Rare Superman Comic Sells for Record $15 Million
A stolen and recovered copy of Action Comics No. 1, which introduced Superman, has sold for a record $15 million in a private deal. Discover the incredible story behind this pop culture icon.
A stolen and recovered copy of Action Comics No. 1, which introduced Superman, has sold for a record $15 million in a private deal. Discover the incredible story behind this pop culture icon.
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