BATMAN (1940-2011) #16
CGC VF+: 8.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Tuesday, 06/07/2022 11:50 PM
$27,000
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: white pages; QES certified - criteria met: preferred staple placement + exceptional staple area + exceptional spine + exceptional cover edges + deep color strike (blue & black)
Bob Kane art; origin & 1st app of Alfred; Joker app.
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Bob Kane art; origin & 1st app of Alfred; Joker app.
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white pages; QES certified - criteria met: preferred staple placement + exceptional staple area + exceptional spine + exceptional cover edges + deep color strike (blue & black)
Bob Kane art; origin & 1st app of Alfred; Joker app.Batman #16 offers a classic Joker story that also marks the first appearance of Bruce Wayne’s faithful and omnipresent butler, Alfred Pennyworth—adding a crucial character to the Gotham mythos. The faithful manservant would eventually both evolve and remain a steady figure in the world of Batman for decades to come. Originally a burly aspiring detective, Alfred was retconned to appear similar to the butler featured in the successful Batman serials of the 1940s. That character would remain constant through his depiction in the hit Batman series of the '60s, before morphing into a dangerous military man once trusted to safeguard Bruce Wayne as a boy (as originally depicted on the FOX show Gotham, before landing his own Epix TV series). The birthplace of this beloved manservant resides in this early Batman issue, making this rare issue an enduringly popular investment.This QES-certified copy of Batman #16 is well situated near the top of the census, with only a handful of copies in a higher grade. The corners retain their sharp edges which is a testament to the preservation of this copy, which presents a deep and moody black and blue motif that is broken up by a bright yellow circle. Stealing elements of noir and impressionism, this one of the more foreboding early Batman covers hearkening back to Detective Comics' halcyon days, which has made this a popular issue for Batman collectors, along with the obvious Alfred debut.
Overstreet Guide 2021 VF+ (8.5) value = $8,737
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.
Visit the QES website.
Bob Kane art; origin & 1st app of Alfred; Joker app.Batman #16 offers a classic Joker story that also marks the first appearance of Bruce Wayne’s faithful and omnipresent butler, Alfred Pennyworth—adding a crucial character to the Gotham mythos. The faithful manservant would eventually both evolve and remain a steady figure in the world of Batman for decades to come. Originally a burly aspiring detective, Alfred was retconned to appear similar to the butler featured in the successful Batman serials of the 1940s. That character would remain constant through his depiction in the hit Batman series of the '60s, before morphing into a dangerous military man once trusted to safeguard Bruce Wayne as a boy (as originally depicted on the FOX show Gotham, before landing his own Epix TV series). The birthplace of this beloved manservant resides in this early Batman issue, making this rare issue an enduringly popular investment.This QES-certified copy of Batman #16 is well situated near the top of the census, with only a handful of copies in a higher grade. The corners retain their sharp edges which is a testament to the preservation of this copy, which presents a deep and moody black and blue motif that is broken up by a bright yellow circle. Stealing elements of noir and impressionism, this one of the more foreboding early Batman covers hearkening back to Detective Comics' halcyon days, which has made this a popular issue for Batman collectors, along with the obvious Alfred debut.
Overstreet Guide 2021 VF+ (8.5) value = $8,737
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.
Visit the QES website.