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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
crm/ow pgs; cvr detached
1st full origin story of Superman; Joe Shuster cover & art; pin-up bc; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)


Superman #1 is easily one of the top Golden Age keys, featuring an iconic Superman cover image and legendary origin that remains the definitive telling. (Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's updated tale includes four pages cut from Action Comics #1.) There's added historical importance with the first back-cover pin-up in comics history, as well as stories showcasing three of the most important supporting characters in the Superman pantheon: Ma and Pa Kent (in their first appearance), along with Lois Lane.

Superman #1 also made comics history as the first true solo title for an American superhero. Unlike other books from the era, there were no back-up stories with other characters. This was a true testament to the Man of Steel's popularity, with Superman still a regular presence in Action Comics. (The publishers remained cautious enough to launch this solo Superman as a quarterly publication.)

As an investment, Superman #1 is only rivaled by Action #1 as a top collectible in any grade. The Man from Krypton has now spent decades being regularly featured in cartoons, serials, movies, television shows, and merchandising. Fans are anxiously awaiting the launch of the big-screen DC Extended Universe with 2025's Superman, to be followed by Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow in 2026. In fact, DC Studios' James Gunn announced his inspirations for the return of Superman by leading with Shuster's chain-shattering Superman #1 pin-up.
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Superman #1 is an all-time key issue. With cover copy heralding "The Complete Story of the Daring Exploits of the One and Only Superman,” this classic comic proved that superheroes were here to stay. Released in the summer of 1939, this issue spun Superman out from Action Comics, and into his own self-titled book. This copy earned a 1.0 CGC Universal Grade and has cream to off-white pages. Although this book has seen better days, any unrestored complete copy of this issue is a miraculous find. There are a scant 165 copies recorded on the CGC Census, only 70 of which are "Universal" - not restored or qualified.

This copy has great eye appeal, and a handsome front cover. The yellow border is extremely sharp, the red Superman logo is crisp and complete, and the iconic Joe Shuster illustration jumps right off the page. Superman #1 populates the same rarefied air as Action Comics #1, Detective Comics #27, and Batman #1 as some of the most sought-after items in the history of collectibles. These are books that are extremely desirable and constantly rising in value, at every grade. Another 1.0 copy sold for $137,760 last year. This blue-chip investment piece will make you the envy of the collecting community.

Overstreet Guide 2021 GD (2.0) value = $126,500.

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