Action Comics (1938)
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Key Facts
1st appearance of Superman
1st appearance of Lois Lane
1st appearance of Zatara, Zatanna's father
1st appearance of Tex Thompson, later becomes Mr. America
🌎 Currently holds the world record for the highest comic sale in history after a 9.0 copy from the collection of Nicolas Cage sold for $15 million dollars in December 2025
💰 In June 2024, an 8.5 Kansas City Pedigree sold for $6,000,000
Key Facts
1st appearance of Superman
1st appearance of Lois Lane
1st appearance of Zatara, Zatanna's father
1st appearance of Tex Thompson, later becomes Mr. America
🌎 Currently holds the world record for the highest comic sale in history after a 9.0 copy from the collection of Nicolas Cage sold for $15 million dollars in December 2025
💰 In June 2024, an 8.5 Kansas City Pedigree sold for $6,000,000
Key Facts
First mention of the city, Metropolis - previous Superman stories were based in Cleveland, Ohio
Key Facts
First mention of the city, Metropolis - previous Superman stories were based in Cleveland, Ohio
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6th cover appearance of Superman on the Action Comics title
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6th cover appearance of Superman on the Action Comics title
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Final issue to not include anything Superman related on the cover until Action Comics #602 (1988)
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Final issue to not include anything Superman related on the cover until Action Comics #602 (1988)
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