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SOLD ON: Wednesday, 12/14/2022 9:00 PM
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: ow/white pages
Bob Kane cvr/art; classic hypodermic needle/bondage cover (1/40)
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ow/white pages
Bob Kane cvr/art; classic hypodermic needle/bondage cover (1/40)The book's jarring cover inaugurates a tradition that has remained nearly undisturbed to the modern day, with the Caped Crusader as the featured star of this venerable title. This classic image captures all the gruesome drama and atmosphere beloved of year-one Batman and shows why the character quickly vaulted to the top of the collective consciousness of Golden Age comic readers. The horrific mood and tone of the inaugural Bat-tales give them a feel unlike anything that came after, directly inspiring the early-70s Adams revamp and the look of the blockbuster 1989 movie. The hero's booming popularity is evident not only in his cover appearance but by the bright-red banner assuring readers he would appear in every issue thereafter.Earning a 4.5 grade from CGC, with off-white to white pages, this well-loved book remains exceptionally vivid as Batman's brooding blacks and blues stand out among vibrant greens and yellows. This classic pre-code cover, by Batman co-creator Bob Kane, is an exciting piece to add to any collection for both its intensity and rarity. We can only guess what little Tommy Thorson would say if he knew how much his beloved Detective Comics #35 would be worth today.
Overstreet Guide 2022 VG+ (4.5) value = $42,750.
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