ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #1
CGC No Grade: 0.3
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Monday, 06/06/2016 1:45 PM
$37,666
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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 ShusterThe most important comic book in history, Action #1 stands as the introduction of the archetype of all other heroes to come as Superman transcends comics and pop culture as an icon of truth, justice, and the American way!
Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman is quite possibly the most recognizable fictional character in the world. The brainchild of two struggling sci-fi fans from the Rust Belt, the Man of Steel became an instant icon to Depression-era readers and transformed into a symbol of national spirit and spunk during the brutal days of WWII. Since then, he has endured as both a beloved character and an embodiment of hope and vigor, making this first appearance not just a piece of comics' history, but of American history as well.
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 ShusterThe most important comic book in history, Action #1 stands as the introduction of the archetype of all other heroes to come as Superman transcends comics and pop culture as an icon of truth, justice, and the American way!
Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman is quite possibly the most recognizable fictional character in the world. The brainchild of two struggling sci-fi fans from the Rust Belt, the Man of Steel became an instant icon to Depression-era readers and transformed into a symbol of national spirit and spunk during the brutal days of WWII. Since then, he has endured as both a beloved character and an embodiment of hope and vigor, making this first appearance not just a piece of comics' history, but of American history as well.
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.