This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate. The theft of cages copy of action comics no 1, the landmark 1938 comic that introduced the world to the man of steel, made headlines around the. A 1938 comic featuring supermans debut that has been found in a storage locker in the us appears to be the copy stolen from nicolas cage in 2000, police say. However, he has an argument with vincent in the runaway and hoyt leaves will behind. Cages living room was an exuberant jumble, hrycyk recalls. 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 cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no.
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Apr 26, 2010 comic book heroes are the greek gods of a modern kids mythology. 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. Into the spiderverse, which is a separate franchise from the current marvel movies. Nicholas cages comic book is found, but the thief is. Nicolas cage breaks down his most iconic characters. Aug 20, 2019 hilarity by default asks who it could have been. But the vintage comic book industry stands impervious even as comic book values soar. The film got canceled, however, and quickly became an internet urban legend. The actor is an avid comic book fan and even named his son kalel after supermans kryptonian name in 2005. While so many people hide their eccentricities from the world, nicolas cage applies his quirky style to every job he takes. Jul 30, 2014 reynoldsburg tara morgan a stolen comic from a comic book store returns to its rightful owner but not after some detective work by the owner. Into the spiderverse 2018 peter parker spiderman noir voice mandy 2018.
Action comics no 1 of which 100 are said to still be in existence sold originally for 10 cents. Nicolas cage tasos katopodisgetty images the actors fabled copy of action comics no. Into the spider verse as one of the multiple versions of spidey. He owned a copy of supermans 1938 comic book debut, and sold it for a. Nicolas cages rare comic recovered the independent. Nicolas cage collection cgc comic book collectors chat. Believe it or not true believers but nicholas cage will be playing a version of spiderman. Hes played marvels ghost rider in both the 2007 film of the same name and its 2011 sequel, big daddy in kickass, and will be voicing superman in teen titans go. In 2011, he sold a likenew copy of action comics no. Nov 16, 2011 rare spider man comic stolen from neb. In 2000 it, along with other rare comics, were stolen from cages home. It was the very comic book stolen from nic cage s home. Nicolas kim coppola born january 7, 1964, known professionally as nicolas cage, is an american actor, known for collaborating many times with film producer jerry bruckheimer.
I understand that this is no pedigree and that most of these books were auctioned by heritage in 2002. But when this issue along with an issue of detective comics no. There were rare copies of spiderman, the fantastic four, green lantern. Nicholas cage to play spiderman in spinoff movie nme. Welcome to sl made stolen comic characters in a bad way. Nicolas cage agrees to return stolen dinosaur skull to. Cage reveals what motivates and inspires him as an actor. Story of the theftreturn of nicholas cages superman. Eyes without a face is a sequel to spider man noir, which takes place a few months after the goblins death.
Through the years nicolas cage collected quite some special and rare comic books, like action comics no. Nicholas gage book is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted over 20 times. Gil kaufman 12012011 its a good thing nicolas cage was able to get his rare copy of action comics no. Entertaiment reporter tim estiloz chats with nicholas cage about his film, next. Cage, a wellknown comic book fan and at the time the owner of a. He tries to flee but the fbi agent tim harlend organizes a manhunt and will is captured.
Nicolas cage finally gets to play superman, 20 years after. Back in the 90s, nicolas cage was going to play superman for tim burton. Superheros and comic books bring joy to this famous actor, which is why he started collecting comic books and even used a superheros name for himself as well as his kid. Cage, a wellknown comic book fan and at the time the owner of a jawdropping. In 2000, those comics were stolen from cages home, only to be recovered in 2011. Nicolas cages comic book collection was renowned as one of the most impressive celebrityowned collections of comic books. A former thief frantically searches for his missing daughter, who has. Story of nicolas cages stolen superman comic heading to. Faceoff castor troy 1997 leaving las vegas ben sanderson 1995 the rock stanley goodspeed 1996 next cris johnson 2007 grand isle walter 2019 primal frank walsh 2019. In new orleans, will montgomery nicolas cage and vincent kinsey josh lucas are preparing for a heist, aided by.
What happened when nicolas cage discovered his action comics. 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. At once superhuman and all too human, they rise from meager surroundings to an olympus of grandeur. It was the very comic book stolen from nic cages home. Nicolas cage stolen superman comic book to become movie. Proof that nic cages superman could have looked pretty. Nicolas cage stars in the curious case of the purloined comic. Indeed, their powers are born of their afflictions. Nicolas cage celebrity profile check out the latest nicolas cage photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Cage also talks about his interest in the comic book. Nicolas cage was born nicolas kim coppola in long beach, california, the son of comparative.
The issue was missing until 2011, when it was discovered among the contents of an abandoned storage locker. With nicolas cage, malin akerman, josh lucas, danny huston. 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. A former thief frantically searches for his missing daughter, who has been kidnapped and locked in the trunk of a taxi. All nicolas cage movies ranked 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. Actor nicolas cage has always strived to make a name for himself. Hrycyk produced the police report for cages stolen book and confiscated lozanos copy for analysis. Cage is known as an avid collector, with interests that include real estate, rare cars and comic books. A rare comic book that was stolen from actor nicolas cage over a decade ago has been found in a disused storage locker. He owned a copy of supermans 1938 comic book debut, and sold it.
Aug 18, 2016 15 truly weird nicolas cage facts diply 18 aug 2016 whether its for his masterful work in leaving las vegas and adaptation or his more overthetop fare in faceoff or the wicker man remake, theres something for everyone to love about nicolas cage. Its safe to say nicolas cage is a superman superfan he named one of his sons kalel, in honor of supermans birth name. Cage is of course a noted fan of comic books and has starred in many comic book adaptations already. Nicolas cage cage at the 20 deauville american film festival born nicolas kim coppola. The story of how nicolas cage lost his rare comic book featuring the first appearance of superman may finally be told. Obviously the thieves knew of cages love for comic books and raided the prize.
Cage was still not sure what was stolen and what had just been mislaid. Apr 12, 2011 a 1938 comic featuring supermans debut that has been found in a storage locker in the us appears to be the copy stolen from nicolas cage in 2000, police say. It is divine providence that the comic was found and i am hopeful that the heirloom will be returned to my family, said cage. Stolen is a 2012 american action thriller film directed by simon west and starring nicolas cage, danny huston, malin akerman, m. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival. A rare comic book stolen from nicolas cage 10 years ago has been recovered. Every week, default assault delves into the crazy realms of entertainment, news, and pop culture.
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Nicolas kim coppola born january 7, 1964, known professionally as nicolas cage, is an american actor and filmmaker. Nicholas cages comic book is found, but the thief is still. Read more about nicolas cages love for collecting comic books in this catawiki story. Into the spiderverse as one of the multiple versions of spidey. As thr recounts, the theft of cages comic made realworld headlines in 2000. Jul 15, 2015 cage, who was cast as the comicbook hero for superman lives, a tim burtonhelmed film planned for the late 90s, smolders in one of the remaining pics, his long brown hair worn down and disheveled. Nicolas cage definitely isnt the actor you cast as the boring old everyman character, but thats exactly why his fan base loves him. 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 was cast as the comicbook hero for superman lives, a tim burtonhelmed film planned for the late 90s, smolders in one of the remaining. You might remember back in 2000 when a very rare superman comic book was stolen from actor nicolas cages hollywood home. Into the spiderverse is based around a comic book multiverse which features. There were 15 exact matches of defects in the original printing. There is also a list of films he has produced and his appearances in television. 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.
Believe it or not true believers but nicholas cage will be playing a version of spider man. Actors pristine copy of superman debut sets record for comic book sale. The crime master is a masked criminal who has taken over as the citys crime boss. A rare and valuable superman comic stolen from actor nicolas cage a decade ago has been recovered. He collected everything from rare cars to dinosaur fossils. Forensic experts compared it to a picture sothebys had of the copy from when it sold it in 1993. What happened when nicolas cage discovered his action. Story of nicolas cages stolen superman comic heading to big. In 1934, peter parker, spider man, has a new problem. Jun 11, 2007 entertaiment reporter tim estiloz chats with nicholas cage about his film, next.
Peter parkers spider bite, bruce banners radiation overdose, the useful mutations of the xmen. Cage, a wellknown comic book fan and at the time the owner of a jawdropping vintage. Nicolas cage comicbook heist to become movie at lionsgate. Upon his release, he s ready to leave his criminal past behind and rebuild his relationship with estranged daughter, alison loeb sami gayle. Cage wasnt even sure when the comic books were stolen. 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. 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. Nicholas cage is set to play spiderman in a new spinoff movie. But the discourse surrounding it will outlive this moment. He changed his last name to cage after luke cage because his uncle is the great director, francis ford coppola, and cage didnt want an unfair advantage pursuing success in film on his own efforts. It was released in the united states on september 14, 2012.
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