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Brave and the Bold 200 |
| Item: |
Brave and the Bold 200 |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1050888021
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Owner Comments
Brave and the Bold Issue 200, Copy D, Issue Credits as per the CGC label:
Apparently, I truly enjoy Brave and the Bold Issue 200.
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Detective Comics 437 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 437 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1342688006
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Owner Comments
Welcome to the set 9.6 that has near perfect cover alignment; waiting for a 9.8 to arrive.
As I wrote previously: "Detective Comics 437
I presently do not have a copy of Detective Comics 437 in this set. The CGC graded copy that I had in this set last year, although a 9.8 with white pages and having a description that read: The brilliant Jim Aparo created a cover for the ages with this beauty. This book should be part of every collection for the cover alone. I'll leave it at that. This book is the best CGC 9.8 graded copy of this issue as the cover has only a slight strip of white running along the left side!, never quite met my standards as it had a cover miswrap that bothered me. Thus, once I find a copy of Detective Comics 437 with perfect cover alignment I hope to add it to this set."
Although my "search" for a CGC graded 9.8 copy of Detective Comics 437 continues, I was fortunate enough to find this very nice white-paged copy, despite the miswrap, of this issue and decided to purchase it in order to fill this long-empty set slot. If I had the time, I would attempt to find my OO copies, or one of the many that I have purchased over the years, and determine if any may garner a 9.8 (9.9 or 10.0, hopefully) from the folks at CGC. Unfortunately, that will have to wait.
Oh, yes, the brilliant Jim Aparo ...!
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Archie Goodwin story
Jim Aparo and Walter Simonson art
Jim Aparo cover
Issue Notes (as per the CGC Universal Label):
1st appearance of the new Manhunter and Christine St. Clair.
New logo.
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Detective Comics 441 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 441 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0947715001
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Owner Comments
The cover of Detective Comics 441 is one of my favorites of this run because it simply presents so well. In other words, I can't identify the reason why I like this cover so much; I "just do." Of course, the fact that it is a Jim Aparo cover clearly influences my perception of it.
My fondness for the cover may also have to do with the contents of the book which are "fabulous" and that the issue is a 100 pager. Whatever the reason/s, I like it and I humbly suggest you read this issue if you have not done so as it is, again, fabulous.
Keeper, until I locate a typical CGC graded 9.8 copy.
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Archie Goodwin story
Jim Aparo cover
Sal Amendola, Howard Chaykin, and Walt Simonson art
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Manhunter backup story.
100 Page Issue.
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Detective Comics 443 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 443 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0143217010
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Owner Comments
This issue has another wonderful cover by Jim Aparo. Although not as action oriented as the cover to Detective Comics 442 it has a a balance that I very much like.
As with most issues in this run, the contents of this book left (leave) me wanting more. Alas, I had to wait a month, give or take, for Detective Comics 444 to hit the shelf. I did, and ...
(Keeper, until I locate a typical CGC graded 9.8 copy.)
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Archie Goodwin story
Walt Simonson art
Jim Aparo cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
100 Page Cover.
Manhunter appearance.
Batman and Manhunter pin-ups.
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Detective Comics 445 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 445 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0143216003
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Owner Comments
Alas, Detective Comics 445 was the last of the 100 pagers in this run, how sad.
However, what a way to end the 100 pagers run-within-a-run: "Bat-Murderer" on the run! (I hope I wrote "run" enough times.)
To change "things" up a bit, my collection, both CGC graded and raw, of Detective Comics is one of my pride and joys in this wonderful hobby. The fact that I am able to "share" my love of this hobby with others, despite having this set obscured (not presently), is truly a wonder to me and a joy I wish to partake in for a very long time.
Keeper, until I locate a typical CGC graded 9.8 copy.
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Len Wein and Bob Rozakis stories
Jim Aparo and Mike Grell art
Jim Aparo cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
100 page issue.
Robin backup story.
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Detective Comics 446 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 446 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0763306004
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Owner Comments
The great Jim Aparo was both the cover and interior artist for what is another great Detective Comics issue in this run/set. Len Wein crafted a story more than worthy of the Batman. The Hawkman backup story is also a wonderful read.
Remember, be certain to keep warm when reading this issue because it is "A Bone-Chiller ..."
Keeper, until I locate a typical CGC graded 9.8 copy.
Image #2 is of the same comic book, a place holder that will be replaced with a scan or photograph of the back cover of this book.
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Len Wein story
Jim Aparo cover and art
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Hawkman backup story.
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Detective Comics 448 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 448 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0141393007
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Owner Comments
The Batman dead; and that very attractive female "villain" also; NOOOOOOOOO!
Ok, the Batman did not die in this issue, thankfully.
This was another brilliant Jim Aparo cover, especially the split-scene, time lapse presentation as first Batman shoots and then Batman is shot.
Keeper, until I locate a typical CGC graded 9.8 copy.
A CGC graded 9.8 copy of this issue was added to this set on March 15, 2020.
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Len Wein story
Ernie Chan and Dick Giordano art
Jim Aparo cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
1st book-length solo Batman in title.
Rá's Al Ghúl, Talia, and Creeper appearance.
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| Slot: |
Detective Comics 468 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 468 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0153335007
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Owner Comments
The calculation is, Batman you may be in trouble because the Calculator is deadly serious in his math.
This issue has a typically, as do all the issues in this set, an enjoyable Batman adventure that I, especially as a kid, simply loved.
Read this book, enjoy it, and do your "rithmetic."
This copy of Detective Comics is, in two words, "The best!"
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Bob Rozakis story
Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin art
Jim Aparo cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Calculator, Elongated Man, Hawkman, Atom, Green Arrow, and Black Canary appearance(s).
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Detective Comics 469 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 469 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0037041034
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Owner Comments
The Living Phosphorous is mad and he's "not going to take it anymore." Unfortunately, for Batman; but great for us; he's on old LP's hit list along with Gotham City.
Will G City, and the Batman, survive or ....
Keeper, until I locate a typical CGC graded 9.8 copy of this issue for this, my second, Detective Comics 401 to 500 set.
(although this old label beauty looks better than a 9.6 by any measure).
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Set Copy Note:
Old CGC Universal Label
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Detective Comics 492 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 492 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0230832009
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Owner Comments
Detective Comics 492 poses the question is Batgirl dead. The answer of course is ...; I don't remember! What do you think it is?
Great story, great cover (by the simply magnificent Jim Aparo), just all-around great.
Keeper, until I locate a typical CGC graded 9.8 copy. Still, this is a gorgeous copy of Detective Comics 492.
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
(Cary) Burkett, (Bob) Haney, (Bob) Rozakis, and (Jack C.) Harris stories
Don Newton, Bob Oksner, Romeo Tanghal and Charles Nicholas art
Jim Aparo cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
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Detective Comics 493 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 493 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1054302002
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Owner Comments
A gorgeous copy of Detective Comics 493.
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| Slot: |
Detective Comics 495 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 495 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0706495010
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Owner Comments
DON ROSA COLLECTION
Keeper, until I locate a typical CGC graded 9.8 copy.
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| Slot: |
Detective Comics 500 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 500 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1255702015
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Owner Comments
The 500th issues of Detective Comics arrived with a bang (well, not really, but it seems apropos): 7 Special Stories and all of them more fun than a barrel full of bats.
The best, no! I want a 9.9 or 10.0!
Image #2 is of the second CGC graded 9.8 copy that I own of Detective Comics 500.
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
(Alan) Brennert, (Len) Wein, (Walter B.) Gibson, and (Paul) Levitz stories
(Jim) Aparo, (Walt) Simonson, (Carmine) Infantino, (Dick) Giordano, (José Luis) Garcia-López, (Thomas) Yeates, and (Joe) Kubert cover/art
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Batman and Deadman team-up.
Wraparound cover.
Anniversary issue.
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