2008 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News Archives

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November 28, 2008: Supermen of America Member Ring on Ebay

A 1940 Supermen of America Member Ring is being sold at auction on ebay.

The ring being sold is missing most of the red coloring that once adorned the ring of words and the "S" shield on Superman's chest, but is still in fairly good condition.

The seller writes, "There [are] only 20 of these known to exist and this could be the 21st [as] this one has never been to market as far as I can tell. I got it from my grandfather who is 80 yrs old. It belonged to him."

The Supermen of America Member Ring is the first ever Superman ring from 1940 issued by DC Comics and promoted in early issues of Superman and Action Comics. Only 1,600 rings were awarded, but it's possible others were used in candy and bread promotions.

The ring has a center image of Superman breaking chain with surrounding text reading "Supermen of America Member". One side has a planet design. Two lightning bolts feature on the opposite side.

Similar rings (although in better condition) have sold for over $4,000.



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