Superman saves the day for a family facing foreclosure. The family, who has decided to remain anonymous, was just about to lose their home to foreclosure. They were, in fact, packing up their belongings to move out of the home when they found a box of magazines and old comics in the basement. The box contained Action Comics No.1 published in June 1938 by DC Comics, featuring the debut of Superman. The house had been in the family since the 1950's and it was likely the wife's father had stashed the comic book in the basement back then. The family contacted comic book dealer Stephen Fishler who was skeptical at first. Once he saw a picture of the cover though, Fishler realized it was the real thing. The comic will likely fetch upwards of $250,000 at auction. It is currently on display at Comic-Con in San Diego where it will be officially graded. The family is greatly relieved to be out from under the threat of foreclosure, but said that having realized what the comic is worth they will be happy to see it find a new home.

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