World Report: April 25, 2008 Vol. #13 Iss. #25

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