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A rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. Aug 12, 2018 this book is consistently sought after by collectors as it is considered the true first marvel comic book of all time. Meanwhile, industrywide, comichron published 20 comic book sales estimates of 6. Action comics values and price guide heritage auctions. It not only marks supermans first appearance firstappearance comics are generally the most highly valued, but it launched what would become the largerthanlife superhero genre were still enjoying today. Superman comic 1 million dollar bill limited edition novelty note 25 pack. Dc comic book lot of 20 superman flash swamp thing star. Superman first hit newsstands in 1938s action comics no.
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The figure tells his victim that all who sin shall know the vengeance of superman. Action comics is an american comic book that is best known for introducing superman to the world. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. And luckily for collectors, the more rare newsstand editions can be told apart, stemming from the fact that publishers needed a way to refuse refunds for direct sold comics and only accept. Ebay launches black panther destination after seeing comic. The issue sold monday morning is a 1938 edition of action comics no. This book is consistently sought after by collectors as it is considered the true first marvel comic book of all time. Well also make a cash offer for your superman comic books, should you wish to sell. In any case, there is reason to believe that commercial grading was the impetus that the industry needed in order to stimulate the market, streamline the process, and preserve the integrity of the sale. In addition to being vintage, the comic book is rare only 100 or so copies exist. Allied publications, it officially changed its name to dc in 1977. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one.
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