as superman fans. Comic books have been published for more than a century, and collectors categorize them into five ages. Visit us in ma, or we are happy to do comic book appraisals on location. Batman is one of the worlds bestknown and mostloved superheroes. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection.
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