Superman No 1 Sells for 9.12 Million Breaks World Record as the Most Valuable Comic Ever
The 1939 Superman No. 1 copy closed at a whopping $9.12 million at Heritage Auctions on Thursday, sending shockwaves through the collectors' world. This sale makes the comic the most expensive ever sold and cements its status as the most valuable comic book in history.
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Record sale makes Superman No 1 the most valuable comic ever
The 1939 Superman No. 1 copy closed at a whopping $9.12 million at Heritage Auctions on Thursday, sending shockwaves through the collectors' world. This sale set a new benchmark for comic book values and confirmed that the most valuable comics are the ones in exceptionally high grade and rarity. The price reflects the unrivaled demand for near mint copies of landmark issues.
Unmatched Grade 9.0 Pristine Condition Fuels Record Price
The comic is the most expensive ever sold, and its pristine condition is a major reason for the staggering price. Any almost century-old graphic novel is a rare find in itself, but a collectible in high-grade condition is nearly impossible. The Certified Guaranty Company, known for its accurate and impartial assessment of comic books, graded the book a near perfect score, a 9.0.
Attic Discovery by Three California Brothers
Three California brothers discovered the 86-year-old issue unexpectedly, while they were sorting through their late mother's belongings. They were aware of their mother and uncle's comic collection but never saw it, until recently.
Unrestored Copy and the Defining Moments That Shaped the Franchise
A rare 'unrestored' copy of the first Superman comic which was found in an attic has sold for $9 million. This very comic features pivotal first appearances and defining moments that helped shape the franchise’s entire storyline. These types of books are most valuable - hence the skyrocketing $9 million price.
Context and Rivals The Price Landscape of Legendary Comics
Prior to this record-breaker, the priciest Superman comic ever sold was a private-sale copy that fetched $5.3 million and carried an 8.0 condition grade in 2022. Other famous comics that sold for grand prices include Action Comics No. 1, that first featured the Kryptonian hero to world sold for $6 million in 2024. An Amazing Fantasy No. 15 sold for $3.6 million in 2021, Captain America Comics No. 1 was valued at $3.12 million in 2022, and Batman No. 1 sold for $2.22 million in 2021.
