| Slot: |
Batman #225 (1970) |
| Item: |
Batman 225 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0780285002
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Owner Comments
817
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| Slot: |
Detective Comics #400 (1970) |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 400 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0721130001
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Owner Comments
"1970, 1st Man-Bat. Neal Adams Cover. 1st team-up between Batgirl and Robin. Neal Adams, Gil Kane, Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta art."
I overpaid for this issue at current (Aug., 28, 2015) prices but, still, I am happy to own such a very nice copy of Detective Comics 400, further still, I hope to replace this copy with a CGC graed 9.6 (9.8!) one. Oh, and before I forget, Man-Bat baby, Mannnnn-Battttt!
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| Slot: |
Detective Comics #405 (1970) |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 405 |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1198101013
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Owner Comments
My newsstand, actually the "almost corner" small grocery store-the grocery store version of a hole in the wall ... (fill in the dots)-did not offer much in the way of a selection when it came to food but it did offer every comic book published from the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s, the period during which I visited the store, as well as a few tons of "used" ("back issue" was not a term known by the owner [or me] until the early 1980s) GA books.
The store owner, a man in his 60s and 70s during my tenure, was solely interested in comic books because they sold well; as he frequently told me. Still, he discounted books across the board. For example, if you purchased a book with a cover price of 15¢ he would charge you 10¢ for it. Although I do not remember how many books you had to purchase to receive a bigger discount, with the number of books I purchased he would price 15¢ books at 8¢.
Such a discount, of course, offered me the opportunity to purchase many comic books, including, I believe, 6 or more copies of Tec 405. I recall making the "extra effort" to purchase more than my usual number of Tec copies with this issue simply because of the cover. As you can see on the copy before you, the cover is simply fantastic. The menace and tension it invokes takes your breath away. Oh, and as you may realize, the copy before you has absolutely perfect cover alignment, which is, unfortunately, all too often lacking on this issue.
Keeper, perhaps even if I am able to find a white paged 9.6 or, even better, 9.8 copy with less then perfect cover alignment.
{Grade: NM+ 9.6
Page Quality: White
CGC Number: 1198101013
Description:
Second highest graded behind only 5 in 9.8. GREAT book from the early 1970's (11/70) with a poignant Neal Adams League of Assassins cover. Snow white pages, exceptional color strike, unread eye appeal.}
The 9.6 white paged copy with less than perfect cover alignment has arrived and, despite the misaligned cover, it is still a beautiful copy. Welcome to the collection!
Image #2 is a scan of my CGC graded 9.4 copy of Detective Comics 405 which, as you can see, has a perfectly centered cover.
One heck of a Neal Adams cover!
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Denny O'Neil and Frank Robbins stories
Bob Brown, Frank Giacola, and Gil Kane art
Neal Adams cover
Issue Notes (as per the CGC Universal Label):
1st appearance of the League of Assassins.
Batgirl backup story.
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| Slot: |
Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134 (1970) |
| Item: |
Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 134 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0146722007
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Owner Comments
A gorgeous copy of SPJO 134, that, of course, contains the first appearance of Darkseid.
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| Slot: |
Batman #232 (1971) |
| Item: |
Batman 232 |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1097149010
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Owner Comments
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Denny O'Neil story
Neal Adams and Dick Giordano art
Neal Adams cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
1st appearance of Rá's Al Ghúl.
Origin of Batman and Robin retold.
Talia cameo.
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| Slot: |
Detective Comics #411 (1971) |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 411 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0133361008
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Owner Comments
Oh baby, Talia Al Ghúl arrives and the Batman universe will arguably never be the same again.
The cover of this issue is one that thumps, thumps, thumps its way into your vision like an atomic bomb explosion. For one, if Adams was not at the top of his game with this cover, he was not far off. The predicament of the women, that we will come to know as Talia, on the cover demands a heroic rescue attempt. Of course, the Batman is more than up to the task, with some help from Talia to secure a "winning" outcome.
If you have not read this book, do so as I believe you will enjoy it.
Keeper, unless I can secure a slabbed 9.8 "with absolutely perfect cover alignment and white pages" (or that does not sell for over $8000.00. Wow!) or a 9.6 with, well, a 9.6.
A stunning Neal Adams cover befitting the 1st Appearance of Talia Al GHúl,
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Denny O'Neil and Frank Robbins stories
Bob Brown, Dick Giordano, and Don Heck art
Neal Adams cover
Issue Notes (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Bondage cover.
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| Slot: |
Forever People #1 (1971) |
| Item: |
Forever People 1 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0285438005
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Owner Comments
MC
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| Slot: |
New Gods #1 (1971) |
| Item: |
New Gods 1 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0039005017
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Owner Comments
A gorgeous copy of New Gods 1.
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| Slot: |
Detective Comics #428 (1972) |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 428 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1097152004
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Owner Comments
A blast from the past perhaps or laying down the law in Gotham? Whatever it was, I could not wait to find out I'm quite sure when I saw this book at my favorite comic book newsstand. Six copies it was as well as shown by my "decade ago review."
Kaluta's use of the "dark" on these covers was brilliant as they invoked the perfect "feel" for the great Batman stories contained in this run of Tec issues.
If you have not read this issue, try to as I believe you'll enjoy it tremendously!
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 in February 2020. At that time it was the only CGC graded 9.8 copy of Detective Comics 428.
The images will be replaced with scans as soon as possible.
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Frank Robins and Nelson Bridwell stories
(Bob) Brown, (Dick) Giordano, (Dick) Dillin, and (Joe) Giella art
Michael Wm. Kaluta cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Hawkman backup story.
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| Slot: |
New Gods #7 (1972) |
| Item: |
New Gods 7 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0907326015
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Owner Comments
An absolutely gorgeous copy of New Gods 7 and the single highest CGC graded copy.
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| Slot: |
Swamp Thing #1 (1972) |
| Item: |
Swamp Thing 1 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1044302002
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Owner Comments
This is a beautiful copy of Swamp Thing 1 signed by the great Bernie Wrightson on May 22, 2011.
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| Slot: |
Detective Comics #437 (1973) |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 437 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1991587007
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Owner Comments
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."
No longer applicable except for my OO copies of this issue: "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."
Well, on Saturday, September 1, 2018 (purchased Friday, August 31) a CGC graded 9.8 copy of this issue reached this set. Although it has a cover miswrap, based on my experience all 9.8 copies of this issue appear to have the same issue, excuse the pun, with many CGC graded 9.4 and 9.6 copies not having that problem or not as "severe." Thus, to add a 9.8 copy of Detective Comics 437 to this set, "one" had to compromise, and I have. Welcome to the set 9.8!
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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| Slot: |
Detective Comics #457 (1976) |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 457 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0114460006
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Owner Comments
Another glorious cover by the great Dick Giordano, a master artist if there ever was one!
This issues of Detective Comics retells Batman's origin and is another in a long line of fantastic reads in this run.
Keeper, until I locate a typical CGC graded 9.8 copy (although this copy is about as perfect as it can get).
I purchased this book from fellow board member Dr. Watson, who very kindly let me pay for it via time-payments.
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):
Dick Giordano cover and art
[Expanded Issues Credits:
Denny O'Neil and Bob Rozakis stories
Dick Giordano and Kurt Schaffenberger art]
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
[Expanded Issue Notes:
Origin retold.
1st appearance of Leslie Thompkins.
Origin retold.]
Set Copy Note:
Old CGC Universal Label
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| Slot: |
Detective Comics #469 (1977) |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 469 |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0116425019
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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 ....
The CGC graded 9.8 copy of Detective Comics 469 arrived in the collection in 2013.
MC0290OCGCBL12713031513
As my description for the CGC graded 9.6 copy of this issue read: Keeper, until I locate a typical CGC graded 9.8 copy (although this old label beauty looks better than a 9.6 by any measure)."
Image #2 is of the CGC graded 9.6 copy that I own of Detective Comics 469.
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Aparo cover
Walter Simonson art
[Extended Issue Credits:
Steve Englehart story
Walt Simonson and Al Milgrom art
Jim Aparo cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Origin and 1st appearance Dr. Phosphorous (Dr. Alexander Sartorius).
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| Slot: |
Detective Comics #483 (1979) |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 483 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1054652017
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Owner Comments
Detective Comics 483 has another of those "split-action" covers that are found on some issues in this set, perhaps most prominently on issue 448; and including the "triple split actions" of issue 491.
I was able to obtain a CGC graded 9.8 white paged copy of this book on September 7, 2015 (Labor Day) from WWC. Now for those CGC graded 9.9 AND 10.0 copies of this issue. (Although this copy of Detective Comics issue 483 is a very nice copy overall, I hope to get a 9.8 or higher graded copy of this book with white pages.)
Image #2 is of the other CGC graded 9.8 copy that I own of of Detective Comics 483.
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Denny O'Neil and Len Wein stories
Howard Chaykin and Steve Ditko art
José Luis Garcia-López cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
40th anniversary issue.
Origin retold.
Pin-up by Dick Giordano on back cover.
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