Aug 25, 2014 the original price for the issue, when it was sold in 1938, was 10 cents. Someone out there just leapt all comic book purchase price records in a single bound. The property, whose former owners include dean martin and tom jones, features six bedrooms, nine bathrooms and an. Cage is the star of such films as raising arizona 1987, honeymoon in vegas 1992, leaving las.
The dealer who sold the comic to cage was able to identify it. 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. Action comics no 1 of which 100 are said to still be in existence sold originally for 10 cents. This biography profiles his childhood, career, life, achievements, and timeline. Other times, he goes back to the beginning, when he was a kid from little italy whose mother. In 2011 is turned up among the contents of an abandoned storage locker, going on to set sales records in november when it. Jan 03, 2019 nicolas cage, who voices the mysterious and moody spiderman noir in spiderman. Heritage and the mint to jointly auction the nicolas cage comic book collection dallas, texas. Apr 12, 2011 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 cage, who voices the mysterious and moody spiderman noir in spiderman. But when this issue along with an issue of detective comics.
Comic book fan cage was once linked to a film version of superman. Nicolas cage buying a million dollars worth of comics and a. Its probably the most notorious comic book heist ever. Into the spiderverse, was the first official lead of the film and was secretly cast two years before release. Nicolas cage collection cgc comic book collectors chat. Its the most important and valuable comic book, said stephen fishler, who sold the comic book to the actor in 1995. Superman comic stolen from nicolas cage is found bbc news. Its safe to say nicolas cage is a superman superfan he named one of his sons kalel, in honor of supermans birth name. Cage is a well known comic book collector, but after his mint. The story of how nicolas cage lost his rare comic book featuring the first appearance of superman may finally be told. The oscar winner hocks his collection of 400 golden age issues, including the.
The top 9 bestselling comic books of all time ppcorn. This particular issues history began in 1993, when sothebys sold it for. The filmography of american actor, director and producer, nicolas cage includes the year the film was or will be released, the name of his character, the director, and other related notes. There is also a list of films he has produced and his appearances in television. Nicolas cage biography facts, childhood, family life. 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. Nicolas cages comic book collection was renowned as one of the most impressive celebrityowned collections of comic books. He owned a copy of supermans 1938 comic book debut, and sold it for a. Jun 11, 2007 entertaiment reporter tim estiloz chats with nicholas cage about his film, next. Nicolas cage sells comic for 2 million dollars youtube. Nicolas cage is one of the most famous comic book fans in hollywood, and has never been shy about hiding it. Nicolas cage is an american actor, producer, and director, best known for his role in action and scifi films.
It was stolen from his house in 2000 but then found 11 years later, when it. Cage changed his name early in his career to make his. 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. Superheros and comic books bring joy to this famous actor, which is why he started collecting comic books and even used a superheros name for himself as well as his kid. Nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no.
Apr 11, 2011 its probably the most notorious comic book heist ever. He once even blamed his marriage with lisa marie presley m. The oscar winner hocks his collection of 400 golden age issues, including the first appearances of such heroes as superman and robin. Comicconnect nicolas cage comic book gallery display. However, in a countersuit filed last week, samuel j. Luke cage is a comic book character that has a big influence in a lot of different mediums. To name just one of them, actor nicolas cage whose real neame.
Through the years nicolas cage collected quite some special and rare comic books, like action comics no. Nicholas gage book is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted over 20 times. Nic cage sells his comic book for millions hey there movie buffs, tatiana carrier here with the latest on mister nicolas cage. Cage reveals what motivates and inspires him as an actor. Sony reportedly eyeing nicolas cage to play liveaction. Nicolas cage was born nicolas kim coppola in long beach, california, the son of comparative literature professor august coppola whose brother is director francis ford coppola and dancerchoreographer joy vogelsang. Voodoo child is a comic book limited series published by virgin comics, and created by nicolas cage and his son weston coppola cage. The comic book found in a storage locker sold at auction was stolen from nicholas cage back in 2000. Nicolas cage comicbook heist to become movie at lionsgate. Nicolas cage had one of the finest unrestored copies known. Nic cage suffered one of the worst comic book robberies of alltime at.
Not only did the actor take his stage name from namesake luke cage, but he also. In 2007, he created a comic book with his son weston, called voodoo child, which was published by virgin comics. Aug 06, 2002 heritage and the mint to jointly auction the nicolas cage comic book collection dallas, texas. I understand that this is no pedigree and that most of these books were auctioned by heritage in 2002. I would have to say that nicolas cage is my favorite actor partly based on the fact that i have 20 of his blu ray movies, more movies by him than any other actor. Cage also talks about his interest in the comic book. Both comics were graded 9 out of 10, but the cage copy showed more signs of discoloration from age, which could help explain the milliondollar boost for the new recordholder. Sep, 2018 nicolas cage tried his hand at comic book stardom with 2007s ghost rider. The comic book was identified as the original by new york auctioneer stephen fishler, who sold the copy to cage, after it was discovered. Nicolas cage finally gets to play superman, 20 years after.
Nicolas cages jiu jitsu obtains cyprus support variety. The original price for the issue, when it was sold in 1938, was 10 cents. Dec 01, 2011 according to the hollywood reporter, nicolas cage s nearlypristine copy of action comics no. Nicolas cage collection cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Nicolas cages stolen vintage comic could set world record. In fact, cage who was born, nicolas coppola, changed his name to cage was inspired by the marvel comics character, luke cage. 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. Cage, a wellknown comic book fan and at the time the owner of a jawdropping vintage comic book collection, was extremely disheartened by the theft and. Nicolas cage reportedly sold comics collection to stop.
It has become the most famous individual copy of any comic book in the world. Entertaiment reporter tim estiloz chats with nicholas cage about his film, next. Nicolas cages stolen superman debut comic found in. This nicolas cage 5 movie collection is a great value.
Sometimes he begins in the middle, talking about the times works from his comic book collection were sold to hollywood stars leonardo dicaprio and nicolas cage. Nicolas cage, is a big time fan and collector of comic books. Not wanting to make his home a desirable place for thieves, he decided to sell his comic book collection in. Read more about nicolas cages love for collecting comic books in this catawiki story. The series is written by mike carey with art by dean hyrapiet. The cover for the premiere issue was created by ben templesmith. Cage is a fan and collector of painter and underground comic artist robert williams.
It was the highest price ever garnered for a comic book. Nicolas cage s nearlypristine copy of action comics no. According to the hollywood reporter, nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no. Nicolas cages jiu jitsu has become the first international film to use cyprus new tax creditrebate program by filming entirely in the country, variety has learned exclusively. I am curious to hear your opinion about books that are labeled by cgc as part of nicolas cage collection. Both comics were graded 9 out of 10, but the cage copy showed more. Heritage and the mint to jointly auction the nicolas cage. Heritage comics auctions hca and jay parrinos, the mint have been selected to jointly auction the valuable comic book collection of academy award winning actor, nicolas cage. At dallas comicon, which runs the weekend of october 11, cage s collection will be put up for auction, heritage comics, one of two brokerage houses auctioning off the. The frame was originally customcrafted for the actor nicolas cage to display a comic from his impressive vintage comic collection in his beverly hills mansion. Apr 11, 2011 the comic book found in a storage locker sold at auction was stolen from nicholas cage back in 2000.
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