Rare Superman Screen-Used Relics Soar into Propstore Auction 

Superman fans, collectors, and lovers of film history are in for an extraordinary treat as Propstore Auction unveils a jaw-dropping lineup of screen-used artifacts from the Christopher Reeve Superman era. These are not replicas or studio promotional items—these are genuine, production-handled relics from the films that defined an entire generation and helped shape the superhero genre as we know it.

Leading the charge is Kal-El’s Crystalline Kryptonian Starship Model Miniature, a stunning piece of cinematic history from Superman (1978). This was the miniature used for the iconic launch sequence in which Jor-El sends his infant son across the cosmos moments before Krypton’s destruction. It was also used for long-distance travel and spinning effects as the ship streaked toward Earth—iconic frames that still resonate with fans nearly 50 years later. With Superman (1978) having been selected for preservation by the Library of Congress, holding this starship is the closest anyone can get to capturing a piece of Kryptonian mythology. Bidding for this piece closes Friday, December 5th.

Another standout treasure is the Quarter-Scale Superman (Christopher Reeve) Miniature Costume, also from Donner’s classic film. Before the days of CGI wizardry, these miniature costumes were used to achieve some of the groundbreaking flying sequences that made audience members believe, for the first time in cinematic history, that a man could fly. These costumes are rare survivors of early visual effects innovation and represent a turning point in Hollywood filmmaking. Bidding ends December 5th.

For collectors who cherish behind-the-scenes filmmaking history, Propstore is offering a wooden Superman (1978) Clapperboard, featuring handwritten notes from director Richard Donner and photographer Jack Atcheler. Additional handwritten details including “S Cam,” “27th Oct ’77,” and “Ext-Night” appear on the board, with two pages of production notes attached to the back. This isn’t just a prop—it’s a working tool from one of the most important superhero productions ever made.

Fans of Superman III (1983) will find two extraordinary costume pieces worn by Christopher Reeve himself. First is Superman’s Cape, worn before the character’s corruption into “evil Superman” after exposure to synthetic Kryptonite. Few items in film carry as much instant emotional recognition as Superman’s flowing red cape—it is the symbol of the Man of Steel. Also available is Superman’s Tunic, complete with a Warner Bros. certificate of authenticity and a black-and-white photo of Christopher Reeve in costume, autographed in blue ink. These items represent some of the final screen-used Reeve costume pieces still in private hands, and they are steeped in nostalgia and legacy.

But the treasure trove doesn’t end there. Additional Superman relics up for auction include a 1978 Fortress of Solitude crystal, a hand-doodled Daily Planet newspaper signed by Margot Kidder, ensemble components belonging to Kryptonian citizens, General Zod’s hairpiece and left thigh boot, bound scripts and helicopter-crash storyboards, behind-the-scenes photographs, screening invitations, personal notes, a Superman Returns (2006) production clapperboard, and even hand-painted production cels from Superman: The Animated Series, including a key master background and matching production drawing. Together, these items create a sweeping timeline of Superman’s cinematic and animated legacy, stretching from Donner’s original masterpiece to the beloved animated series of the 1990s.

For fans and collectors alike, this Propstore auction represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity—an unparalleled chance to own a real piece of Superman history at a scale that may never surface again. These artifacts aren’t simply props; they are touchstones of mythmaking, symbols of hope, and reminders of Christopher Reeve’s enduring cultural impact. With bidding already underway and closing dates approaching fast, now is the time to don your glasses, channel your inner Clark Kent, and dive into the catalog to see and bid on these remarkable treasures for yourself.

Explore all Superman items and bidding deadlines on the Propstore website.