10-Cent Original Superman Comic in Pristine Condition Auctioned for $3.2 Million

SEATTLE—August 25, 2014—One of the greatest rarities of comic book collecting, a nearly-flawless example of Action Comics No. 1—which introduced the world to Superman—sold in an eBay auction Sunday for a shade above $3.2 million, according to CNN Money.

The total take of $3,207,852 is reportedly the highest amount paid for a comic. This particular specimen is rated a 9.0 on a 1 to 10 scale by comic book grading firm Certified Guaranty.