Superman copy found in mum's attic is most valuable comic ever at $9.12M

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Three brothers found a rare Superman #1 comic in their late mother's attic.
The comic, from June 1939, was in pristine condition due to the cool California climate.
It sold for $9.12 million, becoming the highest-priced comic book ever.
The brothers' mother had kept the comics since the Great Depression and WWII era.
The comic received a 9.0 rating from CGC, topping the previous record of 8.5.
The previous record was held by Action Comics No. 1, which sold for $6 million.
The discovery was emotional, symbolizing memory, family, and the past's return.

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