Rare copy of comic book that introduced the world to Superman fetches $15 millionThe copy of Action Comics No. 1 was originally sold for 10 cents. In 1996, actor Nicolas Cage purchased it from Metropolis Collectibles and...
10 Jan, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Superman’s first comic, once owned by Nicolas Cage, sets $15 million recordA rare copy of "Action Comics No. 1," the comic that introduced Superman, has sold for a record $15 million in a private deal. This sale si...
10 Jan, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Rs 80,10,00,000 for a comic? Superman No 1 found in mom's attic breaks record as most valuable comic ever soldA rare Superman comic book discovered in an attic has fetched an astonishing $9.12 million at auction. This pristine 1939 edition of Superm...
25 Nov, 2025, 10.29 AM IST
I understand, it's fine: Kunal Kamra asks BookMyShow if he can still list his shows on the platformShiv Sena functionary Rahool Kanal on Saturday claimed BookMyShow has taken Kamra off the sale and artists list on its platforms. Kanal, th...
05 Apr, 2025, 08.52 PM IST
The economics of nostalgia: Are there any takers left for comics?The market for many collectibles has been heated of late. In April, a rare Pokemon card sold for $300,000 at Heritage Auctions
01 Aug, 2023, 08.36 PM IST
8 Best Indian Storybooks and Comics for ChildrenRemember when we eagerly awaited the beginning of the summer break to visit our nearby bookstore and purchase those comics and picture book...
31 Mar, 2023, 08.53 PM IST
10 Marvel artworks, starring Stan Lee on the cover, to go up for blockchain auction in LAThe works are each signed by Lee, who died in 2018, aged 95.
28 Oct, 2021, 03.01 PM IST
Rare comic book that introduced Superman to the world sells for record $3.25 millionIt told readers about the origins of Superman, how he came to Earth from another planet.
07 Apr, 2021, 06.18 PM IST
Tintin drawing becomes the most-expensive comic book art, sells at $3.1 mnThe 1936 work in Chinese ink, gouache and watercolour was destined as 'The Blue Lotus' cover.
15 Jan, 2021, 05.00 PM IST
Rajnath Singh to unveil CRPF comic on 1965 war tomorrowThe comic book is first in the series of 'Shaurya Gaathas' (valour stories) that the country's largest paramilitary force will publish to h...
11 Jul, 2018, 01.10 PM IST
Jadavpur University hosts DOGS: Every story tells a pictureDespite the presence of selfie- and autograph-hunters, this was no comic book fan convention. There was no cosplay (costume play) on displa...
15 Jan, 2017, 12.27 AM IST
New Tintin material could sell for $865,000 at auctionThe auction will include items from the personal collection of French pop singer Renaud.
25 Apr, 2016, 09.04 AM IST
Marketing force awakens for Star WarsFor 36-year-old star wars fan Nikhil Shoorji, the new film is not just a film. It's a milestone.
25 Dec, 2015, 12.06 PM IST
Bengaluru City book fest gets a rousing responseFive-year-old Preksha runs along the stalls at the Bangalore Book Festival on Palace Grounds, stopping only to look at comic books.
24 Oct, 2015, 10.54 AM IST
Comic Con 2013 Held in KormangalaBest known participants would include the likes of Amar Chitra Katha, Campfire graphic novels, Pop culture publishing, DC Comics (Random Ho...
03 Jun, 2013, 12.06 PM IST
Indian American businessmen from Valiant Comics taking on Batman & SpidermanThe co-owners of Valiant, Jason Kothari and Dinesh Shamdasani, believe their limitless library and heroic valour will help the firm trump s...
02 Sep, 2012, 04.38 AM IST
- Superheroes need romance too
Much as the comic book purist mightn’t like mutual amorous dalliances, one can hardly grudge anyone a bit of romance on the side.
31 Aug, 2012, 05.46 AM IST