Nicolas Cage’s Superman comic, stolen in 2000 and found 11 years later, sold for $15 million

A Superman comic that Nicolas Cage owned was stolen in 2000, discovered in a deserted storage unit 11 years later, and later sold privately for $15 million in January 2026 after previously being auctioned by Cage for $2.16 million in 2011.

Why it matters

Fans may be interested because it highlights the high value and ongoing fascination with Cage’s rare comic collection.

Key facts

The comic was stolen in 2000.
It was found 11 years later in a deserted storage unit.
Authorities verified the comic’s authenticity.
Cage auctioned the comic for $2.16 million in November 2011.
The comic was sold privately for $15 million in January 2026.

Evidence

Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet.

In 2000, one of Nicolas Cage’s rare comics was stolen; found 11 years later, and fetched USD 15 million at an auctiontimesofindia.indiatimes.com6 Nov 2026primary(opens in a new tab)

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