| Slot: |
Detective Comics 423 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 423 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0080538011
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Owner Comments
Kaluta is one of my top five favorite comic book artists and is, I believe, extremely underrated. His art work on this title, and, somewhat later, the Shadow-among other titles-made me a devout Kaluta fan and I continue to be one.
Like Adams before him, Kaluta did so much on so little, cover space that is, that it simply impresses the heck out of me. In fact, it impressed me so much that Kaluta is only one of two comic book artists from which I have several original cover pieces that I purchased way back during the "comic book dark ages" of the 1980s.
Keeper, Keeper (although a typical CGC graded 9.8 copy of this issue would be greatly appreciated for this, my second, Detective Comics 401 to 500 set).
In honor of Kaluta-because "superb" aptly describes the cover of this issue-the description of the book that enticed me to purchase it, as if I needed any enticement, follows.
"SECOND HIGHEST GRADED COPY (behind a lone 9.8)!! Featuring a superb KALUTA cover and a BATGIRL BACKUP STORY by Frank Robbins, this "bone" white paged beauty is unimprovable. Worthy an honored place in your high grade collection."
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Frank Robbins story
Bob Brown, Dick Giordano, and Don Heck Art
Michael Wm. Kaluta cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Batgirl backup story.
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| Slot: |
Detective Comics 424 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 424 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0796154014
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Owner Comments
Kaluta did it again and I never looked at a roller coaster ride the same way again. For one thing, who is that villain and why was he wearing a cowboy hat is a very intriguing question posed by this cover (at least for me). Read this issue, if you have not, and I can almost guaranty you will like the story, not to mention the art.
The period during which I purchased this comic book at my favorite newsstand was one during which comic books made my life nearly perfect. Having the time and luxury to sit down and read one comic book after another was pure heaven. Although I have experienced "comic book moments" in my life since that time, none have equaled that period and they should not because those moments are what make childhood unforgettable!
Keeper, until I locate a typical CGC graded 9.8 copy.
Image #2 is of the second CGC 9.6 graded copy that I own of Detective Comics 424.
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Frank Robbins story
Bob Brown, Dick Giordano, and Don Heck Art
Michael Wm. Kaluta cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Batgirl backup story.
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| Slot: |
Detective Comics 428 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 428 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0800780030
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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.
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, (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: |
Detective Comics 572 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics 572 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0780568002
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Owner Comments
Detective Comics 572 is
A beautiful copy of Detective Comics 572 in every way.
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
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