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Superman Comic Breaks New $6 Million Record

November 24, 2025 11:25 am in by

Superman has just punched through another record, and fans are buzzing. A recently discovered copy of Superman #1 is now the most valuable comic in history, selling for $6 million US, or approximately $ 9.22 million AUD. Not bad for a comic that spent decades gathering dust in an attic.

Cover illustration of the comic book Action Comics No. 1 featuring the first appearance of the character Superman (here lifting a car) June 1938. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Comic That Started It All

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Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1938, the Superman #1 comic was more than a release. It introduced the blueprint for every superhero story since, which is why collectors have chased it for decades.

Cover art for the ‘Superman’ comic book, 1930s. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Superman Still Leads Today

More than 80 years later, Superman is still going strong. Thanks to James Gunn’s take on the character, the DC Universe has never looked more exciting. Whether on screen or in print, Superman remains the standard for modern superheroes, which helps explain why this comic commands seven figures.

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 02: James Gunn attends the “Superman” Fan Event in London’s Leicester Square on July 02, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images for Warner Bros)
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A Legacy That’s Priceless

The record-breaking sale proves comics are both art and history. Collectors celebrate seven-figure editions while new readers can dive in digitally through DC Universe Infinite. From dusty attics to digital devices, Superman’s legacy shows the Boy in Blue is timeless and more valuable than ever.

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