Whats new on netflix, hulu, amazon prime video, and hbo this weekend. The 1938 book in which the superhero first appeared initially cost 10 cents. An international coproduction between the united kingdom, switzerland, panama and the united states, the film stars an ensemble cast featuring marlon brando, gene hackman, christopher reeve, jeff east, margot kidder, glenn ford, phyllis. In the 853rd century, the original superman supermanprime one million still lives, but has spent over fifteen thousand years in a selfimposed exile. The issue sold monday morning is a 1938 edition of action comics no. Rare comic showing supermans first appearance to be. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows superman was born on the planet krypton and was given. He left the earth somewhere in the late 21st century when everyone he cared about died. By far the highest price ever paid for a single comic book, the number flew up, up, and.
Prime auction ends monday may 4 to wednesday may 6. The price sets a new benchmark for a comic book sale on ebay, and. The superman of the 853rd century survived by becoming the living extension of the sun. Get the best deals on copper age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Worlds most expensive superman comic just sold for. It was the very first edition of a comic to feature superman. Not so much for me but for everyone who hasnt had a chance to read it yet, i have two copies already for the man who has everything. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Superman has become this to the people of the 853rd century since his retirement into the sun legacy character. Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no. This superman prime one million, and immensely powerful superman variant that sun dipped for 15,000 years when he was put in exile.
An international coproduction between the united kingdom, switzerland, panama and the united states, the film stars an ensemble cast featuring marlon brando, gene hackman, christopher reeve, jeff east, margot kidder, glenn ford, phyllis thaxter. The first comic book featuring superman being, of course, action comics no. Superman prime one million, superman one million, comic book. The movie is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner and based on the dc comics character of the same name. Superfans of the man of steel, come discuss and read about the latest buzz and info on the superfamily members. The legend began in the last years of the second millennium with a birth, not of this. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received.
Besides showing his god like powers off by oneshotting solaris. Nov 11, 2011 the copy for sale has a story of its own that wouldnt be out of place in the pages of a comic book plot, either. Apr 7, 2015 the most powerful comic book characters ever, ranked superman prime one million. Dc one million is a comic book crossover storyline that ran through a selftitled, weekly miniseries and through special issues of almost all of the dcu titles published by american company dc comics in november 1998. The day after tomorrow, script by grant morrison, pencils by val semeiks, inks by prentis rollins. Eventually he rips open his shirt to reveal to her that he is superman. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and. He traversed the entire dcu, going beyond time and space, and has been said to have reached as far as heaven and hell themselves. Interest in the sale generated enough traffic to bring down the web site of the auction house, comic connect, which posted a note explaining, due to the exceedingly high volume of traffic, the site has been temporarily replaced. In this issue, superman accomplishes the following superfeats superman saves the first manned mission to the sun.
Things that make you love and hate superman injustice comic hq marvel. Over time youll see comic books selling for tens of millions of dollars and, who knows, one day maybe hundreds of. Comic book publishers, faced with flagging sales, look to. Dc one million is a comic book crossover storyline that ran through a selftitled, weekly. Sales data first became public in 1960, and showed that superman was the bestselling comic book character of the 1960s and 1970s. Mitch shelley has arrived on mars to finally put an end to his millennialong struggle with the immortal vandal savage. Aug 25, 2014 the first bid, three minutes into the auction that began on aug. Collector darren adams, with his rarest of comic books, in his. However, there is one series on the cw that has made a splash in the dc tv universe. The 1938 edition of action comics no1 was sold by a private.
The most expensive comic book in history remains the first issue of action comics published in 1938 in which superman makes his debut. The copy for sale has a story of its own that wouldnt be out of place in the pages of a comic book plot, either. Superman prime one million comic book shazam vs red son. Most of the dc heroes have a successor in the future. Feb 23, 2010 superman comic book sold for one million dollars. Flagging interest from readers and competition from digital entertainment are dragging down sales. The price for the 1938 edition of action comics no. The comic, which features superman hoisting a car over his head on its cover, is expected to sell for between usd 800,000 to usd 1. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. Superman one milion superman prime one million, hulk superhero. The 853rd century jla and the jla members in the 20th century try to contain the solaris virus and battle vandal savage. This superman prime has nothing to do fortunely with another superman prime the jailer. The original blockbuster comic book movie saga is now streaming on netflix. The dc one million series consists of 31 issues including a 4issue miniseries and 27 oneshots.
Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. If we move to the moon, the low gravity will enable us to jump and perhaps flight much like a superman. Dc one million series consists of 31 issues including this 4issue miniseries, plus 27 individual oneshots. Superman comic 1 million dollar bill limited edition novelty note 25 pack. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Dc one million is a comic book crossover storyline that ran through a selftitled, weekly miniseries and through special issues of almost all of the dcu titles published by american company dc. Twice before it set the record for the most expensive book ever it sold for. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series.
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