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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Superman The Death of Superman TPB (1993 DC) 1st Edition 1-1ST
    • Signed and remarked by Jon Bogdanove and Jerry Ordway, signed by Louise Simonson, Dan Jurgens, and Brett Breeding. No certification included.
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    1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Superman: The Man of Steel (1991-2003) #17-19, Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series)#73-75, Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #496 and 497, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #683-684, and Justice League America (1987-1996)#69.

    Written by Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Louis Simonson, and Roger Stern. Art by Dan Jurgens, Jon Bogdanove, Tom Grummett, Jackson Guice, Brett Breeding, Rick Burchett, Doug Hazlewood, Dennis Janke, and Denis Rodier. Cover by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke.

    A maniacal beast has risen from the Earth, a creature called Doomsday! Only one man can stop Doomsday's rampage - Superman. But the only way to stop him is by sacrificing his own life!

    Softcover, 168 pages, full color.

    NOTE: See also Superman: World Without A Superman TPB (1993)

    Cover price $4.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Superman The Death of Superman TPB (1993 DC) 1st Edition 1-REP

    1st Edition - 3rd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Collects Superman: The Man of Steel (1991-2003) #17-19, Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series)#73-75, Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #496 and 497, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #683-684, and Justice League America (1987-1996)#69.

    Written by Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Louis Simonson, and Roger Stern. Art by Dan Jurgens, Jon Bogdanove, Tom Grummett, Jackson Guice, Brett Breeding, Rick Burchett, Doug Hazlewood, Dennis Janke, and Denis Rodier.

    A maniacal beast has risen from the Earth, a creature called Doomsday! Only one man can stop Doomsday's rampage - Superman. But the only way to stop him is by sacrificing his own life!

    Softcover, 168 pages, full color. NOTE: See also Superman: World Without A Superman TPB (1993)

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Superman World Without A Superman TPB (1993 DC) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #498-500, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #685-686, Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #76-77, Superman: The Legacy of Superman (1993), and Superman The Man of Steel (1991-2003) #20-21.

    Cover by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood.

    Featuring "Funeral for a Friend" Parts 1-10. After the death of the Man of Steel, the super-heroes of the world gather in Metropolis to mourn their friend and honor the passing of the greatest super-hero ever.

    Softcover, 240 pages, full color.

    Credits:

    Written by Jerry Ordway, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern, Dan Jurgens, Karl Kesel, and William Messner-Loebs.

    Art by Tom Grummett, Doug Hazlewood, Jon Bogdanove, Dennis Janke; Roger Stern, Jackson Guice, Denis Rodier, Karl Kesel, Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding, Walt Simonson, Ande Parks, Mike Machlan, Curt Swan, Joe Rubinstein, and Trevor Scott.

    NOTE: This volume is the sequel to Superman: The Death of Superman TPB (1993).

    Cover price $7.50.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Superman World Without A Superman TPB (1993 DC) 1-REP

    2nd and later printings. Collects Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #498-500, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #685-686, Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #76-77, Superman: The Legacy of Superman (1993), and Superman The Man of Steel (1991-2003) #20-21.

    Cover by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood.

    Featuring "Funeral for a Friend" Parts 1-10. After the death of the Man of Steel, the super-heroes of the world gather in Metropolis to mourn their friend and honor the passing of the greatest super-hero ever.

    Softcover, 240 pages, full color.

    Credits:

    Written by Jerry Ordway, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern, Dan Jurgens, Karl Kesel, and William Messner-Loebs.

    Art by Tom Grummett, Doug Hazlewood, Jon Bogdanove, Dennis Janke; Roger Stern, Jackson Guice, Denis Rodier, Karl Kesel, Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding, Walt Simonson, Ande Parks, Mike Machlan, Curt Swan, Joe Rubinstein, and Trevor Scott.

    NOTE: This volume is the sequel to Superman: The Death of Superman TPB (1993).

    Cover price $17.99.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Superman Funeral For a Friend TPB (2016 DC) 2-1ST


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    Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #685-686, Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #498-500, Justice League America (1987-1996) #70, Superman The Legacy of Superman (1993), Supergirl/Lex Luthor Special (1993), Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #76-77 and Superman The Man of Steel (1991-2003) #20-21.

    Written by Karl Kesel, Roger Stern, Jerry Ordway, Dan Jurgens, William Messner-Loebs, and Louise Simonson. Art by Jon Bogdanove, Jackson Guice, Tom Grummett, Dan Jurgens, Walt Simonson, Denis Rodier, Ande Parks, Dennis Janke, Mike Machlan, Curt Swan, Joe Rubinstein, and June Brigman. Cover by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding.

    After Superman sacrificed his life to stop Doomsday, the world and those who loved him must learn how to continue on without the Man of Steel. Heroes like Supergirl, the Guardian and Gangbuster rise to the challenge-but can they fill the void left by Superman's death?

    Softcover, 376 pages, full color.

    NOTE: This volume looks fantastic on the bookshelf with the others 4 volumes in the series (Superman The Death of Superman TPB (2016 DC) New Edition, Superman Reign of the Supermen TPB (2016 DC), Superman The Return of Superman TPB (2016 DC) New Edition, and Superman Doomsday TPB (2016 DC) New Edition). When side-by-side, their spines unite to create the unforgettable Death of Superman Symbol.

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Death and Return of Superman TPB (2024 DC) 30th Anniversary Collection 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Death of Superman 30th Anniversary Special (2023 DC) and Return of Superman 30th Anniversary Special (2023 DC). Written by Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Roger Stern, Louise Simonson, and Karl Kesel. Art by Dan Jurgens, Tom Grummett, Jackson Butch Guice, Jon Bogdanove, Travis Moore, Jerry Conway, Brett Breeding, Doug Hazelwood, and Denis Rodier. Cover by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Celebrating the death and resurrection of the Man of Steel after his historic battle with Doomsday, DC Comics presents this special 30th-anniversary collection of stories from the original creative teams that revisit the aftermath of Superman's greatest sacrifice...and his epic return! This volume also contains pinups from some of comics' greatest talents, including Bill Sienkiewicz, Lee Weeks, Walter Simonson, and others, plus a gallery of variant covers from this groundbreaking comics event. Softcover, 184 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $16.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Superman The Death and Return of Superman Compendium TPB (2025 DC) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #683-692, The Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #496-505, The Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) Annual #5, Green Lantern (1990-2004 2nd Series) #46, Justice League America (1987-1996) #69-70, Superman: The Man of Steel (1991) #17-26, Superman: The Man of Steel (1991) Annual #2, Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #73-83, Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) Annual #5, Supergirl/Lex Luthor Special (1993), Superman: The Legacy of Superman (1993) #1. Written by Dan Jurgens, Karl Kesel, Jerry Ordway, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern, Tom Grummett, Dennis Janke, Gerard Jones , and William Messner-Loebs. Art by Jon Bogdanove, Tom Grummett, Jackson Guice, Dan Jurgens, June Brigman, Rick Burchett, Ed Hannigan, Dennis Janke, David Lapham, Eddy Newell, Denis Rodier, Walt Simonson, Curt Swan, M.D. Bright, Brett Breeding, Doug Hazlewood, Mike Machlan, Ande Parks, Joe Rubinstein, Trevor Scott, Romeo Tanghal, Mike Barreiro, and Andrew Pepoy. Cover by Dan Jurgens and Jerry Ordway. The epic event that shocked a nation and changed Superman forever! It was one of the most stunning and talked-about events in modern comics history! The death of Superman at the hands of the nightmare creature called Doomsday made headlines across the country in the 1990s, and now, you can witness the epic story of the Man of Steels death and return in one massive compendium. This amazing story guest-stars the Justice League of America and many other DC Comics heroes as they witness the fall and rise of the greatest superhero of all time. The historic story of the death and return of Superman is collected in one volume! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,368 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $59.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Superman The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus HC (2007 DC) 1st Edition 1-1ST

    1st Edition - 1st printing.

    Written by Dan Jurgens, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern, Jerry Ordway and Karl Kesel. Art by Dan Jurgens, Jon Bogdanove, Tom Grummett, Brett Breeding, and Rick Burchett. Cover by Dan Jurgens and Jerry Ordway.

    For the first time, the historic story of the death and return of Superman is collected in one massive, 784-page hardcover volume featuring an all-new cover by pivotal creator Dan Jurgens, timed to coincide with the 15th anniversary of the event!

    THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN OMNIBUS includes the best-selling trade paperbacks THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN and THE RETURN OF SUPERMAN, as well as portions of WORLD WITHOUT A SUPERMAN, plus 40 pages of bonus extras including promotional material and product spotlights.

    Hardcover, 784 pages, full color.

    Cover price $74.99.

  • Issue #1B-1ST
    Death of Superman HC (2022 DC) 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition 1B-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #73-75, The Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #496-497, Justice League America (1987-1996) #69, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #683-684, Superman: The Man of Steel (1991-2003) #17-19, Newstime: The Life and Death of Superman (1993), and Superman: Day of Doom (2003) #1-4.

    Written by Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Roger Stern, and Louise Simonson. Art by Dan Jurgens, Dennis Janke, Tom Grummett, Jackson Guice, Jon Bogdanove, Brett Breeding, Doug Hazlewood, Rick Burchett, Denis Rodier, and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Introduction by Dan Jurgens.

    It was a day that no one ever dreamed would arrive: the day an unstoppable force met an immovable object. In Doomsday, Superman met his ultimate match--and his death!

    Relive the monumental event in this 30th-anniversary deluxe edition of the Death of Superman saga, featuring a new introduction by Dan Jurgens!

    Hardcover, 328 pages, full color.

    Cover price $39.99.

  • Issue #1A-1ST
    Death of Superman HC (2022 DC) 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition 1A-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #73-75, The Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #496-497, Justice League America (1987-1996) #69, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #683-684, Superman: The Man of Steel (1991-2003) #17-19, Newstime: The Life and Death of Superman (1993), and Superman: Day of Doom (2003) #1-4.

    Written by Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Roger Stern, and Louise Simonson. Art by Dan Jurgens, Dennis Janke, Tom Grummett, Jackson Guice, Jon Bogdanove, Brett Breeding, Doug Hazlewood, Rick Burchett, Denis Rodier, and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Back Cover by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Introduction by Dan Jurgens.

    It was a day that no one ever dreamed would arrive: the day an unstoppable force met an immovable object. In Doomsday, Superman met his ultimate match--and his death!

    Relive the monumental event in this 30th-anniversary deluxe edition of the Death of Superman saga, featuring a new introduction by Dan Jurgens!

    Hardcover, 328 pages, full color.

    Cover price $39.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Superman The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus HC (2022 DC) 3rd Edition 1-REP

    3rd Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects Superman: The Man of Steel (1991) #17-26, Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #73-83, The Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #496-505, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #683-692, Justice League America (1987-1996) #69, Superman: The Legacy of Superman (1993) #1 and Green Lantern (1990-2004 2nd Series) #46.

    Cover by Dan Jurgens and Jerry Ordway.

    In one of the bestselling graphic novels of all time, Superman must risk everything to stop an unstoppable evil. But afterward, what will become of the world in his absence?

    Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,408 pages, full color.

    Credits:

    Written by Louise Simonson, Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Roger Stern, Karl Kesel, Tom Grummett, William Messner-Loebs, Gerard Jones, and Jeph Loeb.

    Art by Dan Jurgens, Jon Bogdanove, June Brigman, Ed Hannigan, David Lapham, Eddy Newell, Lee Moder, Bob McLeod, Dennis Janke, Brett Breeding, Joe Rubinstein, Tom Grummett, Doug Hazlewood, Jackson Guice, Denis Rodier, Rick Burchett, Walt Simonson, Ande Parks, Mike Machlan, Curt Swan, Trevor Scott, M.D. Bright, Mike Barreiro, Andrew Pepoy, Terry Beatty, Jose Marzan, Jr., and Romeo Tanghal.

    Cover price $150.00.

  • Issue #4-1ST
    Superman The Return of Superman TPB (2016 DC) New Edition 4-1ST


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    2nd Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #689-692, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) Annual #5, Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #503-505, dventures of Superman (1939-2006) Annual #5, Green Lantern (1990-2004 2nd Series) #46, Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #80-83, and Superman The Man of Steel (1991-2003) #24-26.

    Written by Gerold Jones, Dan Jurgens, Jeph Loeb, Karl Kesel, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern. Art by Dan Jurgens, Jon Bogdanove, Tom Grummett, Jackson Guice, Ed Hannigan, Lee Moder, Terry Beatty, Brett Breeding, Doug Hazelwood, M.D. Bright, Dennis Janke, Jose Marzan, Jr., Andrew Pepoy. Joe Rubinstein, Denis Rodier, and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding.

    As an alien warship approaches Earth, the world still doesn't know which-if any-of the four replacement Supermen is the real Man of Steel. Each has a claim to the title, but two show their true colors when they battle the others for supremacy. Meanwhile, the true Superman-restored by a Kryptonian regeneration matrix-is plotting his return!

    Softcover, 480 pages, full color.

    NOTE: This volume looks fantastic on the bookshelf with the others 4 volumes in the series (Superman The Death of Superman TPB (2016 DC) New Edition, Superman Funeral For a Friend TPB (2016 DC), Superman Reign of the Supermen TPB (2016 DC) and Superman Doomsday TPB (2016 DC) New Edition). When side-by-side, their spines unite to create the unforgettable Death of Superman Symbol.

    Cover price $29.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Superman The Death of Superman TPB (2016 DC) New Edition 1-1ST


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    3rd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Superman: The Man of Steel (1991-2003) #17-19, Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #73-75, Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #496-498, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #683-684, and Newstime: The Life and Death of Superman (1993).

    Written by Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Louis Simonson, and Roger Stern. Art by Dan Jurgens, Jon Bogdanove, Tom Grummett, Brett Breeding, Rick Burchett, Doug Hazelwood, Dennis Janke, Denis Rodier,and Jackson Guice. Cover by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding.

    Doomsday. A creature with a single-minded purpose of death and destruction.

    He has landed on Earth, laying waste to anything-and anyone-who dares stand in his way. The Justice League makes a valiant, but ultimately desperate, attempt to stop the unknown juggernaut. When the beast nears Metropolis, Superman answers the call to stop him. And then the unthinkable happens. The Man of Steel...dies. DC Entertainment presents a new edition of the best-selling graphic novel of all time!

    Softcover, 224 pages, full color.

    NOTE: This volume looks fantastic on the bookshelf with the others 4 volumes in the series (Superman Funeral For a Friend TPB (2016 DC), Superman Reign of the Supermen TPB (2016 DC), Superman The Return of Superman TPB (2016 DC) New Edition, and Superman Doomsday TPB (2016 DC) New Edition). When side-by-side, their spines unite to create the unforgettable Death of Superman Symbol. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

    Cover price $17.99.