The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. The comic debut of superman has sold for an outofthisworld price. More than 30 years after first cracking a neal adams batbook, his. A rare, nearly flawless copy of supermans comicbook debut has sold for a superpowered price. Gcd issue the great superman comic book collection.
A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman sold for one million us dollars, smashing the previous record price for a comic book. The auction listing came from an east coast comic book aficionado who purchased it in the 90s for. One of the best preserved copies of the first comic book featuring superman will go up for. Comic books are now in the same realm as fine art, oneofakind jewels and antiques, said vincent zurzolo, chief operating office and coowner of comic connect. Rare copy of supermans 1938 comicbook sells for nearly. According to cbs news, a rare copy of supermans 1938 comicbook debut sold a. Created by american writer jerry siegel and illustrated by canadian artist, joe shuster, he was our first flying superhero. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received. Superman first hit newsstands in 1938s action comics no. Rare comic featuring supermans first appearance fetches. This list is for comics printed in a traditional book format paperback or hardcover, typically with a similar number of pages as novels. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. Supermans debut in the number 1 edition of action comics, released in 1938, holds.
Superman comic brings record price on ebay rolling stone. She tells him how argo city survived the destruction of krypton and how her father sent her to earth when the inhabitants of argo city were threatened by kryptonite poisoning. Why more and more collectors literally see their art as wall dressing. The original price of the comic book in 1938 was 10 cents. First superman comic book, worth millions, to be auctioned. The top selling comic book issue of the last 10 years was the obama inauguration day issue. When it first hit newsstands in 1938 it sold for 10 cents. It is one of only 100 copies believed to be in existence and, one of only two that has received a grade of 8 or higher, which means that it is excellent condition, making it even more precious.
The auction listing came from an east coast comic book aficionado who. In 2010 a copy of supermans 1938 comicbook debut rated an 8. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one. Struggling to save the presentday earth, the future superman frees the unconscious arsenal from the rocket that had metropolis name on it.
The 1938 comic book marks the first appearance of superman, and is con. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Superman spies a crashing rocket and discovers his cousin supergirl. Besides showing his god like powers off by oneshotting solaris. This was a record auction for ebay as it was the most expensive comic book ever sold on our marketplace. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Comicconnect ceo stephen fishler posted on a collectors website, cage had the books. What is the top selling comic book issue of all times. Superman sets her up in midvale orphanage so she can adjust to life on earth. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. In a statement, dallasbased heritage auctions said the copy of action comics no 1. A highly coveted copy of action comics number 1 from 1938, featuring the first. It introduces characters such as marvels very first superhero, the human torch, and its.
Why warner bros desperately needs batman v superman to be a blockbuster. Now he must go on a scavenger hunt of life and death, trying to put together the pieces of the machine that can save them. This superman prime one million, and immensely powerful superman variant that sun dipped for 15,000 years when he was put in exile. Supermans debut comic published in 1938 sells for almost. The comic book auction house sold the piece for the mindboggling price on monday, but this is not the first time they auctioned off such precious items. First superman comic book, worth millions, to be auctioned the. I wouldnt dream of spending it on one single comic book. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one million. We are here for you with comics talk news and information, stay tuned comic faithful for more. One piece is the bestselling comic by a single author and the bestselling manga of all time, having sold the most collected comic book volumes. Superman comic sells for a million dollars the independent. Even the deadly kryptonite couldnt defeat one determined comic book collector. Published in 1938 and initially sold for 10 cents, action comics no. The first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug.
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