BATMAN (1940-2011) #3
CGC VF+: 8.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 04/15/2021 8:52 PM
$22,979.30
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
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3rd appearance of Catwoman, and 1st appearance in costume; classic Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cover/art
Kentucky Collection
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3rd appearance of Catwoman, and 1st appearance in costume; classic Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cover/art
Kentucky Collection
DESCRIPTION
A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
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3rd appearance of Catwoman, and 1st appearance in costume; classic Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cover/art
Kentucky Collection
Batman #3 features vital moments in the Caped Crusader's early career, beginning with a classic cover that would be saluted in the '60s with the Batman television show. There's also a major first appearance of the Catwoman as a supervillain. Her earlier appearances had portrayed her as an anonymous Mistress of Disguise known as The Cat. Here, the mysterious thief begins wearing a red cape, plus a proper cat mask completely covering her head. Meanwhile, the DC editors can't decide between the text calling her Cat-Woman, The Cat, or The Cat Woman. You can still be sure that giant cat head comes off long enough for her to steal a kiss before once again escaping Batman's clutches.
By any name, "The Batman vs. the Cat-Woman" is a vital early story featuring one of DC's most enduring characters. The issue also boasts the bizarre (and homicide-filled) "The Ugliest Man in the World," "The Crime School for Boys," and "The Strange Case of the Diabolical Puppet Master." This book is also the only showcase for the bumbling Detective McGonigle, who appears in two stories as a planned comic foil for Batman before never being seen again. Early Batman comics are notoriously difficult to procure, and this issue truly earns its valued place among collectors.
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Na na na na na na na na, Batman! This is one of the most classic of all Batman covers, the iconic image of the Dynamic Duo running towards the reader never gets old, and speaking of things never getting old, have you taken a good look at this cover? It is common knowledge among comic collectors of the Golden Age that black backgrounds do not generally age well, as they tend to display each and every imperfection they pick up over time, and eighty years leaves a lot of opportunities for dings and dents to occur. The fact that this copy has remained in such well-kept shape all these years is reason enough to duke it out over ownership bragging rights in this auction, there are only eight copies higher up the census than this amazing time capsule comic.
Overstreet Guide 2020 VF+ (8.5) value = $14,750.
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 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
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3rd appearance of Catwoman, and 1st appearance in costume; classic Bob Kane/Jerry Robinson cover/art
Kentucky Collection
Batman #3 features vital moments in the Caped Crusader's early career, beginning with a classic cover that would be saluted in the '60s with the Batman television show. There's also a major first appearance of the Catwoman as a supervillain. Her earlier appearances had portrayed her as an anonymous Mistress of Disguise known as The Cat. Here, the mysterious thief begins wearing a red cape, plus a proper cat mask completely covering her head. Meanwhile, the DC editors can't decide between the text calling her Cat-Woman, The Cat, or The Cat Woman. You can still be sure that giant cat head comes off long enough for her to steal a kiss before once again escaping Batman's clutches.
By any name, "The Batman vs. the Cat-Woman" is a vital early story featuring one of DC's most enduring characters. The issue also boasts the bizarre (and homicide-filled) "The Ugliest Man in the World," "The Crime School for Boys," and "The Strange Case of the Diabolical Puppet Master." This book is also the only showcase for the bumbling Detective McGonigle, who appears in two stories as a planned comic foil for Batman before never being seen again. Early Batman comics are notoriously difficult to procure, and this issue truly earns its valued place among collectors.
_____________________________________________
Na na na na na na na na, Batman! This is one of the most classic of all Batman covers, the iconic image of the Dynamic Duo running towards the reader never gets old, and speaking of things never getting old, have you taken a good look at this cover? It is common knowledge among comic collectors of the Golden Age that black backgrounds do not generally age well, as they tend to display each and every imperfection they pick up over time, and eighty years leaves a lot of opportunities for dings and dents to occur. The fact that this copy has remained in such well-kept shape all these years is reason enough to duke it out over ownership bragging rights in this auction, there are only eight copies higher up the census than this amazing time capsule comic.
Overstreet Guide 2020 VF+ (8.5) value = $14,750.
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 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