ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #1
CGC No Grade: 0.3
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Monday, 06/06/2016 1:45 PM
$37,666
Sold For
36
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: Coverless; 1st wrap missing, affects story; large tear on 2nd pg; incomplete
origin & 1st app. of Superman by Siegel and Shuster
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origin & 1st app. of Superman by Siegel and Shuster
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Coverless; 1st wrap missing, affects story; large tear on 2nd pg; incomplete
origin & 1st app. of Superman by Siegel and Shuster
Every passing year confirms Action Comics #1 as the most important event in the history of comics publishing. This is the book that introduced a fantastic new kind of hero, as created by teen visionaries Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The inspiring Man of Steel became an instant icon to Depression-era readers before transforming into a symbol of national pride during the brutal days of WWII.
Since then, the Man of Steel has spent decades as one of the world’s most recognizable fictional characters — transcending comics and pop culture as the face of truth, justice, and the American way. It's also clear that Superman’s first appearance will continue to be cherished by future generations. The making of DC Studios’ upcoming big-screen Superman has already become one of this year’s biggest showbiz stories.
ComicConnect is proud to have been part of Action #1's rise as the world's most collectible comic. We’ve been setting new sales records for Superman’s debut since launching the company, including the book's first $1,000,000 sale back in 2010. Earlier this year, Action #1 made headlines again with a $6 million sale for a CGC-graded 8.5 copy. That adds up to decades of passionate collectors investing wisely while also preserving a true cultural artifact.
Rarely do any parts from Action Comics #1 surface. It's even rarer to see them housed in CGC Universal blue slabs. With a 0.5 copy recently selling for $110,000, demand has never been stronger for the "Holy Grail" of comic book collecting. We are proud to offer three pieces in this Auction: a coverless copy missing the first wrap and two solo Superman pages (page 2 and page 3). In November of 2011, we sold a rougher example of page 3 for $4,200. With the entry-cost for 0.5 examples now reaching six-figures, this is an affordable opportunity to acquire a true piece of history.
"B" image is a photo of one of the inside pages before this item was slabbed.
Artists Information
Joseph Shuster was a Canadian-American comic book artist best known for co-creating the DC Comics character Superman, with writer Jerry Siegel, in Action Comics #1.
American comic book artist, Baily co created DC characters the Spectre and Hourman.
origin & 1st app. of Superman by Siegel and Shuster
Every passing year confirms Action Comics #1 as the most important event in the history of comics publishing. This is the book that introduced a fantastic new kind of hero, as created by teen visionaries Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The inspiring Man of Steel became an instant icon to Depression-era readers before transforming into a symbol of national pride during the brutal days of WWII.
Since then, the Man of Steel has spent decades as one of the world’s most recognizable fictional characters — transcending comics and pop culture as the face of truth, justice, and the American way. It's also clear that Superman’s first appearance will continue to be cherished by future generations. The making of DC Studios’ upcoming big-screen Superman has already become one of this year’s biggest showbiz stories.
ComicConnect is proud to have been part of Action #1's rise as the world's most collectible comic. We’ve been setting new sales records for Superman’s debut since launching the company, including the book's first $1,000,000 sale back in 2010. Earlier this year, Action #1 made headlines again with a $6 million sale for a CGC-graded 8.5 copy. That adds up to decades of passionate collectors investing wisely while also preserving a true cultural artifact.
Rarely do any parts from Action Comics #1 surface. It's even rarer to see them housed in CGC Universal blue slabs. With a 0.5 copy recently selling for $110,000, demand has never been stronger for the "Holy Grail" of comic book collecting. We are proud to offer three pieces in this Auction: a coverless copy missing the first wrap and two solo Superman pages (page 2 and page 3). In November of 2011, we sold a rougher example of page 3 for $4,200. With the entry-cost for 0.5 examples now reaching six-figures, this is an affordable opportunity to acquire a true piece of history.
"B" image is a photo of one of the inside pages before this item was slabbed.
Artists Information
Joseph Shuster was a Canadian-American comic book artist best known for co-creating the DC Comics character Superman, with writer Jerry Siegel, in Action Comics #1.
American comic book artist, Baily co created DC characters the Spectre and Hourman.