BATMAN (1940-2011) #16
PR: 0.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Tuesday, 11/08/2011 12:08 PM
$49
Sold For
6
Bids
PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: bc, missing; po back pg, affects story
Bob Kane art; origin & 1st app of Alfred; Joker app.
Read Description ▼
Bob Kane art; origin & 1st app of Alfred; Joker app.
DESCRIPTION
bc, missing; po back pg, affects story
Bob Kane art; origin & 1st app of Alfred; Joker app.Batman #16 offers a classic Joker story that also marks the first appearance of Bruce Wayne’s faithful and omnipresent butler, Alfred Pennyworth—adding a crucial character to the Gotham mythos. The faithful manservant would eventually both evolve and remain a steady figure in the world of Batman for decades to come. Originally a burly aspiring detective, Alfred was retconned to appear similar to the butler featured in the successful Batman serials of the 1940s. That character would remain constant through his depiction in the hit Batman series of the '60s, before morphing into a dangerous military man once trusted to safeguard Bruce Wayne as a boy (as originally depicted on the FOX show Gotham, before landing his own Epix TV series). The birthplace of this beloved manservant resides in this early Batman issue, making this rare issue an enduringly popular investment.
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.
Bob Kane art; origin & 1st app of Alfred; Joker app.Batman #16 offers a classic Joker story that also marks the first appearance of Bruce Wayne’s faithful and omnipresent butler, Alfred Pennyworth—adding a crucial character to the Gotham mythos. The faithful manservant would eventually both evolve and remain a steady figure in the world of Batman for decades to come. Originally a burly aspiring detective, Alfred was retconned to appear similar to the butler featured in the successful Batman serials of the 1940s. That character would remain constant through his depiction in the hit Batman series of the '60s, before morphing into a dangerous military man once trusted to safeguard Bruce Wayne as a boy (as originally depicted on the FOX show Gotham, before landing his own Epix TV series). The birthplace of this beloved manservant resides in this early Batman issue, making this rare issue an enduringly popular investment.
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.