Who would have thought that the guy who bought a comic for $6 million was getting a deal? This happened last year when a copy of Superman’s first appearance in 1938 rated 8.5 out of 10. Action Comics #1 Sold at a then record price. However, on Thursday, a graded 9 out of 10 copy of Superman’s first solo title, 1939 superman #1, Sold at a higher price than that. Too much. It sold for $9.12 million.
The sale makes this specific copy of Superman #1 the most valuable comic book in history, breaking last year’s record of $6 million. Action Comics #1The Hollywood Reporter first posted news of the sale, which was run by Heritage Auctions,
another copy before that superman #1 Set a record of $5.3 million, and, before that, a copy of the first appearance of Spider-Man Amazing Fantasy #15 Sold for $3.6 million, which is a significant jump.
Why is it like this superman #1 Now the king of all comics? Well, mostly, condition. It is rare to find any comic from almost 100 years ago. It’s even rarer to find it in good condition. And it’s almost impossible for this comic to be in the amazing condition it is in. This happened because the owners of the comic found it neatly tucked away among some very old newspapers in their deceased mother’s house. That story also adds to the significance, because it’s basically the dream of anyone exploring old ruins. Here it is in all its $9.12 million glory.
Now, though, you might wonder, is there a comic book out there worth $10 million? This would be one of the ones we mentioned, especially now that this specific issue is playing such a prominent role. Most comic fans will agree Action Comics #1 They all have grandfathers, but it seems that maybe not the case anymore. Of course, unless the person who bought it is 8.5-graded Action Comics #1 Decides to sell it for $6 million, or someone finds an even better version in an attic somewhere.
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