Sold batman s 1939 comic book debut sold for almost batman comic book wikipedia. Sothebys is selling a treasure trove of 40,000 rare dc comic. Batmans secret identity is bruce wayne, a wealthy american playboy, philanthropist, and owner of wayne enterprises. Outside of myths and legalities, kane can be seen, at best, as cocreator, whereas writer bill. The top selling comic books that begin with b are batman comic books, batman. First a lot of those comics were bought by boys who became soldiers in the second world war, and while they were gone there were hug. Although he has seen many variations over the years, many of batmans trademarks were there right from the beginning. The ian levine collection, an exclusive private sale offering of every comic book released by american publisher dc comics from 1935 2016, including complete runs of superman, batman, action comics, and detective comics. The caped crusader made his entrance on the us comic book scene in the monthly detective comics. New listing silver and bronze age batman low to mid grades lot of 8 comic books.
The late 1960s tv show about batman had used a campaesthetic, which had continued to be associated with this. Batman 1939 modernized diego yapur batman, batman comics. This influence was evident with batman showing little remorse over killing or maiming criminals. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. New york sothebys is pleased to announce that we will offer dc complete. The fact that every batman comic book and movie carries the phrase batman created by bob kane seems to reflect, more than anything else, the legal deal kane struck with sullivan back in 1939 and then renewed several times with dc jones, 2004. This section also generally handles titles that have spun off of the core batman titles to feature related characters.
First comicbook appearance of dick tracy, previously seen in comic strips beginning 1931. This list presents these titles separated by general type of publication. Batman is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online in. Bob kane, bruce wayne, batman they are one and the same. Written and drawn by jerome siegel and joe shuster, the comic introduced superman as champion of the oppressed, the physical marvel who had. Batmans dark, brooding nature and taking the books. Lets talk about the very first batman comic in 1939.
In this issue gardner fox introduces the batarang in batman by bob kane and bill finger. Originally named the batman, the character is also referred to by such epithets as the caped crusader, the dark knight, and the worlds greatest detective. May 14, 2019 this character had become popular after he was introduced in the year, 1939 and had then earned his very own comic book title. Batman proved to be so popular that a selftitled ongoing comic book series began publication with a cover date of spring 1940. The late 1960s tv show about batman had used a campaesthetic, which had continued to be associated with this character for many years after this series had ended.
First comic book appearance of dick tracy, previously seen in comic strips beginning 1931. But in the nineteenthirties, the problem with batman was batmans gun. This 1941 comic was the second issue of dc comics then called nationals book that contained both superman and batman stories in it. In 1939, national comics later to become dc comics, was looking for a new. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. Following the adventures of gothams dark knight, batman is one of comics longestrunning monthly comic books. Get the best deals on batman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest. Batman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero batman as its main protagonist. Batman proved to be so popular that a selftitled ongoing comic book series. Incredibly rare, you have to realize that any comic from that era had to survive 2 massive comic book holocausts.
Most of the stories are rather lengthy, and juvenile imagine that. Batman made his first appearance in the 27th issue. Detective comics is an american comic book series published. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Batman is a hero that dates all the back to 1939, long before the dark knight gave us the quintessential movie version. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early. Near mint condition batman comic books 20 different detective comics vol 1 31 dc database fandom powered by set matt reeves batman movie in 1939 batman on film the best batman stories and comics chosen by dc artists and. For instance, batman used a gun in several early stories before turning to fists and gadgets to stop criminals. A hand of god creation, batman and his world personify the eternal struggle of good versus evil, with gods laws prevailing in the end. With few clues to go by and the stakes getting higher, batman races to locate the surviving members of the order before its too late. Top 10 most valuable comic books of all time youtube.
One of the most iconic fictional characters in the world, batman has dedicated his life to an endless crusade, a war on all criminals in the name of his murdered parents, who were taken from him. While detective comics focuses on mysteries and the bats detective work, batman is designed as the. This all comes ahead of the pending batman catwoman nuptials may 2018 comic covers batman 47 amanda conner dc spiderman deadpool 32 scott hepburn marvel steven universe 16 joey grainger kaboom. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Nice collection of comic stories culled from 19391945. Batman was originally written in the style of the pulps. This process takes no more than a few hours and well send you an email once approved.
While many batman spinoffs come and go, the selftitled series and detective comics are the two mainstays that will never fade away. Amanda conners batman variant, colored by paul mounts. The caped crusader first appeared on may 1st, 1939. Dc comics batman rebirth variant 2016 for sale online. Get the best deals on batman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. In 1939, dc comics was looking for a new superheroa character who could build on the wild success of their earlier comic book. Art and cover by jim lee and scott williams gueststarring superman. Batman 1940 comic read batman 1940 comic online in. Oct 08, 2015 o a game of thrones, bantam books, 1996 o a clash of kings, bantam books, 1999 o a storm of swords, bantam books, 2000 o a feast for crows, bantam books, 2005 o a dance with dragons, bantam books. Starting in 1939, superman would continue on to 1986 when alan moores story whatever happened to the man of tomorrow. These titles have been handled or coordinated through a single editorial section at dc comics. This is a hero thats been through iteration after iteration both in print.
Introduced in a may 1939 comic book, batman grew from a tiny acorn into an american icon. Batman has been featured in many ongoing series, limited series and graphic novels published by dc comics. But, there are aspects that will please any reader of early comics. Dynamic forces signed edition signed by jeph loeb with certificate and limited to 1,939 copies. The batman first apperance detective comics by diego yapur comic book characters, comic books art.
In the name of his murdered parents, bruce wayne wages eternal war on the criminals of gotham city. For more than 75 years, through countless comics, television, and movies, batman has been a symbol of strength and perseverance. The comic books of this dark stage culminated in the acclaimed 1986 miniseries the dark knight returns, written by frank miller, as well as batman. The top 10 most valuable golden age comic books superworld. The character became popular soon after his introduction in 1939 and gained his own comic book title, batman, the following year. Four new series set in the world of the vertigo classic. Jul 23, 2012 but in the nineteenthirties, the problem with batman was batmans gun. This character had become popular after he was introduced in the year, 1939 and had then earned his very own comic book title.
First comic book appearance of dick tracy, who was already a popular feature in newspaper comics since 1931. Batman connects this case to that of a missing satellite architect. Batman earned his own selftitled comic book in 1940, while. In a story published in october of 1939, batman used a handgun to shoot a vampiresilver bullets to the heart. Just go to the top of the page and look in the right column. Legends of the dark knight comic books, birds of prey comic books, blackhawk comic books 1944 series and brave and the bold comic books 1955 series you can also search 7 more ways. He was created in 1939, on the brink of world war ii a volatile time, when we needed a hero most. He burst upon the comic book scene in spring of 1938, batman nearly a year later, the product of bob kane.
Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online. Dc editor vin sullivan, the same man whod overseen the fourcolor debut of superman, liked what kane turned in, and batman well, the batman became the cover feature of the 27th issue of dcs flagship title, detective comics. Geoff johns and gary frank bring the dc and watchmen universes together. The bestselling comic continues with the fight youve waited for, discussed and argued about. Batman 1940 comic read batman 1940 comic online in high. Comic book artists comic artist comic books art batman universe dc universe artist alley dc.