DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #33
CGC VG: 4.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 03/16/2022 8:20 PM
$67,850
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
crm/ow pgs; tape on spine of int cvr
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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crm/ow pgs; tape on spine of int cvr
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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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
crm/ow pgs; tape on spine of int cvr
Bob Kane classic cvr/art; 1st app. of Thomas Wayne & Martha Wayne. Batman gun holster on cvr. Origin of Batman. (11/39)
Surprisingly, Batman's debut in Detective Comics #27 doesn't include the origin of the Caped Crusader. The hero's tragic childhood wasn’t revealed until Detective #33, featuring the first appearances of Thomas and Martha Wayne. (New readers would find this story reprinted in 1940's Batman #1.) This Detective cover — only the fourth comic cover to feature the Dark Knight — is also notable for the armed and dangerous Batman seen breaking his vow against guns that would later become a cornerstone of the character's moral code. This is a startling and classic image from the beloved first year of the hero's adventures, rich with gothic shadows and nearly nightmarish graphics.
This copy of Detective Comics #33 earned a 4.0 CGC Universal Grade, with cream to off-white pages. The book has some tape on the interior spine of the cover, which does not detract from the eye appeal or historic significance of this book. Released in November 1939, this early Detective issue contains The Bat’s origin story, as well as presenting the world with the fourth-ever Dark Knight cover. This classic Bob Kane illustration looks beautiful here, with a crisp, clean image of a gun-toting Batman dropping down into a moving car being driven by a couple of thugs. The white, red, and yellow of the title and background are impressively vibrant. Slight wear and darkening can be seen along the edges, but this remains an appealing, historic, and rare key issue. Batman is one of the most popular pop culture icons of all time, generating countless comics, movies, TV shows, games, toys, and any other merchandise you can possibly imagine. Batman keys and early issues are always in high demand, as generations of fans are drawn to the Caped Crusader. A 3.5 Detective Comics #33 recently sold for $45,600. This is truly a thrilling entry into the adventures of The Batman.
Overstreet Guide 2021 VG (4.0) value = $31,200.
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crm/ow pgs; tape on spine of int cvr
Bob Kane classic cvr/art; 1st app. of Thomas Wayne & Martha Wayne. Batman gun holster on cvr. Origin of Batman. (11/39)
Surprisingly, Batman's debut in Detective Comics #27 doesn't include the origin of the Caped Crusader. The hero's tragic childhood wasn’t revealed until Detective #33, featuring the first appearances of Thomas and Martha Wayne. (New readers would find this story reprinted in 1940's Batman #1.) This Detective cover — only the fourth comic cover to feature the Dark Knight — is also notable for the armed and dangerous Batman seen breaking his vow against guns that would later become a cornerstone of the character's moral code. This is a startling and classic image from the beloved first year of the hero's adventures, rich with gothic shadows and nearly nightmarish graphics.
This copy of Detective Comics #33 earned a 4.0 CGC Universal Grade, with cream to off-white pages. The book has some tape on the interior spine of the cover, which does not detract from the eye appeal or historic significance of this book. Released in November 1939, this early Detective issue contains The Bat’s origin story, as well as presenting the world with the fourth-ever Dark Knight cover. This classic Bob Kane illustration looks beautiful here, with a crisp, clean image of a gun-toting Batman dropping down into a moving car being driven by a couple of thugs. The white, red, and yellow of the title and background are impressively vibrant. Slight wear and darkening can be seen along the edges, but this remains an appealing, historic, and rare key issue. Batman is one of the most popular pop culture icons of all time, generating countless comics, movies, TV shows, games, toys, and any other merchandise you can possibly imagine. Batman keys and early issues are always in high demand, as generations of fans are drawn to the Caped Crusader. A 3.5 Detective Comics #33 recently sold for $45,600. This is truly a thrilling entry into the adventures of The Batman.
Overstreet Guide 2021 VG (4.0) value = $31,200.
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