Superman comic book sold for 1 million

To many comic collectors, this is the holy grail, as it ushered. The biggest comic book companies created superheroes by the dozen. Supermans first comic auction for 1 million usd hypebeast. Its the most important and valuable comic book, said stephen fishler, who sold the comic book to the actor.

The issue, which features superman s debut and originally sold for 10 cents. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Like most superheroes, both buyer and seller chose to keep their. Superman becomes a starsuperheroes take over the world. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one million. The issue sold monday morning is a 1938 edition of action comics no. It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no.

Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received. Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no. In a statement, dallasbased heritage auctions said the copy of action comics no. The first comic book ever to feature superman, action comics no. Feb 23, 2010 superman comic book sold for one million dollars. This was a record auction for ebay as it was the most expensive comic book ever sold on our marketplace. When it first hit newsstands in 1938 it sold for 10 cents.

Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and the most. Aug 24, 2014 the issue by jerry siegel and joe shuster is now the worlds most expensive comic, surpassing an action comics no. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Yes, this is the issue that first gave superman to the world. Superman first hit newsstands in 1938s action comics no. Mint 7 no, 1 16 max white yes yes barely visible blunting yes. Feb 28, 2010 turning a 10cent comic book into a million bucks. A look some of the first appearances by other superheroes and what a nearmint condition copy of the comic is worth. On monday, comicconnect announced that it had sold the first superman comic book, action comics no. Written by jerry siegel and illustrated by joe shuster. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Mar 30, 2010 the record price for a comic book, already broken twice this year, has been shattered again. Nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no.

The issue, which features superman s debut and originally sold for 10 cents, is widely considered the holy grail of comic books. Apr 25, 2017 the man of steel is also made of gold, apparently. The comic also sets the stage for supermans home planet of krypton. The same issue of supermans action comics debut sold for one million dollars in february, but that. The original price for the issue, when it was sold in 1938, was 10 cents. Aug 05, 2016 a rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars a 1938 edition of action comics no. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Turning a 10cent comic book into a million bucks the new. 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. The sale of the superman book marks the third time this year that a record was set for the sale of a comic book. The comic debut of superman has sold for an outofthisworld price. Both comics marked the first appearance of each superhero, in action comics and detective comics, respectively. Superman comic sells for a million dollars the independent. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars a 1938 edition of action comics no.

What pop culture item are you saving for a big payoff. 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 record price for a comic book has been shattered for the third time this year after a 1938 edition copy of superman s debut fetched 1. The 1938 comic book marks the first appearance of superman, and is considered a gem among comic book fans, according to heritage auctions. Aug 25, 2014 the first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. Feb 26, 2010 on monday, comicconnect announced that it had sold the first superman comic book, action comics no. The condition of the superman comic, sold by the auction house comic connect, was graded 8. The 1938 comic book marks the first appearance of superman, and is con. New york the record price for a comic book, already broken twice this year, has been shattered again. After his arrival, the new 10cent comic books flew off the shelves. Just five years before superman appeared, comics were only printed in newspapers.