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Pop culture now nicolas cage says factchecking is holding up national treasure 3. The ventura county star reported on sunday april 10th that after the discovery of the highly expensive collectors item, the collector who originally sold it to. Among them was a prestige copy of action comics no. And his 12yearold son kalel was named for supermans. But when this issue along with an issue of detective comics no. According to s market research figures, the facebook universe of selfidentified comic fans grew to a new high of over 24 million fans in the united states earlier this year. Then one day in 2000 cage noticed that it, along with two others, had gone.

The story centers on a group of nerds who attempt to steal cages copy of action comics no. Mar 12, 2018 nicolas cage is voicing alist comicbook icon superman, singersongwriter halsey costars as amazon princess wonder woman who travels around in her signature invisible jet and rapper lil. Cage also talks about his interest in the comic book. First superman comic book now up for auction on ebay cnet. You might remember back in 2000 when a very rare superman comic book was stolen from actor nicolas cage s hollywood home. Nicholas cages comic book is found, but the thief is still at large. He owned a copy of supermans 1938 comic book debut, and sold it for a.

Nic cages stolen comic book, starring jason statham uproxx. A 1938 comic featuring supermans debut that has been found in a. Jul 29, 2018 cage once owned a copy of action comics no. Nicolas cages stolen 1938 superman comic book sells for. Cage has been nominated for numerous major cinematic awards, and won an academy award, a golden globe, and screen actors guild award. Jan 10, 2019 sadly verna bloom, who many will know from her part in animal house, died on january 9th. The oscar winner hocks his collection of 400 golden age issues, including the first appearances of such heroes as superman and robin. Nicolas cage, halsey lending voices to teen titans go. Adventures of terry and the pirates 1938 big big book. Nicolas kim coppola born january 7, 1964, known professionally as nicolas cage, is an american actor and filmmaker. I understand that this is no pedigree and that most of these books were auctioned by heritage in 2002.

Cage is an avid comic book collector, and his obsession for superman in particular knows no bounds. Its a good thing nicolas cage was able to get his rare copy of action comics no. Instead of relying on his given last name of coppola, cage chose a new last name based on his favorite superhero, marvel comics luke cage, power man. Rare superman comic stolen from nicolas cage found 11 years. It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no. A 1938 comic featuring supermans debut that has been found in a storage locker in the us appears to be the copy stolen from nicolas cage in 2000, police say. Hrycyk said cage accepted an insurance payout after its theft and will have to work out the details with the company. Nicolas cage collection page 2 silver age comic books. Nicholas cage is an avid comic collector, and the action comics issue is one of the highestcoveted books in superhero history. About 100 copies of the issue still exist but experts claim only five copies are of equal value to cages. Home leaderboard online users all activity journals. The actor is an avid comic book fan and even named his son kalel after. The worlds most expensive comic book, a copy of the 1938 first. To name just one of them, actor nicolas cage whose real neame is nicolas coppola changed his last name to cage after the comic book here.

He incorrectly stated on the tonight show with jay leno that luke cage was the first black superhero, to which nerds all around the world heaved a collective sigh and rattled off several highly obscure superheroes. Nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no. In 2007, he created a comic book with his son weston, called voodoo child, which was published by virgin comics. First superman comic book now up for auction on ebay. Story of nicolas cages stolen superman comic heading to. The actor named his son kalel, which was supermans kryptonian birth name. Dec 16, 2002 luke cage is a comic book character that has a big influence in a lot of different mediums. A 1938 comic featuring supermans debut that has been recovered in a storage locker in the us appears to be the copy stolen from nicolas cage, police say. Luke cage is hired by a chicago newspaper as their resident superhero with cage getting to take down bad guys for money and the newspaper getting the story. 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. Mar 09, 2012 nic cages stolen comic book, starring jason statham. The nicolas cage collection offered collectors a real treasuretrove of highquality material from the golden age of comics.

Actordirectorproducer nicolas cage, whose movies have raked in a billion dollars, recently. The real heartbreaker, however, was the disappearance of action comics no. Superman comic stolen from nicolas cage is found bbc news. When cage goes after a mobster, he ends up fighting hardcore, a villain with an agenda that includes. The strange case of nic cages action comics no1 matt. The first comic book to be sold regularly and the first to be issued as a periodical was famous funnies, published by the dell publishing co at a price of 10c. The story centers on a group of nerds who attempt to steal cage s copy of action comics no. After a long stint in his first solo series and a team book with iron first that lasted for a total of 125 issues, this series from the 1990s lasted 20 issues. Eleven years after the theft of nicolas cages dc actions comic no. Nicolas cages stolen comic book found celebrity gossip. Actors pristine copy of superman debut sets record for comic book sale.

But many folks dont realize that nic cage has long been a massive superhero and comic book memorabilia aficionado as well, only seeking out owning the rarest comics of all time. Nicolas cage has been a fixture of the big screen for quite some time, but hes probably made just as big an impression on the direct to video market. Apr 22, 2017 it was owned by the actor and comic book collector, nicolas cage. Along with staring in comic book adaptations such as ghost rider, he has written a comic book series along with his oldest son weston entitled voodoo child and his son with third wife alice kim cage is named kalel. Apr 11, 2011 an ultrarare superman comic book which once belonged to nic cage has been found 11 years after the actor reported it stolen and collected the insurance payout. Nic cage will finally get to play superman, 20 years. Rare comic taken from nic cage resurfaces twin cities. But the vintage comic book industry stands impervious even as comic book values soar. The holy grail of comic books hid in plain site at new. The celebrity collector nicholas cage star printing. Luke cage, wrongly convicted and unjustly imprisoned, was altered in a failed prison experiment that granted him unbreakable skin and superhuman strength.

The theft of cage s copy of action comics no 1, the landmark 1938 comic that introduced the world to the man of steel, made headlines around the. Through the years nicolas cage collected quite some special and rare comic books, like action comics no. That example just goes a long way to show that the character has been a power in a menagerie of things. Cage, 47, was an avid collector of comic books until the theft at his home. It was the first comic book to introduce a super hero team, which included the green lantern, hawkman, the flash, hourman, dr. Entertaiment reporter tim estiloz chats with nicholas cage about his film, next. Nicolas cage, is a big time fan and collector of comic books. This marks the first appearance of jerry siegel and joe shusters superman.

Mar, 2018 nicolas cage s dream of playing superman will finally come true, as hell voice the character for teen titans go. Apr 10, 2011 it is unclear whether the 1938 comic will be returned to the oscarwinning actor. Nicolas cage comicbook heist to become movie at lionsgate. The drowning man, script by marc mclaurin, pencils by dwayne turner, inks by chris ivy. He owned a copy of supermans 1938 comic book debut, and sold it. Apr 11, 2011 a milliondollar comic book stolen from actor nicolas cage nearly a decade ago has been found in an old southern california storage locker. Comic book fan cage was once linked to a film version of superman and. Nicolas cage finally gets to play superman, 20 years after. Published on april 18, 1938 coverdated june, by national allied publications, a corporate predecessor of dc comics, it is considered the first true superhero comic. More on that in a bit, but first lets take a brief look at cage s other comic book connections. In 2011 actor nicolas cage sold the most expensive comic book ever, one of the 50 copies of the 1938 action comics no. Nicolas cage s nearlypristine copy of action comics no. Worlds most valuable superman comic stolen from nicholas cage to go on.

The strange case of nic cages action comics no1 matt pomroy. Rare superman comic stolen from nicolas cage found 11. Mar 08, 2012 the story centers on a group of nerds who attempt to steal cage s copy of action comics no. What happened when nicolas cage discovered his action. It is unclear whether the 1938 comic will be returned to the oscarwinning actor. The theft and eventual recovery of nicolas cage s superman comic book is going to be turned into a movie. He named one of his sons kalel, in honor of supermans birth name. He made headlines in 2011 when he helped nicolas cage recover a rare 1938 comic book featuring supermans debut that was stolen from his home. Cage was born nicolas kim coppola, but later changed his name based on his love for the comic book character luke cage. Its safe to say nicolas cage is a superman superfan he named one of his sons kalel, in honor of supermans birth name. A 1938 museum piece with perfect white pristine pages. I am curious to hear your opinion about books that are labeled by cgc as part of nicolas cage collection. Cage is a fan and collector of painter and underground comic artist robert williams.

The buyer or sellers name was not disclosed, but there is speculation it was owned by actor nicolas cage. Nicolas cages stolen vintage comic could set world record. Jun 11, 2007 entertaiment reporter tim estiloz chats with nicholas cage about his film, next. Nicolas cage collection cgc comic book collectors chat boards. A milliondollar comic book stolen from actor nicolas cage nearly a decade ago has been found in an old southern california storage locker. Nicolas coppola took his stage name, nic cage, from the marvel character luke cage. Apr 11, 2011 it is unclear whether the 1938 comic will be returned to the oscarwinning actor. Cage is an avid comic collector, and the action comics issue is one of the highestcoveted books in superhero history. Cage is a fan and collector of painter and underground comic. Debut of bernard graddons newspaper comic just jake in the daily mirror. It was owned by the actor and comic book collector, nicolas cage. Mar, 2018 its definitely an intriguing role for the gone in sixty seconds star, but it makes sense when you look at his loveaffair with the comic book icon. 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 cages comic book collection was renowned as one of the most impressive celebrityowned collections of comic books. Lionsgate to make film based on theft of landmark 1938 comic from. A valuable comic featuring the debut of superman has resurfaced in a storage locker, and police said monday that it appears to be the same one stolen from nicolas cage more than a decade ago. His son, born in 2005, was named kalel coppola cage, kalel being the kryptonian birth name of. The story of how nicolas cage lost his rare comic book featuring the first appearance of superman may finally be told. 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.

According to an account comicconnect ceo stephen fishler posted on a collectors website, cage had the books. Its safe to say nicolas cage is a superman superfan. Cage, who at one time was director tim burtons pick to play superman in a neverrealized film adaptation, is famously a comic book fan. Although his real name is nicholas coppola, he took the name cage from marvel comic book hero luke cage. Cage reveals what motivates and inspires him as an actor.