DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #58
CGC VG/F: 5.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Monday, 06/09/2025 6:14 PM
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PUBLISHER: DC
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crm/ow pages
1st appearance of the Penguin (Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot); Jerry Robinson cvr/art, Bob Kane art
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crm/ow pages
1st appearance of the Penguin (Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot); Jerry Robinson cvr/art, Bob Kane art
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
crm/ow pages
1st appearance of the Penguin (Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot); Jerry Robinson cvr/art, Bob Kane art
Detective Comics #58 marks a major milestone in the Batman mythos with the first appearance of the Penguin. Oswald Cobblepot made an impressively brutal debut, as well. In fact, recent fans will be surprised at how the character started as the same kind of scheming crime lord that's returned to the spotlight in the acclaimed big-screen The Batman, as well as Colin Farrell's hit follow-up on HBO with the Penguin series.
"One of the Most Perfect Frame-Ups" begins with Penguin pulling off his first Gotham City heist by swiping a valuable painting from an art museum. He brings his haul to the mysterious “Boss” of a crime ring, whom the Penguin will soon ventilate with an umbrella gun as part of taking over his operation. Eventually, the Dynamic Duo join in on the action and confront the rotund renegade, only to discover that the Penguin is a cunning nemesis capable of framing Batman for his gang's own crimes.
The Penguin would enter comic book lore as one of the most recognizable and popular of Batman’s enemies. The character's reputation as a ruthless criminal mastermind was also restored by the cultish success of the Gotham TV series, followed by Colin Farrell's success. This issue has never been hotter as a reliable investment, although collectors will note that the title has also always been sought after for Jerry Robinson's outstanding cover art.
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With a scant 125 copies of this issue registered on the CGC boards, Detective Comics #58 is a rare book that does not appear at auction frequently. Jerry Robinson’s action-packed cover illustration presents a classic Golden Age scene that shows Batman and Robin battling a couple of vaguely fascist thugs aboard a boat at night. Also notable for containing the first appearance of the Penguin, this comic is a true treasure to fans of Batman. This 5.0 copy boasts a very impressive color strike, tremendous eye appeal, and a sturdy overall appearance. The recent success of Max’s “The Penguin” will undoubtedly create more interest around the character’s premiere and raise the potential value of this GA treasure.
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.
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Looking to make a purchase? Learn more about how to buy Detective Comics #58 from ComicConnect!
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crm/ow pages
1st appearance of the Penguin (Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot); Jerry Robinson cvr/art, Bob Kane art
Detective Comics #58 marks a major milestone in the Batman mythos with the first appearance of the Penguin. Oswald Cobblepot made an impressively brutal debut, as well. In fact, recent fans will be surprised at how the character started as the same kind of scheming crime lord that's returned to the spotlight in the acclaimed big-screen The Batman, as well as Colin Farrell's hit follow-up on HBO with the Penguin series.
"One of the Most Perfect Frame-Ups" begins with Penguin pulling off his first Gotham City heist by swiping a valuable painting from an art museum. He brings his haul to the mysterious “Boss” of a crime ring, whom the Penguin will soon ventilate with an umbrella gun as part of taking over his operation. Eventually, the Dynamic Duo join in on the action and confront the rotund renegade, only to discover that the Penguin is a cunning nemesis capable of framing Batman for his gang's own crimes.
The Penguin would enter comic book lore as one of the most recognizable and popular of Batman’s enemies. The character's reputation as a ruthless criminal mastermind was also restored by the cultish success of the Gotham TV series, followed by Colin Farrell's success. This issue has never been hotter as a reliable investment, although collectors will note that the title has also always been sought after for Jerry Robinson's outstanding cover art.
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With a scant 125 copies of this issue registered on the CGC boards, Detective Comics #58 is a rare book that does not appear at auction frequently. Jerry Robinson’s action-packed cover illustration presents a classic Golden Age scene that shows Batman and Robin battling a couple of vaguely fascist thugs aboard a boat at night. Also notable for containing the first appearance of the Penguin, this comic is a true treasure to fans of Batman. This 5.0 copy boasts a very impressive color strike, tremendous eye appeal, and a sturdy overall appearance. The recent success of Max’s “The Penguin” will undoubtedly create more interest around the character’s premiere and raise the potential value of this GA treasure.
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.
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Looking to make a purchase? Learn more about how to buy Detective Comics #58 from ComicConnect!
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