DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #31
CGC G: 2.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 12/15/2016 12:23 PM
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: brittle pages
classic Batman over castle cover by Bob Kane! 1st Batplane and Batarang! (9/39)
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classic Batman over castle cover by Bob Kane! 1st Batplane and Batarang! (9/39)
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brittle pages
classic Batman over castle cover by Bob Kane! 1st Batplane and Batarang! (9/39)
Detective #27 and #38 are vital keys for the introduction of, respectively, Batman and Robin. It's no secret that top collectors also chase after the pre-Robin run of Detective #28-37 as some of the moodiest and most compelling Batman stories ever published. There are several reasons that Detective #31 is probably the most famous (and difficult) issue to obtain, starting with the cover's iconic imagery of the brooding Caped Crusader in his third cover appearance.
"Batman Versus the Vampire" is also considered by many fans to be the first true classic Batman story. Comics legend Gardner Fox had to write Batman's first two-part tale to cover the global menace of The Monk — making history as the second super-villain to ever take on the Dark Knight. (Fox had brought in Doctor Death as the first.) The Monk's supernatural origins as both vampire and werewolf soon had him sidelined when Robin came along to lighten Batman's stories. Gerry Conway would finally revive the Monk in the '80s. Matt Wagner revisited the story for the Batman and the Mad Monk limited series in 2006,, leading to a Mad Monk cameo in 2016's Batman #14. Bob Kane's classic cover has also been regularly reworked in tribute over the years, most famously by Neal Adams for Batman #227 .
For further firsts, this issue has the Bat-Gyro debuting as a precursor to the Batplane, plus the introduction of the famous Batarang — as still brandished by the Caped Crusader. Julie Madison also makes her first appearance as Bruce Wayne's earliest girlfriend. Gardner Fox adds Batman leaving New York City for the first time, following Julie to Paris. (References to Gotham City were at least a year away.) No serious DC Golden Age collection is complete without this masterpiece, which explains the frenzied bidding that ensues on the rare instances when copies make it to market.
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Way before the infantile stories that DC churned out in the 50s and the campy TV series of the 60s, Detective Comics 31 bonded Batman to the dark and brooding persona we all identify with today. The cover of this pre-Robin story depicts a gothic castle overlooking over a misty mountain top with Batman looming amid a bright full moon. This issue is a proven favorite of Golden Age and Batman aficionados alike, which draws tremendous demand and auction attention in any condition. This copy, certified CGC 2.0, will surely be a source of contention between collectors. The colors are bright and the copy presents well for it's grade. Don't miss out on this one, it is bound to be snatched up in a frenzy of bids.
Overstreet Guide 2016 GD (2.0) value = $20,000.
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.
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.
classic Batman over castle cover by Bob Kane! 1st Batplane and Batarang! (9/39)
Detective #27 and #38 are vital keys for the introduction of, respectively, Batman and Robin. It's no secret that top collectors also chase after the pre-Robin run of Detective #28-37 as some of the moodiest and most compelling Batman stories ever published. There are several reasons that Detective #31 is probably the most famous (and difficult) issue to obtain, starting with the cover's iconic imagery of the brooding Caped Crusader in his third cover appearance.
"Batman Versus the Vampire" is also considered by many fans to be the first true classic Batman story. Comics legend Gardner Fox had to write Batman's first two-part tale to cover the global menace of The Monk — making history as the second super-villain to ever take on the Dark Knight. (Fox had brought in Doctor Death as the first.) The Monk's supernatural origins as both vampire and werewolf soon had him sidelined when Robin came along to lighten Batman's stories. Gerry Conway would finally revive the Monk in the '80s. Matt Wagner revisited the story for the Batman and the Mad Monk limited series in 2006,, leading to a Mad Monk cameo in 2016's Batman #14. Bob Kane's classic cover has also been regularly reworked in tribute over the years, most famously by Neal Adams for Batman #227 .
For further firsts, this issue has the Bat-Gyro debuting as a precursor to the Batplane, plus the introduction of the famous Batarang — as still brandished by the Caped Crusader. Julie Madison also makes her first appearance as Bruce Wayne's earliest girlfriend. Gardner Fox adds Batman leaving New York City for the first time, following Julie to Paris. (References to Gotham City were at least a year away.) No serious DC Golden Age collection is complete without this masterpiece, which explains the frenzied bidding that ensues on the rare instances when copies make it to market.
_______________________________________________
Way before the infantile stories that DC churned out in the 50s and the campy TV series of the 60s, Detective Comics 31 bonded Batman to the dark and brooding persona we all identify with today. The cover of this pre-Robin story depicts a gothic castle overlooking over a misty mountain top with Batman looming amid a bright full moon. This issue is a proven favorite of Golden Age and Batman aficionados alike, which draws tremendous demand and auction attention in any condition. This copy, certified CGC 2.0, will surely be a source of contention between collectors. The colors are bright and the copy presents well for it's grade. Don't miss out on this one, it is bound to be snatched up in a frenzy of bids.
Overstreet Guide 2016 GD (2.0) value = $20,000.
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.
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.