7 months ago
Rare Superman Comic Sells for $15 Million
A very old and rare comic book called Action Comics No.
1, which first introduced Superman, was sold for $15 million.
This comic is super special because it started the superhero genre.
Only about 100 copies of this comic are known to exist.
The comic was once stolen from actor Nicolas Cage's house but was found and returned to him.
He later sold it for $2.2 million.
The comic's value has gone up a lot over time, especially after it was stolen and then recovered.
It's like the Mona Lisa of comic books, a big deal in American pop culture.
A rare copy of Action Comics No. 1, which introduced Superman, sold for $15 million.
The sale was negotiated by Metropolis Collectibles/Comic Connect in Manhattan.
The comic was originally sold for 10 cents in 1938 and is one of about 100 known copies.
The comic was stolen from Nicolas Cage's home in 2000 and recovered in 2011.
Cage sold the comic for $2.2 million after it was returned to him.
- Who
- Anonymous buyer and seller
- What
- Sale of rare Action Comics No. 1
- Where
- Negotiated by Metropolis Collectibles/Comic Connect in Manhattan
- When
- Sale announced on Friday
- Why
- The comic is a highly sought-after piece of pop culture history
Key facts
- Comic Book
- Action Comics No. 1
- Sale Price
- $15 million
- Previous Record Sale
- $9.12 million (Superman No. 1)
- Original Price
- 10 cents (1938)
- Known Copies
- About 100
- Theft Recovery
- Recovered in 2011 after being stolen in 2000
- Previous Owner
- Nicolas Cage
- Current Owners
- Anonymous
Quotes
Stephen Fishler
CEO of Metropolis Collectibles/ComicConnect, the New York-based broker handling the latest sale
“During that 11-year period, it skyrocketed in value. The thief made Nicolas Cage a lot of money by stealing it.”
thestatesman.com
