US EditionThree brothers call their mother'a truth a lie for years, only to find a forgotten $9.1M treasure after her death
- Three brothers discovered a first edition Superman comic book in their mother's attic, forgotten for decades.
- The comic book sold for $9.12 million, becoming the most expensive comic ever sold, according to Heritage Auctions.
- The brothers initially dismissed their mother's claims about the valuable comic books until they rediscovered the forgotten collection while clearing the attic after her death.
- Heritage Auctions emphasized that Superman #1 is a significant piece of pop culture history, reflecting its unprecedented condition and an inspiring backstory.
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The 1939 Superman comic was in near mint condition. It sold for a world record price.
Three brothers call their mother'a truth a lie for years, only to find a forgotten $9.1M treasure after her death
Three brothers were clearing out their family attic in California after their mother passed away. They ended up finding a pristine copy of the first ever edition of Superman. And after a long, strenuous auctioning process, they ended up getting a $9.12 million check for the piece of treasured memorabilia. The first ever edition of the original comic book superhero came out in 1938. Written by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, their original intentio…
After their mother's death, three California brothers found a 1939 Superman comic book in their attic. A copy of the first edition fetched $9.12 million at auction.
Last year, three brothers discovered a large collection of comic books while clearing out their mother's attic after her death. She had always told them she had a valuable collection, and that proved to be no exaggeration.
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