Rumors and reports begin circulating that superman has returned to metropolis. The man who made millions from old comics in a closet literary. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. The figures are from the 2007 official overstreet comic book price guide. Part of this comics value may stem from one rare quirk. The comic also sets the stage for supermans home planet of krypton. The comic debut of superman has sold for an outofthisworld price. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one million. The issue sold monday morning is a 1938 edition of action comics no.
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Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online. She contacts inspector henderson and they go to centennial park to inspect supermans tomb beneath his memorial statue. Additionally, in comic book collecting, as in coin collecting, condition is. This work singlehandedly transformed the comic book industry. As of 2017, the largest comic book publisher in the united states is manga distributor viz media, followed by dc comics and marvel comics. There are estimated to be only about 100 copies of the comic book in. While plenty of comic book fans have known this for years, perhaps some might not the human torch existed long before johnny storm went on a spaceship. Rare comic showing supermans first appearance expected to. Comic books are now in the same realm as fine art, oneofakind jewels and antiques, said vincent. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Rare copy of supermans 1938 comicbook sells for nearly.
Nov 17, 2017 a wellpreserved copy of the comic that first featured superman is heading for auction. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars.
Breaking the two million dollar mark with its astounding cgc rating of 9. It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no. Feb 23, 2010 below are some of the first appearances by other superheroes and what a nearmint condition copy of the comic is worth. The long, cool journey of a recordsetting comic updated collector darren adams, with his rarest of comic books, in his washington. This iconic comic is well noted for debuting americas beloved superherosuperman. Superman comic book hero action figures for sale ebay. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. 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. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Action comics no 1 is valued as the most expensive comic book in the world, followed by detective comics no 27 the first batman comic. A wellpreserved copy of the comic that first featured superman is heading for auction. Lois lane is dubious, but has to learn the truth for herself. Well weve compiled the most expensive comic books ever recorded based off of the purchase price. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million. Usbased comicconnect described it as the most important comic book in the. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one. The first appearance of superman continues to bring in the big bucks. Dec 02, 2011 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 for a single comic book. This issue features superman s first battle with ultra humanite. Struggling to save the presentday earth, the future superman frees the unconscious arsenal from the rocket that had metropolis name on it. 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. Aug 05, 2016 a rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. 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 for a single comic book. 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. The first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug.
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