Ultra-rare Superman comic to be sold on eBay

Action Comics No. 1, 'the most valuable comic book in the world' will be auctioned online

A copy of Action Comics No. 1
(Image credit: Jerod Harris/Getty Images for DC Entertainment)

A pristine edition of Superman's 13-page comic book debut is to be publically auctioned on eBay in mid-August.

According to the Daily Telegraph, the copy of Action Comics No. 1 being sold by collector Darren Adams is particularly special because of its "near-mint condition".

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