N1976 superman comic book valued at $1 million

This is how much supermans first comic book sold for. Only the second time superman appeared on a comic book cover. The auction house says the comic is in its original. The price for the 1938 edition of action comics no. The 1938 edition of action comics no 1 which originally sold for 10c was sold by a private seller to a private buyer, neither of whom was named. In a statement, dallasbased heritage auctions said the copy of action comics no 1, bearing a cover price of. The adventures of superman comic book dc comics no. 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. Rare comic showing supermans first appearance expected to.

The 1938 edition of action comics no1 was sold by a private. Rare comic book containing supermans debut sells for. First superman comic book, worth millions, to be auctioned. Values get a little less predictable from here on in, with some more unusual later issues commanding a higher premium. The dc one million series consists of 31 issues including a 4issue miniseries and 27 oneshots. The 100 most influential pages in comic book history vulture. Superman salutes the bicentennial 1976 dc treasury edition comic books. A look some of the first appearances by other superheroes and what a nearmint condition copy of the comic is worth. It was the very first edition of a comic to feature superman. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Unrestored copy of first superman comic book for sale. Spiderman comic book on consignment in victoria could fetch. It was the start of not just a genre, but an entire industry.

It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no. Usually the 1st superheroes of the big comic book publishers go for big bucks. 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. After being hidden away for years, a copy of the original action comics no. The issue sold monday morning is a 1938 edition of action comics no. Aug 05, 2016 a rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars.

In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. 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. Its the most important and valuable comic book, said stephen fishler, who sold the comic book to the actor. Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. 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. Superman salutes the bicentennial 1976 dc treasury edition. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. By the end of 1938, it was clear that nationals superman feature. In a statement, dallasbased heritage auctions said the copy of action comics no 1. Below are some of the first appearances by other superheroes and what a nearmint condition copy of the comic is worth. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. Superman funeral for a friend limited collectors set.

Rare copy of supermans 1938 comicbook sells for nearly. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one. Jul 24, 2014 almost three years ago, actor nicolas cage sold his copy of action comics no. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. 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. Rare comic book containing supermans debut sells for almost. Published in 1938 and initially sold for 10 cents, action comics no. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. The front of the bill pictures superman clark kent. Page 1 of 1 start over page 1 of 1 this shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Built them all, superboy and krypto, robin, hulk, spiderman, captain america, green hornets black beauty, batmobile, batboat and so on.

Aug 05, 2016 superman first hit newsstands in 1938s action comics no. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. Worlds most expensive superman comic just sold for. Struggling to save the presentday earth, the future superman frees the unconscious arsenal from the rocket that had metropolis name on it. Spiderman comic book on consignment in victoria could. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. The figures are from the 2007 official overstreet comic book price guide. Adventures of superman one million 1998 comic books. Superman clark kent the man of steel million dollar bills. Twice before it set the record for the most expensive book ever it sold for. News english lessons esl lesson plans superman comic. 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.

The theory, as i explained it to my parents, went something like this. Superman first hit newsstands in 1938s action comics no. Superman comic 1 million dollar bill limited edition novelty note 25 pack. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Aug 25, 2014 the first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. I built those aurora models in 1964, and a few more times the next couple of years. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Printed images and the comic book mediums unique presentation of. The 1938 comic is crediting with starting our superhero obsession.