Bilbo Baggins’ pipe and Superman’s cape lead Julien’s Hollywood auction
Bilbo Baggins’ pipe and Superman’s cape are amongst the leading highlights in Julien’s upcoming Hollywood Icons and Idols auction on December 16. The pipe was used (and smoked) on-screen by […]
2019-12-02
Superman’s sinister origins revealed in RR Auction’s ‘Remarkable Rarities’ sale
The first Superman comic ever created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster is up for sale at RR Auction – although collectors expecting a hero in a cape could be […]
2018-09-19
Christopher Reeve’s ‘Evil Superman’ costume sells at Julien’s
Christopher Reeve’s “Evil Superman” costume from Superman III (1983) was among the stars of a recent movie memorabilia sale at Julien’s Auctions. The costume is darker than the others used […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-06-27
Rare copy of Action Comics #1 breaks $2 million
A rare copy of Action Comics #1, featuring the first appearance of Superman, has sold at auction in the US for more than $2m. The 1938 book is considered the […]
2018-06-14
Superman #1 comic features at Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions’ May 10 Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction features a CGC 3.0-graded copy of Superman #1 (1939). This rare book originated from the Billy Wright collection, a run […]
2018-05-02
Profiles in History host first auction dedicated to Superman
California auction house Profiles in History is set to host the world’s first sale dedicated solely to Superman. The auction, which takes place on December 19, will offer rare movie […]
2017-11-22
Only surviving original artwork from Action Comics #1 up for sale
The sole surviving piece of original artwork from Action Comics #1, the most important comic book of all-time, is now up for sale at ComicConnect. Published in April 1938, Action […]
2017-11-15
Iconic WWII Superman cover art to sell at Heritage Auctions
The original cover artwork from an iconic WWII-era Superman comic book is heading for sale at Heritage Auctions. Fred Ray’s 1941 cover art for Superman #12, which features Superman alongside […]
2017-06-27
Action Comics #1 sets new record at Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions set a new record in Dallas last week, with the sale of the world’s most iconic comic book – Action Comics #1. Published in 1938, the book features […]
