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Adventure Comics 435 |
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Adventure Comics 435 Universal |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
0047446001
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Owner Comments
Adventure Comics Issue 435. Issue Credits as per the CGC label:
Michael Fleisher and Steve Skeates stories
Jim Aparo and Mike Grell art
Jim Aparo cover
Aquaman backup story.
Bondage cover.
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Batman 294 |
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Batman 294 Universal |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
1054048004
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Owner Comments
Batman Issue 294 Issue Credits as per the CGC label:
David Vern story
John Calnan and Tex Blaisdell art
Jim Aparo cover
Joker and High Tribunal of Crime appearance.
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Brave and the Bold 120 |
| Item: |
Brave and the Bold 120 Modern |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
0906923012
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Owner Comments
Brave and the Bold Issue 120 Issue Credits as per the CGC label:
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Brave and the Bold 128 |
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Brave and the Bold 128 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0906923013
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Owner Comments
Brave and the Bold Issue 128 Issue Credits as per the CGC label:
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Brave and the Bold 131 |
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Brave and the Bold 131 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0792395012
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Owner Comments
Brave and the Bold Issue 131 Issue Credits as per the CGC label:
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Brave and the Bold 149 |
| Item: |
Brave and the Bold 149 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0774648001
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Owner Comments
Brave and the Bold Issue 149 Issue Credits as per the CGC label:
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Brave and the Bold 151 |
| Item: |
Brave and the Bold 151 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0774648002
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Owner Comments
Brave and the Bold Issue 151 Issue Credits as per the CGC label:
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Brave and the Bold 156 |
| Item: |
Brave and the Bold 156 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0774649015
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Owner Comments
Brave and the Bold Issue 156 Issue Credits as per the CGC label:
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Brave and the Bold 192 |
| Item: |
Brave and the Bold 192 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0774649012
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Owner Comments
Brave and the Bold Issue 192 Issue Credits as per the CGC label:
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Brave and the Bold 200 |
| Item: |
Brave and the Bold 200 |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1050885010
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Owner Comments
Brave and the Bold Issue 200, Copy B, Issue Credits as per the CGC label:
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Detective Comics 430 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 430 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0801104059
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Owner Comments
The brilliant Jim Aparo took the cover work for Detective Comics 430 to a whole new level as to my mind he is the equal of Adams when it came to drawing the Batman.
The cover created by Aparo for this issue is amazing not only in context but also in layout and overall "feel."
I am quite certain that when I saw this issue at my favorite newsstand I was thinking "fantastic."
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):
Frank Robins and Nelson Bridwell stories
Bob Brown, Nick Cardy, and Dick Giordano art
Jim Aparo cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Elongated man backup story.
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Detective Comics 437 |
| 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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Detective Comics 440 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 440 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0743318003
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Owner Comments
What can be said about Detective Comics 440 that would do it justice? Perhaps not a word, but I'll attempt to do so.
To commence, the cover of this issue is simply astounding and, I believe, only the great Jim Aparo could draw it. Further, the colors selected for the cover could not be more perfect. Lastly, its a 100 pager!
This is another incredible issue of this incredible run.
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):
Archie Goodwin story
Jim Aparo cover
Pat Broderick, Sal Amendola, Dick Giordano, and Walt Simonson art
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
DC 100 Page Super Spectacular.
Bondage Cover.
Manhunter backup story.
Set Copy Note:
Double Cover: 1st cover 9.2, interior cover 9.6 (1st cover never glued on)
[Expanded Set Copy Note:
This copy of Detective Comics issue number 440 has a Double Cover with the 1st cover grading 9.2 and the interior cover grading 9.6. The first cover was never glued on to the interior cover.]
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Detective Comics 441 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 441 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
2050688009
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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.
A CGC 9.8 graded copy of Detective Comics 441, with sharp corners, vibrant cover colors and gloss, etc., was added to this set on April 17, 2022. (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 442 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 442 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0763318020
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Owner Comments
The cover of this issue is, in a word, AMAZING! I can only imagine that I was very pleased when I saw it on the shelf of my favorite newsstand as the action it presents is second to none.
As with all these Detective Comics 100 pagers, or in my biased view every issue of this run, the contents of the book are icing on the cake becasue despite containing reprints, in the case of 100 pagers, the stories enthralled me; and they still do.
I realize I am repeating myself, but read this issue is you have not done so because it is well worth it.
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
Alex Toth and Walter Simonson art
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
100 Page Issue.
Manhunter backup story.
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