The price, achieved on Thursday, smashed the previous comic value record, set by an 8.5-graded copy of Action Comics No. 1 that sold for $6 million through Heritage Auctions in 2024. Lon Allen, Vice President of Dallas-based Heritage Auctions, said: “What a momentous day. I’m thrilled for our consignor.

A Northern California family sorting through their late mother’s belongings made an unexpected discovery: an original 1939 copy of Superman No. 1. The comic went under the radar for decades before being taken to Heritage Auctions, where it sold for $9.12 million, setting a new record for the most expensive comic book ever sold.

A rare “Superman” comic that was recently unearthed in a Northern California attic is now the most expensive comic book in history, having fetched over $9

The sale makes this specific copy of Superman #1 the most valuable comic book in history, beating last year’s record of $6 million for that Action Comics #1. The Hollywood Reporter first posted news of the sale, which was run by Heritage Auctions.

David Wondrich teams up with illustrator Dean Kotz to tell the story of the mixed drink, from forgotten ingredients to bar world prestige.

Full Comic History, Show Differences And Origin Story Breakdown. The season finale of Invincible is right around the corner so I thought I'd take a deep dive into the origins and comic book history of Cecil Stedman.