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George Lucas debuted his futuristic Lucas Museum of Narrative Art at Comic-Con, advocating for comic books to be recognized as a legitimate form of artistic expression, with notable figures like Queen Latifah and Guillermo del Toro present.
Julia Garner responded to criticism about her role in 'Fantastic Four: First Steps,' clarifying that her character is Shalla-Bal, not a gender-swapped Silver Surfer, and encouraging fans to read classic comics. She remained gracious about the positive reception of the trailer, emphasizing her gratitude.
Rob Liefeld, the creator of Deadpool, has had a highly lucrative year, leveraging the character's success into significant deals with major studios. He secured a $2 million deal with Warner Bros. for his comic Avengelyne and regained rights to his Youngblood series. Liefeld's unique royalty arrangement ensures he profits from all Deadpool appearances, making him one of the most financially successful comic creators despite having few adaptations of his work. His ability to capitalize on Deadpool's popularity has built him a substantial empire without a large company.
Marvel Comics has announced a six-issue crossover event titled 'Godzilla vs. Marvel,' set to begin in March 2025. The series will feature iconic Marvel characters like the Fantastic Four, Hulk, Spider-Man, X-Men, and Thor teaming up with Godzilla to battle threats like King Ghidorah, who is now a herald for Galactus. The event, written by Ryan North with art by John Romita Jr., is part of a collaboration with Toho to celebrate Godzilla's 70th anniversary.
Marvel Rivals, a newly launched game, features a wide array of unlockable skins for its characters, many of which are inspired by iconic comic book appearances. The game includes skins from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, original designs by NetEase, and those directly drawn from comic book storylines. Notable skins include Black Panther's "Bast’s Chosen," Hulk's "Green Scar," and Doctor Strange's "Sorcerer Supreme of the Galaxy," among others. These skins offer players a chance to explore different versions of their favorite Marvel heroes and villains.
A widow, Amy Williams, is devastated after her late husband Johnny's rare and sentimental comic book collection, intended to be passed down to their son Makari, was stolen from their home. The collection, which had been in Johnny's family for generations and helped him learn to read despite his dyslexia, was a cherished legacy. Amy hopes the culprits will be caught if they try to sell the graded comics, which bear Johnny's name.
A rare 1938 copy of Action Comics No. 1, featuring Superman's first appearance, sold for a record-setting $6 million at auction to an anonymous buyer. This makes it the most expensive comic ever sold at auction. With only 100 surviving copies estimated to exist today, the "Very Fine+" CGC-rated 8.5 copy from the Kansas City Pedigree is considered highly rare. The sale surpasses the previous record of $5.3 million for another Superman-starring comic, Superman No. 1, and was part of a four-day comic auction event that realized over $28 million in total sales.
A copy of the 1938 comic book Action Comics No. 1, featuring the first appearance of Superman, sold for a record-breaking $6 million at a Heritage Auctions event, making it the most expensive comic book ever sold. The previous record was held by a Spider-Man debut comic that sold for $3.6 million. The auction also featured other significant items, and Heritage Auctions Vice President Barry Sandoval described it as a "truly momentous" event for the hobby.
A copy of "Action Comics No. 1," featuring Superman's first appearance, has sold for $6 million at a Heritage Auction, making it the most valuable comic edition in existence. This surpasses the previous record of $5.3 million for a "Superman No. 1" sold privately in 2022. The comic is part of the Kansas City Pedigree collection and was published in 1938, with only about 200,000 copies printed. The auction took place in Dallas, with online bidding, and more than $25 million-worth of comics had been sold through Saturday.
An original print edition of the 1938 comic book introducing Superman, Action Comics No. 1, sold at auction for a record-breaking $6 million, surpassing the previous record for a Superman comic. The rare find was described as one of the finest copies in the world and is considered one of the rarest and most influential comics ever printed. Only 200,000 copies were printed in 1938, and there are likely only 100 surviving copies today, with 78 in good enough condition to be sold or auctioned.
A 1938 comic featuring Superman's first appearance sold for a record $6 million at auction, becoming the most expensive comic ever. Only two other unrestored copies exist in better condition, and the comic is considered the most important and impactful ever published, introducing the world to Superman for just 10 cents. The story, written by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, reveals Superman's origins as an alien child sent to Earth and introduces his love interest, Lois Lane. The value of this issue is so high that loose individual pages have fetched up to $60,000 each, and it has become a highly sought-after collector's item in the world of comic books.
Rob Liefeld, co-creator of Marvel's Deadpool, announced his retirement from the character after 33 years, stating that he has worked on one last Deadpool story for Marvel that will be released in the summer. Liefeld, who will be 57 at the end of this, explained that he wants to go out with the best effort he can muster and that his hand-eye coordination won't be there forever.
Rob Liefeld, the creator of Marvel's Deadpool, has announced his retirement from the character due to health reasons, expressing sadness but also excitement for the upcoming Deadpool 3 film. Liefeld, who had initially planned to continue working on Deadpool until he was 70, cites physical limitations as the reason for his early retirement. He is currently working on a final Deadpool story for Marvel and plans to reevaluate his comics work next year. Liefeld is looking forward to the release of Deadpool 3 and hopes it will bring new energy to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
A copy of The Amazing Spider-Man No. 1 from 1963, featuring Spider-Man's first encounter with the Fantastic Four and graded Near Mint/Mint 9.8, was auctioned for a record-breaking $1.38 million by Heritage Auctions. This marks the highest amount ever paid for a copy of the comic, surpassing the previous record of $520,380. The auction also included high bids for a copy of Superman No. 1 at $2.34 million and All Star Comics No. 8, the first appearance of Wonder Woman, at $1.5 million.
Marvel has announced the release of a new ongoing series, "Ultimate Black Panther #1," set to debut on February 7, 2024, as part of the new Ultimate Universe. The series will be written by Bryan Hill with art by Stefano Caselli. The storyline will focus on the isolated nation of Wakanda defending itself against the forces of Moon Knight, following the events of "Ultimate Invasion." The announcement reflects Marvel's intention to use the new Ultimate Universe to showcase more modern sensibilities and diverse viewpoints.