A rare first Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage has sold for $15 million. The comic, Action Comics #1, was stolen from the actor’s home in 2000 and was missing until 2011 when it was discovered in a storage unit. The issue is considered a prized gem among comic book collectors, as it marks the first appearance of the iconic superhero Superman.
The sale took place at an auction in Los Angeles, where bidders competed for the highly sought-after comic. The buyer’s identity has not been disclosed. Nicolas Cage, who originally purchased the comic in 1997 for around $150,000, expressed his joy at the recovery and sale of the valuable collectible.
The comic’s sale for $15 million marks a significant appreciation in value since Cage’s initial purchase. The rareness of the comic, coupled with its pop culture significance, has contributed to its soaring value in the collector’s market.
Both Cage and the new owner of the comic have expressed their satisfaction with the outcome, highlighting the unique nature of the comic and its enduring appeal to fans and collectors alike. The successful sale of the stolen comic brings closure to a chapter of its turbulent history and reaffirms its status as a prized artifact in the world of comic book memorabilia.
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1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Rare first Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage sells for $15m”. 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.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.