Nicolas cage comic book sold for one million

Mar 08, 2012 lionsgate have picked up the rights to the story of how nicolas cage lost and got back his rare comic book featuring the first appearance of superman. Chandler police dept livingstongetty a milliondollar comic book stolen from actor nicolas. Britney spears used pregnancy test was sold on ebay for. Another issue of the famed rare comic book sold for. According to reuters, the wicker man star bought an. In 2011, he sold a likenew copy of action comics no.

Cage is a fan and collector of painter and underground comic artist robert williams. As previously reported by cbr news, cage, 38, announced his plans to auction off his collection this past weekend at dallas comicon. Mar 18, 2018 it seems nicolas cage will finally get to play superman after all. That may not be much for an actor who earns eight figures per movie, but its a lot for a comic book. Actor directorproducer nicolas cage, whose movies have raked in a billion dollars. Nicolas cage finally gets to play superman, 20 years after. Nic cage sells his comic book for millions hey there movie buffs, tatiana carrier here with the latest on mister nicolas cage.

Its safe to say nicolas cage is a superman superfan he named one of his sons kalel, in honor of supermans birth name. Apr 12, 2011 mystery surrounds the lostandfound status of nicolas cages superman comic book. Just as nick was named after a comic book character, luke cage, so he has named his son after the comic book character kalel aka superman. Apr 12, 2011 time to check your attic for old comic books. He owned a copy of supermans 1938 comic book debut, and sold it. By alexandra heilbron on december 2, 2011 5 comments. Nicolas cages comic book collection was renowned as one of the most impressive celebrityowned collections of comic books. It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no. Superman comic brings record price on ebay rolling stone. Nicolas cage thinks an rrated ghost rider could be a huge hit. Nicolas cage s nearlypristine copy of action comics no. Nicolas cage agrees to return stolen dinosaur skull to.

Both comics were graded 9 out of 10, but the cage copy showed more signs of discoloration from age, which could help explain the million dollar boost for the new recordholder. The comic book found in a storage locker sold at auction was stolen from nicholas cage back in 2000. Became a father for the second time at age 41 when his third wife alice kim cage gave birth to their son kalel cage on october 3, 2005. Nicolas cage certainly managed to make his own reputation, starring in movies like. Nicolas cage cast as superman in teen titans go movie. Jun 20, 2016 home comics nicolas cage buying a million dollars worth of comics and a. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received.

It was the first comic book to introduce a super hero team, which included the green lantern, hawkman, the flash, hourman, dr. Its a good thing nicolas cage was able to get his rare copy of action. Nicolas cages stolen vintage comic could set world record. It first appeared as a daily comic strip and continues to be published today. Actordirectorproducer nicolas cage, whose movies have raked in a billion dollars. Jun 11, 2007 cage also talks about his interest in the comic book genre. Hes the billion dollar man who sold his million dollarplus collection. Nicolas cage may be the reigning king of straighttodvd releases, but his castle proved to be a little too costly. The celebrity collector nicholas cage star printing. The oscar winner hocks his collection of 400 golden age issues, including the first appearances of such heroes as superman and robin.

Nicolas cage, is a big time fan and collector of comic books. These nine bestselling comic books of all time have fought off all the haters and landed themselves into this list. Its safe to say nicolas cage is a superman superfan. He owned a copy of supermans 1938 comic book debut, and sold it for a. Nicolas cage collection cgc comic book collectors chat boards. He once even blamed his marriage with lisa marie presley m. Nicolas cage buying a million dollars worth of comics and a ghost. His historic golden age comic was actually stolen in 2000, and only. Prior to the 2014 sale, the record for action comics no. Actors pristine copy of superman debut sets record for comic book.

Nicolas cage sells comic for 2 million dollars youtube. Hero for hire, which inspired the actor to take the name cage as his. Nicholas cage ruined by lavish spending on cars, castles and. Its the most important and valuable comic book, said stephen fishler, who sold the comic book to the actor in 1995. 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. To many comic collectors, this is the holy grail, as it ushered. Apr 11, 2011 a million dollar comic book stolen from actor nicolas cage nearly a decade ago has been found in an old southern california storage locker. In 2007, he created a comic book with his son weston, called voodoo child, which was published by virgin comics. Actors pristine copy of superman debut sets record for comic book sale. Nic cage suffered one of the worst comic book robberies of alltime at his. Nicholas cages comic book is found, but the thief is still.

Cage has just been cast as superman in teen titans go. Stolen copy of supermans action comics debut found and. Nicolas cage the nephew of famous director francis ford coppola, he has appeared in close to 60 films, notable highlights being faceoff 1997 and ghost rider 2007. Nicolas cages love for superheros and comic books went further than collecting. There are only around 50100 original copies believed to still be in existence. Its a good thing nicolas cage was able to get his rare copy of action comics no. Cage won an oscar for leaving las vegas in 1995 and has made more than 60. Nicolas cage paid more than a quarter million dollars for. Its safe to say that nicolas cage appreciates a fine.

He named one of his sons kalel, in honor of supermans birth name. 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. Back in april, we reported that a very valuable comic that was owned, then stolen, from nicolas cage had been recovered, but not returned to the comicloving actor. Nicolas cage buying a million dollars worth of comics and a. Lionsgate have picked up the rights to the story of how nicolas cage lost and got back his rare comic book featuring the first appearance of superman.