The record for most valuable comic book has been reset. Heritage has sold Superman #1 CGC 9.0 – the highest ever graded copy of the book – for $9.12 million. The comic was the headliner in Heritage’s Comic Books Signature Auction on November 20-22, 2025.

Not only did it set a new record for most valuable comic, it crushed the previous record. Prior to this sale, the highest price paid for a comic was $6 million for the Action Comics #1 CGC 8.5 Kansas City Pedigree, which Heritage sold in April 2024. This copy is one of only seven known to have a grade of CGC 6.0 or higher.

“What a momentous day,” Heritage Vice President Lon Allen said. “I’m thrilled for our consignor. Superman #1 is a milestone in pop culture history, and this copy is not only in unprecedented condition, but it has a movie-worthy story behind it. I was glad to see the price reflect that and am honored Heritage was entrusted with this iconic book.”

Superman #1 is one of the most important comics within the hobby. The book features the origin of Superman, the debuts of Ma and Pa Kent, the first mention of Krypton in comics, and a Superman pin-up on the back cover. It is Superman’s first self-titled book with a story by co-creator Jerry Siegel and cover and art by co-creator Joe Shuster.

This particular copy also comes with a memorable story. During the 2024 holiday season, three brothers from Northern California found it at their family home. The brothers were going through items in their late mother’s attic when they found six comic books that she and her brother bought between the Great Depression and World War II, including Superman #1. Despite being kept in an attic, the book was well preserved and was given a CGC 9.0 grade.

“This new record may someday be remembered as an early stage of popular culture collecting’s trajectory into the upper reaches of the auction field,” Heritage co-founder Jim Halperin said. “The value and historical importance of these objects are becoming even more well-known to collectors all over the world. And thanks in part to Heritage Auctions’ reach and platform, market values have become more accessible and trackable than ever before. We’re so proud of Heritage’s role in helping standardize, popularize, and grow the entire collectibles hobby.”