The Pearl of Great Price
(Adapted from a sermon I wrote for today.) Have you heard? Action Comics #1 will be auctioned on eBay from August 14 to 24. Why is this a big deal? Well, this specific comic – issue #1 is considered the beginning of superhero comics. Which has lead to superhero toys, movies, and even backpacks and lunch kits. This is the comic that introduced Superman to the world. Guess how much it cost when it was released in 1938..... 10 Cents. Guess how much they expect this one to go for? Well, how about I tell you that the last issue of this same comic that was auctioned off and was in near perfect condition went for $2.16 million in 2011. Since this one is in even better condition – still has all white pages – the 2.16 million one had some yellowing pages... well, some think it will go for even more than that! Imagine spending 2 or 2.5 or 3 million dollars on a comic?! Is Action Comics #1 – the comic where Superman first appeared - The pearl of great price? Is it worth s...