BATMAN (1940-2011) #6
CGC NM: 9.4
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 09/25/2013 12:10 PM
$12,500
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21
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: off white pgs
classic Bob Kane cover; 1st appearance and death of the Clock Maker; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
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classic Bob Kane cover; 1st appearance and death of the Clock Maker; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
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off white pgs
classic Bob Kane cover; 1st appearance and death of the Clock Maker; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
Batman #6 features a classic Batman cover that shows the Batman cover formula well in place. There was a steady stream of work featuring the Dynamic Duo in cheerful action against imposing colorful backgrounds, with that enormous logo ready to loom over the other comics on the stands. The kids were also rewarded with one of Batman's wildest stories after being lured into handing over their dimes. This issue's stories include the wild criminal case of "The Clock Maker," with Bill Finger introducing one of Batman's wildest villains into the rogues' gallery. Bruce Wayne and his rich pals find themselves targeted by killer timepieces after offending a clock-store owner by mentioning that they like to "kill time." There's a fun twist as the outraged Clock Maker begins to go after the wastrels, leading up to an explosive finish that sadly puts an end to this fascinating villain. Batman's even inspired enough to lecture Robin (and the book's young audience) that the Clock Maker was pretty much right: "People who waste valuable time are really enemies of mankind!" Fortunately, the high concept would later be revisited in the Silver Age with the Clock King.
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This blindingly colorful copy's grade tied for second-highest, one of the few to retain a hint of its original newsstand splendor. Expect this wonderful example of Bat-Mania to generate heat from the white hot Golden Age market. Time payments available.
Overstreet 2013 NM- (9.2) value= $10,000
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Artists Information
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.
Sherrill David Robinson known as Jerry Robinson, was an American comic book artist known for his work on DC Comics' Batman line of comics during the 1940s. He is best known as the co-creator of Robin and the Joker and for his work on behalf of creators' rights. He was inducted into the Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2004.
George Roussos also known under the pseudonym George Bell, was an American comic book artist best known as one of Jack Kirby's Silver Age inkers, including on landmark early issues of Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four. Over five decades, he created artwork for numerous publishers, including EC Comics, and he was a staff colorist for Marvel Comics.
classic Bob Kane cover; 1st appearance and death of the Clock Maker; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
Batman #6 features a classic Batman cover that shows the Batman cover formula well in place. There was a steady stream of work featuring the Dynamic Duo in cheerful action against imposing colorful backgrounds, with that enormous logo ready to loom over the other comics on the stands. The kids were also rewarded with one of Batman's wildest stories after being lured into handing over their dimes. This issue's stories include the wild criminal case of "The Clock Maker," with Bill Finger introducing one of Batman's wildest villains into the rogues' gallery. Bruce Wayne and his rich pals find themselves targeted by killer timepieces after offending a clock-store owner by mentioning that they like to "kill time." There's a fun twist as the outraged Clock Maker begins to go after the wastrels, leading up to an explosive finish that sadly puts an end to this fascinating villain. Batman's even inspired enough to lecture Robin (and the book's young audience) that the Clock Maker was pretty much right: "People who waste valuable time are really enemies of mankind!" Fortunately, the high concept would later be revisited in the Silver Age with the Clock King.
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This blindingly colorful copy's grade tied for second-highest, one of the few to retain a hint of its original newsstand splendor. Expect this wonderful example of Bat-Mania to generate heat from the white hot Golden Age market. Time payments available.
Overstreet 2013 NM- (9.2) value= $10,000
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 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.).
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
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.
Sherrill David Robinson known as Jerry Robinson, was an American comic book artist known for his work on DC Comics' Batman line of comics during the 1940s. He is best known as the co-creator of Robin and the Joker and for his work on behalf of creators' rights. He was inducted into the Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2004.
George Roussos also known under the pseudonym George Bell, was an American comic book artist best known as one of Jack Kirby's Silver Age inkers, including on landmark early issues of Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four. Over five decades, he created artwork for numerous publishers, including EC Comics, and he was a staff colorist for Marvel Comics.