There were 15 exact matches of defects in the original printing. Story of nicolas cage s stolen superman comic heading to big screen this article is more than 8 years old lionsgate to make film based on theft of landmark 1938 comic. Forensic experts compared it to a picture sothebys had of the copy from when it sold it in 1993. The comic book, published in 1938, was found in a disused storage locker in the san. Mar 08, 2012 nicolas cage is a huge comic book nerd. This biography profiles his childhood, career, life, achievements, and timeline.
Cage changed his name early in his career to make his. Cage has been nominated for numerous major cinematic awards, and won an academy award, a golden globe, and screen actors guild award for his performance in leaving las vegas 1995. The actor is an avid comic book fan and even named his son kalel after supermans kryptonian name in 2005. Rare superman comic stolen from nicolas cage resurfaces. Nicolas cages love for superheros and comic books went further than collecting. One that was stolen along with his action comics 1. Together with his oldest son weston he wrote a comicbook series called voodoo child. Nicolas cages stolen vintage comic could set world record. The filmography of american actor, director and producer, nicolas cage includes the year the film was or will be released, the name of his character, the director, and other related notes.
He chose cage in tribute to marvel comicbook hero luke cage. With nicolas cage, malin akerman, josh lucas, danny huston. Nicolas cages stolen comic book found celebrity gossip and. He chose the name cage as a tribute to comic book superhero luke cage.
He collected everything from rare cars to dinosaur fossils. A rare comic book that was stolen from actor nicolas cage over a decade ago has been found in a disused storage locker. Nicolas cage, hayden christensen and yifei liu go on a righteous crusade in the new trailer for nick powells action film. A valuable comic featuring the debut of superman has resurfaced in a storage locker, and police said it appears to be the same one stolen from nicolas cage more than a decade ago.
About 100 copies of the issue still exist but experts claim only five copies are of equal value to cage s. Cage was devastated by the theft and spent years searching for it, only for it to be found and recovered by the police thanks to one of the auctioneers on the reality tv show. The sale, which also included comic art, movie posters and memorabilia not in nicolas cage s collection, set a new world record for comic book auctions with a. Nicolas cage, is a big time fan and collector of comic books. A former thief frantically searches for his missing daughter, who has. Nicolas cage tasos katopodisgetty images the actors fabled copy of action comics no. A former thief frantically searches for his missing daughter, who has been kidnapped and locked in the trunk of a taxi.
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. Nicolas cage stars in the curious case of the purloined. By alexandra heilbron on april 12, 2011 9 comments. 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. Aug 16, 2019 he changed his name to nicolas cage as a way to separate his identity from that of his famous uncle. Gil kaufman 12012011 its a good thing nicolas cage was able to get his rare copy of action comics no. Action comics no 1 of which 100 are said to still be in existence sold originally for 10 cents. Nicolas cage comicbook heist to become movie at lionsgate. Chandler police dept livingstongetty a milliondollar comic book stolen from actor nicolas. View full sizedc comicslos angeles ap 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. Dec 01, 2011 another crazy story about cage s comic it was stolen from his home in 2000 and only recovered in april when an unidentified man bought the contents of an abandoned southern california storage. A rare comic book stolen from nicolas cage 10 years ago has been recovered. Nicolas cages rare comic recovered the independent.
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. Nicolas cage was recently on the receiving end of some very good news. A rare superman comic book that was part of a collection stolen from nicolas cage in 2000 has been. Lionsgate apparently understands just how incredible the story is, and has just closed a deal for a movie about the theft of the movie stars valuable comic book. Nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no.
Story of nicolas cages stolen superman comic heading to big. Nicolas kim coppola born january 7, 1964, known professionally as nicolas cage, is an american actor and filmmaker. Grown man may be reunited with his favorite comic book. The comic book found in a storage locker sold at auction was stolen from nicholas cage back in 2000. Hrycyk produced the police report for cage s stolen book and confiscated lozanos copy for analysis. Another crazy story about cage s comic it was stolen from his home in 2000 and only recovered in april when an unidentified man bought the contents of. Cage has appeared in over 110 films throughout his career. What happened when nicolas cage discovered his action comics. But when this issue along with an issue of detective comics no. The nick cage comic theft comics general cgc comic book. Nicolas cage sells comic for 2 million dollars youtube. I asked him if the police had been contacted and he informed me that they had not. 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. Jun 20, 2016 hrycyk produced the police report for cages stolen book and confiscated lozanos copy for analysis.
The story of how nicolas cage lost his rare comic book featuring the first appearance of superman may finally be told. Story of nicolas cages stolen superman comic heading to. Nicolas cage is a man filled to the brim with eccentricity and expressiveness. Nicolas cage stolen superman comic book to become movie. Superman comic book stolen from nicolas cage in 2000 is found. Balelo then got in touch with new yorkbased rare comic book dealer stephen fisher of, who in fact sold nicolas cage the. Nicolas cages stolen 1938 superman comic book sells for. Actors pristine copy of superman debut sets record for comic book sale. In 2000, those comics were stolen from cage s home, only to be recovered in 2011. 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. In 2011, he sold a likenew copy of action comics no.
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. It was stolen from his house in 2000 but then found 11 years. There is also a list of films he has produced and his appearances in television. Nicolas cage biography facts, childhood, family life. Ktla reports that the comic was discovered last month in a storage locker in the san fernando valley after the contents of the unit were purchased in.
Nicolas cage is an american actor, producer, and director, best known for his role in action and scifi films. Hrycyk produced the police report for cages stolen book and confiscated lozanos copy for analysis. His life reads like a plot from one of hollywoods hammiest action blockbusters, which. Cage, a wellknown comic book fan and at the time the owner of a jawdropping vintage. In 2000, those comics were stolen from cages home, only to be recovered in 2011. Sep 07, 2017 in 2000, those comics were stolen from cage s home, only to be recovered in 2011. Nicolas cage was born nicolas kim coppola in long beach, california, the son of comparative literature professor august coppola whose brother is director francis ford coppola and dancerchoreographer joy vogelsang. A milliondollar comic book stolen from actor nicolas cage nearly a decade ago has been found in an old southern california storage locker. Nicolas cage agrees to return stolen dinosaur skull to. Cage wasnt even sure when the comic books were stolen.
Apr 11, 2011 its probably the most notorious comic book heist ever. Comic book fan cage was once linked to a film version of superman. It is divine providence that the comic was found and i am hopeful that the heirloom will be returned to my family, said cage. 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. Superman comic book stolen from nicolas cage in 2000 is. The worlds most valuable superman comic stolen from. He is of italian father and polish, german, and english mother descent. Not wanting to make his home a desirable place for thieves, he decided to sell his comic book collection in. 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.
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