DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #1
CGC VF+: 8.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Tuesday, 06/03/2014 12:46 PM
$26,501
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: off white pgs; Mod(P) ct, pcs added, cvr cln, reinf
1st appearance of Slam Bradley/Bart Regan, Spy — both by Siegel & Shuster; launch of Detective Comics, the title that would put the "DC" in DC Comics; SEMINAL KEY!
John Wise Collection
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1st appearance of Slam Bradley/Bart Regan, Spy — both by Siegel & Shuster; launch of Detective Comics, the title that would put the "DC" in DC Comics; SEMINAL KEY!
John Wise Collection
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off white pgs; Mod(P) ct, pcs added, cvr cln, reinf
1st appearance of Slam Bradley/Bart Regan, Spy — both by Siegel & Shuster; launch of Detective Comics, the title that would put the "DC" in DC Comics; SEMINAL KEY!
John Wise Collection
Detective Comics #1 isn't just the start of Detective. This is the historical artifact that launched Detective Comics, Inc., later famously abbreviated to become DC Comics. Detective itself would go on to an initial print run longer than any other DC title. That legendary stint began with this classic Yellow Peril cover by Vin Sullivan, which helped to lure in the vital pulp market. (DC scribe Gene Luen Yang would do an impressive job retconning the image in New Super-Man #8 .) Printed more than a year before Action Comics #1 — with Batman's debut years away with Detective Comics #27 — this comic set the stage for the two-fisted heroes who'd later take on the growing threat of Nazism.
Of course, Detective Comics #1 is also a cornerstone in the cutthroat history of the early industry. In debt after creating the comic book market with 1935's New Fun, Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson turned to distributor Harry Donenfeld to finance Detective . Donenfeld agreed if Wheeler-Nicholson brought in accountant Jack Liebowitz as a partner to create a new company. Detective Comics, Inc. was soon forced into bankruptcy by Donenfeld. Liebowitz joined Donenfeld in acquiring Wheeler-Nicholson's other assets, and the former bookkeeper would continue a reign at DC Comics into the early 1990s.
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The landmark series that would eventually give birth to the Batman began its run as a pulpy, hard-boiled, jam-packed collection of adventure tales. Featuring a striking cover illustration by Vincent Sullivan with two Siegel and Shuster stories inside, this book is a crucial Golden Age milestone. Destined to become one of the longest-running and recognizable of DC titles, this book is also responsible for giving the nascent imprint their now internationally known moniker. Here is an opportunity to own the book that started it all, in a rare, high-grade copy whose bright, stunning cover art hints at the exotic dangers within. This sinister example of the popular Yellow Peril genre seems to stare into one's soul as the cover's antagonist stands out against a deep red background. This is a rare opportunity to own the first historic issue of a title that would go on to become one of the most influential and longest-running comics in history.
Highest Overstreet Guide 2013 value on record is VF (8.0) $92,000.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.).
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
Artist Information
Joseph Shuster was a Canadian-American comic book artist best known for co-creating the DC Comics character Superman, with writer Jerry Siegel, in Action Comics #1.
1st appearance of Slam Bradley/Bart Regan, Spy — both by Siegel & Shuster; launch of Detective Comics, the title that would put the "DC" in DC Comics; SEMINAL KEY!
John Wise Collection
Detective Comics #1 isn't just the start of Detective. This is the historical artifact that launched Detective Comics, Inc., later famously abbreviated to become DC Comics. Detective itself would go on to an initial print run longer than any other DC title. That legendary stint began with this classic Yellow Peril cover by Vin Sullivan, which helped to lure in the vital pulp market. (DC scribe Gene Luen Yang would do an impressive job retconning the image in New Super-Man #8 .) Printed more than a year before Action Comics #1 — with Batman's debut years away with Detective Comics #27 — this comic set the stage for the two-fisted heroes who'd later take on the growing threat of Nazism.
Of course, Detective Comics #1 is also a cornerstone in the cutthroat history of the early industry. In debt after creating the comic book market with 1935's New Fun, Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson turned to distributor Harry Donenfeld to finance Detective . Donenfeld agreed if Wheeler-Nicholson brought in accountant Jack Liebowitz as a partner to create a new company. Detective Comics, Inc. was soon forced into bankruptcy by Donenfeld. Liebowitz joined Donenfeld in acquiring Wheeler-Nicholson's other assets, and the former bookkeeper would continue a reign at DC Comics into the early 1990s.
_______________________________________________
The landmark series that would eventually give birth to the Batman began its run as a pulpy, hard-boiled, jam-packed collection of adventure tales. Featuring a striking cover illustration by Vincent Sullivan with two Siegel and Shuster stories inside, this book is a crucial Golden Age milestone. Destined to become one of the longest-running and recognizable of DC titles, this book is also responsible for giving the nascent imprint their now internationally known moniker. Here is an opportunity to own the book that started it all, in a rare, high-grade copy whose bright, stunning cover art hints at the exotic dangers within. This sinister example of the popular Yellow Peril genre seems to stare into one's soul as the cover's antagonist stands out against a deep red background. This is a rare opportunity to own the first historic issue of a title that would go on to become one of the most influential and longest-running comics in history.
Highest Overstreet Guide 2013 value on record is VF (8.0) $92,000.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.).
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
Artist Information
Joseph Shuster was a Canadian-American comic book artist best known for co-creating the DC Comics character Superman, with writer Jerry Siegel, in Action Comics #1.