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‘Superman’ comic found in a California attic sells for record $9.12 million at auction

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November 21, 2025

A pristine copy of ‘Superman’ No. 1 that was found in an attic sold for $9.12 million at Heritage Auctions, becoming the most expensive comic book ever sold.

A pristine copy of ‘Superman’ No. 1 that was found in an attic sold for $9.12 million at Heritage Auctions, becoming the most expensive comic book ever sold. Read More

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