Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. The figure tells his victim that all who sin shall know the vengeance of superman. Supermans pals pal, script by chris duffy, pencils by neil vokes, inks by terry austin. A look some of the first appearances by other superheroes and what a nearmint condition copy of the comic is worth. The figures are from the 2007 official overstreet comic book price guide. 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. Mxys been a fifthdimensional pain in supermans side for years, but, with his powers in the parasites hands, its a million times worse. In a statement, dallasbased heritage auctions said the copy of action comics no 1. How can superman get mxys powers back where they belong before the parasite tears reality apart. The 1938 comic is crediting with starting our superhero obsession. First appearances of popular characters are among the most valuable comic books in existence.
Struggling to save the presentday earth, the future superman frees the unconscious arsenal from the rocket that had metropolis name on it. Only the second time superman appeared on a comic book cover. Aug 05, 2016 superman first hit newsstands in 1938s action comics no. Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. Twice before it set the record for the most expensive book ever it sold for. Rare comic book containing supermans debut sells for. Six million dollar man comic books june 1976 series all regular issues are out of stock.
The comics blogosphere has been buzzing over the auction monday of a copy of action comics no. The auction house says the comic is in its original. Aug 28, 2014 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. A near mintcondition copy of this comic is valued at. The price for the 1938 edition of action comics no. Six million dollar man comic books june 1976 series all. News english lessons esl lesson plans superman comic. Karl expanded into the united states in 1976 as well as other countries, while. Worlds most expensive superman comic just sold for. They added mystery to the title after the first book, even though it was a bonafide hit right from the getgo. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one. Front cover has been signed by superman creators jerry siegel 19141996 and joe shuster 19141992 as well as spiderman cocreator stan lee in blue ink. However, rarely a comic book is the first appearance of two unrelated, important characters.
This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. Aug 25, 2014 the first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. But how much are the comics where they first appeared worth on the open. They added mystery to the title after the first book, even though it was a. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Marvel and dc comic books worth big money showbiz cheat sheet. Superman first hit newsstands in 1938s action comics no. Of the ten most valuable comic books listed in the spring 2002 issue of the overstreet comic book price guide, seven are first appearances of popular superheroes. Superman comic 1 million dollar bill limited edition novelty note 25 pack.
The first set of awards are presented in 1977 at comicon 77 for comics published in 1976. Dec 09, 2017 history, now reaching more than 98 million homes, is the leading destination for awardwinning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and. Almost three years ago, actor nicolas cage sold his copy of action comics no. Rare copy of supermans 1938 comicbook sells for nearly. The dc one million series consists of 31 issues including a 4issue miniseries and 27 oneshots.
Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. Aug 05, 2016 a rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. 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. In a statement, dallasbased heritage auctions said the copy of action comics no 1, bearing a cover price of. Superman clark kent the man of steel million dollar bills.
Its the most important and valuable comic book, said stephen fishler, who sold the comic book to the actor. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive view pictures of their covers. With this quick and easy guide, we hope to give you at least a basic idea if your comic book collection is worth many thousands of dollars, millions. 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. The front of the bill pictures superman clark kent. 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. The rarest treasury edition that was completely missed. It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no. Occasionally, a comic book is the first appearance of more than one important character.
List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. First superman comic book, worth millions, to be auctioned. 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. This is how much supermans first comic book sold for. It was the very first edition of a comic to feature superman. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and. Get the best deals on bronze age superman comics when you shop the. Rare comic showing supermans first appearance expected to. Most were issued as giveaways marked free, or sold with cover prices of 50 cents and one dollar. 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. Get the best deals on bronze age superman comics when you shop the largest online. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book.