First comic book to sell for 2 million

Feb 23, 2010 created by american writer jerry siegel and illustrated by canadian artist, joe shuster, he was our first flying superhero. The series are listed according to the highest sales estimates as reported in reliable sources. Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no. Or read our free, online comic book price guides, focusing on each character, to determine their current market value. Collection of every dc comic to hit sothebys auction block. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received. What was the first american novel to sell one million copies. Feb 28, 2010 the idea hit me last week after a 1938 action comics no. There are three separate lists, for three different comic book publication formats. Jamess story, which found its first readers as a piece of twilightinspired fan fiction, took just 11 weeks to pass the million marker it has now sold 1,162,637 copies, according to book. A wellpreserved copy of the comic that first featured superman is heading for auction. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a gold. A rare, nearly flawless copy of supermans comicbook debut has sold for a superpowered price. The first marvel comic book ever printed, has sold for more than a million dollars, making it the most valuable marvel comic ever sold at public.

Worlds most expensive superman comic just sold for. Its rare to find a nearmint condition of marvel comics first comic book, aptly named marvel comics 1. Breaking the two million dollar mark with its astounding cgc rating of 9. Rare comic showing supermans first appearance expected to. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The first issue of both avengers and xmen fetched record prices at a highly anticpated auction of highgrade silver age comics held by heritage auctions on july 26 xmen no.

Aug 25, 2014 the first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. If any of these items are sitting in your attic, you could make a lot of money. The majority of comics people find in their attic or basement, at an auction, storage unit, or garage sale are published by marvel or dc. A collectible is an item that is worth far more than it was originally sold for because of its rarity andor popular demand. Rare avengers, xmen first issues sell for record prices. Nov 17, 2017 a wellpreserved copy of the comic that first featured superman is heading for auction. The first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. This comic book is undoubtedly the most valuable comic book in the world. The comic featured supermans debut and it originally sold for only 10 cents. This page provides lists of bestselling comic book series to date. Even firstedition harry potter books are now selling in the sixfigures, and they were produced within most of our lifetimes.

Working with a dealer or being able to assess a collections physical condition can be a good way to get the best deal, especially if youre willing to be patient. A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly. Heres a quick recap of the 20 most expensive comic books in the world. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a.

The comic book auction house sold the piece for the mindboggling price on monday, but this is not the first time they auctioned off such precious items. It includes japanese manga, american comic books, and european comics. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Todd mcfarlane, creator of the book spawn, has the record for highest selling book of all time. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. While sites like ebay or sell my comic books can be good, you might be able to get a slightly better deal in person. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one million. Many people would like the first superman comic, but only a few exist. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. The red badge of courage gone with the wind uncle toms cabin tom sawyer skip question ask a friend. Before spiderman became the star of multiple comic books.

The red badge of courage gone with the wind uncle toms cabin tom sawyer skip. The companys publications unit, which is based in new york, produces about 50 comicbook titles a month under the marvel name, with a circulation of 7. Jul 26, 2012 the first issue of both avengers and xmen fetched record prices at a highly anticpated auction of highgrade silver age comics held by heritage auctions on july 26 xmen no. The book was auctioned by highend comic collectible auction house comic connect, which has now sold 4 of the 5 comic books to break the. Two different comics have sold for one million dollars recently and even lower grades of this comic book sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Free grading, free listings on and on ebay, no hidden fees. What was the first american novel to sell one million. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and.

Nicolas cage s nearlypristine copy of action comics no. In contast, the first issue of new mutants is in great supply and fewer people want one. The long, cool journey of a recordsetting comic updated collector darren adams, with. This makes it the one item that serious golden age collectors must have. As fans throng to new york comic con, these comic books sell. Aug 25, 2014 a rare, nearly flawless copy of supermans comicbook debut has sold for a superpowered price. This list includes comic books that have sold at least 100 million copies. Common categories of collectibles include antiques, toys. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Created by american writer jerry siegel and illustrated by canadian artist, joe shuster, he was our first flying superhero. The idea hit me last week after a 1938 action comics no. The comic book was sold in an auction held on monday, february 22nd by comic connect, who said that the. They are separated because the sales figures of these publication formats are not directly.