Worlds most valuable superman comic stolen from nicholas cage. Actor nicolas cages stolen vintage superman comic book found 11 years. Into the spiderverse is an upcoming american computeranimated superhero film based on the marvel comics character miles morales spiderman, p. The bizarre story of the nicolas cage superman heist. The story of how nicolas cage lost his rare comic book featuring the first appearance of superman may finally be told. Nicolas cage agrees to return rare stolen dinosaur skull he.
Nicolas cage spider man noir interviewcheck out movie behind the scenes, interviews, movie red carpet premieres, broll a. He joins liev schreiber, jake johnson, mahershala ali, shameik moore, and halieesteinfeld. He is of italian father and polish and german mother descent. Mar 29, 2021 hollywood legend nicolas cage is set to appear in a number of upcoming tv and movie projects. Jan 07, 2021 his massive comic book collection was stolen. Story of nicolas cages stolen superman comic heading to. Youll be happy to know that a spinoff centered around the character might be in the works.
In 2011 is turned up among the contents of an abandoned storage locker, going on to set sales records in november when it. Cage, who voiced spiderman noir and appeared in kickass, is a. His levels were stealthbased, as he could hide within shadows and attack enemies from behind. See more ideas about nicolas cage, cage, nicholas cage face. Cage got his second chance when he agreed to do a cameo voiceover for superman in the animated film, teen titans go. Cage is known as an avid collector, with interests that include real estate, rare cars and comic books. There were rare copies of spiderman, the fantastic four, green lantern. 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. Nicolas cage stolen superman comic book to become movie. Chandler police dept livingstongetty a milliondollar comic book stolen from actor nicolas. The issue was missing until 2011, when it was discovered among the contents of an abandoned storage locker. Why spiderman noir comics would make a great detective game. A rare and valuable superman comic stolen from actor nicolas cage a decade ago has been recovered.
According to a source that spoke to we got this covered, sony has picked the character for a solo film. He is a fan of comic books, having several tattoos of characters. Nov 30, 2011 cages comic 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 locker. 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. Mar 09, 2012 the theft of cage s copy of action comics no 1, the landmark 1938 comic that introduced the world to the man of steel, made headlines around the world in 2000. Spiderman into the spider verse itw nicolas cage spider. Story of nicolas cages stolen superman comic heading to big.
Theyd all been mounted in frames throughout cages home and reportedly could have been missing for weeks before the actor even noticed. In 2011, he sold a likenew copy of action comics no. Although the project has captured the publics imagination, he declined to appear in the 2015 crowdfunded documentary. Superheros and comic books bring joy to this famous actor, which is why he. Nicolas cages stolen 1938 superman comic book sells for. Comic book storytelling in spiderman into the spider.
Nicolas kim coppola born january 7, 1964, known professionally as nicolas cage, is an actor who plays spiderman noir on spiderman. Apr 11, 2011 the comic book found in a storage locker sold at auction was stolen from nicholas cage back in 2000. Mar 12, 2019 spiderman noir is the prototypical noir detective, he just also happens to be spiderman. The real reason nicholas cage lost most of his money. Into the spiderverse marks nicolas cage s second superhero movie role this year, as he voiced superman in teen titans go. Nicolas cage returns stolen mongolian dinosaur skull he. Its worth as much as one and ahalf million dollars. Into the spiderverse 2018 nicolas cage as spiderman noir.
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 new game could expand on these elements since this version of peter. As it turns out, cage was the very first person to join spiderverse s starstudded ensemble. Savenokgetty images this time there will be no heart stopping chase scenes in the heros quest to return. Chicago this animated take on spiderman gets a little stuck in a web entirely of its own making. Nicolas kim coppola born january 7, 1964, known professionally as nicolas cage, is an american actor and filmmaker. Thats 25 million more dollars than most of us will ever have, statistically speaking, but by all means. He collected everything from rare cars to dinosaur fossils.
This take on peter parker was a reporters apprentice during the great depression, only to be bitten by an illegally. Apr 11, 2011 nicolas cage was recently on the receiving end of some very good news. What happened when nicolas cage discovered his action. A collected edition of the spiderman noir comics is set to be released later this year. The worlds most valuable superman comic stolen from nicholas. 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.
The story line is quite familiar, bank robber gets released from jail, daughter gets kidnapped with the ransom being the money from the heist when nick got caught, nick gets his daughter back via lots of thrills and spills. Dec 22, 2015 nicolas cage must give back a stolen dinosaurs skull he bought at auction. Rare superman comic stolen from nicolas cage found 11. Cage has been nominated for numerous major cinematic awards, and won an academy award, a golden globe, and screen actors guild award. Aug 08, 2012 check out these new images from millennium entertainments action thriller stolen, which opens september 14 and stars nicolas cage, malin akerman and josh lucas. Cage, a wellknown comic book fan and at the time the owner of a jawdropping vintage. Cages comic 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 locker.
In 2000, those comics were stolen from cages home, only to be recovered in 2011. Jun, 2014 the real heartbreaker, however, was the disappearance of action comics no. Aug 17, 2020 spider man noirs rise in popularity began almost immediately. At this stage, everybody knows that nicolas cage is a massive superman fan, and hell no doubt always rue the day the chance to play the man of steel slipped through his fingers. Digging deeper into the weeds of the extended mythology of the comics, spiderman. What happened when nicolas cage discovered his action comics. Actor nicolas cage has called superman one of americas most precious icons. Were you a fan of nicolas cage s spiderman noir in spiderman. Stolen follows will montgomery nicolas cage, a master thief who has been sent to prison for eight years after being doublecrossed in a heist gone awry. Obviously the thieves knew of cage s love for comic books and raided the prize assets. Sep 07, 2017 in 2000, those comics were stolen from cages home, only to be recovered in 2011. Actors pristine copy of superman debut sets record for comic book sale. Trending snyder cut confirmed behind wonder woman 1984 on hbo max. Cage boasts an impressive career that spans several decades.
Jul 04, 2018 nicolas cage is going to voice spiderman noir, who happens to be among the various spider characters that will be seen in the movie as revealed online by a list of funko products for the film. Fangrrls is about kicking down doors, breaking boundaries and celebrating female fans with fun, witty and entertaining content. Superman comic book stolen from nicolas cage in 2000 is. About 100 copies of the issue still exist but experts claim only five copies are of equal value to cage s. He is the nephew of famed the godfather director francis ford coppola. Nicolas cage comicbook heist to become movie at lionsgate. 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. The theft of cages comic made realworld headlines in 2000. Nicolas cage agrees to return stolen dinosaur skull to. After debuting in 2009, he appeared as one of four playable characters in 2010s spider man.
Into the spider verse is an upcoming american computeranimated superhero film based on the marvel comics character miles morales spider man, p. Batman 89 can finally bring nicolas cages superman to life. The worlds most valuable superman comic stolen from. Nicolas cage also said that spiderman noir is probably a fan of the public enemy actor james cagney and. Like many of us, nicolas cage too is a comic book fan. It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no. Nicolas cage was cast as clark kentsuperman in tim burtons cancelled superman film. The bizarre story of the nicolas cage superman heist screen rant. Cage changed his name early in his career to make his own. He is a member of the prestigious coppola family of filmmakers.
Cage wasnt even sure when the comic books were stolen. Superman comic stolen from nicolas cage is found bbc news. Cage, a wellknown comic book fan and at the time the owner of a. Cages living room was an exuberant jumble, hrycyk recalls. A 1938 comic featuring supermans debut that has been recovered in a storage locker in the us appears to be the copy stolen from nicolas cage.
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. Upon his release, he s ready to leave his criminal past behind and rebuild his relationship with estranged daughter, alison loeb sami gayle. Its not known if cage will get the comic back, though. First look at nicolas cage in taken, er, stolen ign. Nicolas cage becomes superman in nightmarish deepfake. Stolen is full of action and car chases and is definitely one of nick cage s better offerings. Gil kaufman 12012011 its a good thing nicolas cage was able to get his rare copy of action comics no.
A rare comic book that was stolen from actor nicolas cage over a decade ago has been found in a disused storage locker. Black spider spiderman as the mascot of marvel and having the reputation of being their greatest. Spiderman noir was created in 2009 as part of the larger marvel noir universe. Its not just any comic, but a mint copy of action comics number one, which featured the first appearance by superman. Could nicolas cages failed superman movie actually have.
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