Superman’s cape sells for nearly $200,000 in Hollywood auction
17 December 2019 |
3:41 pm
Christopher Reeve's Superman cape sells for $193,750 at Julien's blockbuster auction of rare Hollywood memorabilia, setting a new world record as the most expensive superhero cape sold at an auction.
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