DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #29
CGC FN: 6.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 10/03/2024 12:28 AM
$44,850
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
cream/off white pages; Mod (P): ct, tr sls, spn splts, reinforced.
1st appearance of Dr. Death; 2nd Batman cover app; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
Ruben Blades Copy
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cream/off white pages; Mod (P): ct, tr sls, spn splts, reinforced.
1st appearance of Dr. Death; 2nd Batman cover app; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
Ruben Blades Copy
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
cream/off white pages; Mod (P): ct, tr sls, spn splts, reinforced.
1st appearance of Dr. Death; 2nd Batman cover app; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
Ruben Blades Copy
Detective #29 remains one of the most difficult early Batman issues to obtain, as both Batman's second cover appearance and just his third appearance in the comics. In addition to the historical significance, Bob Kane's classic cover also portrays the Caped Crusader's first brawl with a proper supervillain. Dr. Karl Hellfern, aka Doctor Death, creates a powerful poison that he'll release upon Gotham City if the wealthiest citizens don't meet his demands. Collectors are also appreciative of how Kane is showing off the obvious influence that pioneering horror cinema had on his nocturnal creation. It's well documented that the early Batman stories took on a lighter tone as the Caped Crusader took on Robin as his young sidekick. This issue, however, has plenty of pulp elements such as Batman taking a bullet to the shoulder. The scarcity of these ground-zero Dark Knight Detective issues has collectors taking notice whenever these classics come up for auction.
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This moderately restored 6.0 copy is typical of the Ruben Blades Collection's extraordinary run of rare Detective Comics, with only 77 copies listed on the CGC Census. The colors retain their warm appeal, with any wear remaining safely away from the central image of the Caped Crusader in all his Golden Age glory. Batman: Caped Crusader debuted Aug. 1 on Amazon Prime, with three more Batman projects being released in theaters and on television in 2024 — further ensuring that the Dark Knight remains one of pop culture's most prominent figures.
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 3 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
cream/off white pages; Mod (P): ct, tr sls, spn splts, reinforced.
1st appearance of Dr. Death; 2nd Batman cover app; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
Ruben Blades Copy
Detective #29 remains one of the most difficult early Batman issues to obtain, as both Batman's second cover appearance and just his third appearance in the comics. In addition to the historical significance, Bob Kane's classic cover also portrays the Caped Crusader's first brawl with a proper supervillain. Dr. Karl Hellfern, aka Doctor Death, creates a powerful poison that he'll release upon Gotham City if the wealthiest citizens don't meet his demands. Collectors are also appreciative of how Kane is showing off the obvious influence that pioneering horror cinema had on his nocturnal creation. It's well documented that the early Batman stories took on a lighter tone as the Caped Crusader took on Robin as his young sidekick. This issue, however, has plenty of pulp elements such as Batman taking a bullet to the shoulder. The scarcity of these ground-zero Dark Knight Detective issues has collectors taking notice whenever these classics come up for auction.
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This moderately restored 6.0 copy is typical of the Ruben Blades Collection's extraordinary run of rare Detective Comics, with only 77 copies listed on the CGC Census. The colors retain their warm appeal, with any wear remaining safely away from the central image of the Caped Crusader in all his Golden Age glory. Batman: Caped Crusader debuted Aug. 1 on Amazon Prime, with three more Batman projects being released in theaters and on television in 2024 — further ensuring that the Dark Knight remains one of pop culture's most prominent figures.
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 3 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