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January 10, 2026
Rare Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage sells at auction for record $15 million
Updated on: January 9, 2026 / 6:15 PM EST / AP
TL;DR
- A rare copy of "Action Comics No. 1" sold for a record $15 million.
- This sale surpasses the previous record of $9.12 million for "Superman No. 1."
- The comic book introduced Superman and marked the beginning of the superhero genre.
- The specific copy sold was once stolen from Nicolas Cage's home and later recovered.
- Its value significantly increased while it was missing, and its recovery boosted its iconic status.
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