Wayne-Tec

Whiz #2 (#1) hit newsstands in 1939.

Action #1 > Tec #27

Agreed.

Wouldn’t stopping the separation require some degree of forward momentum or traction?

There isn’t a bad answer here. A record sale like this can only help Tec #27’s place amongst the hierarchy of comic books. It exceeded many people’s expectations and will be remembered as a defining sale that pushed our hobby further forward. If it managed to do all the above without seeing any type of momentum to propel it closer to Action #1, that might actually work out in its favor. As I’ve mentioned many times over the years, the generation that grew up seeing an increase in Batman interest and a decrease in Superman interest (let’s say, those born 1980 onward) has not yet risen to greater spending power. We won’t see that happen for another 10-15 years. So it’s entirely possible that the generation that collectively preferred Batman > Superman, often by some distance, will prefer to invest more into a book that’s already in arm’s reach of the top spot. So if we just saw a 7.0 copy of Tec #27 become a $1,500,000 book without it gaining traction on Action #1, 10-15 years before the Batman generation takes the place of the current guard, I’d be really, really excited about this book’s future.

That may put a 6.5 Action #1 closer to $2M, which frankly, would not surprise me.

Cover: Action 1 > Tec 27 Story: Action 1 > Tec 27 Origin: Action 1 yes, Tec 27 no Pages: Action 1 (7 Supes) > Tec 27 (3 Bats) Rarity: Too close to call (slight edge to Tec 27 IMO) Non-Supes/Bats content: Tec 27 > Action 1

If that’s the case, that’s a great thing for Action Comics #1. We saw history made today and if it was made without any momentum pushing Detective Comics #27 closer to Action Comics #1, then it’s safe to say that an Action Comics #1 of comparable grade, in this climate, would see an equal-to-greater leap forward. That’s amazing.

Is Tec #27 gaining traction to eclipse Action #1?

If this Tec #27 goes for $1.4M-1.7M, I’d assume a 7.0 copy of Action #1 would be, roughly, a $2M book. Both have been undervalued for a long time. The growth we are seeing before our eyes should not surprise anyone.

1. Action Comics #1 2. Detective Comics #27 3. Marvel Comics #1 4. Superman #1 5. Batman #1 6 Captain America Comics #1 7. Whiz Comics #2 (#1)

There are so few copies of both books, the days of being able to acquire any coverless but otherwise complete copy for under 100K will be over soon.

I have little doubt that this copy will break the $1,260,000 the Marvel #1 CGC 9.4 sold for. That book was incredible. One of the greatest in existence. But this is Detective Comics #27, one of the finest copies in the world. Do not be shocked if it pushes closer to $1,400,000.

I’m so sorry to hear that Rick. Sending positive thoughts your way.

That’s fair. What has been your happiest comic book experience of late?

The boards feel like they’re back.

I don’t see an Action Comics #1 in this auction.

Enjoying the experience and expressing your enjoyment, even as observer, counts for something IMO. This auction has been a high point for our hobby and it’s good to see people happy.

This is amazing.

When do you guys expect to see the next bid on the 7.0? This weekend?

Does anyone have scans of when it was an 8.0?

Is the $1,095,000 (so far) for the Tec #27 the highest price ever realized for any book graded 7.0 or under?

This is amazing. Any of the original in B&W?

This is really cool stuff.