July 22, 2016: Unrestored Copy of "Action Comics #1" Heads to Auction

An unrestored copy of Action Comics #1 featuring the first appearance of Superman and considered a cornerstone of pop culture could sell for as much as $750,000 in Heritage Auctions Comics & Comic Art Auction Aug. 4-6 in Dallas.

Its pretty tough to beat this in the comic world, said Lon Allen, Managing Director of Comics & Comic Art at Heritage. This is the highest-graded copy weve ever offered at Heritage so naturally we expect bidding to reach our already high expectations.

The copy is graded 5.5 by Certified Guaranty Company (CGC). The colors on the cover of this copy are particularly bright, and the staples are rust free, Allen said. It really "pops" in the new CGC holder. It's a striking copy that absolutely "wows" when you hold it in your hand.

The first appearance of Superman appears at auction alongside the first appearance of Spider-Man as an 8.5 CBCS-graded copy of Amazing Fantasy #15 signed by his creator Stan Lee is expected to sell for $125,000+.