ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #1
CGC No Grade: 0.3
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Monday, 12/09/2019 12:51 PM
$28,000
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMIC BOOK IMPACT: rating of 10 (CBI)
COMMENTS: Pg. 5 only; ow/white pg; (Action 1 cover in panel)
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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Pg. 5 only; ow/white pg; (Action 1 cover in panel)
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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Would you look at that, the famous panel on which the iconic cover illustration is based, showing Superman lifting a car into the air as if it were made of paper. With this simple image, the world would never be the same again, making this singular page a microcosm of the prized book it originates from. To own a piece of history, win this piece and fulfill the goal of all devoted comic collectors.
A single Action 1 page 5 (with brittle pages) sold for $16,000 in 2017. Just a year later, Action 1 page 1 (again brittle) set a world record price at $25,500. With off-white to white pages, this is a superior piece and it's arguable that page 5 with the cover swipe is more desirable than the page 1 with the brief origin.
Action 1 pages without Superman easily sell for over $2,000.
If you can't find a spare cover, this is a tremendous opportunity to own the page with the large panel cover swipe of Action Comics #1, the most important comic in the marketplace.
Overstreet Guide 2019 GD (2.0) value = $220,000.
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.
_______________________________________________
Would you look at that, the famous panel on which the iconic cover illustration is based, showing Superman lifting a car into the air as if it were made of paper. With this simple image, the world would never be the same again, making this singular page a microcosm of the prized book it originates from. To own a piece of history, win this piece and fulfill the goal of all devoted comic collectors.
A single Action 1 page 5 (with brittle pages) sold for $16,000 in 2017. Just a year later, Action 1 page 1 (again brittle) set a world record price at $25,500. With off-white to white pages, this is a superior piece and it's arguable that page 5 with the cover swipe is more desirable than the page 1 with the brief origin.
Action 1 pages without Superman easily sell for over $2,000.
If you can't find a spare cover, this is a tremendous opportunity to own the page with the large panel cover swipe of Action Comics #1, the most important comic in the marketplace.
Overstreet Guide 2019 GD (2.0) value = $220,000.
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.