pristine copy of very first self-titled Superman comic has been sold at auction for $9.12 million. This is world record for comic book. The rare publication was sold by Texas-based Heritage Auctions. Its vice-president, Lon Allen, called record-breaking edition "pinnacle of comic collecting". He said: "Superman No. 1 is milestone in pop culture history, and this copy is not only in unprecedented condition, it also has movie-worthy story behind it. I was glad to see the price reflect that, and I'm honoured that Heritage was entrusted with this iconic book." Superman No. 1 first appeared on bookshelves in June 1939. It paved way for whole gamut of superhero comics.
Prior to its sale, the record-breaking 86-year-old copy of Superman No. 1 had been gathering dust in attic of house in California. Three brothers discovered it amid cobwebs while cleaning out their late mother's house. The brothers said their mother was avid comic collector, and that she had told them she had "rare comics somewhere". Half million copies of Superman No. 1 were initially printed. One copy cost 10 cents. Mint condition copies are now extremely rare because comic invited readers to cut off front cover to use as poster. Superman No. 1 became the blueprint for the modern superhero. The character was symbol of hope, justice, and "doing right thing".
