DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #40
CBCS PR: 0.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 08/27/2014 2:29 PM
$4,200
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: brittle pgs, from bound volume, 2 extra staples added, not manufacturing, trimmed, incomplete: 1 page missing, does not affect story
1st appearance of Clayface, w/ origin; 1st Joker cover; Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cover/art; Comic Book Impact rating of 7 (CBI)
Bob Kane File
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1st appearance of Clayface, w/ origin; 1st Joker cover; Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cover/art; Comic Book Impact rating of 7 (CBI)
Bob Kane File
DESCRIPTION
brittle pgs, from bound volume, 2 extra staples added, not manufacturing, trimmed, incomplete: 1 page missing, does not affect story
1st appearance of Clayface, w/ origin; 1st Joker cover; Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cover/art; Comic Book Impact rating of 7 (CBI)
Bob Kane File
Detective Comics #40 has remained a classic collectible for the first appearance of The Joker on a comic's cover. The issue is even more beloved for how the new character isn't quite himself, even though the cover is recycled from the second Joker story in Batman #1. His face may have been accidentally colored pink by some unknown staff artist, or maybe someone missed their deadline and a desperate decision was made to try and hide the Joker's identity — since the Joker doesn't actually appear in this issue of Detective !
In any case, that really is the Joker making his debut as the most-collected cover character in comics fandom. Couple this with the first-ever appearance of Clayface as one of the Batman's most memorable villains, and this is a perfect Bat-collectible. This issue also features a full-page ad for Batman #1 within its pages, which gives you an idea of how quickly DC swiped the art.
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This issue is from the personal collection of Batman creator Bob Kane. While having a Bob Kane File Copy in your collection is a prize in and of itself the bound volume from which it came were gifted to Mr. Kane by DC Comics, so it is also a DC File Copy. Because these items were in a bound volume, the books still retain their striking colors. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to snatch up not only iconic issues of the Dark Knight himself, which are rare in any grade, but also copies that were touched by the character's co-creator, Bob Kane. NOTE: Batman story not affected. The page noted as missing became separated from this volume prior to grading, but has been discovered. It will be included at no cost and buyer may have the book re-graded and corrected as complete.
We are sure you have noticed that the comic you are viewing is graded by a new company, CBCS. Comic Book Certification Service (CBCS) is an impartial certification company for comic books started by comic grading veteran Steve Borock. Steve brings over 35 years of comic grading and restoration detection experience to the table and along with his expert staff, combined with Steve, have over 200 years in grading experience. CBCS are well equipped to quickly and accurately grade and perform restoration detection on comic books from the 1930s to present. All comic books are encased in archival-safe, state-of-the-art holders with the CBCS label stating the grade, page quality and any conservation or restoration detected. Key and art comments, as well as any other pertinent information pertaining to the comic book, are also noted. The back of the label has a QR code, so that you can get the grading notes for free and understand how CBCS came to any given grade.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 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
8/7/2014 Correction: Item has been graded by CBCS and has updated scans.
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.
1st appearance of Clayface, w/ origin; 1st Joker cover; Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cover/art; Comic Book Impact rating of 7 (CBI)
Bob Kane File
Detective Comics #40 has remained a classic collectible for the first appearance of The Joker on a comic's cover. The issue is even more beloved for how the new character isn't quite himself, even though the cover is recycled from the second Joker story in Batman #1. His face may have been accidentally colored pink by some unknown staff artist, or maybe someone missed their deadline and a desperate decision was made to try and hide the Joker's identity — since the Joker doesn't actually appear in this issue of Detective !
In any case, that really is the Joker making his debut as the most-collected cover character in comics fandom. Couple this with the first-ever appearance of Clayface as one of the Batman's most memorable villains, and this is a perfect Bat-collectible. This issue also features a full-page ad for Batman #1 within its pages, which gives you an idea of how quickly DC swiped the art.
______________________________________________
This issue is from the personal collection of Batman creator Bob Kane. While having a Bob Kane File Copy in your collection is a prize in and of itself the bound volume from which it came were gifted to Mr. Kane by DC Comics, so it is also a DC File Copy. Because these items were in a bound volume, the books still retain their striking colors. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to snatch up not only iconic issues of the Dark Knight himself, which are rare in any grade, but also copies that were touched by the character's co-creator, Bob Kane. NOTE: Batman story not affected. The page noted as missing became separated from this volume prior to grading, but has been discovered. It will be included at no cost and buyer may have the book re-graded and corrected as complete.
We are sure you have noticed that the comic you are viewing is graded by a new company, CBCS. Comic Book Certification Service (CBCS) is an impartial certification company for comic books started by comic grading veteran Steve Borock. Steve brings over 35 years of comic grading and restoration detection experience to the table and along with his expert staff, combined with Steve, have over 200 years in grading experience. CBCS are well equipped to quickly and accurately grade and perform restoration detection on comic books from the 1930s to present. All comic books are encased in archival-safe, state-of-the-art holders with the CBCS label stating the grade, page quality and any conservation or restoration detected. Key and art comments, as well as any other pertinent information pertaining to the comic book, are also noted. The back of the label has a QR code, so that you can get the grading notes for free and understand how CBCS came to any given grade.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 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
8/7/2014 Correction: Item has been graded by CBCS and has updated scans.
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.