SUPERMAN (1939-86; 2006-11) #1
CGC FN+: 6.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Friday, 03/17/2023 7:37 PM
$78,775
Sold For
37
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
crm/ow pages; Mod/Ext (A-4): ct, tr sls, cvr clnd, reinforced
Joe Shuster cover & art; origin story; pin-up bc; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
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crm/ow pages; Mod/Ext (A-4): ct, tr sls, cvr clnd, reinforced
Joe Shuster cover & art; origin story; pin-up bc; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
crm/ow pages; Mod/Ext (A-4): ct, tr sls, cvr clnd, reinforced
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 iconic 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's 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 (in their first appearance), along with Lois Lane.
Superman #1 also made comics history as the first true solo title for an American superhero. Unlike other books from the era, there were no back-up stories with other characters. This was a true testament to the Man of Steel's popularity, with Superman still a regular presence in Action Comics. (The publishers remained cautious enough to launch this solo Superman as a quarterly publication.)
As an investment, Superman #1 is only rivaled by Action #1 as a top collectible in any grade. The Man from Krypton has now spent decades being regularly featured in cartoons, serials, movies, television shows, and merchandising. Fans are anxiously awaiting the launching of the big-screen DC Extended Universe with 2025's Superman, to be followed by Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow in 2026. In fact, DC Studios' James Gunn announced his inspirations for the return of Superman by leading with Shuster's chain-shattering Superman #1 pin-up.
Collectors looking for a good bang for their buck will surely delight in this professionally restored copy of Superman #1, whose vivid cover colors pop off the page. Golden Age comics have begun roaring back into collectors' consciousness, after years of Silver Age keys gaining ground. Savvy collectors and smart investors have been quietly snapping up restored Golden Age keys in the meantime, driving the value of these books higher and higher each year. As the prices of unrestored high-grade copies shoot into the stratosphere, restored copies gain prestige and momentum, especially among comics buyers looking to own a piece of history without breaking the bank. Expect this book to inspire fierce bidding.
Overstreet Guide 2022 FN+ (6.5) value = $716,000.
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 3 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
crm/ow pages; Mod/Ext (A-4): ct, tr sls, cvr clnd, reinforced
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 iconic 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's 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 (in their first appearance), along with Lois Lane.
Superman #1 also made comics history as the first true solo title for an American superhero. Unlike other books from the era, there were no back-up stories with other characters. This was a true testament to the Man of Steel's popularity, with Superman still a regular presence in Action Comics. (The publishers remained cautious enough to launch this solo Superman as a quarterly publication.)
As an investment, Superman #1 is only rivaled by Action #1 as a top collectible in any grade. The Man from Krypton has now spent decades being regularly featured in cartoons, serials, movies, television shows, and merchandising. Fans are anxiously awaiting the launching of the big-screen DC Extended Universe with 2025's Superman, to be followed by Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow in 2026. In fact, DC Studios' James Gunn announced his inspirations for the return of Superman by leading with Shuster's chain-shattering Superman #1 pin-up.
Collectors looking for a good bang for their buck will surely delight in this professionally restored copy of Superman #1, whose vivid cover colors pop off the page. Golden Age comics have begun roaring back into collectors' consciousness, after years of Silver Age keys gaining ground. Savvy collectors and smart investors have been quietly snapping up restored Golden Age keys in the meantime, driving the value of these books higher and higher each year. As the prices of unrestored high-grade copies shoot into the stratosphere, restored copies gain prestige and momentum, especially among comics buyers looking to own a piece of history without breaking the bank. Expect this book to inspire fierce bidding.
Overstreet Guide 2022 FN+ (6.5) value = $716,000.
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 3 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