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Detective Comics 481 |
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Detective Comics 481 Modern |
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CGC |
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3799713018
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Owner Comments
This nice looking CGC graded 9.8 copy of Detective Comics 481 was added to this set on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, and replaced a 9.6 CGC graded copy. As of the CGC Census of May 31, 2022, it was one of two 9.8 copies of this issue; the highest graded copies, followed by 7 copies in 9.6 and 14 copies in 9.4, including my 9.4 Don Rosa Collection copy ("Historical" note: "update: as of April 15, 2018, there is one CGC graded 9.8 copy of this issue).
"Whether a 9.8 copy is "out there," of course, remains to be seen; yes, there is as of April 15, 2018, one CGC graded 9.8 copy. Although I do not recall the exact number of original owner (oo) copies of this book that I own, I "guesstimate" it is at least four. However, not having looked at my oo books in almost twenty-five years, give or take, I do not recall whether any of my oo Tec 481 copies do not have the pervasive Tec 481 "problem." (13-3-19-199-8...)
Oh, and lest I forget, another fantastic cover and a wonderful group of stories in this issue.
"Keeper, until I locate a typical CGC graded 9.8 copy."
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Denny O'Neil story
Marshall Rogers art
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
"Don Rosa Collection"
The photographs of the front and back covers will be replaced with scans.
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Detective Comics 482 |
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Detective Comics 482 |
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CGC |
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1050910015
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Owner Comments
The gangs all here and considering the mess Batman finds himself in he will hopefully receive some assistance.
Detective Comics 482 has another one of those magnificent covers found in this run.
The CGC graded 9.8 copy of this issue reached this set on April 9 (8), 2014, and a hearty welcome it did receive.
Slam! Bam! Pow! again "You nasty villain."
(For the sake of posterity, I'll retain: "Keeper, until I locate a typical CGC graded 9.8 copy." and add CGC graded 9.9 or 10.0 copy!)
Image #2 is of the CGC graded 9.6 copy that I own of Detective Comics 482.
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
(Jim) Starlin, (Bob) Rozakis, and (Len) Wein stories
Jim Starlin, Michael Golden, Juan Ortiz, P. Craig Russell, and Don Heck art
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano cover.
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Detective Comics 483 |
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Detective Comics 483 Modern |
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CGC |
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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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Detective Comics 484 |
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Detective Comics 484 Modern |
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CGC |
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0138632008
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Owner Comments
Hey, Batgirl is on the cover-nothing else matters; even when Batgirl is sad she looks gorgeous.
Clearly I think that Detective Comics 484 has a fantastic cover and the rendition of Batgirl is simply stunning; hey, come on, I was a kid when I first laid my eyes on this cover.
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):
Denny O'Neill story
Don Newton and Dan Adkins art
Ross Andru and Dick Giordano cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
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Detective Comics 485 |
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Detective Comics 485 Modern |
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CGC |
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1216143010
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Owner Comments
Dick Giordano struck gold again with another brilliant cover for issue 485. I recall that the five stories contained in this issue, although I have not read them in many years, are well worth the price of admission.
My earlier comments for this issue noted that one of the two CGC graded copies that I own of this issue was a "[k]eeper, until I locate a typical CGC graded 9.8 copy." Well, a gorgeous 9.8 copy was added on February 11, 2017.
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Don Newton, Dan Adkins, Don Heck, Kurt Schaffenberger, and Steve Ditko Art
Dick Giordano cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Batgirl/Robin pin-up on back cover.
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Detective Comics 486 |
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Detective Comics 486 Modern |
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CGC |
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0793107005
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Owner Comments
Dick Giordano was on a roll as the cover for issue 486 clearly proves.
Of course, my favorite story in this issues is "BATGIRL IN ACTION!" Not only is Batgirl gorgeous, but she kicks butt.
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):
Don Heck, Joe Giella, Dick Giordano, Joe Tuska, and Kurt Schaffenberger art
Dick Giordano cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
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Detective Comics 487 |
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Detective Comics 487 Modern |
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CGC |
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0151329008
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Owner Comments
Swinging into action the Dynamic Trio for more than a trio of stories.
Another great cover, this time by José Luis Garcia-López.
As the original descriptions for this book read: The best!
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
(Steve) Ditko, (Jack C.) Harris, and (Denny) O'Neil stories
Don Newton, Dave Hunt, Steve Ditko, Kurt Schaffenberger, and Dan Adkins art
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Jose Garcia-Lopez cover.
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Detective Comics 488 |
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Detective Comics 488 Modern |
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CGC |
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2078804014
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Owner Comments
Detective Comics 488 is another of those fantastic DC Comics $1.00 issues. I loved purchasing these $1.00 books from the "almost-corner grocery store" and, even more so, reading them. Of course, Detective Comics 488 was a special "treat!"
Keeper, until I locate a typical CGC graded 9.8 copy. A CGC 9.8 graded copy reached this set in December 2019.
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):
(Cary) Burkett, (Denny) O'Neil, (Jack C.) Harris, and (Mike) Barr stories
Don Newton, Johnny Craig, Joe Giella, Kurt Schaffenberger, and Vince Colletta art
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Dick Giordano cover.
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Detective Comics 489 |
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Detective Comics 489 Modern |
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CGC |
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0004766073
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Owner Comments
The cover of this book, featuring Batgirl and Robin, is another one of my favorite covers in this run (the secret is, I like all of the covers in this set).
I "traded" my previous 9.8 copy of this issue for this one and came out far ahead!
The CGC graded 9.8 copy formerly in this set was replaced by another CGC graded 9.8 copy on May TBD, 2024.
VOID, but kept for posterity: 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):
Irv Novick, Vince Colletta, Don Heck, Alex Saviuk, Jose Delbo, and Don Newton art
Ross Andru and Dick Giordano cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
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Detective Comics 490 |
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Detective Comics 490 Signature |
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CGC |
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0361129014
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Owner Comments
More DC Comics $1.00 fun! The cover of this issue is another winner and, I believe, epitomizes why the comic books in this set are just incredibly fun to read and collect. I especially enjoy the Black Lightning story.
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Signature Series Label):
Don Newton, Joe Giella, George Tuska, Alex Saviuk, and Pat Broderick art
Ross Andru and Dick Giordano cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Signature Series Label):
Black Lightning begins.
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Detective Comics 491 |
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Detective Comics 491 Modern |
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CGC |
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1488134020
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Owner Comments
The "triple-treat" cover on Detective Comics 491 is simply wonderful. However, I am dismayed that "plastic Batgirl" is falling apart.
This is a relatively tough issue to acquire in CGC graded 9.8. (No longer applicable but kept for posterity: "Thus, this copy is a keeper, until I locate a typical CGC graded 9.8 copy;") Bat-Mission CGC 9.8 accomplished on November 4, 2018.
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Don Newton, Don Spiegle, Alex Saviuk, and Joe Giella art
Ross Andru and Dick Giordano cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
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Detective Comics 492 |
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Detective Comics 492 Modern |
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CGC |
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0805708004
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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.
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 |
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Detective Comics 493 Modern |
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CGC |
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0936402002
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Owner Comments
Riddle me this, what is another incredibly fantastic issue in the Detective Comics 401 to 500 run? The answer, or at least one of them is, "The best!"
I have always loved the cover of this book and the stories are just pure fun.
Image #2 is of the other CGC graded 9.8 copy that I own of Detective Comics 493.
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Cary Burkett and J.M. DeMatteis stories
Jose Delbo, Dick Giordano, and Don Newton art
Jim Aparo cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
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Detective Comics 494 |
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Detective Comics 494 Modern |
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CGC |
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0294799017
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Owner Comments
Bruce Wayne is Batman! Who knew?
The cover of Detective Comics 494 screams suspense; just look at the faces of Black Lightning, Batman, Robin, and Batgirl and you'll learn all you need to know about how enjoyable a read this issue is.
Wait, Batman!
The original description for this issue read "[k]eeper, until I locate a typical CGC graded 9.8 copy." Well, a gorgeous 9.8 graded copy of this issue was added to this set on February 19, 2017.
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Michael Fleisher and Cary Burkett stories
Don Newton and Jose Delbo art
Jim Aparo cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
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Detective Comics 495 |
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Detective Comics 495 Modern |
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CGC |
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0294799018
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Owner Comments
The 9.8 copy of Detective Comics 495 has arrived and a better copy of this issue would be extremely, extremely difficult to find (where are those 9.9 and 10.0 copies?).
The original description for this issue read:
DON ROSA COLLECTION
Keeper, until I locate a typical CGC graded (9.8) 10 copy.
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Michael Fleisher and Mike Barr stories
Don Newton, Curt Swan, Jose Delbo, and Charles Nicholas art
Jim Aparo cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
"Krypto" strip by Fred Hembeck
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