kav Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 https://www.aol.com/news/man-steal-rare-superman-comic-224450462-152412685.html SkOw and comicdonna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post comicquant Posted April 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, kav said: https://www.aol.com/news/man-steal-rare-superman-comic-224450462-152412685.html I’m more shocked AOL is still around oldmilwaukee6er, silverseeker, valiantman and 12 others 1 1 11 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bludriver Posted April 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 7, 2021 The book is hot!! I am going to have to look through my boxes now and see if I have a copy WolverineX, kav, an99 and 7 others 2 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 I expect it would have sold for more if it didn't have rusty staples. kav 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valiantman Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 53 minutes ago, Bludriver said: The book is hot!! I am going to have to look through my boxes now and see if I have a copy I posted this elsewhere on the board, but maybe this is the right place... I wonder if you might be able to help me. I'm looking for an original copy of Action Comics #1. I know the original price was 10 cents, but I'd like to find one cheaper. PM with offers, I'd like to buy in bulk if I can get a bigger discount. Thanks in advance. littledoom and LDarkseid1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valiantman Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 59 minutes ago, comicquant said: 1 hour ago, kav said: https://www.aol.com/news/man-steal-rare-superman-comic-224450462-152412685.html I’m more shocked AOL is still around The link has two videos that have nothing to do with the story, and the story doesn't have any details about the book condition. Sounds like classic AOL to me. kav 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valiantman Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Details from ComicConnect.com state that it's a CGC 8.5, third highest after the two CGC 9.0 copies. https://www.comicconnect.com/article/action-comics-325-m?tzf=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, valiantman said: Details from ComicConnect.com state that it's a CGC 8.5, third highest after the two CGC 9.0 copies. https://www.comicconnect.com/article/action-comics-325-m?tzf=1 Don’t forget the rusty staples... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Up, Up and Away! CGC-certified Action Comics #1 Sells for a Record $3.25 Million Posted on 4/7/2021 It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a new world record! A high-grade example of Superman's debut lifts comic book collecting to new heights. A superb example of Action Comics #1 that was certified by Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®) has just sold for a record $3.25 million in a private sale. Graded CGC 8.5, it is one of the few surviving examples of the comic book that is beloved for introducing Superman to the world. The sale was announced on April 6 by ComicConnect, which brokered the sale. Action Comics #1 graded CGC 8.5: Sold for $3.25 million (Image courtesy of ComicConnect)Click image to enlarge The seller of this incredible book purchased it for just over $2 million in June 2018, demonstrating the strength of the market for CGC-certified collectibles and the most desirable comic rarities. Another example of Action Comics #1, graded CGC 9.0, is the previous record holder for most expensive comic book. It sold for $3.2 million on eBay in 2014. "A line from Action Comics #1 says, ‘Superman is destined to reshape the destiny of a world!’ Once again, Superman has reshaped the destiny of the comic book world," commented Matt Nelson, CGC's primary grader. "This exciting sale affirms the value that CGC brings to the collectibles community with its authentication and grading services." Action Comics #1 is the undisputed king of "grails" — the comic books most valued by collectors. The anthology with a cover date of June 1938 is best known for its first 13 pages, which include the first appearance of Superman and Lois Lane. Action Comics #1 is generally regarded as the beginning of the Golden Age of Comic Books, which stretched for two decades. “With collectible values trending upwards and cryptocurrencies minting new millionaires daily, I fully expect comic prices to continue to rise,” said Vincent Zurzolo, COO, and co-founder of ComicConnect. “I believe that comics remain the most compelling investment with values that are immature in comparison to other categories.” According to ComicConnect, the comic book that just realized $3.25 million was tucked away in a stack of old 1930s movie magazines for more than 50 years, helping to reduce the ravages of time. The CGC Census shows only 41 examples of Actions Comics #1 in the Universal grade, with a mere two copies graded CGC 9.0 and a single copy graded CGC 8.5. Another 30 have a Restored grade while one has a Qualified grade. Other recent sales have also shown the strength of the marketplace, including one for an iconic comic book showcasing Superman's main superhero rival. A copy of Batman #1 graded CGC 9.4 (the highest in the CGC Census) realized $2.22 million at a Heritage Auctions sale in January 2021. The amount set a record for any comic book outside of Action Comics #1. Related Links: CGC-graded Batman #1 Sells for $2.22 Million CGC-graded Action Comics #1 Sells for Over $2 Million Action Comics #1 is CGC’s Featured Comic of the Month for June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Thomas Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 There have to be some survivors out there that haven't been found yet. At least, that's what gives me hope of ever acquiring a copy. There are still people alive from that time, but they're declining rapidly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, Pat Thomas said: There have to be some survivors out there that haven't been found yet. At least, that's what gives me hope of ever acquiring a copy. There are still people alive from that time, but they're declining rapidly. yep in some attic or basement or stuck in some old magazine in a box somewhere. Or even some dude found the funny book in a stack and gave it to his 6 year old- Randall Ries 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snitzer Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Good discussion in the GA forum about the sale (includes copies out there, production #s and the usual snark)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Thomas Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 1 minute ago, kav said: yep in some attic or basement or stuck in some old magazine in a box somewhere. Or even some dude found the funny book in a stack and gave it to his 6 year old- Could be a good time to get into the estate sale business. Fresh access to dead people's stuff. Randall Ries 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snitzer Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Pat Thomas said: Could be a good time to get into the estate sale business. Fresh access to dead people's stuff. Or just get to know someone who already is 😈 Edited April 7, 2021 by snitzer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 17 minutes ago, kav said: yep in some attic or basement or stuck in some old magazine in a box somewhere. Or even some dude found the funny book in a stack and gave it to his 6 year old- I’m thinking a NM copy is sitting inside an encyclopedia somewhere kav 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Just now, THE_BEYONDER said: I’m thinking a NM copy is sitting inside an encyclopedia somewhere owned by Dave Anderson. Fixed that for you. oldmilwaukee6er and Larryw7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 1 minute ago, comicdonna said: Fixed that for you. Has it been confirmed that the Church copy is unrestored? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Just now, THE_BEYONDER said: 2 minutes ago, comicdonna said: Fixed that for you. Has it been confirmed that the Church copy is unrestored? I believe Steve Borock said it was unrestored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, comicdonna said: I believe Steve Borock said it was unrestored. Did he also confirm it’s NM? Edited April 8, 2021 by THE_BEYONDER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Just now, THE_BEYONDER said: Just now, comicdonna said: I believe Steve Borock said it was unrestored. Did he also confirm it’s NM? After examining it, he thought it was NM oldmilwaukee6er 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
