When it first hit newsstands in 1938 it sold for 10 cents. That was the record until today, when the first batman. Included are complete comicbook stories and daily and sunday newspaper panels from jerry siegel and joe shusters creative fiascoprovided by publisher. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original ed. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one million. 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. Two different comics have sold for one million dollars recently and even lower grades of this comic book sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. It has been called the worlds most coveted comic book.
Its a bird, its a plane its the milliondollar superman comic book. There is a 1990s era reprint edition of this comic. Supermans first comic auction for 1 million usd hypebeast. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. In the early twentyfirst century, superman remains one of the most important comic book characters of all time. Captain woodchuck and all data 19972018 mile high comics, inc.
Superman comic sells for a million dollars the independent. Over time youll see comic books selling for tens of millions of dollars and, who knows, one day maybe hundreds of. Six million dollar man comic books june 1976 series all regular issues are out of stock. New listing batman superman comic book lot of 19 issues 118 annual 1 new 52 jae lee. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and. In 1999, following siegels death, the siegel family successfully won a court case, granting the family fifty percent ownership of the superman character. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book in the world. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Value of 1st superman comic book september 26, 2016 screencrush editor, comicbook lover, and undiagnosed masochist matt singer is systematically watching every single american comicbook movie ever made in the order in which they were released. The figures are from the 2007 official overstreet comic book price guide. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel.
Rare 1938 comic book expected to fetch record price tonight. This series of six million dollar man comic books is based on the television series about a former astronaut with bionic implants working for the osi office of scientific intelligence. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original edition. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one. This book is not a comprehensive collection of superman comics through the ages. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Reporting by lisa richwine in culver city, calif editing by. This makes it the one item that serious golden age collectors must have. The 19771983 line included the titles the superman family, house of mystery, g. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received. Nicolas cage s nearlypristine copy of action comics no. It aired on abc from 1974 to 1978, after three television movies aired in 1973.
Worlds most expensive superman comic just sold for. What started out as someones answer for a company wide crossover panic turned into a selfcontained at least as far as the superman titles were concerned story of superman leading an army of heroes in a preemptive attack against the invading forces of brainiac and. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved dc super heroes of all time. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include cdrom or access codes. On monday, comicconnect announced that it had sold the first superman comic book, action comics no. Gcd issue the great superman comic book collection. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman sold for one million us dollars, smashing the previous record price for a comic book. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive the man of steel fights a neverending battle for truth, justice, and the american way.
Below are 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. Superman clark kent the man of steel million dollar bills x 4. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Stories include the man who stole the sun, the origin of superman, and the man who bossed superman.
Born on august 4, 1954, pasko worked for many comic book publishers, but was probably best known by superman fans for his work at. The great superman comic book collection timehonored. 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. The great superman comic book collection 1981 dc, 1981 series published in english united states price 6. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. We may request for photo identification and other documentation before we confirm your order and begin packaging the item. The show was based on the novel cyborg by martin caidin.
Superman clark kent the man of steel million dollar bills. Heritage auction galleries in dallas tells comic riffs that a rare copy of detective comics no. Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive view pictures of their covers.
Aug 25, 2014 the first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. Action comics 1, the first to join the million dollar comic. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Dollar comics was a line of dc comics comic book publications issued from 1977 to 1983 and revived in 2019. The company also gave credit for supermans creation to the two men. Combat, worlds finest comics, batman family, and adventure comics. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale.
What started out as someones answer for a company wide crossover panic turned into a selfcontained at least as far as the superman titles were concerned story of superman leading an army of heroes in a preemptive attack against the invading forces of brainiac and maxima, who ruled the mobile planet of warworld. This comic book is undoubtedly the most valuable comic book in the world. Martin pasko, longtime superman writereditor has died, aged 65. Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. 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. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Superman comic brings record price on ebay rolling stone. Born on august 4, 1954, pasko worked for many comic book publishers, but was probably best known by superman fans for his work at dc comics. Nelson bridwell but unlike superman from the 30s to the 70s, only selected classic stories from the 50s to the 70s are included. Vintage comic book mixed lot death of superman thundercats dc alpha flight. Action comics 1, the first to join the million dollar.