Rare Superman Comic Found in Attic Could Break Records at Auction

A recently discovered pristine copy of the first Superman comic from 1939 has the potential to break records at auction, fetching over $6 million. Three brothers in California stumbled upon this valuable comic in their late mother’s attic and are now set to sell it through Heritage Auctions.

The copy of Superman No. 1, along with other treasured comics, is expected to headline Heritage’s Comic Books Signature Auction in November. The experts have graded this comic a 9.0 for its sharp corners, bright colors, and near-perfect spine, making it one of the best-known copies to exist.

Superman comics have long been among the world’s most valuable, with a copy of Action Comics No. 1 selling for $6 million in 2024. The anticipation for this particular Superman comic is high, as industry experts predict it could surpass previous records and become the most valuable comic book ever sold.