This article is about periodicals containing comics. Lapd is seeking original owners of art stolen in the 90s. Its not the highest price ever paid for a comic book, an honor that goes to action comics no. Geppi founded diamond comic distributors in the early 1980s, by tom meyrick. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Adventures of superman one million 1998 comic books.
Now he must go on a scavenger hunt of life and death, trying to put together the pieces of the machine that can save them. Try nearly a million dollars, if its an original copy of action comics no. The issue sold monday morning is a 1938 edition of action comics no. It is, without a doubt, the most valuable comic book available. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. The dc one million series consists of 31 issues including a 4issue miniseries and 27 oneshots. The 1938 comic is crediting with starting our superhero obsession. Sep 10, 2012 the worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices keep climbing.
A comic books value depends on how many copies remain, its historical. The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices. Aug 25, 2014 the first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. Its not the highest price ever paid for a comic book, an honor that goes to action comics. The worlds most expensive comic book art and why prices keep climbing. Superman first hit newsstands in 1938s action comics no. Movies might have a big impact on lesser valued books, but not a huge effect on topshelf. Aug 05, 2016 how much would you pay for a comic book. The figures are from the 2007 official overstreet comic book price guide. Consider it the right place at the right time with interest high in the character thanks to the excitement around batman v superman. Interest in the sale generated enough traffic to bring down the web site of the auction house, comic connect, which posted a note explaining. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars.
The price sets a new benchmark for a comic book sale on ebay, and suggests. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Rare copy of supermans 1938 comicbook sells for nearly. Twice before it set the record for the most expensive book ever it sold for. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. The price for the 1938 edition of action comics no. This is how much supermans first comic book sold for. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. She contacts inspector henderson and they go to centennial park to inspect supermans tomb beneath his memorial statue. Collectable posters, artwork from a tattoo parlor, suitcases, and cornucopia of boxes. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received. When they arrive, they are shocked to discover that supermans coffin is empty. 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. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. News english lessons esl lesson plans superman comic. A rare and pristine copy of the first issue of action comics, famed for the first appearance of superman, has set a record wednesday for the most money paid. In 2011, detectives discovered a copy of action comics no.
This is how much supermans first comic book sold for by. Fishler speculated that the sudden burst of recordpriced sales are due to. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. The first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. 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. Action comics no 1 is valued as the most expensive comic book in the world, followed by detective comics no 27 the first batman comic. The price sets a new benchmark for a comic book sale on ebay. Top 10 most valuable comic books david lynch addresses rumors of twin peaks season 4 legends of tomorrow spoofs star trek, friends, and more in new season 5 trailer. The record price for a comic book, already broken twice this year, has. Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the. The comic debut of superman has sold for an outofthisworld price.
In fact, his stage name comes from the character luke cage. Recent sales of this historic comic have shocked the world with incredible record prices, and the news media has. It was the very first edition of a comic to feature superman. The painting, called masterpiece, is believed to be among the 10 most expensive ever sold.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Thats by far the biggest sale ever for a comic book, and it really punches me right in the heart. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Its the most important and valuable comic book, said stephen fishler, who sold the comic book to the actor. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one. Its also one of an estimated 50 to 100 in existence and one of two with that high of a grade. Lois lane is dubious, but has to learn the truth for herself. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.
The famous actor loves comic books so much that he named his son kalel, after superman. Struggling to save the presentday earth, the future superman frees the unconscious arsenal from the rocket that had metropolis name on it. Aug 05, 2016 a rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. The market for original artworks used to create batman, superman and other. Comic book dealer stephen a geppi has donated more than 3,000 pieces from his personal collection to the library of congress. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at. Metropolis now owns a collection valued in the tens of millions of dollars. Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no.
We really believe in the strength of the comic book market and that it has a long. As of 2017, the largest comic book publisher in the united states is manga distributor viz media, followed by dc comics and marvel comics. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no. The comics blogosphere has been buzzing over the auction monday of a copy of action comics no. Sep 07, 2017 top 10 most valuable comic books david lynch addresses rumors of twin peaks season 4 legends of tomorrow spoofs star trek, friends, and more in new season 5 trailer. Superman and batman comic art hits the auction block wsj. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here.