Rare first Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage sells for $15m
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A rare copy of Action Comics No. 1, the 1938 comic book that introduced Superman, was sold privately for $15 million on Friday, setting a new record for comic book sales. The comic, once owned by Nicolas Cage, was stolen from his home in 2000 and recovered in 2011. It was graded 9 out of 10 by the Certified Guaranty Company, making it one of the highest-graded copies in existence. Metropolis Collectibles/Comic Connect brokered the sale between an anonymous seller and buyer. Cage originally purchased the comic in 1996 for $150,000 and sold it at auction in 2011 for $2.2 million after its recovery. The comic's history, including its theft and recovery, contributed to its increased value.
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