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Action Comics is a seminal American comic book anthology series launched by DC Comics in 1938, historically notable for introducing the superhero genre to the world through Superman.
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What superhero was introduced in Action Comics #1?
Action Comics is a seminal American comic book anthology series launched by DC Comics in 1938. Its first issue historically introduced the superhero genre to the world through the debut of Superman.
When was Action Comics #1 published?
Action Comics #1 was published on April 18, 1938, with a cover date of June 1938. Created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, it completely revolutionized the comic book industry and pop culture forever.
What is the current publication status of Action Comics?
Action Comics remains one of the longest-running comic book series in history, having been published almost continuously since 1938. In 2011, DC Comics controversially reset the issue numbering back to #1 for the 'New 52' relaunch, but eventually restored the legacy numbering to reach Action Comics #1000.
How much is an original copy of Action Comics #1 worth?
An original, high-grade copy of Action Comics #1 is considered the 'Holy Grail' of comic book collecting and is worth millions of dollars. In 2014, a pristine 9.0-graded copy sold on eBay for a record-breaking $3.2 million.
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