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Action Comics Ashcan Number 1

Rare ashcan copy of Action Comics No. 1 from 1937 goes to auction

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NO THE ABOVE IS NOT THE ACTUAL ART, NOT EVEN CLOSE

Update April 5, 2021: sells for $204,000.

Update March 26, 2021: Bids are now at $46,000 with 5 days left.

One of only three copies known to exist, the book comes from the collection of Gary Colabuono, a Chicago-based comic book historian and advisor, according to Heritage Auctions, which is offering the copy at its comics and comic art sale from April 1-4."

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Original Page April 2018 | Updated March 25, 2021