Dark is the Gotham Knight
Detective Comics 409
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COMIC DETAILS
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Comic Description:
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Detective Comics 409 Universal
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Grade:
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9.6
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Page Quality:
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WHITE
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Certification #:
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0900734005
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Owner:
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Tec-Tac-Toe
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SET DETAILS
Owner's Description
The Cover: Adams' conceptual version of The Masque of the Red Death, my take being a Poe fan, with the added menace of a blade that looks like it could cut the Batman in half.
I vaguely recall thinking "wow" (not really, but I can imagine I did) when I saw this issue sitting on the shelf-no room for a spinner racks-at my favorite newsstand. This is another one of those issues that I made an "extra effort" for, purchasing at least six copies of it.
Although I purchased multiple copies of all the issues in this run it was not because I thought they would increase in value, etc., it was solely because I enjoyed/enjoy having multiple copies of things I truly liked/like; I truly liked/like comic books.
Returning to the cover, its content and composition are everything that the cover of Tec 407 is not. For example, the tension it exudes can be, literally, cut with a knife; and what a knife Adams drew. The expression on Batman's face is also perfect with an "oh ****" look that fits perfectly with the scene.
All of the above equals "Keeper" unless a perfect 9.8 slabbed copy comes about.
Image #2 is of my second GCG graded 96 copy of Detective Comics 409.
Neal Adams drew another great cover:
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Frank Robins story
Bob Brown, Frank Giacola, Don Heck, and Dick Giordano art
Neal Adams cover
(My) Issue Note:
Batgirl backup story.
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