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Unrestored Copy of "Superman #1" Available at Auction
by Neil Cole
An unrestored copy of "Superman #1" is expected to headline Heritage Auctions' Comics & Comic Art auction which takes place February 21st - 23rd in Dallas, Texas.
"Heritage has enjoyed a streak of several exceptionally successful comics auctions in recent years, and we anticipate that collectors will find similarly irresistible materials in this auction, as well," Heritage Auctions Vice President Lon Allen said. "This sale features extraordinary lots at the top of the auction and includes highly intriguing options for collectors at all levels."
Superman #1 (DC, 1939) is an exceptionally popular issue, the first in one of the most popular titles in comic history. Considering the issue is nearly 80 years old, nearly all known copies are restored, but the allure to collectors for this copy is due in part to the fact that this one is not.
Superman #1 hit the newsstands after his debut in Action Comics #1, boosting the Man of Steel's popularity to new levels. This issue marked the first time a character created for comic books was given his own title. Roughly a million copies were printed in 1939, but very few are known to have survived at this grade (4.5) or higher, making it a must-have issue among serious collectors.
The issue is ranked No. 3 on Overstreet's "Top 100 Golden Age Comics" list. As of this writing, bidding was at $220,000 with a final estimated sale price of $300,000+.
