The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off. 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. Aug 25, 2014 this is how much superman s first comic book sold for by. Its the most important and valuable comic book, said. The price sets a new benchmark for a comic book sale on ebay, and. Twice before it set the record for the most expensive book ever it sold for. We really believe in the strength of the comic book market and that it has a long way. Aug 05, 2016 how much would you pay for a comic book. The 1938 comic book marks the first appearance of superman, and is con. Now, it all depends on which death of superman issue you are referring to, so we have values for the. A carjacker attempts to gun down a wouldbe victim of his that drove off on him when a mysterious shadowy figure in a cape appears, warning the carjacker that he must pay for his crimes.
Actor nicolas cages stolen vintage superman comic book found 11 years later. Amazing fantasy 15 is one of those, as one of the most indemand issues out. News english lessons esl lesson plans superman comic. The price for the 1938 edition of action comics no. This is how much supermans first comic book sold for.
Much like supermans powers, the value of his first appearance in a comic book has soared. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received. The first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. The price sets a new benchmark for a comic book sale on ebay. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr.
The oscar winner hocks his collection of 400 golden age issues, including the first appearances of such heroes as superman. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. The dc one million series consists of 31 issues including a 4issue miniseries and 27 oneshots. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Comic books are now in the same realm as fine art, oneofakind jewels and antiques. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one. Turning a 10cent comic book into a million bucks the. Metropolis now owns a collection valued in the tens of millions of. Adventures of superman one million 1998 comic books. Nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no. It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no.
This superman volume 1 comic book, dated 1939, was the first comic dedicated to the man of steel. The issue sold monday morning is a 1938 edition of action comics. Jul 24, 2014 first superman comic book, worth millions, to be auctioned. A look some of the first appearances by other superheroes and what a nearmint condition copy of the comic is worth. Try nearly a million dollars, if its an original copy of action comics no. Posted on by comics watcher 19 comments v chances are you stumbled upon this article looking for the value of the death of superman comic book you have or are interested in buyingselling. The issue sold monday morning is a 1938 edition of action comics no. Superman is, of course, the most enduring comic book superhero, created in cleveland, ohio in 1932 by writer jerry siegel of the u. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and the most.
The issue is believed to be the most valuable comic book of all time. Rare superman comic book saves family from foreclosure. Struggling to save the presentday earth, the future superman frees the unconscious arsenal from the rocket that had metropolis name on it. Aug 25, 2014 the first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. It was the very first edition of a comic to feature superman. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the djia, which is delayed by two minutes. First superman comic book, worth millions, to be auctioned. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. The record price for a comic book, already broken twice this year, has been shattered again.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. However, it wasnt until 1938 that they sold the idea to detective comics, inc. The 1938 comic book marks the first appearance of superman, and is considered a gem among comic book fans, according to heritage auctions. The record breaking sale helped superman once again reclaim the most expensive comic.
Its the most important and valuable comic book, said stephen fishler, who sold the comic book to the actor. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. 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. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.