DC Comics just broke its own record for the most expensive comic ever, as a pristine copy of Superman #1 has sold for over $9 million dollars. The discovery of the comic in virtually mint condition, and now its high-bar-setting sale at auction, rank among the wildest pop culture stories of the year.

The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that the Heritage auction for the recently-rediscovered copy of 1938’s Superman #1 concluded with a final price of $9.12 million.

CGC Universal Grade report card for Superman #1

The comic’s high value was the result of its unprecedented level of maintenance, with the issue preserved almost flawlessly for 87 years.

A Near-Perfect Copy Of DC's "Superman #1" Sets A New Record With $9.12 Auction Sale

The Freshly-Uncovered Comic Was Purchased In 1938

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