Superman’s debut comic published in 1938 sells for almost $1m at auction
Action Comics No 1, bearing a cover price of 10 cents, sells for way above its estimate at auction
A rare copy of Superman's 1938 comic-book debut sold at auction for almost $1 million.
In a statement, Dallas-based Heritage Auctions said the copy of Action Comics No 1, bearing a cover price of 10 cents, sold Thursday for $956,000.
It is one of about 100 copies of the edition known to exist.
And it wasn't even in tip top condition. Certified Guaranty Co graded the copy 5.5 out of a possible 10.
It had been expected to sell for about $750,000. Heritage says the copy came from the collection of an unidentified East Coast comic book fan who had bought it in the 1990s for $26,000.
Spokesman Eric Bradley says the winning bidder also did not wish to be identified.
A $2 million mint edition, once stolen from the collection of Nicholas Cage, went on display in London earlier this year.
It is the most valuable item in the 1,000-strong DC Comics collection of Ayman Hariri, the billionaire son of assassinated Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies