First comic book featuring Superman sells for $317,200Posted: 9 months ago by equinox A rare copy of the first comic book featuring Superman has sold for $317,200 in an Internet auction. The previous owner had bought it for less than a buck. It's one of the highest prices ever paid for a comic book, a likely testament to the volume's rarity and its excellent condition. Comments: 2 Score: [-] 138 [+].