Superman’s debut comic fetches $956,000

A rare copy of Superman’s 1938 comic-book debut sold at auction for almost $1 million (Dh3.67 million).

In a statement, Dallas-based Heritage Auctions said the copy of Action Comics No 1, bearing a cover price of 10 cents, sold Thursday for $956,000. It’s one of about 100 copies of the edition known to exist.

Certified Guaranty Co. graded the copy 5.5 out of a possible 10. It had been expected to sell for about $750,000.