DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #28
CGC VG/F: 5.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 09/30/2015 1:24 PM
$32,000
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: ow/white pgs; 2 pcs of tape on int. cvr; cf dtch
2nd app. of Batman; Kane, Shuster, Guardineer art (6/39)
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2nd app. of Batman; Kane, Shuster, Guardineer art (6/39)
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ow/white pgs; 2 pcs of tape on int. cvr; cf dtch
2nd app. of Batman; Kane, Shuster, Guardineer art (6/39)This might be the most undervalued non-key in the Overstreet Guide. Perhaps the cover led collectors astray, not realizing its importance as the second-ever appearance of the Batman. Within, though, Kane and Finger were doggedly building the noirish mythology of their shadowy new hero, easily outshining the Slam Bradley and Fu Manchu features shoring up the rest of the book. By the time this issue roared off stands and into adolescent back pockets, DC was no longer uncertain about the potential of their new creation.This handsome copy bears a typically pulpy cover illustration by Golden Age mainstay Fred Guardineer involving the kind of hard-boiled action the title was known for previous to its long-lasting association with Batman. This book is impressively crisp and bright, and presents as a higher grade than it's current designation.
Although the Caped Crusader does not appear on the cover, other than in text form, make no mistake, this is a true landmark issue, any fan of the Batman's exploits should have this book near the top of their wish list. Typically not an easy issue to obtain in any condition, this classic and highly collectible book should really see some serious bidding once the auction gets into full swing.
Overstreet Guide 2015 VG/F (5.0) value = $12,500.
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.
Artists Information
Joseph Shuster was a Canadian-American comic book artist best known for co-creating the DC Comics character Superman, with writer Jerry Siegel, in Action Comics #1.
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.
2nd app. of Batman; Kane, Shuster, Guardineer art (6/39)This might be the most undervalued non-key in the Overstreet Guide. Perhaps the cover led collectors astray, not realizing its importance as the second-ever appearance of the Batman. Within, though, Kane and Finger were doggedly building the noirish mythology of their shadowy new hero, easily outshining the Slam Bradley and Fu Manchu features shoring up the rest of the book. By the time this issue roared off stands and into adolescent back pockets, DC was no longer uncertain about the potential of their new creation.This handsome copy bears a typically pulpy cover illustration by Golden Age mainstay Fred Guardineer involving the kind of hard-boiled action the title was known for previous to its long-lasting association with Batman. This book is impressively crisp and bright, and presents as a higher grade than it's current designation.
Although the Caped Crusader does not appear on the cover, other than in text form, make no mistake, this is a true landmark issue, any fan of the Batman's exploits should have this book near the top of their wish list. Typically not an easy issue to obtain in any condition, this classic and highly collectible book should really see some serious bidding once the auction gets into full swing.
Overstreet Guide 2015 VG/F (5.0) value = $12,500.
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.
Artists Information
Joseph Shuster was a Canadian-American comic book artist best known for co-creating the DC Comics character Superman, with writer Jerry Siegel, in Action Comics #1.
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.