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‘Superman’ comic found in mom’s attic sells for record sum

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November 21, 2025

A 1939 “Superman #1” comic sold for a record $9.12 million at Heritage Auctions after three brothers discovered the relic while cleaning out their late mother’s attic at her home in San Francisco, California.

A 1939 “Superman #1” comic sold for a record $9.12 million at Heritage Auctions after three brothers discovered the relic while cleaning out their late mother’s attic at her home in San Francisco, California. ‘Superman’ comic found in mom’s attic sells for record sum Read More

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