Original Superman Movie Costumes and Props Featured in Prop Store Entertainment Memorabilia Auction

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Neil Cole

Prop Store, one of the world's leading auction houses for entertainment memorabilia, is thrilled to announce its upcoming Entertainment Memorabilia Auction, showcasing a spectacular collection of rare Superman movie costumes, props, and more. Highlighting the legendary Superman film series, this auction offers collectors and fans a unique opportunity to own pieces from some of the most iconic moments in superhero cinema history.

Among the featured items are a rare "Superman III" costume worn by Christopher Reeve as the Man of Steel, as well as key props from classic Superman films. Fans will have the chance to bid on items from Superman: The Movie (1978), Superman II (1980), Superman III (1983), and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987), including the following standout pieces:

• SUPERMAN III (1983) - Evil Superman's Costume (Christopher Reeve)
Estimates: $200,000 - $400,000 | Starting: $100,000
This costume, worn by Christopher Reeve in the memorable sequence where Superman is corrupted and transformed into his darker counterpart, is one of the most significant and sought-after items in the Superman legacy.

• SUPERMAN II (1980) - Superman Flying Harness (Christopher Reeve)
Estimates: $15,000 - $30,000 | Starting: $7,500
A pivotal piece of special effects technology, this flying harness allowed Christopher Reeve to soar through the skies as Superman, bringing to life some of the most thrilling sequences in the film.

• SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE (1978) - Superman Articulating Special Effects Miniature
Estimates: $20,000 - $40,000 | Starting: $10,000
This stunning miniature, used for special effects shots in the first Superman film, captures the essence of the Man of Steel’s breathtaking feats of strength and speed.

• SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE (1987) - Nuclear Man's Screen-Matched Leotard and Leggings
Estimates: $3,000 - $6,000 | Starting: $1,500
This costume, worn by Mark Pillow for walking sequences throughout the film, was featured after Nuclear Man was created following Lex Luthor attaching Superman's "genetic matrix" to a nuclear missile and launching it into the sun.

• SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE (1987) - Lenny Luthor's Costume Components
Estimates: $5,000 - $10,000 | Starting: $2,500
A key piece of costume from the infamous Lenny Luthor, played by Jon Cryer in Superman IV, this item offers a fun and quirky glimpse into the Superman franchise's more eccentric moments.

• SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE (1978) - Fortress of Solitude Kryptonian Crystal of Knowledge
Estimates: $6,000 - $12,000 | Starting: $3,000
This rare piece of Kryptonian technology, featured in the Fortress of Solitude, symbolizes the wisdom and strength that Superman draws upon to defend Earth.

Other notable items include rare scripts, screen-used costumes, and set pieces, such as:

• Superman Bound Revised Shooting Script & Superman II Bound Revised Screenplay
Estimates: $1,500 - $3,000 | Starting: $750
• Superman III - Daily Planet Newspaper Covers
Estimates: $800 - $1,600 | Starting: $400
• Superman III - Poster Logo Concepts Print and Final Artwork Print
Estimates: $600 - $1,200 | Starting: $300
• Superman IV: The Quest for Peace - Nuclear Man's (Mark Pillow) Boots
Estimates: $1,200 - $2,400 | Starting: $600
• Superman IV: The Quest for Peace - Lex Luthor's Shirt from the Planet Hollywood Collection
Estimates: $1,200 - $2,400 | Starting: $600

The auction will take place online, with bidding open to fans and collectors worldwide. Interested parties can register and place bids via Prop Store’s official website. The auction is set to begin on March 26, 2025, and will conclude on March 28, 2025. Virtual viewings will also take place by appointment between February 26, 2025 and March 21, 2025.

For further details on the full auction catalog or to register for bidding, please visit PropStoreAuction.com.