DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #38
CGC FN-: 5.5
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SOLD ON: Wednesday, 06/08/2022 8:49 PM
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Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cvr/art; origin & 1st app. Robin (Dick Grayson); Comic Book Impact rating of 9 (CBI)
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Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cvr/art; origin & 1st app. Robin (Dick Grayson); Comic Book Impact rating of 9 (CBI)
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Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cvr/art; origin & 1st app. Robin (Dick Grayson); Comic Book Impact rating of 9 (CBI)
One of the most important issues of the Golden Age, Detective Comics #38 marks the promising debut of the best-known sidekick in the history of comics: Robin, the Boy Wonder! Dick Grayson, ward of millionaire Bruce Wayne, lends a hand to the Dark Knight when just one hero won't do. Created in 1940 by the team of Bob Kane, Bill Finger, and Jerry Robinson, Dick Grayson's tragic backstory concerning his similarly slain parents made him the perfect companion for the ominously orphaned Bruce Wayne.
Robin attracted younger readers and doubled the sales of comics in the Batman franchise—solidifying the Batman mythos and inspiring several other kid sidekicks over the years. Many different teens would take on Robin's trademark yellow cape, red suit, green boots and gloves. There will still only ever be one original Boy Wonder, and one definitive collectible first appearance, as an exuberant Young Master Grayson bursts onto the cover and into legend.
Detective Comics #38 was a game-changer that introduced Robin, the Boy Wonder, which helped cement Batman's never-ending popularity. This copy earned a 5.5 CGC Universal Grade and has cream to off-white pages. The book has amazing eye appeal, with sharp colors that highlight the historic image of Batman and Robin teaming up for the first time. Early Detective issues are some of the hardest comics to find and are always hotly contested items in our auctions. Less than 100 original condition copies are recorded on the CGC Census, making this book very desirable in any grade. This is a historic key, and a major stepping stone in creating the Batman universe we all know and love today. With the Dynamic Duo appearing together in countless comics, movies, cartoons, TV shows, video games, and every other medium you can think of, Robin's first appearance is an important key to own!
Overstreet Guide 2021 FN- (5.5) value = $38,500
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Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cvr/art; origin & 1st app. Robin (Dick Grayson); Comic Book Impact rating of 9 (CBI)
One of the most important issues of the Golden Age, Detective Comics #38 marks the promising debut of the best-known sidekick in the history of comics: Robin, the Boy Wonder! Dick Grayson, ward of millionaire Bruce Wayne, lends a hand to the Dark Knight when just one hero won't do. Created in 1940 by the team of Bob Kane, Bill Finger, and Jerry Robinson, Dick Grayson's tragic backstory concerning his similarly slain parents made him the perfect companion for the ominously orphaned Bruce Wayne.
Robin attracted younger readers and doubled the sales of comics in the Batman franchise—solidifying the Batman mythos and inspiring several other kid sidekicks over the years. Many different teens would take on Robin's trademark yellow cape, red suit, green boots and gloves. There will still only ever be one original Boy Wonder, and one definitive collectible first appearance, as an exuberant Young Master Grayson bursts onto the cover and into legend.
Detective Comics #38 was a game-changer that introduced Robin, the Boy Wonder, which helped cement Batman's never-ending popularity. This copy earned a 5.5 CGC Universal Grade and has cream to off-white pages. The book has amazing eye appeal, with sharp colors that highlight the historic image of Batman and Robin teaming up for the first time. Early Detective issues are some of the hardest comics to find and are always hotly contested items in our auctions. Less than 100 original condition copies are recorded on the CGC Census, making this book very desirable in any grade. This is a historic key, and a major stepping stone in creating the Batman universe we all know and love today. With the Dynamic Duo appearing together in countless comics, movies, cartoons, TV shows, video games, and every other medium you can think of, Robin's first appearance is an important key to own!
Overstreet Guide 2021 FN- (5.5) value = $38,500
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.