Original Superman comic becomes the highest-priced comic book ever sold

Post by charcircuit » Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 6:01 AM UTC

MomsAVoxell wrote: post #10

charcircuit wrote: post #4

With 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 o…

Post by evanelias » Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 6:03 AM UTC

opello wrote: post #7

anovikov wrote: post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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.

Post by MomsAVoxell » Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 6:11 AM UTC

charcircuit wrote: post #11

MomsAVoxell wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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 o…

Not everyone wants to break the law to read things from their collection. Also the physical experience of reading is much different than digital. While you could store your collectable in a vault, many people enjoy displaying their collectables.

Post by iammattmurphy » Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 6:25 AM UTC

MomsAVoxell wrote: post #15

charcircuit wrote: post #11

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Not everyone wants to break the law to read things from their collection. Also the physical experience of reading is much different than digital. While you could store your collectable in a vault, many people enjoy displaying their collectables.

Sorry .. I didn’t realize that zipcomic.com was illegal .. I’d assumed the copyright had expired[0], and checking on DC Universe Infinite isn’t possible, since it’s geolocked and I’m not in a country deemed worthy of it. It’s probably available in Libby or Hoopla, legally. [0] It’s still copyrighted, although it seems that will expire in a decade or so, though. I guess I’ll read it then.

Post by tonyhart7 » Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 6:33 AM UTC

dbacar wrote: post #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 :).