Toward the end of August, the best copy of Action Comics #1 ever seen was sold for the price of $3.2 million. Bidding began at $1 million for the single issue introduction of Superman, which was awarded a 9.0 by the comics condition grading company standard, Certified Guaranty Company (CGC). Part of the sale benefitted the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation --- Christopher being remembered widely for his portrayal of the hero on the silver screen.

At this year’s New York Comic Con, the book’s buyers --- Metropolis Collectables, in tandem with ComicConnect --- were on hand to showcase the book alongside other gems from their collection. I got the chance to speak with Vincent Zurzolo, co-owner of Metropolis Collectables, about this record breaking sale.

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I remember going into my local comic shop when I first started collecting comics circa 1994. I was mesmerized by the sheer vastness of comics there were, and had no real idea what direction my collecting would take me.

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Graphic novels are getting another dose of political greatness in the form of John Lewis’s MARCH: Book 2, scheduled for release in early 2015. For those not up to speed on their politics or history, Lewis is the last surviving member of the “Big Six” leaders of the American Civil Rights Movement --- the most famous, of course, being Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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In case you hadn’t heard, the world’s greatest detective and perennial protector of Gotham City is celebrating his 75th year on the page. In honor of this achievement, DC Comics has declared today, July 23rd, to be Batman Day. Just for showing up at a participating comic book store, fans of the Dark Knight will be able to pick up a free copy of Detective Comics #27, the iconic issue that unleashed Bruce Wayne's fearsome alter-ego upon the world, in a stunning re-design by Bryan Hitch, with a retelling by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer.

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