Description:

Detective Comics #27 CGC 1.8 OW/W 1st appearance BATMAN Bob Kane DC Golden Age

Detective Comics #27 which introduced Batman to the world is easily the 2nd most desirable comic ever printed. With Batman's longevity, increased demand and popularity as compared with Superman in recent years, it appears that the gap in both price and importance has be closing between Detective #27 and Action #1. There are only 27 unrestored copies of this MEGA KEY golden age 1st appearance that have been certified in 12 years of CGC's existence. Of those 27 copies, only 4 examples fall in the "relatively affordable" grade range of 1.5 and 2.5. This example is one of those 4. The eye appeal and color strike are more beautiful than the assigned grade. Part of the reason for the beautiful page quality and appearance, is the fact that this example was stored in a box for 65 years in a cool climate. Its a rare opportunity to buy a fresh to market book of this caliber. This auction is NO RESERVE.

The Book:

Sold For: 9,500.00 Seller: kens0016 (private)

Description:

Batman 1 – Spring 1940 5.0 Extensive Professional with cream to off white pages 1st appearance of the Joker and Catwoman. Hugo Strange appearance. Batman & Robin pin-up on back cover. Bill Finger Story Bob Cane & Jerry Robinson cover & art

Serial #0186158001

Restoration – color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cleaned, reinforced. (Married last page)

Overall comic has deep bright colors with sharp corners. No ink or pencil marks on exterior or interior of comic. Front cover has one small vein crease near bottom middle of comic as detected in light. Back cover has a small vein crease near the middle of Robins outside cape and a larger vein crease near Robins foot bottom corner. Both of these vein creases are only visible in light. No rust on staples. No tape on exterior or interior of book. Book is complete.
*Non color break creases are only visible in direct light while holding book on an angle.

*Comic notes from CGC front cover a few non color break creases in bottom right corner and in Batman's cape. One non color break crease near middle edge of back cover. These creases are minimal and do not effect the look of the book. The creases can be pressed out and would most likely increase the grade but no guarantee.
CGC case is flawless and includes plastic case bag. Comic was graded in December 2011

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Free Shipping: USPS Registered Priority + Signature Confirmation + Insured or pickup is available.
Comic will be boxed and then placed in a larger oversize box with plenty of bubble wrap.

Payment: Paypal or pay on pickup.

The Book:

Sold For: $19,995.00 Seller: oscargoldenageman ( 582 )

Description:

OUTSTANDING PRE ROBIN DETECTIVE CGC 3.0 BLUE CGC UNRESTORED LABEL CREAM TO OFF WHITE PAGES CGC NOTES SMALL AMOUNT OF DRIED GLUE ON SPINE OF COVER, SMALL AMOUNT OF TAPE ON COVER. THE WHITES ON THIS COVER ARE NOT FOR BELIEVING THEY ARE USUALLY DIRTY BUT THATS NOT THE CASE HERE .THIS BOOK IS ONE OF THE GREATEST COVERS OF ALL TIME IF NOT THE GREATEST. IF YOU HAVE LOW FEEDBACK PLEASE CONTACT ME PRIOR TO BIDDING. SHIPPING WILL BE DETERTERMINED AT AUCTIONS CLOSE PLEASE CHECK MY FEEDBACK AND BID IN CONFIDENCE THANKS

The Book:

Sold For: $26,000.00 Seller: sparklecitycomics ( 43509 )

Description:

OCTOBER GOLDEN AGE EVENT AUCTION

Welcome to Sparkle City's first Event Auction. We plan on having a few Golden Age Event Auction's every year which will feature a wide array of rare and high grade CGCs from 1934 to 1955. The October Event Auction will consist of 2 sessions and will last 10 days. There is something here for just about every golden age collector as auction estimates range for $500 to over $30,000. Have fun bidding and good luck in the auction.

Detective Comics #31 CGC 4.0 All-time Classic Cover 3rd Batman Cover OW/WHITE

Considered by many as maybe the best Batman cover of all-time, this classic cover by Bob Kane features a larger than life image of Batman in the night rising behind a castle on a lonely hill. This unforgettable image is just one of the reasons this issue is so high on just about every Dark Night and golden age collector's list. Another reason is the fact that this is only Batman's 3rd cover appearance and this issue is the first the the Batp[lane appears. A strong majority of the known copies are restored so having a solid unrestored copy at auction with off-white to white pages is a rare treat. Demand for pre_robin tecs is at an allt-ime high and we expected a frenzy of bidding. Auction estimate is $25,000 +

The Book:

Detective Comics #31 CGC 4.0 All-time Classic Cover 3rd Batman Cover OW/WHITE

Classic Cover indeed. One of the best covers of all time, without question.

Detective Comics #35 CGC 4.0 Classic Hypodermic Needle Bondage Cover Batman DC

What an intense run 27-40 is. Key books everywhere, classic covers everywhere… The best collectible run, in my opinion.

Marvel Mystery Comics 3 CGC 9.0 Highest Graded Larson Copy OW/WHITE Timely

Just to break up the Detectives…

Detective Comics #29 CGC 4.5 2nd Batman Cover 1st Dr. Death DC Golden Age

3rd Batman. No big deal.

Detective Comics #1 CGC 3.0 SCARCE KEY DC Golden Age Schuster & Flessel Art

Who doesn't love this cover?

FRANK MILLER Original RONIN #1 Artwork The BLOODSWORD No Reserve

Bad-ass page? Sure thing.

X-men #138 page 18 by John Byrne and Terry Austin

I'm too lazy to go through, but is this the same seller as the previous page from 138 or is it just a coincidence/copycat thing?

Alan Moore, David Lloyd V for Vendetta page. NR!!

People dig this book, in case you didn't know.

Batman #608 RRP Retailer Variant CGC 9.8 NM/MT WP RARE

I love posting this book to shock and awe the old timers.

Whiz Comics #25 CGC 6.5

GREAT COVER.

Tales of Suspense #39 CGC 9.2 1st Iron Man ow/white pages

When going through eBay for this post, the top lots were dominated by books from the saginaw collection. This one will be the top lot and will break into the all time ebay comic sales list.

Journey Into Mystery #89 CGC 9.4 OW/White Origin Thor Classic Cover

Classic cover, indeed. I haven't bought any JIM books in a long time, but whenever I see this I feel like I should reverse that trend.

Human Torch 4 (#3) CGC 8.5 VF+ Rockford Pedigree Timely

Filter has all the eBay gems.

star wars 1 35 cent variant vf/nm

I wonder what the buy it now price was.

GARY FRANK, BATMAN Splash Original Comic Art. Superman

Gary Frank brings the texture.

Sold For:$9,750.00 Seller: stcgc (481)

Description:

DETECTIVE COMICS #27

http://www.comicconnect.com/bookDetail.php?id=388796

For a comparison, check out the current Detective CGC NG; sold for $21,601

An action 1 page ended up at $1181

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Page Quality: Cream to Off-White Pages
Type of Holder: Universal

Item description:
1939, 1st appearance of Batman!

CGC Serial #0992289001

CGC notes: Cover, 1st 3 wraps & Centerfold are color copies, affects story. 4 pieces of tape to interior. Incomplete

The Book:

SUPERMAN #32 CGC VF 7.5 Amazing Golden Age Gem! 1945

Nice looking book! It's also a cover that was previously unfamiliar to me. I love the black background and the action popping on top.

Batman #181 CGC 9.0 WHITE Pgs! 1st Poison Ivy!

This is a cool book to me. It's a significant 1st appearance and I love the layout of the cover.

WITCHCRAFT #5 AVON VF+

Cool cover, right?

DETECTIVE COMICS #85 (1944) CGC 7.0 White – Joker cover

Joker x Joker

Kevin Maguire Original JLI Cover Art WONDER WOMAN

He's still got it. Maguire will forever be a favorite around these parts.