He had a real attachment to the comic books, hrycyk says especially the one that gave birth to superman. Nicolas cage, is a big time fan and collector of comic books. Nicolas cage on superman, justice league, and whether hed. Nicolas cage wondercon video interview talks comic books. Nicolas cage has always been a notorious collector of everything imaginable not just comic books. Nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no. More on that in a bit, but first lets take a brief look at cages other comic book connections. Cage made a lot of directtovideo revenge films, but none of them compare to cage breaking in a skull with his bare hands. Cage also invested in too many luxury cars, superman comic books, shrunken pygmy heads, a pet octopus, a pyramidal burial tomb, and a 70million. The interview also turned to cages much publicised love of comic books, and whether he has any interest in appearing in another comic book movie. 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. Nicolas cage, idris elba, and directors mark neveldine brian taylor interview ghost rider. At the time, cage used fortresses to hold his comic books, but the same can easily be done today to display comics in cgc holders or mylars. Cage is the star of such films as raising arizona 1987, honeymoon in vegas.
Jun 11, 2007 entertaiment reporter tim estiloz chats with nicholas cage about his film, next. Jun 17, 2016 nicholas cage buys amazing comic books at amazing comic con las vegas 2016. I understand that this is no pedigree and that most of these books were auctioned by heritage in 2002. Nicolas cage comicbook heist to become movie at lionsgate. Nicolas kim coppola born january 7, 1964, known professionally as nicolas cage, is an american actor and filmmaker. Comic books, to nicolas cage, are the jungian archetypes. Theres a lot of horror in cage s 2010s filmography, but few compare to the horrific bike riding ghouls cage fights here. Kickass star nicolas cage oh, honestly, i dont care anymore. A lot of the limited releases and directtovideo films nicolas cage did during the 2010s consisted of crime and revenge thrillers. 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. However, his comic book collection was rumored to be one of the most valuable collections ever owned by a celebrity let alone by any single person.
Nicolas cages dinosaur eggs, comic books, snakes and more. Nic cage sells his comic book for millions hey there movie buffs, tatiana carrier here with the latest on mister nicolas cage. Cage has appeared in over 110 films throughout his career. I asked him if the police had been contacted and he informed me. Not wanting to make his home a desirable place for thieves, he decided to sell his comic book collection in. Nicolas, who didnt want his famous name to interfere with his getting real acting jobs, decided to change his name. Nicolas kim coppola, known professionally as nicolas cage nic cage is related to great film legend francis ford coppola. Nicolas cage collection silver age comic books cgc. Apr 05, 2010 nicolas cage wondercon video interview talks comic books, sorcerers apprentice and drive angry by steve frosty weintraub april 5, 2010. Nicolas cages comic book collection was renowned as one of the most impressive celebrityowned collections of comic books. About 100 copies of the issue still exist but experts claim only five copies are of equal value to cages. Nicolas cage s nearlypristine copy of action comics no.
Nicolas cage born nicolas kim coppola on january 7, 1964 in long beach, ca is an american actor known for his prolific career in numerous films, playing several charismatic characters over the years and having a reputation for excess in the words of. According to an account comicconnect ceo stephen fishler posted on a collectors website, cage had the books. Nicolas cage was born nicolas kim coppola in long beach, california, the son of comparative literature professor august coppola. Jan 25, 2018 for starters, in a spending spree that actually would ultimately be somewhat profitable, cage spent an obscene amount of money on comic books and comic memorabilia. Cage also talks about his interest in the comic book. Jan 21, 2018 the interview also turned to cages much publicised love of comic books, and whether he has any interest in appearing in another comic book movie. He is not exactly joining the family business but weston cage, son of oscarwinning actor nicolas cage, is coming pretty close, joining forces with his father to create a comic book. Heritage comics auctions hca and jay parrinos, the mint have been selected to jointly auction the valuable comic book collection of academy award winning actor, nicolas cage. Entertaiment reporter tim estiloz chats with nicholas cage about his film, next. In 2007, he created a comic book with his son weston, called voodoo child, which was published by virgin comics. Along with staring in comic book adaptations such as ghost rider, he has written a comic book series along with his oldest son weston entitled voodoo child and his son with third wife alice kim cage is named kalel, the name given to superman on his home planet of krypton. The oscar winner hocks his collection of 400 golden age issues, including the first appearances of such heroes as superman and robin. Nicolas cages stolen 1938 superman comic book sells for over.
Nicolas cage, original name nicholas kim coppola, born january 7, 1964, long beach, california, u. Nicholas cage buys amazing comic books at amazing comic con. And being casually thumbed through by nicolas cage at this weekends amazing las. Jul 30, 2007 he is not exactly joining the family business but weston cage, son of oscarwinning actor nicolas cage, is coming pretty close, joining forces with his father to create a comic book. Nic has even gone as far to prove his comic book love in other ways as well. Together with his oldest son weston he wrote a comicbook series called voodoo child. Nicolas cage ive always had a soft spot for comic books. Nicolas cages love for superheros and comic books went further than collecting. Nicolas cage buying a million dollars worth of comics and a. Of the lot of them, dark is one of the most interesting in terms of its production. 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.
It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no. And being casually thumbed through by nicolas cage at this weekends amazing las vegas comic con. Cage also named his son kalel after supermans birth name. 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. I am curious to hear your opinion about books that are labeled by cgc as part of nicolas cage collection. Dying of the light was an alright film, but upon seeing dark, you gain a real sense of where directorwriter paul schrader had in mind, where nicolas cage. Aug 06, 2002 heritage and the mint to jointly auction the nicolas cage comic book collection dallas, texas. Nicolas cage, hayden christensen and yifei liu go on a righteous crusade in the new trailer for nick powells action film. Nicolas cage on superman, justice league, and whether hed do. Heritage and the mint to jointly auction the nicolas cage comic book collection dallas, texas. Nicolas cage sells comic for 2 million dollars youtube. There is also a list of films he has produced and his appearances in television. Heritage and the mint to jointly auction the nicolas cage.
Pop culture now nicolas cage says factchecking is holding up national treasure 3. Nicolas cage wondercon video interview talks comic books, sorcerers apprentice and drive angry by steve frosty weintraub april 5, 2010. Nicholas cage buys amazing comic books at amazing comic con las vegas 2016. The filmography of american actor, director and producer, nicolas. Cage is a fan and collector of painter and underground comic artist robert williams. The celebrity collector nicholas cage star printing. He is of italian father and polish, german, and english mother descent. Nicolas cage born nicolas kim coppola on january 7, 1964 in long beach, ca is an american actor known for his prolific career in numerous films, playing several charismatic characters over the years and having a reputation for excess in the words of the guardian both on screen and off.
Comic books, to me, are jungian archetypes for the modern age. When nicolass second child was born, in 2005, cage named his. Comicconnect nicolas cage comic book gallery display. 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. A rare comic book that was stolen from actor nicolas cage over a decade ago has been found in a disused storage locker. Action comics no 1 of which 100 are said to still be in existence sold originally for 10 cents. Nicolas cage buying a million dollars worth of comics and. For starters, in a spending spree that actually would ultimately be somewhat profitable, cage spent an obscene amount of money on comic books and comic memorabilia. Nicolas cages former san francisco home lists for nearly.
Superman comic stolen from nicolas cage is found bbc news. Comic books, to nicolas cage, are the jungian archetypes for. Some of the hottest silver age comic books that exist. Oct 15, 2011 nicolas cage, is a big time fan and collector of comic books. 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. The couple ended up naming their boy kalel cage, according to time, as a tribute to superman. This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate. Nicolas cage collection silver age comic books cgc comic.
Jun 20, 2016 he had a real attachment to the comic books, hrycyk says especially the one that gave birth to superman. Cage changed his name early in his career to make his. Cage reveals what motivates and inspires him as an actor. Not surprisingly, when cages third wife alice kim became pregnant, nicolas once again looked toward his favorite comic books to find a name. Nicolas cages stolen 1938 superman comic book sells for. 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. The display window of the frame is 1534 long x 1212 wide, and able to display most any golden age, silver age or bronze age comic book holders at. Comic book fan cage was once linked to a film version of superman. Apr 26, 2018 not surprisingly, when cage s third wife alice kim became pregnant, nicolas once again looked toward his favorite comic books to find a name.
Although his real name is nicholas coppola, he took the name cage from marvel comic book hero luke cage. The bizarre spending habits of nicolas cage reissue duration. Nicolas cage was born nicolas kim coppola and changed his name to nicolas cage, inspired by marvel comics luke cage. Mar 22, 2020 mandy infuses everything cage tried doing in this decade. Cgc comic grading company is the most reputable grading company there is. Nicolas had always been a huge fan of superheroes and comic books, so he decided to take on the name of one of his favourites. Nicolas cages stolen vintage comic could set world record. It is divine providence that the comic was found and i am hopeful that the heirloom will be returned to my family, said cage in the statement.
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