DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #33
CGC NM-: 9.2
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 06/13/2018 2:08 PM
$344,444
Sold For
35
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: Atlantic City copy; ow/white pgs; 1 of 1!
Bob Kane classic cvr/art; 1st app. of Thomas Wayne & Martha Wayne. Batman gun holster on cvr. Origin of Batman. (11/39)
Second City Collection
Highest Graded
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Bob Kane classic cvr/art; 1st app. of Thomas Wayne & Martha Wayne. Batman gun holster on cvr. Origin of Batman. (11/39)
Second City Collection
Highest Graded
DESCRIPTION
Atlantic City copy; ow/white pgs; 1 of 1!
Bob Kane classic cvr/art; 1st app. of Thomas Wayne & Martha Wayne. Batman gun holster on cvr. Origin of Batman. (11/39)
Second City Collection
Highest Graded
Surprisingly, Batman's debut in Detective Comics #27 doesn't include the origin of the Caped Crusader. The hero's tragic childhood wasn’t revealed until Detective #33, featuring the first appearances of Thomas and Martha Wayne. (New readers would find this story reprinted in 1940's Batman #1.) This Detective cover — only the fourth comic cover to feature the Dark Knight — is also notable for the armed and dangerous Batman seen breaking his vow against guns that would later become a cornerstone of the character's moral code. This is a startling and classic image from the beloved first year of the hero's adventures, rich with gothic shadows and nearly nightmarish graphics. Rarely are such antiquated books so well-kept. This copy is in remarkable unrestored condition. Coming in at a 9.2, it's exceptionally well-maintained for any comic, let alone for a Golden Age key. The bright saturated colors contrast against the black swooping figure of Batman as he descends onto two terrified gangsters to dispense swift justice. This is an essential piece of comic book history fit for the most illustrious of collections.
From the estate of a private collector.
Overstreet Guide 2017 NM- (9.2) value = $190,000.
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Artists Information
Moldoff is best known for his early work on DC's Hawkman and Hawkgirl, and was one of Bob Kane's primary "ghost artists" on Batman. He co-created the Batman villains Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, the second Clayface, and Bat-Mite, as well as the original heroes Bat-Girl, Batwoman, and Ace the Bat-Hound.
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.
Bob Kane classic cvr/art; 1st app. of Thomas Wayne & Martha Wayne. Batman gun holster on cvr. Origin of Batman. (11/39)
Second City Collection
Highest Graded
Surprisingly, Batman's debut in Detective Comics #27 doesn't include the origin of the Caped Crusader. The hero's tragic childhood wasn’t revealed until Detective #33, featuring the first appearances of Thomas and Martha Wayne. (New readers would find this story reprinted in 1940's Batman #1.) This Detective cover — only the fourth comic cover to feature the Dark Knight — is also notable for the armed and dangerous Batman seen breaking his vow against guns that would later become a cornerstone of the character's moral code. This is a startling and classic image from the beloved first year of the hero's adventures, rich with gothic shadows and nearly nightmarish graphics. Rarely are such antiquated books so well-kept. This copy is in remarkable unrestored condition. Coming in at a 9.2, it's exceptionally well-maintained for any comic, let alone for a Golden Age key. The bright saturated colors contrast against the black swooping figure of Batman as he descends onto two terrified gangsters to dispense swift justice. This is an essential piece of comic book history fit for the most illustrious of collections.
From the estate of a private collector.
Overstreet Guide 2017 NM- (9.2) value = $190,000.
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.
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
Moldoff is best known for his early work on DC's Hawkman and Hawkgirl, and was one of Bob Kane's primary "ghost artists" on Batman. He co-created the Batman villains Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, the second Clayface, and Bat-Mite, as well as the original heroes Bat-Girl, Batwoman, and Ace the Bat-Hound.
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.