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Rare Action Comics No. 1 Fetches $15 Million at Auction

1/11/2026

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Summary

Cage's Comic Sale

A rare copy of Action Comics No. 1 sold for $15 million, surpassing the $9.12 million record.
Nicolas Cage (actor) owned the copy, which was stolen in 2000 and resurfaced in 2011.
The Certified Guaranty Company graded it 9/10 and confirmed that fewer than 100 copies exist.
Cage bought it for $150,000 in 1996 and later sold it for $2.2 million after recovery.

History

Historical Context

Action Comics No. 1, published in 1938, introduced Superman, marking the birth of the superhero genre. With only about 100 copies remaining, its value has skyrocketed, culminating in a $15 million sale in 2023. This reflects a growing trend in collectible memorabilia, as seen when Nicolas Cage purchased a copy for $150,000 in 1996, highlighting the comic's cultural significance.

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Cage's Comic Sale

A rare copy of Action Comics No. 1 sold for $15 million, surpassing the $9.12 million record.
Nicolas Cage (actor) owned the copy, which was stolen in 2000 and resurfaced in 2011.
The Certified Guaranty Company graded it 9/10 and confirmed that fewer than 100 copies exist.
Cage bought it for $150,000 in 1996 and later sold it for $2.2 million after recovery.

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