DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #29
CGC VF-: 7.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 09/30/2015 1:26 PM
$90,555
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ow/white pgs
1st app. Dr. Death; 2nd Batman cover
Detective Comics #29 is one of the most difficult issues to obtain in the beloved pre-Robin Detective run of Batman's most moody and compelling stories. That's reflected in Detective #29's classic (and extremely rare) cover, showing the influence of pre-code horror cinema on Bob Kane's nocturnal creation. Detective #29 remains one of the most difficult early Batman issues to obtain, as both Batman's second cover appearance and third appearance in the comics.
Kane's cover also portrays the Caped Crusader's first brawl with a proper supervillain. Dr. Karl Hellfern, aka Doctor Death, creates a powerful poison that he'll release upon Gotham City if the wealthiest citizens don't meet his demands. It's well documented that Batman stories took on a lighter tone as Robin came along and the hero moved into his own book. This issue, however, has Batman taking a bullet to the shoulder and other great pulp elements. The scarcity of these ground-zero Dark Knight Detective issues has collectors taking notice whenever these classics come up for auction.
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Detective Comics 29 is a pretty rare book in general as there are fewer on the census than issue 27, Batman's first appearance. Only two copies are certified higher than this copy. As the grade goes, so goes the scarcity and value. This copy is remarkably well preserved, the colors are still vibrant, the graphics are sharp, and the historical importance is simply through the roof.
Overstreet Guide 2015 VF- (7.5) value = $59,625.
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 6 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
Artists Information
Joseph Shuster was a Canadian-American comic book artist best known for co-creating the DC Comics character Superman, with writer Jerry Siegel, in Action Comics #1.
A celebrity comic artist of the Golden Age, co-created Batman and Robin with Bill Finger, as his brainchild became more in demand he hired an army of ghost artists to illustrate the dearth of Batman features on the market, but all were credited to Kane. His other achievements include the creation of Catwoman, Two-Face and cartoon character Courageous Cat. Kane was the object of some controversy for taking credit for the art and inspiration of others, but he was also undoubtedly an important figure in the history of comics. He published an updated version of his autobiography "Batman and Me: The Saga Continues" shortly before his death in 1998. He got his start at the Eisner/Iger studio and was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame.
1st app. Dr. Death; 2nd Batman cover
Detective Comics #29 is one of the most difficult issues to obtain in the beloved pre-Robin Detective run of Batman's most moody and compelling stories. That's reflected in Detective #29's classic (and extremely rare) cover, showing the influence of pre-code horror cinema on Bob Kane's nocturnal creation. Detective #29 remains one of the most difficult early Batman issues to obtain, as both Batman's second cover appearance and third appearance in the comics.
Kane's cover also portrays the Caped Crusader's first brawl with a proper supervillain. Dr. Karl Hellfern, aka Doctor Death, creates a powerful poison that he'll release upon Gotham City if the wealthiest citizens don't meet his demands. It's well documented that Batman stories took on a lighter tone as Robin came along and the hero moved into his own book. This issue, however, has Batman taking a bullet to the shoulder and other great pulp elements. The scarcity of these ground-zero Dark Knight Detective issues has collectors taking notice whenever these classics come up for auction.
_______________________________________________
Detective Comics 29 is a pretty rare book in general as there are fewer on the census than issue 27, Batman's first appearance. Only two copies are certified higher than this copy. As the grade goes, so goes the scarcity and value. This copy is remarkably well preserved, the colors are still vibrant, the graphics are sharp, and the historical importance is simply through the roof.
Overstreet Guide 2015 VF- (7.5) value = $59,625.
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 6 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
Artists Information
Joseph Shuster was a Canadian-American comic book artist best known for co-creating the DC Comics character Superman, with writer Jerry Siegel, in Action Comics #1.
A celebrity comic artist of the Golden Age, co-created Batman and Robin with Bill Finger, as his brainchild became more in demand he hired an army of ghost artists to illustrate the dearth of Batman features on the market, but all were credited to Kane. His other achievements include the creation of Catwoman, Two-Face and cartoon character Courageous Cat. Kane was the object of some controversy for taking credit for the art and inspiration of others, but he was also undoubtedly an important figure in the history of comics. He published an updated version of his autobiography "Batman and Me: The Saga Continues" shortly before his death in 1998. He got his start at the Eisner/Iger studio and was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame.