DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #29
CGC FA/GD: 1.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 08/26/2020 7:10 PM
$15,400
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: ow/white pgs; cvr re-attached w/tape. Mod amount tp cvr & int. cvr
1st app. Dr. Death; 2nd Batman cover
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1st app. Dr. Death; 2nd Batman cover
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ow/white pgs; cvr re-attached w/tape. Mod amount tp cvr & int. cvr
1st app. Dr. Death; 2nd Batman cover
Detective Comics #29 is one of the most difficult issues to obtain in the beloved pre-Robin Detective run of Batman's most moody and compelling stories. That's reflected in Detective #29's classic (and extremely rare) cover, showing the influence of pre-code horror cinema on Bob Kane's nocturnal creation. Detective #29 remains one of the most difficult early Batman issues to obtain, as both Batman's second cover appearance and third appearance in the comics.
Kane's cover also portrays the Caped Crusader's first brawl with a proper supervillain. Dr. Karl Hellfern, aka Doctor Death, creates a powerful poison that he'll release upon Gotham City if the wealthiest citizens don't meet his demands. It's well documented that Batman stories took on a lighter tone as Robin came along and the hero moved into his own book. This issue, however, has Batman taking a bullet to the shoulder and other great pulp elements. The scarcity of these ground-zero Dark Knight Detective issues has collectors taking notice whenever these classics come up for auction.
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1st app. Dr. Death; 2nd Batman cover
Detective Comics #29 is one of the most difficult issues to obtain in the beloved pre-Robin Detective run of Batman's most moody and compelling stories. That's reflected in Detective #29's classic (and extremely rare) cover, showing the influence of pre-code horror cinema on Bob Kane's nocturnal creation. Detective #29 remains one of the most difficult early Batman issues to obtain, as both Batman's second cover appearance and third appearance in the comics.
Kane's cover also portrays the Caped Crusader's first brawl with a proper supervillain. Dr. Karl Hellfern, aka Doctor Death, creates a powerful poison that he'll release upon Gotham City if the wealthiest citizens don't meet his demands. It's well documented that Batman stories took on a lighter tone as Robin came along and the hero moved into his own book. This issue, however, has Batman taking a bullet to the shoulder and other great pulp elements. The scarcity of these ground-zero Dark Knight Detective issues has collectors taking notice whenever these classics come up for auction.
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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.