This comic has become the most valuable of all time
The best comics from Marvel, DC and other publishers are a collector's item for many followers of franchises since the beginning of the last century. These works represents a milestone in the industry of the comic for its meaning and its cultural impact, since many consider themselves very valuable relics. In fact, the person with the largest collection of comics has more than 138 thousand copies.
Although there are thousands and thousands of comics, there is one specific one that marked a before and after in the industry. Today, this object has a price of more than 6 million dollars. Behind this impressive value hides a fascinating story, full of curiosities and details, which have contributed to raise the status of this work to unsuspected levels. Next, we talk to you about the most expensive comic of all time.
A legendary comic reaches a new all-time high
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🚨https://t.co/kzdgyolsQj pic.twitter.com/yKQl5ilFWW— Heritage Auctions (@HeritageAuction) April 4, 2024
As can be seen in the official Heritage Auctions tweet, The comic in question is Action Comics #1 1938, where the world first met Superman, the iconic DC Comics hero. This specimen has just broken all records by selling for the impressive figure of 6 million dollars in an auction held by Heritage Auctions in April 2024, thus obtaining a Guinness record difficult to beat.
Well, this copy of Action Comics #1 It has a CGC 9.0 rating, which means it is in almost perfect condition. Considering that 85 years have passed since its publication, this state of conservation is truly exceptional. In addition to being the first appearance of Superman, it is also considered the starting point of the Golden Age of Comics, a time that marked a before and after in the entertainment industry, since from this moment on, Superman was the reference of comics for a long time and is the reason why many comic book characters wore underpants outside.
Why is the Superman comic so valuable?
Action Comics #1 was the beginning of the golden age of comics and its perfect condition were some of the things that made it worth so much. However, the price of comics depends on various factors, among which stand out:
- Rarity: The number of copies existing on the market. In the case of Action Comics #1, it is estimated that only 100 copies remain of the 200,000 that were originally printed.
- Condition: The state of conservation of the comic. The auctioned copy obtained a rating of 9.0, which positions it as one of the best preserved.
- Historical importance: The cultural impact and meaning that comics represent within the history of entertainment. Action Comics #1 not only introduced Superman, but also ushered in a golden era for the industry. A booming market
The sale of this copy of Action Comics #1 confirms the boom it is experiencing the collectible comics market. In 2021, a copy of Amazing Fantasy #15, where Spider-Man first appears, was sold for 3.6 million dollars. The same year, an X-Wing spaceship model from the Star Wars saga reached a price of 3.135 million dollars.
Heritage Auctions, the auction house responsible for the sale, has faced criticism in the past for alleged practices that inflate prices of collectible objects. However, the company maintains its position and ensures that the valuation of each piece It is carried out in a transparent and professional manner.
Beyond the controversies, this event has marked a milestone in the history of collecting. This comic not only represents something invaluable to the Superman and comics fans in generalbut also serves as a reminder of the power of pop culture and its ability to transcend time.
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