World Report: April 25, 2008 Vol. #13 Iss. #25
- This Issue:
- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
Valuable Comic Books
In June 1938, the world was introduced to Superman, the Man of Steel. Back then, there were very few fictional superheroes, and a comic book cost just 10 cents. Today, comic book superheroes are a dime a dozen, and old comic books can sell for more than half a million dollars. Super! Here are the most valuable comic books and their highest known price tags.
1. Action Comics #1 $675,000
2. Detective Comics #27 $525,000
3. Marvel Comics #1 $440,000
4. Superman #1 $400,000
5. All-American Comics #16 $245,000
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