DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #45
CBCS PR: 0.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 08/27/2014 2:43 PM
$2,925
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: brittle pgs, from bound volume, 2 extra staples added, not manufacturing, trimmed, 5 pages missing including 1st Batman page, panels missing
Fourth Joker appearance; 1st app. of Joker in a Detective Comic story; bondage cover; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
Bob Kane File
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Fourth Joker appearance; 1st app. of Joker in a Detective Comic story; bondage cover; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
Bob Kane File
DESCRIPTION
brittle pgs, from bound volume, 2 extra staples added, not manufacturing, trimmed, 5 pages missing including 1st Batman page, panels missing
Fourth Joker appearance; 1st app. of Joker in a Detective Comic story; bondage cover; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
Bob Kane File
Detective Comics #45 bears the distinction of containing the first appearance of the Joker battling Batman in a Detective Comics story. It's also just the fourth story featuring the Harlequin of Hate in comics, and the first time the Joker gets referred to by that clever nickname. All of that would be sufficient to make for a classic collectible, but there's also the draw of the classic Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cover. Sadly, that gruesome bad guy on the cover doesn't play into the Joker's story. The wild "Case of the Laughing Death" still features Joker in his early days as a homicidal maniac — although the splash page spoils the identity of the old man who's calling himself "A. Rokej" while hiring henchmen to rob a museum. The story also features a rare case of death by vinyl LP!
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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.
Kane, little suspecting the value these books would later attain, occasionally clipped panels from these issues as swipe files for his staff of artists toiling away on the Batman comic over three decades, making them unusual art pieces from Batman s original artist, similar to Edgar Church storing rare Golden Age comics in his basement to use for swipe files in commercial art.
NOTE: An original replacement of the missing page will be provided to winning bidder at no cost.
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.
George Roussos also known under the pseudonym George Bell, was an American comic book artist best known as one of Jack Kirby's Silver Age inkers, including on landmark early issues of Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four. Over five decades, he created artwork for numerous publishers, including EC Comics, and he was a staff colorist for Marvel Comics.
Fourth Joker appearance; 1st app. of Joker in a Detective Comic story; bondage cover; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
Bob Kane File
Detective Comics #45 bears the distinction of containing the first appearance of the Joker battling Batman in a Detective Comics story. It's also just the fourth story featuring the Harlequin of Hate in comics, and the first time the Joker gets referred to by that clever nickname. All of that would be sufficient to make for a classic collectible, but there's also the draw of the classic Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cover. Sadly, that gruesome bad guy on the cover doesn't play into the Joker's story. The wild "Case of the Laughing Death" still features Joker in his early days as a homicidal maniac — although the splash page spoils the identity of the old man who's calling himself "A. Rokej" while hiring henchmen to rob a museum. The story also features a rare case of death by vinyl LP!
_________________________________________________
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.
Kane, little suspecting the value these books would later attain, occasionally clipped panels from these issues as swipe files for his staff of artists toiling away on the Batman comic over three decades, making them unusual art pieces from Batman s original artist, similar to Edgar Church storing rare Golden Age comics in his basement to use for swipe files in commercial art.
NOTE: An original replacement of the missing page will be provided to winning bidder at no cost.
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.
George Roussos also known under the pseudonym George Bell, was an American comic book artist best known as one of Jack Kirby's Silver Age inkers, including on landmark early issues of Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four. Over five decades, he created artwork for numerous publishers, including EC Comics, and he was a staff colorist for Marvel Comics.