Fictional superhero Superman came to the real-life rescue of one Boston, Mass., family who found themselves up against the dark forces of foreclosure.

To the tune of about $250,000.

MyFOXBoston.com reports that the family, which has chosen to remain anonymous, discovered the rare 1938 comic in a box stowed away in their basement since the 1950s.

In fact, the distressed homeowners came across it while packing, assuming their days were numbered with a looming repossession of their home.

Not anymore.

The comic earned a VG+ (Very Good) rating and is expected to sell faster than a speeding bullet on ComicConnect.com for a cool quarter-million in the very near future.

It’s a big save just in the nick of time … and that’s no trade secret.

Note: Other comparable listings in the area range from $439,601 up to $510,215. For more property details or to talk to a local real estate agent/broker about this listing CLICK HERE.

Ever hear of the saying, “Purchase the ugliest house on the prettiest block?” It’s an old real estate investor-ism that essentially translates into instant equity. This property is one of those examples. That’s because this house needs work, but once it is all spruced up the financial return could be staggering.

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