ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #1
CGC NM: 9.4
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Sunday, 02/25/2018 7:00 PM
$500,000
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMIC BOOK IMPACT: rating of 10 (CBI)
COMMENTS: crm/ow pgs; Ext(A-5) ct, pcs added, spine splits sealed on int, cleaned, reinforced
1st appearance of Superman w/ origin by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
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1st appearance of Superman w/ origin by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
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crm/ow pgs; Ext(A-5) ct, pcs added, spine splits sealed on int, cleaned, reinforced
1st appearance of Superman w/ origin by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
Action Comics #1 continues to be recognized as the most important event in the history of comics publishing. This is the book that introduced Superman as a fantastic new kind of hero, as created by teen visionaries Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The inspiring Man of Steel became an instant icon to Depression-era readers before transforming into a symbol of national pride during the brutal days of WWII. Action #1 has become just as beloved for introducing Lois Lane as a pioneering strong female character in the comics industry. That panicking man in the lower left-hand corner of the classic cover is gangster Butch Matson, who had attempted to chase down the lady reporter — then working for the Daily Star — after Lois firmly put an end to his unwelcome advances.
ComicConnect is proud to have been part of Action #1's rise as the world's most collectible comic. We’ve been setting new sales records for Superman’s debut since launching the company, including the book's first $1,000,000 sale back in 2010. In 2024, Action #1 made headlines again with a $6 million sale for a CGC-graded 8.5 copy. That same auction set a record for CGC Restored comics as an Action #1 (graded Apparent 8.0) sold for a staggering $576,000.
That adds up to decades of passionate collectors investing wisely while also preserving a true cultural artifact. 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. The early days of Superman remain a vital part of that tradition. In fact, DC Studios' James Gunn announced his inspirations for the return of Superman by leading with Joe Shuster's chain-shattering pin-up from Superman's first year.
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High-grade copies of Action Comics #1 don't just turn up every day, and the highest-graded unrestored copies are 9.0 (believe us, we kinda know). Marvel, then, at this expertly restored 9.4 copy, a dazzling time capsule from the earliest and headiest days of the comic book boom. The classic cover image, burned into the brains of comics fans and non-fanatics alike, has rarely been more vivid or bright, with blinding yellows and deep greens setting off the blazing red and sturdy blue of Superman's now-ubiquitous suit. The restoration on this copy is nothing short of fantastic, tastefully done and elegantly blended to bring this copy back to its pristine day-one condition. Neither the cover nor the interior have been chemically lightened or cleaned, nor have the staples, which are the original staples. The cover has not been reglossed, and any piece fill is Japanese paper or leafcasting -- no color copies or donor books were used. Initially a CGC-graded complete copy, no marriages of major missing pieces were attached to the cover and interior, and the book has not been trimmed. Among the most valuable and coveted of 20th Century pop cultural artifacts, you're unlikely to find a copy this sharp and this impressive anytime soon. Make no mistake, this is the grail, the big one, and if you're serious about comics, or Superman, you need a copy of Action #1 that looks this good.
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Looking to make a purchase? Learn more about how to buy Action Comics #1!
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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.
1st appearance of Superman w/ origin by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
Action Comics #1 continues to be recognized as the most important event in the history of comics publishing. This is the book that introduced Superman as a fantastic new kind of hero, as created by teen visionaries Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The inspiring Man of Steel became an instant icon to Depression-era readers before transforming into a symbol of national pride during the brutal days of WWII. Action #1 has become just as beloved for introducing Lois Lane as a pioneering strong female character in the comics industry. That panicking man in the lower left-hand corner of the classic cover is gangster Butch Matson, who had attempted to chase down the lady reporter — then working for the Daily Star — after Lois firmly put an end to his unwelcome advances.
ComicConnect is proud to have been part of Action #1's rise as the world's most collectible comic. We’ve been setting new sales records for Superman’s debut since launching the company, including the book's first $1,000,000 sale back in 2010. In 2024, Action #1 made headlines again with a $6 million sale for a CGC-graded 8.5 copy. That same auction set a record for CGC Restored comics as an Action #1 (graded Apparent 8.0) sold for a staggering $576,000.
That adds up to decades of passionate collectors investing wisely while also preserving a true cultural artifact. 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. The early days of Superman remain a vital part of that tradition. In fact, DC Studios' James Gunn announced his inspirations for the return of Superman by leading with Joe Shuster's chain-shattering pin-up from Superman's first year.
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High-grade copies of Action Comics #1 don't just turn up every day, and the highest-graded unrestored copies are 9.0 (believe us, we kinda know). Marvel, then, at this expertly restored 9.4 copy, a dazzling time capsule from the earliest and headiest days of the comic book boom. The classic cover image, burned into the brains of comics fans and non-fanatics alike, has rarely been more vivid or bright, with blinding yellows and deep greens setting off the blazing red and sturdy blue of Superman's now-ubiquitous suit. The restoration on this copy is nothing short of fantastic, tastefully done and elegantly blended to bring this copy back to its pristine day-one condition. Neither the cover nor the interior have been chemically lightened or cleaned, nor have the staples, which are the original staples. The cover has not been reglossed, and any piece fill is Japanese paper or leafcasting -- no color copies or donor books were used. Initially a CGC-graded complete copy, no marriages of major missing pieces were attached to the cover and interior, and the book has not been trimmed. Among the most valuable and coveted of 20th Century pop cultural artifacts, you're unlikely to find a copy this sharp and this impressive anytime soon. Make no mistake, this is the grail, the big one, and if you're serious about comics, or Superman, you need a copy of Action #1 that looks this good.
_________________________________________________
Looking to make a purchase? Learn more about how to buy Action Comics #1!
_________________________________________________
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.