The copy for sale has a story of its own that wouldnt be out of place in the pages of a comic book plot, either. Almost three years ago, actor nicolas cage sold his copy of action comics no. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. Sales data first became public in 1960, and showed that superman was the bestselling comic book character of the 1960s and 1970s. A wellpreserved copy of the comic that first featured superman is heading for auction. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Over time youll see comic books selling for tens of millions of dollars and, who knows, one day maybe hundreds of. A rare and pristine copy of the first issue of action comics, famed for the first appearance of superman, has set a record wednesday for the most money paid. The cover price says 10 cents, but action comics no. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. Superman comic 1 million dollar bill limited edition novelty note 25 pack. Aug 25, 2014 the first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug.
Comic which debuted superman in 1938 to be sold in auction. Nov 11, 2011 the copy for sale has a story of its own that wouldnt be out of place in the pages of a comic book plot, either. The 1938 comic book marks the first appearance of superman, and is considered a gem among comic book fans, according to heritage auctions. Rare comic book containing supermans debut sells for.
Rare comic book containing supermans debut sells for almost. The 1938 comic is crediting with starting our superhero obsession. Adventures of superman one million 1998 comic books. The price sets a new benchmark for a comic book sale on ebay, and. Spiderman comic book on consignment in victoria could fetch.
The issue sold monday morning is a 1938 edition of action comics no. Dc one million goodreads meet your next favorite book. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Rare comic showing supermans first appearance expected to. Nov 17, 2017 a wellpreserved copy of the comic that first featured superman is heading for auction. Aug 21, 2014 a copy was stolen from actor and comic collector nicholas cage in 2000 and was recovered in 2011. It was the very first edition of a comic to feature superman. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received. The price for the 1938 edition of action comics no. The comics blogosphere has been buzzing over the auction monday of a copy of action comics no. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. The dc one million series consists of 31 issues including a 4issue miniseries and 27 oneshots. New listing dc batman and superman 3d comics with glasses 1953.
A look some of the first appearances by other superheroes and what a nearmint condition copy of the comic is worth. The 1938 edition of action comics no1 was sold by a private. The first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no. You purchase a copy of a brand new comic book for 10 cents. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one. Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. Superman first hit newsstands in 1938s action comics no. Its the most important and valuable comic book, said stephen fishler, who sold the comic book to the actor. On sunday, august 24th, comic book lovers across the world watched with abated breath to what avid collectors would pay for a rare superman comic book. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters.
Twice before it set the record for the most expensive book ever it sold for. Rare copy of supermans 1938 comicbook sells for nearly. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world previous slide next slide 8 of 11 view all skip ad this superman volume 1 comic book, dated 1939, was the first comic dedicated to the man of steel. Worlds most expensive superman comic just sold for. Aug 28, 2014 on sunday, august 24th, comic book lovers across the world watched with abated breath to what avid collectors would pay for a rare superman comic book. This volume is a new printing of the previously released dc one million collection. The idea hit me last week after a 1938 action comics no. This is how much supermans first comic book sold for. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. The issues first featured tale which starred superman was the first to feature an origin. Aug 05, 2016 superman first hit newsstands in 1938s action comics no. First superman comic book, worth millions, to be auctioned.
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