BATMAN (1940-2011) #1
CGC VG: 4.0
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SOLD ON: Tuesday, 03/19/2013 4:01 PM
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: crm/ow pgs; Slight(P) tear seal to cvr, cvr and cf reinforced; Piece re-attached with tape int. cvr
One of the most iconic covers of the Golden Age! 1st app Joker; 1st app Catwoman (Spring 1940); Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
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One of the most iconic covers of the Golden Age! 1st app Joker; 1st app Catwoman (Spring 1940); Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
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crm/ow pgs; Slight(P) tear seal to cvr, cvr and cf reinforced; Piece re-attached with tape int. cvr
One of the most iconic covers of the Golden Age! 1st app Joker; 1st app Catwoman (Spring 1940); Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
Batman #1 is easily one of the most important comics of the Golden Age, featuring one of the most iconic covers. There's still much more historical significance than just Batman landing a solo title. In this case, the Caped Crusader was following Superman's success in launching his own book just a year after his debut in Detective Comics. Batman #1, however, has the added impact of introducing both The Joker and the Cat (later dubbed Catwoman) as two of the most beloved villains in the history of comics.
There have easily been over a hundred titles devoted to Batman over the years—more than Superman and Spider-Man combined. Batman has been featured in several serials and animated series, plus TV shows, movies, video games, novelizations, record albums, and virtually every other medium. Batman is omnipresent. And, with Robin also joining Batman from the pages of Detective, this book is yet another vital early milestone (and timeless investment) in the Dynamic Duo's rise to worldwide stardom.
Bright yellows and fiery reds make all the difference on copies of Batman 1 -- this slightly professionally restored copy is graced with both, making this an attractive option for Golden Age collectors looking for a great buy for their investment dollar. This book has been getting tougher and tougher to come by as copies get snapped into collections and locked away from the market, so anyone looking to get into this classic book should buy now, or regret it later.
Overstreet Guide 2012 VG (4.0) value = $34,000
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.
One of the most iconic covers of the Golden Age! 1st app Joker; 1st app Catwoman (Spring 1940); Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
Batman #1 is easily one of the most important comics of the Golden Age, featuring one of the most iconic covers. There's still much more historical significance than just Batman landing a solo title. In this case, the Caped Crusader was following Superman's success in launching his own book just a year after his debut in Detective Comics. Batman #1, however, has the added impact of introducing both The Joker and the Cat (later dubbed Catwoman) as two of the most beloved villains in the history of comics.
There have easily been over a hundred titles devoted to Batman over the years—more than Superman and Spider-Man combined. Batman has been featured in several serials and animated series, plus TV shows, movies, video games, novelizations, record albums, and virtually every other medium. Batman is omnipresent. And, with Robin also joining Batman from the pages of Detective, this book is yet another vital early milestone (and timeless investment) in the Dynamic Duo's rise to worldwide stardom.
Bright yellows and fiery reds make all the difference on copies of Batman 1 -- this slightly professionally restored copy is graced with both, making this an attractive option for Golden Age collectors looking for a great buy for their investment dollar. This book has been getting tougher and tougher to come by as copies get snapped into collections and locked away from the market, so anyone looking to get into this classic book should buy now, or regret it later.
Overstreet Guide 2012 VG (4.0) value = $34,000
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.