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Superman — 7 Finds, $30 Million (Reported)

Hidden Treasures in Everyday Places

This list serves as a compact archive of modern Superman comic treasure history—a quick reference for journalists, researchers, and enthusiasts. It highlights how high-value comics continue to surface in ordinary places.

A few legendary examples from the list include:

$175,000 for a Superman comic found in a house wall
$450,000 for a Superman comic found in a basement
$3 million for a Superman comic found in a cedar chest

Overlooked for years, these surprising discoveries reveal how valuable treasures can be — even when hiding in plain sight. The list features illustrative examples, not a comprehensive ranking.

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7—Legendary Finds:

1. Comic Grail—$15 Million Reported for Superman Debut Recovered from Storage Locker

📰 📽️ 📅 2026 Report: A rare copy of Action Comics No. 1, which introduced Superman, sold privately for a reported $15 million, setting a record. Originally priced at 10 cents in 1938, it was bought in 1996 for $150,000 by Nicolas Cage. Stolen from his Los Angeles, USA home, it was recovered in 2011 from a storage locker in southern California, USA. About 100 copies are known.

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2. Superman Surprise—$9.1 Million for Comic Found in Family Attic

📽️ 📅 2025 Report: Three brothers in the San Francisco area, USA, discovered a remarkably preserved original Action Comics No. 1 (Superman debut) comic while cleaning their late mother’s attic. Originally bought for pennies in 1939, the rare issue sold at auction for a record $9.12 million. Full story about the discovery in a two-minute video.

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3. Comic Gem—$3.2 Million for Rare Superman Issue Discovered in Auctioned Magazine Stack

📽️ 📅 2021 Report: In the United States, a rare 1938 Superman comic—originally priced at 10 cents—was discovered buried in a stack of old movie magazines purchased at an auction in the 1980s, remaining unnoticed for 50 years. This comic's unparalleled rarity and value led to its record-breaking sale for $3.2 million. Full story in a short video clip.

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4. Superman Sensation—$3.2 Million for 1938 Comic Found in Estate Sale Chest

📰 📅 2014 Report: In the USA, a rare 1938 Superman comic, unearthed from a cedar chest during an estate sale, fetched $3.2 million at auction. Its value was highlighted by its rarity—one of the few surviving copies from an original run of 200,000—and its exceptional condition, earning a 9.0 rating on the CGC scale.

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5. Superman Save—$450,000 for Comic That Saved Family Farm

📽️ 📅 2010 Report: In the U.S., a family saved their foreclosed farm after discovering an original copy of Action Comics #1—the first Superman comic—while packing. Bought for 10¢ in 1938, the comic was appraised at $350,000-$450,000, offering a priceless lifeline. Reportedly found in a basement box, it remains an extraordinary rarity. Full story in a two-minute video.

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6. Superman Stunner—$175,000 for 1938 Comic Found in House Wall

📽️ 📅 2013 Report: A rare Action Comics #1, featuring Superman’s 1938 debut, was discovered inside the walls of a house in Hoffman, Minnesota, USA. Originally purchased for 10¢, it was expected to fetch $150,000 at auction but reportedly sold for $175,000. Fewer than 100 copies are known to exist. Full story in a two-minute video.

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7. Car Boot Comics—£63K ($82,000) for £20 ($26) Superman Stash Find

📰 📅 2025 Report: In Woking, Surrey, UK, a man who bought a box of rare Superman comics for just £20 ($26 USD) at a car boot sale—similar to a flea market—rediscovered them years later in his attic. The 48 “This Island Bradman” issues—considered among the rarest Superman comics ever made—sold at auction for £63,000 ($82,000). Lost for nearly 40 years, the find is hailed as a Holy Grail discovery for collectors.

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