ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #1
CGC VG/F: 5.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Tuesday, 03/20/2018 12:07 PM
$715,000
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33
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: crm/ow pgs
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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crm/ow pgs
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.
If you collect comics, you want this book. If you don't collect comics, you want this book. Everyone wants it. Few collectors are privileged, lucky, or determined enough to own the comic that started it all, the first appearance of Superman. Experts bandy about that fewer than a hundred copies are known to exist. This is it, Action Comics #1, the beginning of superheroes. As an anthology, the Superman episodes on pages 1-13 make up the first of the book's eleven adventure stories, and explain the character's origin. Superman was sent to Earth as a baby from a far-away planet possessing super powers, he grows up, rescues people in distress and captures crooks, and he's been doing so ever since. Almost nothing in this catalog would exist today without this comic book. This is a definitive artifact of Americana and is of genuine historical significance. This book should be in a museum. Rest assured, whatever this sells for, will look cheap in a short period of time.
Overstreet Guide 2017 VG/F (5.0) value = $510,000.
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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.
It is important to keep in mind that this Action Comics #1 (as well as all books in this auction) carries NO buyer's premium. This makes a huge difference when investing at this level.
If you collect comics, you want this book. If you don't collect comics, you want this book. Everyone wants it. Few collectors are privileged, lucky, or determined enough to own the comic that started it all, the first appearance of Superman. Experts bandy about that fewer than a hundred copies are known to exist. This is it, Action Comics #1, the beginning of superheroes. As an anthology, the Superman episodes on pages 1-13 make up the first of the book's eleven adventure stories, and explain the character's origin. Superman was sent to Earth as a baby from a far-away planet possessing super powers, he grows up, rescues people in distress and captures crooks, and he's been doing so ever since. Almost nothing in this catalog would exist today without this comic book. This is a definitive artifact of Americana and is of genuine historical significance. This book should be in a museum. Rest assured, whatever this sells for, will look cheap in a short period of time.
Overstreet Guide 2017 VG/F (5.0) value = $510,000.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
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.