DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #73
CGC FN+: 6.5
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Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cover/art; 1st (and only) GA Scarecrow cover
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Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cover/art; 1st (and only) GA Scarecrow cover
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Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cover/art; 1st (and only) GA Scarecrow coverThe Golden Age Scarecrow was created through a collaboration between Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson and the macabre villain only made two appearances before being shelved until his Silver Age revival. Detective Comics #73 features the second of these appearances and bears the distinction of being the only cover to feature the character in the era. This book is in impressive condition, with a strong color palette, and an instantly memorable cover design. With more Batman films scheduled for the DCEU, it's likely that the Scarecrow will once again become a hot property, and copies of this classic issue will see another jump in value.
Overstreet Guide 2018 FN+ (6.5) value = $3,525.
Artists Information
Jack Kirby is called 'The King of Comics' for a reason, during his career that spanned six decades he gave us many of the most iconic characters the medium would ever see. From his introduction of Captain America at the height of World War II it was clear he wasn't your ordinary comics artist. But it was his creative explosion at Marvel Comics in the 1960's that cemented his legacy, over a short period of time Kirby would give us The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, The Hulk, The X-Men, Thor, Ant-Man and Nick Fury just to name a few. Kirby would then go to DC and create his Fourth World, introducing Darkseid, Mister Miracle, The New Gods and a host of cosmic supporting players. Long live The King.
Joseph Henry Simon was an American comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. Simon created or co-created many important characters in the 1930sā1940s Golden Age of Comic Books, such as Captain America, and served as the first editor of Timely Comics, the company that would evolve into Marvel Comics.
Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cover/art; 1st (and only) GA Scarecrow coverThe Golden Age Scarecrow was created through a collaboration between Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson and the macabre villain only made two appearances before being shelved until his Silver Age revival. Detective Comics #73 features the second of these appearances and bears the distinction of being the only cover to feature the character in the era. This book is in impressive condition, with a strong color palette, and an instantly memorable cover design. With more Batman films scheduled for the DCEU, it's likely that the Scarecrow will once again become a hot property, and copies of this classic issue will see another jump in value.
Overstreet Guide 2018 FN+ (6.5) value = $3,525.
Artists Information
Jack Kirby is called 'The King of Comics' for a reason, during his career that spanned six decades he gave us many of the most iconic characters the medium would ever see. From his introduction of Captain America at the height of World War II it was clear he wasn't your ordinary comics artist. But it was his creative explosion at Marvel Comics in the 1960's that cemented his legacy, over a short period of time Kirby would give us The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, The Hulk, The X-Men, Thor, Ant-Man and Nick Fury just to name a few. Kirby would then go to DC and create his Fourth World, introducing Darkseid, Mister Miracle, The New Gods and a host of cosmic supporting players. Long live The King.
Joseph Henry Simon was an American comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. Simon created or co-created many important characters in the 1930sā1940s Golden Age of Comic Books, such as Captain America, and served as the first editor of Timely Comics, the company that would evolve into Marvel Comics.