Worlds most expensive superman comic just sold for. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. Scientific explanation of supermans amazing strength. Below are the most valuable comic books published since 1992. Its rare because there arent very many in great condition only 5 or so known copies with a high grade. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and.
Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. Feb 22, 2014 a cover design for what may be the oldest comic book cover featuring superman sold for more than a quarter of a million dollars earlier today. The dc one million series consists of 31 issues including a 4issue miniseries and 27 oneshots. 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. Before now, the highest selling comic was the same issue. Great deals on superman comic book hero action figures. Twice before it set the record for the most expensive book ever it sold for. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book.
Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. The 1938 edition of action comics no1 was sold by a private. It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no. A look some of the first appearances by other superheroes and what a nearmint condition copy of the comic is worth. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. It was the very first edition of a comic to feature superman. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955. Although its not the most amount paid for a comic book, it is the most expensive from the silver age mid1950s to 1970 as its usually comics from the golden age 1930s to the early 1950s that draw the larger sevenfigure sums. A lot of comic books were recycled during the wwii paper drives. The price sets a new benchmark for a comic book sale on ebay, and suggests. Superman comic book hero action figures for sale ebay. This is how much supermans first comic book sold for. The figures are from the 2007 official overstreet comic book price guide. Nov 17, 2017 a wellpreserved copy of the comic that first featured superman is heading for auction.
The front of the bill pictures superman clark kent. Rare copy of supermans 1938 comicbook sells for nearly. The 1938 comic is considered the holy grail by comic book collectors, as it featured the first ever appearance of superman. Superman comic 1 million dollar bill limited edition novelty note 25 pack. Scientific explanation of superman s amazing strength. A cover design for what may be the oldest comic book cover featuring superman sold for more than a quarter of a million dollars earlier today. Aug 05, 2016 a rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars.
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. The 1938 comic book marks the first appearance of superman, and is considered a gem among comic book fans, according to heritage auctions. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. The shadowy figure lands, and we see that though he resembles superman, he is wearing a twotoned kryptonian bodysuit with a cape attached to his sshield and a golden visor over his eyes. Superman clark kent the man of steel million dollar bills. The issue sold monday morning is a 1938 edition of action comics no. The following is also printed on the front superman is an ongoing comic book series about clark kent, a man who is nearly indestructable and often referred to as the man of steel. Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no.
Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows superman was born on the planet krypton and was given. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one. News english lessons esl lesson plans superman comic. Published in 1938 and initially sold for 10 cents, action comics no.
Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. First superman comic book, worth millions, to be auctioned. Aug 25, 2014 the first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. Rare comic showing supermans first appearance expected to. Its the most important and valuable comic book, said stephen fishler, who sold the comic book to the actor. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Superman is a fictional character, a comic book superhero widely considered to. A wellpreserved copy of the comic that first featured superman is heading for auction. Superman is, of course, the most enduring comic book superhero, created in cleveland, ohio in 1932 by writer jerry siegel of the u. The price for the 1938 edition of action comics no. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and the most. The figure tells his victim that all who sin shall know the vengeance of superman. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. 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.
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