Nicolas cage comic book sold for one million

In 2007, he created a comic book with his son weston, called voodoo child, which was published by virgin comics. I am curious to hear your opinion about books that are labeled by cgc as part of nicolas cage collection. Mar 18, 2018 it seems nicolas cage will finally get to play superman after all. 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 cage sells comic for 2 million dollars youtube. Nicolas cages stolen vintage comic could set world record. Its a good thing nicolas cage was able to get his rare copy of action. Nicolas cage cast as superman in teen titans go movie. It first appeared as a daily comic strip and continues to be published today.

His historic golden age comic was actually stolen in 2000, and only. Cage is known as an avid collector, with interests that include real estate, rare cars and comic books. 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. Its safe to say that nicolas cage appreciates a fine.

Nicholas cages comic book is found, but the thief is still. Aug 25, 2014 a pristine edition of action comics no. Superman comic brings record price on ebay rolling stone. 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. It was the first comic book to introduce a super hero team, which included the green lantern, hawkman, the flash, hourman, dr. The celebrity collector nicholas cage star printing. Apr 12, 2011 mystery surrounds the lostandfound status of nicolas cages superman comic book. 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. He owned a copy of supermans 1938 comic book debut, and sold it for a. Nicolas cage may be the reigning king of straighttodvd releases, but his castle proved to be a little too costly. These nine bestselling comic books of all time have fought off all the haters and landed themselves into this list. It is divine providence that the comic was found, cage said in an april 2011 statement, and i am hopeful that the heirloom will be returned to my family. Sep 16, 2018 nicolas cage, who played motorcyclist daredevil johnny blaze across two pg ghost rider movies, believes the franchise would be enormously successful if it were resurrected with an r.

It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no. The only other comic to sell for anything close to as much was a copy of action comics no. Britney spears used pregnancy test was sold on ebay for. In 2011, he sold a likenew copy of action comics no. Its safe to say nicolas cage is a superman superfan he named one of his sons kalel, in honor of supermans birth name.

Cage has just been cast as superman in teen titans go. Its a good thing nicolas cage was able to get his rare copy of action comics no. Actordirectorproducer nicolas cage, whose movies have raked in a billion dollars. Nicolas cage agrees to return stolen dinosaur skull to. Cage is a fan and collector of painter and underground comic artist robert williams. 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. Chandler police dept livingstongetty a milliondollar comic book stolen from actor nicolas. According to reuters, the wicker man star bought an. Nicolas cage certainly managed to make his own reputation, starring in movies like. Nicolas cage, is a big time fan and collector of comic books. Bidding ended sunday evening, with 48 bids received.

Nicolas cage s nearlypristine copy of action comics no. To many comic collectors, this is the holy grail, as it ushered. Nicolas cage collection cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Nicolas cage finally gets to play superman, 20 years after.

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. I understand that this is no pedigree and that most of these books were auctioned by heritage in 2002. Cage won an oscar for leaving las vegas in 1995 and has made more than 60. Nicholas cage ruined by lavish spending on cars, castles and. The oscar winner hocks his collection of 400 golden age issues, including the first appearances of such heroes as superman and robin.

Nicolas cage thinks an rrated ghost rider could be a huge hit. He once even blamed his marriage with lisa marie presley m. He owned a copy of supermans 1938 comic book debut, and sold it. Actors pristine copy of superman debut sets record for comic book sale. Actors pristine copy of superman debut sets record for comic book. 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 cages comic book collection was renowned as one of the most impressive celebrityowned collections of comic books. The comic book found in a storage locker sold at auction was stolen from nicholas cage back in 2000. Its the most important and valuable comic book, said stephen fishler, who sold the comic book to the actor in 1995. Nicolas cage paid more than a quarter million dollars for. Nic cage sells his comic book for millions hey there movie buffs, tatiana carrier here with the latest on mister nicolas cage. Nicolas cage buying a million dollars worth of comics and a.

Jun 11, 2007 cage also talks about his interest in the comic book genre. The phantom, created by lee falk in 1936, has sold over 150 million copies worldwide. Actor directorproducer nicolas cage, whose movies have raked in a billion dollars. Its safe to say nicolas cage is a superman superfan. Nic cage suffered one of the worst comic book robberies of alltime at his. There are only around 50100 original copies believed to still be in existence. Nicolas cage buying a million dollars worth of comics and a ghost. As previously reported by cbr news, cage, 38, announced his plans to auction off his collection this past weekend at dallas comicon.

He named one of his sons kalel, in honor of supermans birth name. 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. 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. By alexandra heilbron on december 2, 2011 5 comments. Another issue of the famed rare comic book sold for. Prior to the 2014 sale, the record for action comics no. Stolen copy of supermans action comics debut found and. Hero for hire, which inspired the actor to take the name cage as his. Nicolas cages love for superheros and comic books went further than collecting. Apr 12, 2011 time to check your attic for old comic books. Hes the billion dollar man who sold his million dollarplus collection.