The figures are from the 2007 official overstreet comic book price guide. It was the very first edition of a comic to feature superman. Below are the most valuable comic books published since 1992. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. A lot of comic books were recycled during the wwii paper drives. 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. Superman comic book hero action figures for sale ebay.
Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. A cover design for what may be the oldest comic book cover featuring superman sold for more than a quarter of a million dollars earlier today. Before now, the highest selling comic was the same issue. Worlds most expensive superman comic just sold for. 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. Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. Superman is, of course, the most enduring comic book superhero, created in cleveland, ohio in 1932 by writer jerry siegel of the u. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received.
Superman is a fictional character, a comic book superhero widely considered to. Great deals on superman comic book hero action figures. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. A look some of the first appearances by other superheroes and what a nearmint condition copy of the comic is worth. The front of the bill pictures superman clark kent. Scientific explanation of supermans amazing strength.
Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955. 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. Its the most important and valuable comic book, said stephen fishler, who sold the comic book to the actor. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. News english lessons esl lesson plans superman comic. Superman comic 1 million dollar bill limited edition novelty note 25 pack. 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 krypton and was given. The 1938 comic is considered the holy grail by comic book collectors, as it featured the first ever appearance of superman. Feb 22, 2014 a cover design for what may be the oldest comic book cover featuring superman sold for more than a quarter of a million dollars earlier today.
The figure tells his victim that all who sin shall know the vengeance of superman. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Scientific explanation of superman s amazing strength. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and the most. Rare comic showing supermans first appearance expected to. Rare copy of supermans 1938 comicbook sells for nearly. Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. Superman clark kent the man of steel million dollar bills. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one.
Aug 25, 2014 the first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. Its rare because there arent very many in great condition only 5 or so known copies with a high grade. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. Nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no. Sales data first became public in 1960, and showed that superman was the bestselling comic book character of the 1960s and 1970s. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. First superman comic book, worth millions, to be auctioned. Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no. The issue sold monday morning is a 1938 edition of action comics no. Aug 05, 2016 a rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. The dc one million series consists of 31 issues including a 4issue miniseries and 27 oneshots. A wellpreserved copy of the comic that first featured superman is heading for auction. This is how much supermans first comic book sold for. 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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