That issue features the debut of superman and originally sold for 10 cents. The most expensive comic book, however, still remains the first issue of action comics which was published back in 1938 in which superman makes his debut. The dc one million series consists of 31 issues including a 4issue miniseries and 27 oneshots. Nov 09, 2017 1 now onto the ultimate rarity hes the poster boy of the superhero world and commands the highest price a comic book has ever sold for. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. The character was created by the american writer jerry siegel and canadian comicbook artist joe shuster in 1933. Aug 12, 2018 this book is consistently sought after by collectors as it is considered the true first marvel comic book of all time. Heritage auctions said the copy of action comics no.
Why you should be investing in comic books right now. A copy of the first issue of action comics, in which superman was unveiled to. The issue sold monday morning is a 1938 edition of action comics no. Nearly 70 years later, robinson is reluctantly parting with the two original artworks through the online auctioneer, from nov. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received. This iconic comic is well noted for debuting americas beloved superhero superman. See more ideas about comic books, comic covers and comic book covers. Now some comics that contain first appearances from a less know characters at the time, that were not pushed had by marvel or dc, can actually get more on auction if they are in mint co.
The comics blogosphere has been buzzing over the auction monday of a copy of action comics no. Action comics 1 was published in 1938 by dc comics believed to only have 100 existing copies. 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. Mar 10, 2011 in march 2010, a copy of the 1938 edition of action comics no. The comic also sets the stage for supermans home planet of krypton. Its the most important and valuable comic book, said stephen fishler, who sold the comic book to the actor. The 1938 comic book marks the first appearance of superman, and is considered a gem among comic book fans, according to heritage auctions. Nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no. Now, only 50 to 100 copies of this comic book are left in the world. Rare copy of supermans 1938 comicbook sells for nearly. Feb 12, 20 he made headlines in 2011 when he helped nicolas cage recover a rare 1938 comic book featuring supermans debut that was stolen from his home. In march 2010, a copy of the 1938 edition of action comics no. 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. If not for the tear, its grade would have been a 3.
Modern age 1992now bronze age 197083 silver age 195669 copper age 19841991 graphic novels, tpbs. This comic book marked the beginning of fictional universe that will soon dominate the us superhero comics industry. The most expensive comic book in the world is tintin in america. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. Nov 09, 2010 joker creator selling prized original comic book covers. Comic books are now in the same realm as fine art, oneofakind jewels and antiques, said vincent. Over time youll see comic books selling for tens of millions of. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. Jul 25, 2014 you perhaps heard of the lucky minnesota man who found a copy of action comics no. Apr 12, 2011 it is the first superman comic, titled action comics no.
In 2014, a pristine issue of the 1938 comic, with its original price of 10. The comic also sets the stage for superman s home planet of krypton. Value of superhero comic books super hero comics values. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. Scientific explanation of supermans amazing strength. Most valuable comic books comic book values comic book. It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no. A look some of the first appearances by other superheroes and what a near mint condition copy of the comic is worth. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. Its also famous for its cover image, which shows captain america landing a right hook on adolf hitler. As of 2017, the largest comic book publisher in the united states is manga distributor viz media, followed by dc comics and marvel comics. I have a collection of old comic books ranging from superman to iron man, years ranging from 1967 to 1990i am needing to know how much they are worthi also have a marvel transformers head masters vol. He made headlines in 2011 when he helped nicolas cage recover a rare 1938 comic book featuring supermans debut that was stolen from his home.
Dec 05, 20 he made headlines in 2011 when he helped nicolas cage recover a rare 1938 comic book featuring supermans debut that was stolen from his home. Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. The figures are from the 2007 official overstreet comic book price guide. The idea hit me last week after a 1938 action comics no. Nicolas cage stolen superman comic book to become movie. This iconic comic is well noted for debuting americas beloved superherosuperman. This issue features the first appearance of superman, the very first superhero. Joker creator selling prized original comic book covers. Online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book. The sale, by an anonymous seller to an anonymous buyer, was through the manhattan based auction company comicconnect. Superman is probably the most popular fictional superhero of all times. This book is consistently sought after by collectors as it is considered the true first marvel comic book of all time. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book.
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