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When people used to ask me what id take for it, id say a million, grimes recalls. Aug 05, 2016 a rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. There are another 19 restored ones so expect to pay more than the cost of a porsche 911. However, jackie overhears mobsters say that he really isnt the nephew in question, but the millionaire wants to adopt him anyway. This superman prime one million, and immensely powerful superman variant that sun dipped for 15,000 years when he was put in exile. Action comics 1 for the first time features superman who took the whole world by storm. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Action comics no 1 reprint june, 1938 1992 estimated grade 7. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. If youre a fan of a particular genre or character, you can collect other memorabilia such as posters and comic book figurines. News english lessons esl lesson plans superman comic.
If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to. Adventures of superman one million 1998 comic books. Superman comic sells for a million dollars the independent. This is how much supermans first comic book sold for. Superman comic saves family home from foreclosure abc news. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. Jul 24, 2014 first superman comic book, worth millions, to be auctioned. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series.
Spartan comics back issues of many popular and some obscure comic book titles and very low prices. The issue sold monday morning is a 1938 edition of action comics no. Interest in the sale generated enough traffic to bring down the web site of the auction house, comic connect, which posted a note explaining. Besides showing his god like powers off by oneshotting solaris. Grading your comic books guide revel in the detail. A rare, nearly flawless copy of superman s comicbook debut has sold for a superpowered price. Interest in the sale generated enough traffic to bring down the web site of the auction house, comic connect, which posted a. However, some comic characters and books got their start in the. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no. Before this book was published, there was no such thing as a. Get the best deals on silver age superman comics when you shop the largest. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no.
Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received. Struggling to save the presentday earth, the future superman frees the unconscious arsenal from the rocket that had metropolis name on it. 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. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the. May 16, 2015 10 most valuable comic book movie franchises published. This era is iconic because it is near the birth age of comic books. There are only 47 unrestored copies of this superman comic book graded.
Before this book was published, there was no such thing as a super hero. Batman knocks out superman in a new round of comic book. Aug 25, 2014 the first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. The comics blogosphere has been buzzing over the auction monday of a copy of action comics no. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. Its the most important and valuable comic book, said stephen fishler, who sold the comic book to the actor in 1995. Only the second time superman appeared on a comic book cover. In a bizarre parody of superman s existence, bizarro terrorizes lois lane and all of metropolis. Twice before it set the record for the most expensive book ever it sold for. When it comes to comic collectibles, theres a lot more to please a collector than simply the comic books themselves. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. In a statement, dallasbased heritage auctions said the copy of action comics no 1, bearing a cover price of. 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. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Aug 25, 2014 this is how much superman s first comic book sold for by. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one. The price for the 1938 edition of action comics no. 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.