Worlds most valuable superman comic stolen from nicholas cage. Nicholas cages comic book is found, but the thief is still. I will show you how much, top rated comic books are worth and how you can determine, yourself, what your little packets of passion are worth. Apr 11, 2011 nicolas cage was recently on the receiving end of some very good news. But when this issue along with an issue of detective comics no. Cages stolen action comics to break auction records the mary sue. Aug 08, 2003 what was cgcs motivation to affix that to the label. Nicolas cage set to star in comic book based jiujitsu. Apr 12, 2011 april 12, 2011 actor nicolas cage said it was divine providence that his stolen vintage comic book was found 11 years later in a storage unit in southern california. Nicolas cage collection silver age comic books cgc comic. Nicolas cage set to star in comic book based jiujitsu movie.
Mar 22, 2019 the story of the movie might sound a bit immature at first, but lets remember, it is a comic book inspired a movie. Actor nicolas cages rare and pristine copy of action comics no. The mansion also had model train sets on raised tracks in some rooms, in. The devils bounty hunter, he is charged with finding evil souls on earth and bringing them to hell.
According to the hollywood reporter, nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no. Nicolas kim coppola born january 7, 1964, known professionally as nicolas cage, is an. Comic books, to nicolas cage, are the jungian archetypes. Apr 09, 2010 comic books, to me, are jungian archetypes for the modern age. Nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no. The company spun out properties from authors, musicians, and filmmakers. Action comics no 1 of which 100 are said to still be in existence sold originally for 10 cents. He once even blamed his marriage with lisa marie presley m. Per the storyline, the fearsome alien invaders the brax come back to earth every six. You will receive our email newsletters, promotions and site updates regarding comic industry news, comic book sales and auctions. Nicolas cages stolen 1938 superman comic book sells for over. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received.
Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no. Cage also talks about his interest in the comic book. Nicholas cage buys amazing comic books at amazing comic. This book contains 15 unique handdrawn coloring pages themed for each of my favorite nicolas cage films. Aug 24, 2014 the issue by jerry siegel and joe shuster is now the worlds most expensive comic, surpassing an action comics no. Nicolas cage loses his comic book filled belair house. Comic books, to nicolas cage, are the jungian archetypes for. Cage is a fan and collector of painter and underground comic artist robert williams. Nicolas kim coppola born january 7, 1964, known professionally as nicolas cage, is an american actor and filmmaker.
Cage has been nominated for numerous major cinematic awards, and won an academy award, a golden globe, and screen actors guild award. At one point in time, actor nicolas cage was selling a comic book collection of about 400 magazines. Through the years nicolas cage collected quite some special and rare comic books, like action comics no. The bizarre story of the nicolas cage superman heist screen rant. Nicolas cages stolen 1938 superman comic book sells for. Cage was forced to sell most of his properties, including the two west country piles, after being slapped with a tax bill for millions of dollars in the us. Its not just any comic, but a mint copy of action comics number one, which featured the first appearance by superman. April 12, 2011 actor nicolas cage said it was divine providence that his stolen vintage comic book was found 11 years later in a storage. Superman comic stolen from nicolas cage is found bbc news.
Story of nicolas cages stolen superman comic heading to big. Cage s advisors wisely decided that rather than presenting the comics through just one auctioneer, they could give the collection even more exposure by acquiring the services and client lists of the two largest and most active auctioneers in the comic books field. In 2007, he created a comic book with his son weston, called voodoo child, which was published by virgin comics. April 12, 2011 actor nicolas cage said it was divine providence that his stolen vintage comic book was found 11 years later in a storage unit in southern california.
Remember, the more hype, the more premium the books sell for. The real reason nicholas cage lost most of his money. Apr 12, 2011 a rare comic book that was stolen from actor nicolas cage over a decade ago has been found in a disused storage locker. Kickass star nicolas cage oh, honestly, i dont care anymore. Balelo then got in touch with new yorkbased rare comic book dealer stephen fisher of, who in fact sold nicolas cage the. Apr 11, 2011 a milliondollar comic book stolen from actor nicolas cage nearly a decade ago has been found in an old southern california storage locker. Nicolas had always been a huge fan of superheroes and comic books, so he decided to take on the name of one of his favourites. Join the newsletter to stay uptodate on new features and great deals.
Had heritage wanted to send out a certificate of authentication stating from the collection of nicholas cage then thats. Nicholas cage buys amazing comic books at amazing comic con. Mark hamill, nicolas cage, keanu reeves, and other famous. Sep 07, 2017 just when we thought wed seen the last of nic cage in a comic book movie. Jun 11, 2007 entertaiment reporter tim estiloz chats with nicholas cage about his film, next. Johnny blaze nicolas cage was only a teenaged stunt biker when he sold his soul to the devil peter fonda. Word was that he might have realized a value into seven figures. Nicholas cages comic book is found, but the thief is still at large. Not wanting to make his home a desirable place for thieves, he decided to sell his comic book collection in. Aug 28, 2020 nicolas cage is set to voice the lead in an upcoming tv adaptation of highfire, an adultoriented fantasyactioncomedythriller from artemis fowl writer eoin colfer. About 100 copies of the issue still exist but experts claim only five copies are of equal value to cage s.
The story of how nicolas cage lost his rare comic book featuring the first appearance of superman may finally be told. Its a kaijusized podcast this week as the tc crew delves into all things comics, lovecraft, nicolas cage, and godzilla vs. Heritage and the mint to jointly auction the nicolas cage. Namely, nicolas cage and alain moussi re going to star as jiujitsu fighters who get to save the earth by facing off with aliens. Comicconnect nicolas cage comic book gallery display frame. The oscar winner hocks his collection of 400 golden age issues, including the. Its worth as much as one and ahalf million dollars. I love nicolas cage, he has had one of the most amazing and interesting acting careers of all time and so i wanted to create a coloring book that all the other nicolas cage fans across the world would be able to enjoy. Nicolas cage certainly managed to make his own reputation, starring in movies like birdy, moonstruck, con air. Dc nicolas cage s superman suit from superman lives revealed closeup for the first time.
Nicolas cage comicbook heist to become movie at lionsgate. This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate. Nicolas cage sells comic for 2 million dollars youtube. I am curious to hear your opinion about books that are labeled by cgc as part of nicolas cage collection. Thats 25 million more dollars than most of us will ever have, statistically speaking, but by all means. At dallas comicon, which runs the weekend of october 11, cage s collection will be put up for auction, heritage comics, one of two brokerage houses auctioning off the. It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no. I understand that this is no pedigree and that most of these books were auctioned by heritage in 2002. Story of nicolas cages stolen superman comic heading to big screen. Nicolas cage loses his comic bookfilled belair house imdb. Nicholas cage pedigree comics general cgc comic book. The wouldbe superman will let fans bid on his collection, including the first man of steel appearance, in october. Inside nicolas cages bizarre life taking drugs and four.
Jul 21, 2020 virgin comics burst on to the scene in 2006 as a partnership between entrepreneur richard branson and author deepak chopra. Nicolas cage collection silver age comic books cgc. Nicolas cage stolen superman comic book to become movie. This was a real treasure trove of highquality material from the golden age of comics, said john petty, director of heritage auctions, which sold. Years later, johnny is a world renowned daredevil by day, but at night, he becomes the ghost rider of marvel comics legend. Cage reveals what motivates and inspires him as an actor.
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