DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #38
CGC VG: 4.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 12/12/2018 2:46 PM
$36,000
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: off white pgs; tp on int cvr
Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cvr/art; origin & 1st app. Robin (Dick Grayson); Comic Book Impact rating of 9 (CBI)
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Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cvr/art; origin & 1st app. Robin (Dick Grayson); Comic Book Impact rating of 9 (CBI)
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off white pgs; tp on int cvr
Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cvr/art; origin & 1st app. Robin (Dick Grayson); Comic Book Impact rating of 9 (CBI)
One of the most important issues of the Golden Age, Detective Comics #38 marks the promising debut of the best-known sidekick in the history of comics: Robin, the Boy Wonder! Dick Grayson, ward of millionaire Bruce Wayne, lends a hand to the Dark Knight when just one hero won't do. Created in 1940 by the team of Bob Kane, Bill Finger, and Jerry Robinson, Dick Grayson's tragic backstory concerning his similarly slain parents made him the perfect companion for the ominously orphaned Bruce Wayne.
Robin attracted younger readers and doubled the sales of comics in the Batman franchise—solidifying the Batman mythos and inspiring several other kid sidekicks over the years. Many different teens would take on Robin's trademark yellow cape, red suit, green boots and gloves. There will still only ever be one original Boy Wonder, and one definitive collectible first appearance, as an exuberant Young Master Grayson bursts onto the cover and into legend.
The inks are as bright as ever and Robin's bold colors pop of the unique peach backdrop. The spine shows some wear with tape on the interior cover, but the other edges and corners are relatively unmarred, giving this comic a striking appeal beyond its grade.
Overstreet Guide 2018 VG (4.0) value = $21,400.
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Artists Information
A celebrity comic artist of the Golden Age, co-created Batman and Robin with Bill Finger, as his brainchild became more in demand he hired an army of ghost artists to illustrate the dearth of Batman features on the market, but all were credited to Kane. His other achievements include the creation of Catwoman, Two-Face and cartoon character Courageous Cat. Kane was the object of some controversy for taking credit for the art and inspiration of others, but he was also undoubtedly an important figure in the history of comics. He published an updated version of his autobiography "Batman and Me: The Saga Continues" shortly before his death in 1998. He got his start at the Eisner/Iger studio and was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame.
Sherrill David Robinson known as Jerry Robinson, was an American comic book artist known for his work on DC Comics' Batman line of comics during the 1940s. He is best known as the co-creator of Robin and the Joker and for his work on behalf of creators' rights. He was inducted into the Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2004.
Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cvr/art; origin & 1st app. Robin (Dick Grayson); Comic Book Impact rating of 9 (CBI)
One of the most important issues of the Golden Age, Detective Comics #38 marks the promising debut of the best-known sidekick in the history of comics: Robin, the Boy Wonder! Dick Grayson, ward of millionaire Bruce Wayne, lends a hand to the Dark Knight when just one hero won't do. Created in 1940 by the team of Bob Kane, Bill Finger, and Jerry Robinson, Dick Grayson's tragic backstory concerning his similarly slain parents made him the perfect companion for the ominously orphaned Bruce Wayne.
Robin attracted younger readers and doubled the sales of comics in the Batman franchise—solidifying the Batman mythos and inspiring several other kid sidekicks over the years. Many different teens would take on Robin's trademark yellow cape, red suit, green boots and gloves. There will still only ever be one original Boy Wonder, and one definitive collectible first appearance, as an exuberant Young Master Grayson bursts onto the cover and into legend.
The inks are as bright as ever and Robin's bold colors pop of the unique peach backdrop. The spine shows some wear with tape on the interior cover, but the other edges and corners are relatively unmarred, giving this comic a striking appeal beyond its grade.
Overstreet Guide 2018 VG (4.0) value = $21,400.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing 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.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.
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
Artists Information
A celebrity comic artist of the Golden Age, co-created Batman and Robin with Bill Finger, as his brainchild became more in demand he hired an army of ghost artists to illustrate the dearth of Batman features on the market, but all were credited to Kane. His other achievements include the creation of Catwoman, Two-Face and cartoon character Courageous Cat. Kane was the object of some controversy for taking credit for the art and inspiration of others, but he was also undoubtedly an important figure in the history of comics. He published an updated version of his autobiography "Batman and Me: The Saga Continues" shortly before his death in 1998. He got his start at the Eisner/Iger studio and was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame.
Sherrill David Robinson known as Jerry Robinson, was an American comic book artist known for his work on DC Comics' Batman line of comics during the 1940s. He is best known as the co-creator of Robin and the Joker and for his work on behalf of creators' rights. He was inducted into the Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2004.