BATMAN (1940-2011) #9
CGC NM: 9.4
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Monday, 09/20/2010 3:23 PM
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PUBLISHER: DC
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1st Batman Christmas story; 9th app. of Joker; black cover; Fred Ray/Jerry Robinson cover; Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson art
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1st Batman Christmas story; 9th app. of Joker; black cover; Fred Ray/Jerry Robinson cover; Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson art
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ow/white pgs (please read bidding requirements in listing description)
1st Batman Christmas story; 9th app. of Joker; black cover; Fred Ray/Jerry Robinson cover; Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson art
Highest Graded
Batman #9 created a tradition in comics with the first Christmas story for the Caped Crusader! The appropriately-titled "Christmas" has Batman restoring a poor kid's faith in Santa Claus while also getting the boy's framed father out of prison. Since then, Batman has regularly found himself in action amidst the Yuletide cheer. He's even recently began teaming up with Santa Claus for the Silent Knight run of limited series. It all begins here, however, with Batman taking a clear lead over Archie Andrews in claiming over 80 years of Christmas comic adventures. (Superman still takes the lead with the Superman's Christmas Adventure special in 1940!) Also of note: the Joker making his ninth appearance in "The Case of the Lucky Law-Breakers!"
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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.
1st Batman Christmas story; 9th app. of Joker; black cover; Fred Ray/Jerry Robinson cover; Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson art
Highest Graded
Batman #9 created a tradition in comics with the first Christmas story for the Caped Crusader! The appropriately-titled "Christmas" has Batman restoring a poor kid's faith in Santa Claus while also getting the boy's framed father out of prison. Since then, Batman has regularly found himself in action amidst the Yuletide cheer. He's even recently began teaming up with Santa Claus for the Silent Knight run of limited series. It all begins here, however, with Batman taking a clear lead over Archie Andrews in claiming over 80 years of Christmas comic adventures. (Superman still takes the lead with the Superman's Christmas Adventure special in 1940!) Also of note: the Joker making his ninth appearance in "The Case of the Lucky Law-Breakers!"
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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.).
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.