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Superman Comic Saves Family Home From Foreclosure

Posted by samzenpus on from the more-powerful-than-an-angry-banker dept.

A couple's home was saved from foreclosure after they found a copy of Action Comics #1 in a box in the basement. From the article: "In a statement released through ComicConnect, the owner of the prized comic book said the family was still 'a little shell shocked' after the unexpected find. 'I was so nervous when I realized what it was worth,' the owner said. 'I know I am very fortunate but I will be greatly relieved when this book finds a new home.'"

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  1. Superman saves family ... by perpenso · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I'm surprised the article has the more accurate title:

    "Superman Comic Saves Family Home From Foreclosure"

    rather than the more sensationalist:

    "Superman Saves Family"

    ;-)

  2. They still have a mortgage? by 1000101 · · Score: 4, Insightful

    FTFA: "painful task of packing up a home that had been in the family since at least the 1950s"

    What kind of mortgage do these people have where they are still paying it off after ~60 years?

  3. Re:they have owned the home since the 50's by geekoid · · Score: 4, Insightful

    yes, because no one has any legitimate need to do that, like sending someone to college, or stating a business.

    Twit.

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  4. Well then. by Spewns · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I figured someone should point out how messed up the world is that a family's house not being foreclosed rests on some extremely bored rich guy with way too much money flushing $250,000+ down the toilet on trite, stupid shit like a comic book. I think this whole capitalism thing is being filmed. It's like The Truman Show. Except it's a very black comedy.

  5. Re:This is a commentary... by onkelonkel · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I see. So this comic book clearly has "real value" since the family was able to trade it for shelter.

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