A RARE Superman comic, once stolen from Nicolas Cage's home, has sold for a staggering $15 million. This 1938 Action Comics No. 1 copy, which introduced Superman to the world, was sold to an anonymous collector. The sale was negotiated by Metropolis Collectibles/Comic Connect, who kept both the owner and the buyer's identities confidential. The comic's value is significantly enhanced by its history, including its theft and subsequent recovery. The comic was initially purchased by Cage for $150,000 in 1996, a record at the time. However, it was stolen during a party at his home in 2000 and found in a storage unit in California in 2011. During this period, its value skyrocketed, and Cage eventually sold it at auction for $2.2 million. The comic's rarity and historical significance are further emphasized by its high grade of 9 out of 10 from the Certified Guarantee Company, making it one of the highest-scoring copies of Action Comics No. 1 ever. This sale surpasses the previous record of $9.12 million set for a pristine Superman No. 1, and it far exceeds the original 10-cent price tag. The comic is a cornerstone of American pop culture, widely credited with defining the superhero genre as we know it today.
