DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #35
CGC VG+: 4.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 12/12/2018 2:42 PM
$35,840
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PUBLISHER: DC
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Bob Kane cvr/art; classic hypodermic needle/bondage cover (1/40)
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Bob Kane cvr/art; classic hypodermic needle/bondage cover (1/40)
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ow/white pgs
Bob Kane cvr/art; classic hypodermic needle/bondage cover (1/40)
Detective #35 marks the beginning of Batman’s reign as the title’s regular cover star — featuring a wild image that captures all the gruesome drama of the Dark Knight's first year on the newsstands. (Readers also got their first look at Batman's own car, although it wasn't yet called the Batmobile.) These rare early Detective books are vital to understanding how the character quickly vaulted to the top of the collective consciousness of Golden Age comic readers. These are also the books that would directly inspire the early-70s creation of a "New Look" Batman as envisioned by legendary Batman artists Neal Adams and Jim Aparo, and once again referenced for the pioneering blockbuster Batman film of 1989.This well-loved copy remains exceptionally vivid as Batman's brooding blacks and blues stand out among neutral greens and yellows. This classic pre-code cover, by Batman co-creator Bob Kane, is an exciting piece to add to any collection for both its intensity and rarity. We can only guess what little Tommy Thorson would say if he knew how much his beloved copy of Detective Comics #35 would be worth someday.
Overstreet Guide 2018 VG+ (4.5) value = $35,100.
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Artist 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.
Bob Kane cvr/art; classic hypodermic needle/bondage cover (1/40)
Detective #35 marks the beginning of Batman’s reign as the title’s regular cover star — featuring a wild image that captures all the gruesome drama of the Dark Knight's first year on the newsstands. (Readers also got their first look at Batman's own car, although it wasn't yet called the Batmobile.) These rare early Detective books are vital to understanding how the character quickly vaulted to the top of the collective consciousness of Golden Age comic readers. These are also the books that would directly inspire the early-70s creation of a "New Look" Batman as envisioned by legendary Batman artists Neal Adams and Jim Aparo, and once again referenced for the pioneering blockbuster Batman film of 1989.This well-loved copy remains exceptionally vivid as Batman's brooding blacks and blues stand out among neutral greens and yellows. This classic pre-code cover, by Batman co-creator Bob Kane, is an exciting piece to add to any collection for both its intensity and rarity. We can only guess what little Tommy Thorson would say if he knew how much his beloved copy of Detective Comics #35 would be worth someday.
Overstreet Guide 2018 VG+ (4.5) value = $35,100.
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.
Artist 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.