A rare copy of the first Superman comic found in a mum’s attic has set a new record as the most valuable comic book ever, selling for $9.12 million. The comic, Action Comics #1 from 1938, was discovered by a family in the United Kingdom. The comic features the debut of Superman, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, and is considered a significant piece of pop culture history.
The auction house overseeing the sale, ComicConnect, stated that the copy found in the attic is in pristine condition, which significantly added to its value. Vincent Zurzolo, chief operating officer of ComicConnect, highlighted the importance of the find and its impact on the comic book collecting world.
The family who found the comic book has chosen to remain anonymous, with their main goal being to ensure the safe and successful sale of the valuable item.
The sale of this Superman comic has broken the previous record set in 2014 when another copy of Action Comics #1 sold for $3.2 million. The increase in value showcases the growing interest and demand for rare comic books, particularly those featuring iconic superheroes like Superman.
The $9.12 million sale of the Superman comic found in the mum’s attic has captured the attention of comic book collectors and enthusiasts worldwide, emphasizing the enduring appeal and value of these cultural artifacts.
Sources Analysis:
ComicConnect – The auction house may have an interest in promoting the sale of valuable comic books, potentially influencing the way they present information about the item.
Family – The family’s desire to remain anonymous suggests a focus on privacy and ensuring the successful sale of the comic book without attracting unwanted attention.
Fact Check:
The sale of the Superman comic for $9.12 million – Verified facts; The sale price is a confirmed figure from the auction house.
The comic found in a mum’s attic is in pristine condition – Unconfirmed claim; The condition of the comic book may be a subjective assessment by the auction house.
Previous record for the most valuable comic book set in 2014 – Verified fact; The previous record is a historical figure that can be verified.
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1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Superman copy found in mum’s attic is most valuable comic ever at $9.12m”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
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