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.

🎙️ Edgar Church’s Basement Podcast

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📝 Deep Dives & Analysis
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Timeline of Record Sales: https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/
Silver Age Key & Pedigree Data:https://itsalljustcomics.com/existence-and-grades-of-silver-age-key-books-from-the-major-pedigree-collections/
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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

In this video Rob discusses the rcently completed ComicLink Featured Auction with incredible comic books and original art.

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📊 The Edgar Church Data Project
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Official Site: http://edgarchurchdata.com

📝 Deep Dives & Analysis
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Timeline of Record Sales: https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/
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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.

🎙️ Edgar Church’s Basement Podcast

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📊 The Edgar Church Data Project
The ultimate resource for tracking the most important pedigree collection in history.

Official Site: http://edgarchurchdata.com

📝 Deep Dives & Analysis
The Main Blog: https://itsalljustcomics.com/
The $100,000 Club: https://itsalljustcomics.com/100000-club/
Timeline of Record Sales: https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/
Silver Age Key & Pedigree Data:https://itsalljustcomics.com/existence-and-grades-of-silver-age-key-books-from-the-major-pedigree-collections/
Most Valuable Comics: https://itsalljustcomics.com/the-most-valuable-comic-books-in-the-world/

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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