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Action Comics #1

Superman's debut commanding big money on auction block
The biggest comic book in history is on the auction block -- and there's already plenty of bidding action.
Bidding action on Action Comics No. 1? Shocker.
This CGC Conserved 7.0 copy of Superman's debut from June 1938 is pushing $300,000 with two weeks to go on the auction block over at ComicLink -- and the reserve isn't even yet met.
In fact, according to the auctioneers, "the Overstreet Price Guide lists this issue in 7.0 Universal condition for $855,000 but today would likely sell for well over $1 million. At this point, even a low-grade Universal (2.0-3.0) example would ballpark at about $500,000. With a bright look, largely unblemished images, straight edges and minimal corner wear, this is the most attractive Action Comics No. 1 example that a collector will find at this price."
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This entry was posted in Auction Buzz, Comics and tagged DC Comics, Action Comics, Action Comics #1, CGC, Heritage Auctions, Lois Lane, Superman, Clark Kent, CGC census, ComicLink auctions on February 19, 2018 by BlowoutBuzz.
Rare copy of Superman's debut hits market via Heritage Auctions
San Diego Comic-con will undoubtedly generate some buzz for fans and collectors when it kicks off this week, but Heritage Auctions has some big books on the auction block that could spark some discussions, too.
One of them is a copy of Action Comics No. 1.
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This entry was posted in Auction Buzz, Comics and tagged DC Comics, Action Comics, Action Comics #1, CGC, Heritage Auctions, Superman on July 18, 2016 by BlowoutBuzz.

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