DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #66
CGC VG/F: 5.0
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SOLD ON: Monday, 06/09/2025 6:08 PM
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origin and 1st app. Two-Face
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origin and 1st app. Two-Face
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
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origin and 1st app. Two-Face
Detective Comics #66 showed that the Batman mythos was still being born with the first appearance of Two-Face — along with the introduction of Gotham City D.A. Harvey Dent. At this point, writer Bill Finger and artist Jerry Robinson were still full of inspiration while collaborating with Batman creator Bob Kane. Dent's tragic transformation into a criminal mastermind provided a meaningful parallel to Bruce Wayne's own journey, and the origin has gone pretty much untouched over the decades. Harvey Dent is a rising star when he uses "Boss" Moroni's beloved two-headed coin to tie the monster to a murder, with Moroni getting revenge by tossing a bottle of sulfuric acid at the prosecutor.
Batman can only prevent the acid from disfiguring half of Dent's face, leading to fits of schizophrenia as Two-Face terrorizes Gotham City. The epic "Crimes of Two-Face" goes on to feature Batman's first attempt to bring Two-Face to justice while seeking redemption for Dent. The bizarre climax set up Two-Face's tormented future. (In a forgotten extra tragedy, the only plastic surgeon who could have possible helped Dent recover had recently been kidnapped by Nazis while visiting Germany.) Two-Face may have been too disturbing a villain to ever make it onto the '60s Batman TV series, but Harvey Dent's dangerous alter-ego has remained a vital part of DC's boldest storytelling over the Comic Ages, with fans eager awaiting the return of a big-screen Two-Face in the DC Extended Universe.
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The first appearance of Two-Face occurs in Detective Comics #66, and not only would the character go on to become one of the heavy hitters in Batman’s stable of twisted villains, but his split personality would find him an occasional ally to the Caped Crusaders as well. Remaining one of the most popular figures in Batman’s mythos, Harvey Dent has enjoyed a lasting influence on popular culture. This 5.0 copy has retained its vibrant colors quite well throughout the past eight decades, the spine is sturdy, and the central image of Batman and Robin is clean and free of any obvious imperfections. With Matt Reeves’ “Batman II” currently in production, a Two-Face appearance could be right around the corner.
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origin and 1st app. Two-Face
Detective Comics #66 showed that the Batman mythos was still being born with the first appearance of Two-Face — along with the introduction of Gotham City D.A. Harvey Dent. At this point, writer Bill Finger and artist Jerry Robinson were still full of inspiration while collaborating with Batman creator Bob Kane. Dent's tragic transformation into a criminal mastermind provided a meaningful parallel to Bruce Wayne's own journey, and the origin has gone pretty much untouched over the decades. Harvey Dent is a rising star when he uses "Boss" Moroni's beloved two-headed coin to tie the monster to a murder, with Moroni getting revenge by tossing a bottle of sulfuric acid at the prosecutor.
Batman can only prevent the acid from disfiguring half of Dent's face, leading to fits of schizophrenia as Two-Face terrorizes Gotham City. The epic "Crimes of Two-Face" goes on to feature Batman's first attempt to bring Two-Face to justice while seeking redemption for Dent. The bizarre climax set up Two-Face's tormented future. (In a forgotten extra tragedy, the only plastic surgeon who could have possible helped Dent recover had recently been kidnapped by Nazis while visiting Germany.) Two-Face may have been too disturbing a villain to ever make it onto the '60s Batman TV series, but Harvey Dent's dangerous alter-ego has remained a vital part of DC's boldest storytelling over the Comic Ages, with fans eager awaiting the return of a big-screen Two-Face in the DC Extended Universe.
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The first appearance of Two-Face occurs in Detective Comics #66, and not only would the character go on to become one of the heavy hitters in Batman’s stable of twisted villains, but his split personality would find him an occasional ally to the Caped Crusaders as well. Remaining one of the most popular figures in Batman’s mythos, Harvey Dent has enjoyed a lasting influence on popular culture. This 5.0 copy has retained its vibrant colors quite well throughout the past eight decades, the spine is sturdy, and the central image of Batman and Robin is clean and free of any obvious imperfections. With Matt Reeves’ “Batman II” currently in production, a Two-Face appearance could be right around the corner.
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 #66 from ComicConnect!
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