Extremely rare edition of the first comics in which he appeared Superman, which was previously stolen from the private collection of the American actor Nicolas Cage, was sold at auction for about 15 million US dollars, reports the BBC.
The 1938 issue, part of the legendary "Action Comics #1" series, is considered one of the most prized and sought-after works in the world of comic book collectibles, due to its historical importance and the extreme rarity of surviving copies.
The comic has been the subject of a search for years after it disappeared from the collection of the famous actor, whose passion for comics is well documented in popular culture. After the specimen reappeared on the market, a fierce auction race ensued among collectors from around the world, leading to a record price achieved at the sale.
ComicBookRealm.com states that original issues of Action Comics #1 are among the most sought-after artifacts in comic book collecting, and this latest result only confirms the enduring value and interest in such historical examples.
Sales of such comics often include not only artistic and literary value, but also cultural importance to fans and the history of popular culture around the world – especially when it comes to Superman's iconic first appearance.
Source: BBC
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