Superman #1 (DC, 1939) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to...

Superman #1 (DC, 1939) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. One of the most sought-after comics of all time, Superman #1 ranks among a small group of six and seven-figure comic books. This copy features a striking example of the iconic central image of Superman leaping into the air, fitting for a beloved book that regularly soars to new heights. Offered here alongside a remarkable copy of Action Comics #1, Superman enthusiasts have a rare opportunity of attaining the cream of the crop in comic collecting. This premiere issue features an iconic Joe Shuster cover, back cover pin-up, and art throughout, accompanying stories by Jerry Siegel, including the origin of the Man of Steel. Superman #1 marked the first self-titled single character superhero comic, with Batman, Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, Archie, and many more soon following Superman's lead. This milestone issue does not even bear a "#1" on the cover, with Superman's remarkable success surprising even the publishers at the fledgling DC Comics! We recently auctioned a CGC 7.0 copy for a whopping $2.34 million, and GPAnalysis records two sales of CGC 5.0 Superman #1s within the last two years, ending respectively at $720,000 in 2022 and $675,000 in 2023. Consistently ranked among the most valuable comics ever published, this legendary book is currently #3 on Overstreet's list of Top 100 Golden Age Comics, only outmatched by Action Comics #1 and Detective Comics #27. Overstreet 2023 VG 4.0 value = $360,000; FN 6.0 value = $720,000. CGC census 3/24: 4 in 5.0, 10 higher. HID09710052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved