DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #33
CGC VG-: 3.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 12/16/2020 7:00 PM
$26,000
Sold For
20
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: ow/w pgs
Bob Kane classic cvr/art; 1st app. of Thomas Wayne & Martha Wayne. Batman gun holster on cvr. Origin of Batman. (11/39)
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Bob Kane classic cvr/art; 1st app. of Thomas Wayne & Martha Wayne. Batman gun holster on cvr. Origin of Batman. (11/39)
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ow/w pgs
Bob Kane classic cvr/art; 1st app. of Thomas Wayne & Martha Wayne. Batman gun holster on cvr. Origin of Batman. (11/39)Surprisingly, Detective #27 contains no origin for Batman. In Detective Comics #33, the story of how Batman came to be is told for the very first time including the murder of his parents. The Dark Knight's tragic beginnings have been embedded in American culture and become the archetype origin for countless characters that followed (hello Robin). Readers later enjoyed the reprinted story in Batman #1. Also of note is the unusual and infamous cover image, in which the Dark Knight is seen armed and dangerous, breaking the code against guns that was to become a cornerstone of the character's makeup over the years. A startling and classic image, from the beloved first year of the hero's adventures, rich with gothic shadows and crude, almost nightmarish graphics. This copy of Detective #33 has definitely been read, loved by its original owner then passed down through the decades, and it is evident that it has a story of survival to tell, but as luck would have it, this comic would end up in a CGC slab and, eventually, in this Event Auction. There are fewer than 100 copies registered with CGC, which makes this Golden Age classic a bona fide scarcity. Most educated collectors know, pre-Robin Batman comics are some of the rarest, most valuable, and sought after in the hobby, and this example is no exception. When copies come up at auction, records get broken at grade, and we expect nothing less with this lot, bidders, start your engines!
Overstreet Guide 2020 VG- (3.5) value = $26,250.
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.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 3 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
Bob Kane classic cvr/art; 1st app. of Thomas Wayne & Martha Wayne. Batman gun holster on cvr. Origin of Batman. (11/39)Surprisingly, Detective #27 contains no origin for Batman. In Detective Comics #33, the story of how Batman came to be is told for the very first time including the murder of his parents. The Dark Knight's tragic beginnings have been embedded in American culture and become the archetype origin for countless characters that followed (hello Robin). Readers later enjoyed the reprinted story in Batman #1. Also of note is the unusual and infamous cover image, in which the Dark Knight is seen armed and dangerous, breaking the code against guns that was to become a cornerstone of the character's makeup over the years. A startling and classic image, from the beloved first year of the hero's adventures, rich with gothic shadows and crude, almost nightmarish graphics. This copy of Detective #33 has definitely been read, loved by its original owner then passed down through the decades, and it is evident that it has a story of survival to tell, but as luck would have it, this comic would end up in a CGC slab and, eventually, in this Event Auction. There are fewer than 100 copies registered with CGC, which makes this Golden Age classic a bona fide scarcity. Most educated collectors know, pre-Robin Batman comics are some of the rarest, most valuable, and sought after in the hobby, and this example is no exception. When copies come up at auction, records get broken at grade, and we expect nothing less with this lot, bidders, start your engines!
Overstreet Guide 2020 VG- (3.5) value = $26,250.
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.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 3 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