The theft of cages comic made realworld headlines in 2000. The series lasted six issues, focusing on a voodoo spell that originated in. Story of nicolas cages stolen superman comic heading to big. Nicholas cages comic book is found, but the thief is. Nov 02, 2020 cage, who has made around 37469374697346 movies per year over the last decade, says that when he was just knee high to a grasshopper, he actually predicted that comic book films would eventually. Nicolas cage stolen superman comic book to become movie. In 2000 it, along with other rare comics, were stolen from cage s home. Nicholas gage book is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted over 20 times. I understand that this is no pedigree and that most of these books were auctioned by heritage in 2002. Not wanting to make his home a desirable place for thieves, he decided to sell his comic book collection in. 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 reveals what motivates and inspires him as an actor.
Nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no. Mark hamill, nicolas cage, keanu reeves, and other famous actors who created comic books. The nephew of famed filmmaker francis ford coppola, the actor adopted his stage surname from the marvel comics superhero luke cage. Nicolas cage certainly managed to make his own reputation, starring in movies like birdy, moonstruck, con air. This book contains 15 unique handdrawn coloring pages themed for each of my favorite nicolas cage films. Years later, johnny is a world renowned daredevil by day, but at night, he becomes the ghost rider of marvel comics legend. Aug 08, 2003 had nicholas coppola cage never been born, not one panel of one comic ever in any of those books would be different. The bizarre story of the nicolas cage superman heist screen rant.
Superman comic stolen from nicolas cage is found bbc news. Thats 25 million more dollars than most of us will ever have, statistically speaking, but by all means. According to the hollywood reporter, nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no. Worlds most valuable superman comic stolen from nicholas cage. Chandler police dept livingstongetty a milliondollar comic book stolen from actor nicolas. Nicolas cage sells comic for 2 million dollars youtube. Through the years nicolas cage collected quite some special and rare comic books, like action comics no. Balelo then got in touch with new yorkbased rare comic book dealer stephen fisher of, who in fact sold nicolas cage the. Nov 30, 2011 nicolas cage s nearlypristine copy of action comics no. Nicolas had always been a huge fan of superheroes and comic books, so he decided to take on the name of one of his favourites. Mystery surrounds the lostandfound status of nicolas cages superman comic book. In 2007, he created a comic book with his son weston, called voodoo child, which was published by virgin comics.
Nicolas cage net worth biography, quotes, wiki, assets. Nicolas cage reportedly sold comics collection to stop. Mar 08, 2012 the story of how nicolas cage lost his rare comic book featuring the first appearance of superman may finally be told. Apr 12, 2011 a rare comic book that was stolen from actor nicolas cage over a decade ago has been found in a disused storage locker. Join the newsletter to stay uptodate on new features and great deals.
The celebrity collector nicholas cage star printing. Nicolas cage, bibliophile extraordinaire, has sold his rare, near perfect copy of action comics no. Did cgc receive extra compensation because they put that on the label of those books. Nicolas cages stolen 1938 superman comic book sells for over. Stolen from actor nicolas cage in 2000, the comic was recovered in april of 2011, found. Heritage and the mint to jointly auction the nicolas cage. The issue by jerry siegel and joe shuster is now the worlds most expensive comic, surpassing an action comics no. Mark hamill, nicolas cage, keanu reeves, and other famous actors. Corporation, has sold for the highest price ever paid for a comic book. News tudor black bay fiftyeight 925 silver 79010sg specs. I am curious to hear your opinion about books that are labeled by cgc as part of nicolas cage collection.
Experience a week in the life of americas hardest working actor in nicolas cage. Cage is a fan and collector of painter and underground comic artist robert williams. Nicolas cage s nearlypristine copy of action comics no. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of. 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. Just when we thought wed seen the last of nic cage in a comic book movie. Rare comic book stolen from actor nicolas cage in 2000 is. Nicholas cages comic book is found, but the thief is still. Aug 24, 2014 the issue by jerry siegel and joe shuster is now the worlds most expensive comic, surpassing an action comics no. Apr 11, 2011 the comic book found in a storage locker sold at auction was stolen from nicholas cage back in 2000. Cage is the star of such films as raising arizona 1987, honeymoon in vegas 1992, leaving las vegas 1995, face. I love nicolas cage, he has had one of the most amazing and interesting acting careers of all time and so i wanted to create a coloring book that all the other nicolas cage fans across the world would be able to enjoy.
Johnny blaze nicolas cage was only a teenaged stunt biker when he sold his soul to the devil peter fonda. The real reason nicholas cage lost most of his money. Other issues sold included the debuts of batman and captain america. There are said to be between 50 to 100 copies of action comics no 1 in.
Apr 11, 2011 nicolas cage was recently on the receiving end of some very good news. Cage s advisors wisely decided that rather than presenting the comics through just one auctioneer, they could give the collection even more exposure by acquiring the services and client lists of the two largest and most active auctioneers in the comic books field. The devils bounty hunter, he is charged with finding evil souls on earth and bringing them to hell. Mark hamill, nicolas cage, keanu reeves, and other famous.
Cage, a wellknown comic book fan and at the time the owner of a jawdropping vintage. Jun 11, 2007 entertaiment reporter tim estiloz chats with nicholas cage about his film, next. Nick cage finally explains how, and why, he blew through a. The oscar winner hocks his collection of 400 golden age issues, including the first appearances of such heroes as superman and robin.
About 100 copies of the issue still exist but experts claim only five copies are of equal value to cage s. It is divine providence that the comic was found and i am hopeful that the heirloom will be returned to my family, said cage in the statement. Hes the billion dollar man who sold his million dollarplus collection. Its a kaijusized podcast this week as the tc crew delves into all things comics, lovecraft, nicolas cage, and godzilla vs. Apr 11, 2011 nicolas cage was recently on the receiving end of some very good news a mintcondition copy of action comics no. 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. Nicolas cage comicbook heist to become movie at lionsgate. Cage, who married lisa marie presley just days after the august.
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Nicolas cage collection silver age comic books cgc. Comicconnect nicolas cage comic book gallery display. The issue was missing until 2011, when it was discovered among the contents of an abandoned storage locker. Cage calls first child by supermans birth name telegraph india. He once even blamed his marriage with lisa marie presley m. Jul 21, 2020 cage s book voodoo child was cocreated with his son, weston, while comic book vet mike carey actually did the writing. The comic book found in a storage locker sold at auction was stolen from nicholas cage back in 2000.
Heritage and the mint to jointly auction the nicolas cage comic book collection dallas, texas. This book contains 15 unique handdrawn coloring pages themed for each of my favorite nicolas cage. Aug 25, 2014 there are only around 50100 original copies believed to still be in existence. Cage also talks about his interest in the comic book.
Aug 01, 2012 ever wondered what it would be like to be nicolas cage. News tudor black bay fiftyeight 925 silver 79010sg. Nicholas cage pedigree comics general cgc comic book. But when this issue along with an issue of detective comics no. 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.
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