The Superman #75 "Death of Superman" original art auction at ComicConnect is shaping up to be one of the most significant events in the history of comic art collecting. With several lots already surpassing the $200,000 mark in the first week, we are witnessing a cultural lightning bolt hitting the market. In this video, I break down the historical impact of this 1992 milestone and take a look at the current standings for the most iconic splash pages from the issue.
Video Chapters
0:00 Introduction: An "Emergency" Auction Update
0:01:05 Record-Breaking Starts: Five Lots Already Over $200k
0:03:04 The Cultural Phenomenon of 1992: Lines Out the Door
0:04:20 Personal Perspective: The Speculation Boom & 90s Burnout
0:06:49 The Mixed Legacy of Event Comics
0:10:05 Dan Jurgens Superman #75 Cover: Can it Beat the $3M Record?
0:11:51 Page 18 Splash: Doomsday Finally Feels the Pain
0:12:47 Page 20 Splash: The Iconic "Death of Superman" Reveal
0:14:51 The "Softer" Side: Lois and Clark’s Poignant Moment
0:16:52 Page 1 Splash: The Epic City-Destroying Slugfest Begins
0:17:41 The Triple Gatefold & The Auction Quiz
0:18:32 Conclusion: 2026—The Year of the High-End Artifact
The February 2026 Heritage Signature Auction was a rollercoaster, featuring everything from a $2.3 million first Batman to some surprisingly soft results for major keys. In this recap, I break down the big winners, the disappointing "hot potatoes," and the record-breaking original art sales that stole the show.
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0:00 Introduction: Heritage February 2026 Recap
0:00:33 Detective Comics #27 CGC 7.0: A Strong $2.3 Million Result
0:01:51 Joe Shuster’s Action Comics #21 Cover: The $1 Million Artifact
0:03:04 Captain America Comics #1 & Superman #1 (CGC 6.5) Analysis
0:05:14 Detective Comics #31 CGC 3.0: A Collector’s Win at $134,000
0:05:57 Bronze Age Batman Bounce-Back: Issues #227, #251, & #232
0:07:33 Suspense Comics #3 CGC 5.0: A Massive Five-Year Return
0:08:21 Incredible Hulk #1 CGC 9.2: Continued Downward Pressure
0:08:58 Detective Comics #29 & Cinderella Love #26 (Flipping Lessons)
0:10:44 Batman #608 RI & All-Star Comics #8: The "Bad Vibes" Keys
0:12:26 Original Art: Jim Lee X-Men #11 Double Page Splash
0:12:57 Original Art: John Romita Sr. ASM #84 Kingpin Record
0:14:15 Original Art: Todd McFarlane’s ASM #9 Splash Record
0:14:41 Original Art: Fred Ray Action #51 & John Byrne FF #291
0:15:42 Original Art: Frank Miller’s Record-Breaking Bullseye Page
0:16:26 Original Art: George Tuska’s Hero for Hire #1 Splash Record
0:16:51 Frank Frazetta Vampirella #1: Does Overpainting Hurt Value?
0:19:50 Conclusion: Upcoming ComicLink & ComicConnect Coverage