SUPERMAN (1939-86; 2006-11) #1
CGC VG: 4.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Friday, 06/10/2022 7:32 PM
$815,000
Sold For
66
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: ow/white pgs, cover detached
Joe Shuster cover & art; origin story; pin-up bc; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
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Joe Shuster cover & art; origin story; pin-up bc; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
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ow/white pgs, cover detached
Joe Shuster cover & art; origin story; pin-up bc; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)As one of the top Golden Age keys, Superman #1 features an enduring Man of Steel cover image, plus a legendary origin that remains the definitive telling to most fans. (Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's updated tale adds four pages deleted from Action Comics #1.) There is also added historical importance with the book offering the first back-cover pin-up in comics history, as well as stories showcasing three of the most important supporting characters in the Superman pantheon: Ma and Pa Kent, along with Lois Lane.
Of course, Superman continues his enduring presence as a pop-culture icon. The Man from Krypton has now spent decades being regularly featured in cartoons, serials, movies, television shows, and extensive merchandising. Today, fans are anxiously awaiting Superman's next role as part of the changing DC Cinematic Universe.
While there are 167 copies of Superman #1 listed on the CGC census, less than half of those are in original condition, and this 4.0 copy is one of the higher graded copies from that group. This book does show some obvious signs of its voyage through the decades, but it is also an unrestored copy of Superman #1, one of the top five most valuable comics in the world, and as such will no doubt be a potential record-breaker at grade. This copy presents a vibrant color palette and seems to be free of any serious condition issues, the cover is detached but the wrap appears to be in very nice condition. This is going to be one of the big stars of our 50th Event Auction, and there will certainly be very intense competition over ownership of this bulletproof classic key.
Overstreet Guide 2021 VG (4.0) value = $253,000
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
Artist 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.
Joe Shuster cover & art; origin story; pin-up bc; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)As one of the top Golden Age keys, Superman #1 features an enduring Man of Steel cover image, plus a legendary origin that remains the definitive telling to most fans. (Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's updated tale adds four pages deleted from Action Comics #1.) There is also added historical importance with the book offering the first back-cover pin-up in comics history, as well as stories showcasing three of the most important supporting characters in the Superman pantheon: Ma and Pa Kent, along with Lois Lane.
Of course, Superman continues his enduring presence as a pop-culture icon. The Man from Krypton has now spent decades being regularly featured in cartoons, serials, movies, television shows, and extensive merchandising. Today, fans are anxiously awaiting Superman's next role as part of the changing DC Cinematic Universe.
While there are 167 copies of Superman #1 listed on the CGC census, less than half of those are in original condition, and this 4.0 copy is one of the higher graded copies from that group. This book does show some obvious signs of its voyage through the decades, but it is also an unrestored copy of Superman #1, one of the top five most valuable comics in the world, and as such will no doubt be a potential record-breaker at grade. This copy presents a vibrant color palette and seems to be free of any serious condition issues, the cover is detached but the wrap appears to be in very nice condition. This is going to be one of the big stars of our 50th Event Auction, and there will certainly be very intense competition over ownership of this bulletproof classic key.
Overstreet Guide 2021 VG (4.0) value = $253,000
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
Artist 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.