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 Californian named Kiro stumbled upon a sealed copy of 1987's The Legend of Zelda, initially considering selling it for $17,000 before realizing its true value. After getting it appraised, he discovered it was from the game’s first production run, making it extremely rare. Kiro has now entrusted Heritage Auctions to handle its sale, with expectations that it could fetch over $700,000, following the success of a similar auction in 2021. He plans to use the proceeds to build long-term wealth for himself and his family.
Sotheby's is set to auction off a Mulready envelope with a Penny Black stamp, marking the first use of a prepaid adhesive stamp on a posted envelope. The historic item, sent from London in 1840, is estimated to fetch between US$1.5 million and US$2.5 million. The stamp's usage date is significant as it predates its official release, revolutionizing mail communication by introducing prepaid postage. The auction will also feature other rare items, including Michael Jordan's championship sneakers and a unique vase, with a variety of objects valued at millions of dollars.
