Rare comic of Superman debut fetches $1.5 million

The comic debut of Superman has sold for an out-of-this-world price.

The copy of Action Comics No. 1 from 1938, which features the first appearance of the “Man of Steel” was bought by an undisclosed buyer for a record $1.5 million Monday on the online auction site ComicConnect.com. “This is the Holy Grail of Holy Grails,” said Vincent Zurzolo, co-owner of the Web site.

Continue Reading Add comment March 31st, 2010

Comic showing Batman’s debut sells for $1M

A comic showing the debut of superhero Batman has been sold for more than $1m (£655,000) at an auction in Dallas. The rare 1939 copy of Detective Comic No 27 was bought by an anonymous bidder from a seller who also wished to keep their identity secret.

Continue Reading Add comment February 27th, 2010