Original Superman comic becomes the highest-priced comic book ever sold
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Re: Original Superman comic becomes the highest-priced comic book ever sold
#2The mother knew the potential value when she bought it, interestingly enough. Good for her!
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#3A shame to hear that heritage auctions were the ones to handle this
Re: Original Superman comic becomes the highest-priced comic book ever sold
#4With this kind of case it's impossible to read the comic book, and it doesn't protect it from UV light. I prefer using covers that block UV light. This both protects it and allows you to read it.
Re: Original Superman comic becomes the highest-priced comic book ever sold
#5The mother knew the potential value when she bought it, interestingly enough. Good for her!
What's missing in the story is when did she buy it and how much she spent... Maybe it was an expensive purchase at that point already, like in 5 digits, and she invested a considerable portion of her savings?
Re: Original Superman comic becomes the highest-priced comic book ever sold
#6A shame to hear that heritage auctions were the ones to handle this
Why do you say that? I'm unfamiliar with Heritage Auctions.
Re: Original Superman comic becomes the highest-priced comic book ever sold
#7The mother knew the potential value when she bought it, interestingly enough. Good for her!
What's missing in the story is when did she buy it and how much she spent... Maybe it was an expensive purchase at that point already, like in 5 digits, and she invested a considerable portion of her savings?
> Their mother had held on to the comic books since she and her brother bought them between the Great Depression and the beginning of World War Two, Heritage said.
It seems unlikely that in that time frame it would have been a 5 digit purchase. It still may have been a significant proportion of liquid cash or net worth though. I think it'd be an interesting detail to have too.
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#8"He added: "This isn't simply a story about old paper and ink. This was never just about a collectible.
"This is a testament to memory, family and the unexpected ways the past finds its way back to us." """ Men going extreme in sentimental when they just sold a $9M collectible :).
Re: Original Superman comic becomes the highest-priced comic book ever sold
#9Found a bit more on the story behind this copy
https://www.ha.com/heritage-auctions-press-releases-and-news...
Re: Original Superman comic becomes the highest-priced comic book ever sold
#10With this kind of case it's impossible to read the comic book, and it doesn't protect it from UV light. I prefer using covers that block UV light. This both protects it and allows you to read it.
You can read it (illegally) here:
https://www.zipcomic.com/superman-1939-issue-1
And I dare say, someone spending 9 million clams on this comic book is more than likely going to have it sitting in a very UV-protected vault somewhere ..
EDIT: Sorry - I didn’t realize that zipcomic.com is infringing the copyright - adding this note to point that out, but I will maintain my original link as intended. Better to read it on DC Universe Infinite, if you have access, or maybe it’s available through Libby or Hoopla library apps.