Original batman comic books

The debut of the series followed the events of batman r. The original superman, batman, and several marvel universe characters originate from this time period. The title we know as batman comic book began as a quarterly spinoff. In this new timeline, the original batman series ended and was relaunched with a new first issue. In the original comic books, alfreds last name was at first was beagle and was portrayed as a bumbling overweight man. The comic book, which tells the story of a 55yearold batman coming out of retirement in a possible future, reinvigorated interest in the character. Batman and robin is an american comic book ongoing series, created by grant morrison and featuring batman and robin. The original press run for the comic in 1940 was thought to be. Those that have survived decades of readership are highly valuable. While many batman spinoffs come and go, the selftitled series and detective comics are the two mainstays that will never fade away.

Bruce wayne, who witnessed the murder of his billionaire parents as a child, swore to avenge their deaths. This book also has the origin of the joker and catwoman. Subsequently, for some 20 years, ed owned his own commercial art firm in chicago, acquiring, trading, and selling world class collections of american photography, illustration art, and vintage comic books. First appearance of the cat destined to become catwoman, the first villainess in comic books, in the cat, script by bill finger, art by bob kane. 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. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. Batman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero batman. I asked his thoughts on the final hammer price of his iconic cover to batman 251. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. The original batman tv series starring adam west is a classic for many reasons.

He responded that he was still in talks w the seller to verify that it was real and the actual oa cover. Batman comic books since 2000, batman comics are one of our best selling comics. Lot of 6 old comic books batman superman, iand more 1970s and. There are four basic criteria that make vintage comic books appealing to collectors. The top 25 best batman comics and graphic novels ign. Of course, batman was not the first title to star that character. Batman is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. In 1939, dc comics was looking for a new superheroa character who could build on the wild success of their earlier comic book. With the exception of action comics and batman s own predecessor, detective comics, the batman title remained one of the longest running dc comic book series of all time. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. We didnt follow anything from the comic books, which people are gonna be mad about, writerdirector todd phillips said in an upcoming interview with empire. Batman was the first comic book series featuring batman as the protagonist. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939.

As we mentioned in the pulps to comic books chapter, the 19th century character, springheeled jack was a onepenny precursor to batman who was created in 1939. Getcomics is an awesome place to download dc, marvel, image, dark horse, dynamite, idw, oni, valiant, zenescope and many more comics only on getcomics. He does not hold any superpowers, as opposed to the likes of superman or green lantern. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. These are the comics that belong on any batfans shelf. They range from 1 issue standalone stories oneshots to longer. Although the original batman series is the most popular, other old batman comic books are for sale here. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. However that version was erased from history and replaced with a different looking alfred, with new backstory now called alfred pennyworth. Get the best deals on old batman comic books when you shop the largest online selection at. One of the most iconic fictional characters in the world, batman has dedicated his life to an endless crusade, a war. The conclusion of the gift storyline in the latest issue of batman answers one of the biggest mysteries regarding the deaths of thomas and martha wayne, and why they came.

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. Batman 251 cover original comic art cgc comic book. Batma n is an ongoing america n co m ic book series featuring t he dc comics su perher o batman as its main protagonist. Subscribe to marvel unlimited to access thousands of digital comics for one low price. Original comic book art for sale at always buying and trading for any and all comic book art and comic book strip art. Remember that there is also the original detective comics series, as well as other comic books featuring batman. It has four of his early story including his origin. Batman, one of the most influential comic book characters to be penned, was created by artist bob kane and writer bill finger, though kane, who designed the character. Joshua williamsons batmansuperman infects the dc universe the first time batman and superman shared a comic book cover was in 1940, so its pretty fair to say that the two legendary heroes are no strangers to teaming up. Batman 1940 comic read batman 1940 comic online in. Since comic books are intended to be read and not just looked at, it is sometimes difficult to find key old comic books in mint condition.

In this era, elaborate ruses and misdirection were the twin engines of comic book storytelling, which meant many a comic began with batman performatively rejecting robin as his partner, an act. Like this video for this insane never before seen video, comment which batman. Incredibly rare, you have to realize that any comic from that era had to survive 2 massive comic book holocausts. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. In the name of his murdered parents, bruce wayne wages eternal war on the criminals of gotham city. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. For readers who buy batman comic books, weve got lots of old batman comic books for sale. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. Top 10 most valuable comic books of all time youtube. Batman proved to be so popular that a selft itled ongoi ng comic book series began publication with a cover date of spring 1940. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. The comics from this time usually explain the creation and.

At least, not as random an accident as most comic fans have been led to believe, now that dc comics has confirmed the truth. Get the best deals on batman comic books when you shop the. Following the adventures of gothams dark knight, batman is one of comics longestrunning monthly comic books. The mystery of batmans parents death finally explained. Getcomics getcomics is an awesome place to download dc. How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. Batman tv series 19661968 frequently asked questions. With that out of the way, here are the 25 best and most influential batman graphic novels of all time. 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. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics.

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