Stealing Superman: Episode One – Beads of Sweat

About this episode

Nicolas Cage discovers his rare comic collection has been stolen, leading to an investigation into the unlikely art heist.

After a holiday party, Nicolas Cage realizes his cache of rare comics has been ransacked, and Action Comics #1 is missing. That's the Mona Lisa of comic books. Suspects range from employees to guests. Cage turns to his trusted comic book dealer for help solving what will shape up to be the most unlikely art heist of all time.

Topics covered

• art heist
• comics
• Nicolas Cage
• mystery
• investigation

Keywords

• Nicolas Cage
• comic books
• Action Comics #1
• art heist
• mystery

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Action Comics #1, Mona Lisa

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