DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #140
CGC FN+: 6.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 08/26/2020 7:22 PM
$14,800
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: ow/w pgs
1st appearance of the Riddler, w/ origin (10/48) COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
DC Premiere Collection
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1st appearance of the Riddler, w/ origin (10/48) COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
DC Premiere Collection
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ow/w pgs
1st appearance of the Riddler, w/ origin (10/48) COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
DC Premiere Collection
Detective Comics #140 came along over 100 issues after Batman began, but this Golden Age classic marks the first appearance of The Riddler as one of the Caped Crusader's most popular foes! This diabolical debut assured fans that were plenty more surprises left to come, years after Batman #1 introduced The Joker and Catwoman!
Bill Finger still crafted this classic origin story so that the Riddler immediately seems like a classic Batman bad guy. We get a look at the troubling early years of puzzle expert (and compulsive cheater) Edward Nigma, with his overblown obsession perfectly fitting into the existing Bat-mythos. The Riddler would become the perfect foil for Batman's own exacting self-discipline and Sherlockian-level detective skills.
In a puzzling twist, the Riddler would reappear in Detective two issues later, and then promptly disappear until 1965! From there, however, The Riddler would even briefly eclipse the Joker as Batman's most beloved foe. He was even brought in as the first Bat-villain for the hit '60s TV series. (Frank Gorshin would credit this issue as the inspiration for his Riddler's particularly nasty personality.) This issue was released when DC and other hero publishers were experiencing a post-war sales dip, meaning that reduced print runs have made this an unusually rare key issue for a major Bat-villain. This issue is set to remain a top collectible with the Riddler's expected return to the big screen in 2026's The Batman: Part II !
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This book has amazing eye appeal, just look at that beaming yellow wash that glows like the sun from off this cover, an extremely sharp copy that reads higher than its grade. The first appearance of the Riddler in these pages ensures that this collectible will continue to go up in value as time goes by, it is pretty well known by now that certain books will almost never sell for a lower price, and you can bet any Golden Age Batman key falls into that category. If you are a serious Batfan you need to own this comic.
Overstreet Guide 2019 FN+ (6.5) value = $9,800.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 3 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
1st appearance of the Riddler, w/ origin (10/48) COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
DC Premiere Collection
Detective Comics #140 came along over 100 issues after Batman began, but this Golden Age classic marks the first appearance of The Riddler as one of the Caped Crusader's most popular foes! This diabolical debut assured fans that were plenty more surprises left to come, years after Batman #1 introduced The Joker and Catwoman!
Bill Finger still crafted this classic origin story so that the Riddler immediately seems like a classic Batman bad guy. We get a look at the troubling early years of puzzle expert (and compulsive cheater) Edward Nigma, with his overblown obsession perfectly fitting into the existing Bat-mythos. The Riddler would become the perfect foil for Batman's own exacting self-discipline and Sherlockian-level detective skills.
In a puzzling twist, the Riddler would reappear in Detective two issues later, and then promptly disappear until 1965! From there, however, The Riddler would even briefly eclipse the Joker as Batman's most beloved foe. He was even brought in as the first Bat-villain for the hit '60s TV series. (Frank Gorshin would credit this issue as the inspiration for his Riddler's particularly nasty personality.) This issue was released when DC and other hero publishers were experiencing a post-war sales dip, meaning that reduced print runs have made this an unusually rare key issue for a major Bat-villain. This issue is set to remain a top collectible with the Riddler's expected return to the big screen in 2026's The Batman: Part II !
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This book has amazing eye appeal, just look at that beaming yellow wash that glows like the sun from off this cover, an extremely sharp copy that reads higher than its grade. The first appearance of the Riddler in these pages ensures that this collectible will continue to go up in value as time goes by, it is pretty well known by now that certain books will almost never sell for a lower price, and you can bet any Golden Age Batman key falls into that category. If you are a serious Batfan you need to own this comic.
Overstreet Guide 2019 FN+ (6.5) value = $9,800.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 3 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