Selling Superman, a documentary by Adam Schomer, ‘unpacks’ a hidden family secret and a hoarded collection of highly-valued comic books.
A 40-year hidden secret reveals a $4M Superman #1 comic book and unravels a story Darren wishes had never been unboxed. Darren’s father collected comic books in a genius yet obsessive way that destroyed the family. Now Darren holds the keys to 300,000 comics and a chance to change his family’s legacy… But can selling one of the most expensive comics of all time, rewrite the tormented legacy of his father’s mental illness?
Darren’s father had a hidden Asperger’s (ASD) disorder that drove an obsessive yet genius collecting of comic books – causing great trauma, overtaking a home and destroying a family. Now after his father’s passing, Darren is left with a holy grail collection of over 300,000 comic books. But Darren is still picking up the pieces of his childhood…
Adam Schomer, Director & Producer
