BATMAN (1940-2011) #11
CGC VG/F: 5.0
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classic Fred Ray Joker cover; Penguin appearance; first "death" of Robin (barely resuscitated by Batman)
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classic Fred Ray Joker cover; Penguin appearance; first "death" of Robin (barely resuscitated by Batman)
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crm/ow pgs
classic Fred Ray Joker cover; Penguin appearance; first "death" of Robin (barely resuscitated by Batman)
Batman #11 sports yet another classic cover from beloved Batman artist Fred Ray, with a legendary story inside to back up the hard-hitting action. Actually, things look kind of playful as King Batman socks the Joker right out of his own themed card. There's a more serious beating in store for the Joker in "The Joker's Advertising Campaign," though. This classic story begins frivolously enough with the Clown Prince of Crime basing his heists around clues found in newspaper ads. Then we get the first actual death of Robin, when the Boy Wonder pursues the Joker and ends up locked in a room full of burning sulfur. Batman and the Gotham City PD actually arrive too late to save Robin, with the cops assuring Batman, "This boy's dead!"
Fortunately, Batman insists on getting a pulmotor to pump oxygen into Robin's lungs, managing to revive his clinically-dead sidekick. The Batman may be past his brutal pulp roots, but he still finds the Joker and declares. "Try to kill Robin, will you? I'm going to give you the beating of your life!" And he does! Then things get even more brutal with "Four Birds of a Feather," as the Penguin puts together a crime gang with his old pals Lovely Canary, Joe Crow and Benny Buzzard (all in their only appearance). Before this story is over, Batman is shot in the gut and Robin has to take down the entire gang by himself!
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While this cover does have shadowing around the top and right side, the central image has been left relatively free of wear, Batman, Robin, and the Joker are all clean and clear, with pigments that have remained loud and proud. The purples of the Joker's vestments are palpable, while the Dynamic Duo is brought to the fore by their respective red and blue backgrounds. A handsome and solid VG+ copy of a beloved Batman issue.
Overstreet Guide 2018 VG/F (5.0) value = $3,125.
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.
classic Fred Ray Joker cover; Penguin appearance; first "death" of Robin (barely resuscitated by Batman)
Batman #11 sports yet another classic cover from beloved Batman artist Fred Ray, with a legendary story inside to back up the hard-hitting action. Actually, things look kind of playful as King Batman socks the Joker right out of his own themed card. There's a more serious beating in store for the Joker in "The Joker's Advertising Campaign," though. This classic story begins frivolously enough with the Clown Prince of Crime basing his heists around clues found in newspaper ads. Then we get the first actual death of Robin, when the Boy Wonder pursues the Joker and ends up locked in a room full of burning sulfur. Batman and the Gotham City PD actually arrive too late to save Robin, with the cops assuring Batman, "This boy's dead!"
Fortunately, Batman insists on getting a pulmotor to pump oxygen into Robin's lungs, managing to revive his clinically-dead sidekick. The Batman may be past his brutal pulp roots, but he still finds the Joker and declares. "Try to kill Robin, will you? I'm going to give you the beating of your life!" And he does! Then things get even more brutal with "Four Birds of a Feather," as the Penguin puts together a crime gang with his old pals Lovely Canary, Joe Crow and Benny Buzzard (all in their only appearance). Before this story is over, Batman is shot in the gut and Robin has to take down the entire gang by himself!
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While this cover does have shadowing around the top and right side, the central image has been left relatively free of wear, Batman, Robin, and the Joker are all clean and clear, with pigments that have remained loud and proud. The purples of the Joker's vestments are palpable, while the Dynamic Duo is brought to the fore by their respective red and blue backgrounds. A handsome and solid VG+ copy of a beloved Batman issue.
Overstreet Guide 2018 VG/F (5.0) value = $3,125.
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.