The front of the bill pictures superman clark kent. Usually the 1st superheroes of the big comic book publishers go for big bucks. The price sets a new benchmark for a comic book sale on ebay, and. The 1938 edition of action comics no1 was sold by a private. Dc one million goodreads meet your next favorite book. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. The price for the 1938 edition of action comics no. It is one of the longestrunning comic books ever, spanning. It was the very first edition of a comic to feature superman. Superman clark kent the man of steel million dollar bills. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one.
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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. The comics blogosphere has been buzzing over the auction monday of a copy of action comics no. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series.
The 1938 comic book marks the first appearance of superman, and is considered a gem among comic book fans, according to heritage auctions. No one is going to retire on death of superman, he said. Take a look at what people have paid to get their hands on some of the most valuable comics in the world. Rare comic book containing supermans debut sells for almost. Spiderman comic book on consignment in victoria could. Struggling to save the presentday earth, the future superman frees the unconscious arsenal from the rocket that had metropolis name on it. In a statement, dallasbased heritage auctions said the copy of action comics no 1. It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no. The figures are from the 2007 official overstreet comic book price guide. Rare comic showing supermans first appearance expected to. The dc one million series consists of 31 issues including a 4issue miniseries and 27 oneshots. Worlds most expensive superman comic just sold for.
This iconic comic is well noted for debuting americas beloved superhero superman. Rare comic book containing supermans debut sells for. Published in 1938 and initially sold for 10 cents, action comics no. Adventures of superman one million 1998 comic books. Over time youll see comic books selling for tens of millions of dollars and, who knows, one day maybe hundreds of. The issue sold monday morning is a 1938 edition of action comics no. Aug 05, 2016 superman first hit newsstands in 1938s action comics no. Jun 01, 1999 an unpleasant reminder of how awful dcmarvel were at compiling trade paperbacks before the mid2000s. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955. Nov 11, 2011 in march 2010, a copy of action comics no.
Supermanthrill salesman, script by edmond hamilton, art by al plastino. News english lessons esl lesson plans superman comic. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. 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. Spiderman comic book on consignment in victoria could fetch. Action comics values and price guide heritage auctions. Aug 05, 2016 a rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. First superman comic book, worth millions, to be auctioned. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world previous slide next slide 8 of 11 view all skip ad this superman volume 1 comic book, dated 1939, was the first comic dedicated to the man of steel.
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. The auction house says the comic is in its original. 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. A look some of the first appearances by other superheroes and what a nearmint condition copy of the comic is worth. The figure tells his victim that all who sin shall know the vengeance of superman. The first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. In a statement, dallasbased heritage auctions said the copy of action comics no 1, bearing a cover price of.
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