| Slot: |
Batman 242 |
| Item: |
Batman #242 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.6 |
| Cert #: |
0047446002
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Owner Comments
A gorgeous copy of Batman 242 with another beautiful cover by the great Kaluta.
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| Slot: |
Detective Comics 423 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics #423 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
1075587013
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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 9.8 copy would be greatly appreciated)]. This copy is presently one of the three CGC graded 9.8 copies and what a copy it is!
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 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
1497484022
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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; which "arrived" on February 3, 2019; of this issue for this, my second, Detective Comics 401 to 500 set. Still a "keeper."
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 426 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics #426 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.6 |
| Cert #: |
0706491017
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Owner Comments
Before I commence providing my "take" on this issue, let me just mention that it is from the Don Rosa Collection, a collection I very much enjoy owning books from.
The great Kaluta (The covers for the Shadow title are simply magnificent) put it into a higher gear, in my opinion, with this cover: "Would the Batman pull the trigger and "end it all" or not in "Killer's Roulette"? as the context is stunning in the mystery that surrounds the Batman not only psychologically ("Killer's Roulete!" baby!) but, likewise, in the physical setting (where the hell is the Batman?).
The stories in this book, read the issue if you wish to enjoy a great comic book, are equal to the cover in my opinion.
I do not recall purchasing this book at my favorite comic book newsstand but, as with really every trip to purchase comic books, I must have been highly anxious to read the latest Detective Comics issue. Of course, I purchased my usual number of copies of Tec 426
Although this book is a keeper, because this Don Rosa Collection copy is incredible, I'll still purchase a CGC 9.8 copy when I find a one worthy of purchase.
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 Len Wein stories
Frank Robins and Dick Giordano art
Michael Wm. Kaluta cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label) (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Elongated man backup story
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| Slot: |
Detective Comics 427 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics #427 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.6 |
| Cert #: |
0911662003
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Owner Comments
Toys will be toys, and if they kill you they will make it seem likes its your fault!
This stunning Kaluta cover for a "A Small Case Of Murder!" is anything but "small"; heck it was the holidays and I wanted toys and some would have guns :-O !!!
Kaluta kept the covers to this title rolling in high gear as everything about it, including the gorgeous blue background, screamed: freaking awesome (to use a more modern expression).
I can only imagine that I was extremely happy to see this book on the shelf at my favorite comic book newsstand because, as I "discovered" a decade ago when looking through some acid free boxes in my "collection room," I purchased six copies of this issue.
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 Robbins story
Irv Novick, Dick Giordano, and Don Heck Art
Michael Wm. Kaluta cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Jason Bard backup story
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| Slot: |
Detective Comics 428 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics #428 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| 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: |
Detective Comics 431 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics #431 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
0801104115
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Owner Comments
Kaluta returned to cover duty on this run of Tec with another brilliant cover. Of course, the fact that I was finally "part" of a Detective Comics issue only added to the brilliance. How the heck could I help the Batman solve this murder? I had no idea but I could not wait to try!
In addition to the cover, the stories in this issue are incredible.
As with all previous issues, I purchased my share of copies of Tec 431 at my favorite comic book newsstand and am enjoying owning every single one of them.
Since this is the best 9.8 copy of this book I am waiting for a CGC graded 9.9 or, yeah, 10.0 copy to come along to open the bank doors!
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'Neil and Frank Robbins stories
(Irv) Novick, (Don) Heck, and (Murphy) Anderson Art
Michael Wm. Kaluta cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Jason Bard backup story.
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| Slot: |
Detective Comics 434 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics #434 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.6 |
| Cert #: |
0802188049
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Owner Comments
Once again, Batman and horror; it simply could not have gotten better (of course, it did!) in my "comic book reading and collecting life." What a simply amazing, wonderful, brilliant, magnificent, stupendous cover (I did not remember I had purchased ten copies of this issue from my favorite newwstand until moving my books into an "acid free" environment-no wonder it took me "forever" to do that).
What can be said about this cover, and the contents of this issue, that can do it justice? Not nearly enough. As you can tell, I truly enjoyed this issue and still do so.
As briefly as I'm able, this run, and this issue, of Detective Comics is one of the major reasons I'm still fascinated by comic books: what is not to like for the most part?
Keeper, until I locate a typical CGC graded 9.8 copy.
Issue Credits (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Frank Robins and Nelson Bridwell stories
(Irv) Novick, (Rich) Buckler, and (Dick) Giordano art
Michael Wm. Kaluta cover
Issue Note (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Hawkman backup story.
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| Slot: |
Detective Comics 438 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics #438 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.6 |
| Cert #: |
0073412009
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Owner Comments
One hundred pages baby! I could not have been happier when I saw this issue at my favorite newsstand as there were more pages for me to enjoy; and did I.
This first Detective Comics 100 pager was a watershed moment in this fabulous hobby for me simply because I could savor so much more of my favorite comic book title until the next issue hit the newwstands. Of course, the fabulous Kaluta cover did not hurt!
These 100 pagers are truly a wonder in comic book history.
Starting with this issue and continuing through issue number 445 I purchased either 12 or 13 copies of each issue as these 100 pagers fascinated me; and still do. Simply stated, I "love" the Detective Comics (and Batman) 100 pagers!
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):
Kaluta cover
Aparo art
[Extended Issue Credits:
Archie Goodwin story
Jim Aparo and Walter Simonson art
Michael Wm. Kaluta cover]
Issue Notes (as per the CGC Universal Label):
Manhunter story with art by Simonson.
100 Page Super Spectacular.
[Extended Issue Notes:
Manhunter backup story.
100 Page Super Spectacular.]
Set Copy Note:
Old CGC Universal Label
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| Slot: |
Detective Comics 572 |
| Item: |
Detective Comics #572 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
0781099009
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Owner Comments
A Beautiful book in all respects.
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| Slot: |
House of Mystery 200 |
| Item: |
House of Mystery #200 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.6 |
| Cert #: |
0901236013
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Owner Comments
A gorgeous copy of House of Mystery 200.
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| Slot: |
House of Mystery 201 |
| Item: |
House of Mystery #201 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.6 |
| Cert #: |
0901236014
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Owner Comments
A gorgeous copy of House of Mystery 201.
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| Slot: |
Shadow (1973) 1 |
| Item: |
Shadow #1 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.4 |
| Cert #: |
0060984005
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Owner Comments
A very nice copy of The Shadow 1.
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