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Rare and vintage comic books for collectors and fans. 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. Below are some of the first appearances by other superheroes and what a nearmint condition copy of the comic is worth. Batman v superman fans are celebrating the movies fourth. We provide actual images of the front of each comic book listed for sale, we encourage you to view the zoomed image of the item to verify its condition prior to purchase, avoiding you the hassle of requesting a return. The long, cool journey of a recordsetting comic updated. Dc one million is a comic book crossover storyline that ran through a selftitled, weekly miniseries and through special issues of almost all of the dcu titles published by american company dc comics in november 1998. Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no. 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. When was leap day first shown as supermans birthday in a comic book. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one million.
Luckily, superman has plenty of people watching his back. The 1938 comic book that introduced superman to the world is today considered the holy grail of comic. Aug 05, 2016 a rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. 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.
In the dc one million 80page giant, rey mysterio can be seen leaping into a large crowd scene. Feb 26, 2010 on monday, comicconnect announced that it had sold the first superman comic book, action comics no. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one. This superman prime one million, and immensely powerful superman variant that sun dipped for 15,000 years when he was put in exile. Superman is looking better than ever, thanks to a pristine version of action comics no. Superman comic sells for a million dollars the independent. Its the most important and valuable comic book, said stephen fishler, who sold the comic book to the actor.
Try nearly a million dollars, if its an original copy of action comics no. Online auction cements it as the worlds most expensive comic book. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. Superman is looking better than ever, thanks to a pristine version of action. The first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. Aug 25, 2014 a rare, nearly flawless copy of supermans comicbook debut has sold for a superpowered price. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection at.
Besides showing his god like powers off by oneshotting solaris. 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. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. Superman comic saves family home from foreclosure abc news. Dec 31, 2016 today on variant, arris answers the question, how strong is superman one million. The cover price says 10 cents, but action comics no.
Struggling to save the presentday earth, the future superman frees the unconscious arsenal from the rocket that had metropolis name on it. Oct 27, 2014 superman is looking better than ever, thanks to a pristine version of action comics no. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Superman one million 1m dc comics character profile. 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. 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. It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no. Adventures of superman one million 1998 comic books. Superman prime one millions power levels comic vine. The dc one million series consists of 31 issues including a 4issue miniseries and 27 oneshots. Rare copy of supermans 1938 comicbook sells for nearly. The figures are from the 2007 official overstreet comic book price guide. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received. The condition of the superman comic, sold by the auction house comic connect, was graded 8.
Apr 12, 2011 it is the first superman comic, titled action comics no. This template will categorize articles that include it into the dc one million characters category. In a statement, dallasbased heritage auctions said the copy of action comics no. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. Superman one million starts to grow weaker very fast if he is away from the supersun of his own 853 rd century in a far away galaxy or in another time, or, alternatively, if superman prime for some reason chooses to retract the gift of power from superman one million. By 1942, artist wayne boring, who had previously been one of shusters assistants, had become a major artist on superman. In the early 1940s, superman was selling over a million copies per month.
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