A copy of Marvel Comics number 1 just sold for big bucks!
This is the first issue ever of Marvel Comics, and this copy sold for $2.4 million.
This comic is one that any collector would love to own.
It features characters like The Human Torch and Namor the Sub-Mariner.
It was first published in 1939 with a cover price of 10 cents.
So, what makes this copy of Marvel Comics #1 so special?
This is known as the "pay copy".
The publisher wrote who gets paid and how much on it.
For example, Frank R. Paul (cover artist) got paid $25 for his work.
You can find the auction link HERE.
There are a couple more things that make this issue special.
First of all, it's graded at 9.2 (out of 10). That's a pretty high grade for such an old book.
That's why it's encased in the hard plastic holder.
Secondly, this particular copy was found in a filing cabinet back in the early 90's.
You can read more about the history of this issue HERE.
I love comic books.
I have a few that are worth some good money, but the coolest comic experience I ever had was in New York.
I got to visit the DC Comics offices and spend some time in their vault.
The vault contains copies of every DC comic ever published.
That includes some really expensive ones....
The buyer who bought the "pay copy" of Marvel Comics #1 has not been identified.
I love seeing comic books become more popular.
There a ton of really great stories in comics that brought me so much entertainment and joy.
If you have an interest in comic booky type stuff, be sure to catch Joe's podcast below.
It's good stuff and he covers all kinds of things.
-Jay