ACTION COMICS #1 CGC 7.0 1st Superman Holy Grail DC Golden Age

Sold For: 120,100.00 Seller: sparklecitycomics ( 43942 )

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ACTION COMICS #1 CGC 7.0 1st Superman Holy Grail DC Golden Age

Action Comics #1 is truly an American Treasure. Its place in both American History and Comic History has already been etched. The image of Superman holding a car against the white background on the cover is well known by everyone who collects comics as well as millions who don't. Superman is known universally across the globe and is a cultural icon in the same way the names of Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan and Babe Ruth are. You can ask people who do not know sports those names and they will know exactly who they are. In the same way, Superman is known by those that know little about comics. The significance of Superman in pop culture and American History cannot be understated and the significance of Action Comics #1 is broad and far reaching. Action Comics #1 is not only the 1st appearance of the Man of Steel, but it is also the comic that is known as the first true superhero comic. Superman paved the way for countless others and began a trend that continues today and has become part of the fabric of our lives. This is an opportunity for a comic collector, an American history collector, an art collector, a pop culture collector, and investor, or plain and simple, anyone who wants to own something special that can be treasured or bragged about to acquire a piece of American history and world history for that matter. This is a chance to join an exclusive club of people who own a copy of this national treasure. Its not often one has the chance to take ownership of a piece of history this significant. There are an estimated 50 to 100 copies said to exist and 55 have walked thru CGC's doors since their inception. That's a small amount compared to the 200,000 copies printed originally in 1938 and a even a smaller amount compared to the millions that want to own a copy within today's collector base. The reason for the shortage of copies of this comic is primarily due to the World War II paper drive. Kids and families across the nation were encouraged to help America's effort in gathering resources to fight the Axis of Evil. Tons and tons of Golden Age comics were sacrificed because it was seen as your civic duty to help your country. With less than 100 believed to exist, the demand for this comic is phenomenal. Make no mistake about it, someone will be the new owner of this comic in 10 days since we are proud to offer this example of comic's Holy Grail with NO RESERVE. This particular Action Comics #1 has been professional examined and graded by CGC the top 3rd party independent comic grading service within the hobby. CGC has confirmed all the paper restoration work done and has assigned the appropriate grade. Unlike other restored copies, even the trained eye would have a hard time spotting the professional restoration job on the brilliant cover which looks every bit VF/NM. Given the fact that a copy of this appeal would cost nearly $1 million dollars if unrestored, this will be the best chance for many to acquire a copy for a more modest amount. Restored copies that do not look as nice as this one and have clear visible evidence of restoration have sold for as much as $150,000. Close your eyes and imagine this comic on your wall or in your trophy case or just being able to say you own a copy. Good luck bidding an enjoy the auction!

The Book:

Sold For: 9,500.00 Seller: kens0016 (private)

Description:

Batman 1 – Spring 1940 5.0 Extensive Professional with cream to off white pages 1st appearance of the Joker and Catwoman. Hugo Strange appearance. Batman & Robin pin-up on back cover. Bill Finger Story Bob Cane & Jerry Robinson cover & art

Serial #0186158001

Restoration – color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cleaned, reinforced. (Married last page)

Overall comic has deep bright colors with sharp corners. No ink or pencil marks on exterior or interior of comic. Front cover has one small vein crease near bottom middle of comic as detected in light. Back cover has a small vein crease near the middle of Robins outside cape and a larger vein crease near Robins foot bottom corner. Both of these vein creases are only visible in light. No rust on staples. No tape on exterior or interior of book. Book is complete.
*Non color break creases are only visible in direct light while holding book on an angle.

*Comic notes from CGC front cover a few non color break creases in bottom right corner and in Batman's cape. One non color break crease near middle edge of back cover. These creases are minimal and do not effect the look of the book. The creases can be pressed out and would most likely increase the grade but no guarantee.
CGC case is flawless and includes plastic case bag. Comic was graded in December 2011

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Comic will be boxed and then placed in a larger oversize box with plenty of bubble wrap.

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The Book:

Sold For:$12,995.00 Seller: mr-mxyztplk ( 366 )

Description:

ACTION COMICS #3

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CGC *1.8* (1938)

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ACTION COMICS is the ground-breaking comic book series that, starting with Issue #1 (Summer 1938), introduced us to SUPERMAN, the FIRST major comic book “Super-Hero” character as the term is popularly defined today.

This auction features an original first print of ACTION COMICS #3, published in pre-WWII August 1938, still in remarkable condition after 72+ YEARS– In what is just his THIRD appearance EVER, the now legendary SUPERMAN, the first true comic book “Super-Hero,” would eventually go on to become a world-renown American pop culture icon.

An invaluable piece of comic book history, the present ACTION COMICS #3, was published one full year before the now equally legendary debut of the Man of Steel’s standalone series, “SUPERMAN” (DC 1939).

The Book:

Description:

ALL STAR COMICS #8

Publisher: DC Comics
Date Issued: Dec 1941

Condition: CGC 7.5 VF-

Page Quality: Cream to Off White Pages

SCARCE & UNDERVALUED !! A single 9.0 is the highest to exist followed by a a single 8.5 & 2 8.0's. that's it. !! And They are NEVER for sale !! If you want the 1st appearacnce of a KEY DC 1940's ICON, without dropping a million bucks, THIS IS IT !! The one & O N L Y 7.5 copy to exist. This is a very tight 7.5 with deep color saturation, Perfect centering, AND NO DATES or pencil marks & tremendous eye appeal !! Adding to the lack of supply & increasing demand for Key 1st appearances of iconic Characters (of which Wonder Woman is.) is a new television series featuring the worlds most famous super heroine. You will regret NOT buying this after it is sold, because, this is your only shot !!

CGC # 0128736003

The Book:

Tales of Suspense #39 CGC 9.2 1st Iron Man ow/white pages

When going through eBay for this post, the top lots were dominated by books from the saginaw collection. This one will be the top lot and will break into the all time ebay comic sales list.

Journey Into Mystery #89 CGC 9.4 OW/White Origin Thor Classic Cover

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Human Torch 4 (#3) CGC 8.5 VF+ Rockford Pedigree Timely

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star wars 1 35 cent variant vf/nm

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GARY FRANK, BATMAN Splash Original Comic Art. Superman

Gary Frank brings the texture.

X-men #138 page 10 by John Byrne and Terry Austin

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Phil Noto Superman Lois Lane Heroes Con 2006 Painting

Crummy photo, but knowing Noto that thing must shine in person.

Action Comics #85 CGC 9.2 Universal Grade June 1945

Want listed! What great cover dialog.

Swamp Thing #28 Alan Moore & McManus. GREAT!

What a bad-ass page this is. It's a great image of Swamp thing and it's penned by Moore.

ORIGINAL ART Neil Gaiman/Mike Dringenberg SANDMAN 1990

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Sold For:$9,750.00 Seller: stcgc (481)

Description:

DETECTIVE COMICS #27

http://www.comicconnect.com/bookDetail.php?id=388796

For a comparison, check out the current Detective CGC NG; sold for $21,601

An action 1 page ended up at $1181

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Page Quality: Cream to Off-White Pages
Type of Holder: Universal

Item description:
1939, 1st appearance of Batman!

CGC Serial #0992289001

CGC notes: Cover, 1st 3 wraps & Centerfold are color copies, affects story. 4 pieces of tape to interior. Incomplete

The Book:

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Jimmy Cheung – New Avengers #42 pg 15 FULL PAGE SPLASH

That's a ridiculous splash page right there. Jimmy Cheung is great and everything he's got is going into that splash.

AMAZING MAN #5 "1939". PGX 8.0 (R) NICE! Noted as RARE.

Cool, book. Someone buy it and get it out of that PGX holder.

STRANGE ADVENTURES #1 1950 Photo Cvr Atomic Bomb O/W

I'm a sucker for this book. You know this.

ORIGINAL ART Gene Colan DAREDEVIL Black Widow 1979

What a great page. From near the end of Colan's run on the book this page still shows everything Colan could bring to a page. What a great talent.

BPRD 1946 HELLBOY Original Cover Art by Mike Mignola

I'm always going to post a nice Mignola page. I'm a sucker for his work.

VIRGIL FINLAY ORIGINAL, SIGNED (Amazing Stories) VG

If you're not familiar with Finlay, get familiar. You'll be glad that you did.

Whiz Comics #2 (#1) cgc 6.0 un-restored !

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BATMAN 617 PAGE 18 BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS!

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BLOOD IS THE HARVEST CGC 5.0 Anti-Communist 1950

How often has this book shown up on eBay?

STRANGE ADVENTURES #2 CGC 8.5 DC Comics 1950

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