Extraordinary Batman Comics Collection (1953-2006)
  C$   4,500
  $   4,255

 


C$   4500 Sold For
Oct 26, 2015 End Date
Oct 18, 2015 Start Date
C$   4500 Start price
1 Number Of Bids
Canada Country Of Seller
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Description

CGC, huge runs, high-grade key issues, signatures, TPBs

This massive collection includes:

Batman

  • 1st appearances of Ra’s Al Ghul (7.5 Adams’ signed CGC), Poison Ivy (5.5*), see more 1st appearances below

  • CGC: 106 (6), 134 (4.5), 136 (7), 232 (7.5 SS), 400 (9.4), 406 (9.8), 612 (9.6) sketch SS

  • Longest run from 390-520 (December, 1985 – July, 1995), condition average 9; 2003 (Hush) complete

  • Classic 80 Page Giant issues: 187, 193, 198, 208, 213, 223, 228, 233

  • 100 Page Giant issues: 255, 257-259, 261

  • Tons of silver and bronze age

  • Signatures from Neal Adams, Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee, and Alex Sinclair.

  • View full comic list below

*Poison Ivy's first appearance (Batman 181) contains the centerfold and was purchased as a 5.5, but appears to be higher. It is noted as 5.5 conservatively. See pics for more info.


Detective Comics

  • 1st appearance Batwoman (4.5*), Man-bat (7), see more 1st appearances below

  • Longest run from 425-818 (July, 1972 – June, 2006), 34 years!

  • Issues 501-818 average condition 9+

  • Complete Marshall Rogers collection, his top 2 valued books (475-476, Laughing Fish and Sign of the Joker) in 2nd highest grade on GCG census: 9.6

  • 1st appearance Batwoman (4.5*), Man-bat (7), see more 1st appearances below

  • 100 Page Giant issues: 438- 445

  • Almost entire bronze age

  • View full comic list below

**Batwoman's first appearance (Tec 233) was purchased online as 6.5, but appears more as 4.5. I am not a professional grader, so please see pics for more info.


Full lists

Batman:

82, 106 (CGC), 124, 126, 130, 132, 134 (CGC), 136 (CGC), 149, 151, 166, 170, 173, 174, 177, 181, 187, 190, 191, 192, 193, 198, 200, 201, 205, 206, 208, 213, 218, 223, 228, 232 (CGC SS), 233, 234, 235, 242, 245, 249, || 252, 253, 255, 257, 258, 259 (2x), 261, 262, 266, 268, 269, 271, 272, 274, 275, 277-284, 286, 288, 289, 290, 292, 295-298, 302, 303, 305-310, 312, 313, 315, 317, 320, 322, 325, 326, 328-340, 342-347, 349, 350, 352, 353, 354, 356, 357, 359-363, 365-371, 375 (2x), 376, 378, 380, 381, 383, 385, 386, 388-392, 393 (2x), 394 (2x), 395, 396 (2x), 397, 398, 399 (2x), 400 (CGC), 400 (3x), 401 (2x), 402 (3x), 403 (2x), 404 (2x), 405 (2x), 406 (CGC), 406 (2x), 407 (2x), 408, 409 (2x), 410-415, 416 (2x), 417-426, 427 (2x), 428 (2x), 429 (3x), 438, 439 (2x), 440 (4x), 441 (8x), 442 (3x), 443-456, 457 (2x), 458-520, 608-612, 612 (CGC), 612 sketch variant (CGC SS), 613-619. 

Anniversary issues: 9,12, 13 (2x), 14


Average condition: 151-205 (3.5), 206-275 (5.0), 276-304 (4.0), 305-360 (6.0), 360-619 (9+).

Condition of earlier comics: 82 (1.0), 106 (6.0), 124 (2.0), 126 (2.5), 130 (4.0), 132 (4.5), 134 (4.5), 136 (7.0), 149 (5.0)

*There are many higher grades mixed with the lower and middle grades, especially with key issues. For example, key issues 232 and 234 are much higher grades than the noted average.


Detective Comics:

194, 220, 233, 246, 250, 267 (CGC), 285, 306, 328, 329, 331, 333, 345, 362, 365, 367, 370, 378, 379, 381, 388, 390, 396, 400-404, 411-413, 415, 425-436, 437 (2x), 438, 439, 440, 441 (2x), 442-447, 448 (2x), 449-474, 475 (CGC), 476 (CGC 2x), 477-599, 600 (2x), 601-626, 627 (2x), 628-818.

Average condition: 307-450 (4.5), 451-475 (6.0), 486-500 (7.0), 501-818 (9.2).

Condition of early comics: 194 (0.5), 220 (4.0), 233 (6), 246 (3.5), 250 (3.0), 267 (CGC 5), 306 (3.0), 328 (7.0), 329, (1.0), 331 (3.0), 333 (1.5), 345 (3.5), 362 (5.0), 365 (2.5), 367 (2.0), 370 (2.0), 378 (4.5), 379 (3.5), 381 (6.0), 390 (3.0)


Signatures: Neal Adams, Stan Lee, Chuck Dixon, Graham Nolan, Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee, and Alex Sinclair


Related Books

Trade Paper Backs

  • Killing Joke (1st print, 3x: 2 NM-M, 1 VF/NM or NM-)

  • Dark Knight Returns 1-4 (NM, 1st print), book 3 has a small, fingernail-like curve on the second last page near the spine that is visible looking from the top down, but is pristine otherwise. Please ask if you would like to see a pic.

  • Vengeance of Bane 1 (CGC 9.4 SS)

  • Year 1 (mid-grade reader)

  • Gotham by Gaslight (NM)

  • The Cult 1-4 (NM)

  • Batgirl Special 1 (x2)

Additional Series

  • Just Imagine Stan Lee Creating Batman CGC 9.6 SS

  • Legends of the Dark Knight 1 (x8), 2, 3, 4, 5 (x2), 6 (x2), 7 (x2), 8 (x2)


CGC Books

Signature Series

  • Batman 232 (7.5), signed by Neal Adams

  • Batman Vengeance of Bane (9.4), signed by Nolan and Dixon

  • Just Imagine Stan Lee Creating Batman (9.6), signed by Stan Lee

  • Batman 612 sketch variant (9.6), signed by Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee, and Alex Sinclair

Blue Label

  • Batman 106 (6), 134 (4.5), 136 (7), 400 (9.4), 406 (9.8), 612 (9.8)

  • Detective Comics 267 (5), 475 (9.6), 476 (9.6), 476 (9.2)


1st appearances (Non-inclusive. Primary heroes or villains listed have appeared in 10 or more issues of various series as of September 28, 2015):

Anarky (1989, 84 issues)

Bane (1992, 566 issues)

Bat-Mite (1955, 105 issues)

Batwoman (1956, 306 issues)

Black Mask (1985, 232 issues)

Black Spider (1976, 1995, 95 issues)

Blockbuster (1965, 166 issues)

Captain Stingaree (1976, 19 issues)

Clayface, Payne (1978, 52 issues)

Cornelius Stirk (1988, 29 issues)

Dr. Phosphorus (1977, 94 issues)

Electrocutioner (1981, 72 issues)

Firebug (1979, 31 issues)

Film Freak (1986, 21 issues)

Gearhead (1997, 24 issues)

General (1992, 26 issues)

Gunhawk (1994, 11 issues)

Holly Robinson - Catwoman (1987, 129 issues)

Hush (2003, 190 issues)

Jason Todd (1983, 728 issues)

KGBeast (1988, 74 issues)

Killer Croc (1983, 595 issues)

Lady Spellbinder (1995, 18 issues)

Man-Bat (1970, 365 issues)

Maxie Zeus (1979, 76 issues)

Night-Thief (1983, 27 issues)

Nocturna (1983, 64 issues)

Nyssa Raatko (2003, 32 issues)

Poison Ivy (1966, 838 issues)

Ra's Al Ghul (1971, 543 issues)

Ratcatcher (1988, 54 issues)

Reaper II (1987, 13 issues)

Renee Montoya (1992, 522 issues)

Sasha Bordeaux (2000, 109 issues)

Scarface/ Ventriloquist (1988, 202 issues)

Spook (1973, 43 issues)

Stephanie Brown - Batgirl (1992, 343 issues)

Talia Al Ghul (1971, 452 issues)

Tim Drake (1989, 2158 issues)

Trigger Twins (1993, 95 issues)


  • Other notable 1st appearances include Arkham Asylum (1974), Jean Paul Valley as Batman, Carmine Falcone, the Squid, Dr. Death (1982), and many others.

  • High-grade story arcs include Year 1, 2, and 3; Death in the Family; Nights of the Beast; Knightfall; Hush; a Penguin Affair and more.

  • Famous covers and art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Neal Adams (20+ issues), Marshall Rogers, Frank Miller, Todd McFarlane, Jim Aparo, Norm Breyfogle, Carmine Infantino, Jim Lee and many others.

  • Tons of investment quality comics and a lot of fun to peruse. This anthology is like a private Batman museum.

  • Books cataloged in Microsoft Excel

  • 99% of all comics individually bagged and boarded

  • All books fit nicely in 8 short boxes


Shipping
Shipping costs indicated are estimates and you have the option of choosing additional types of shipping. Total weight is approximately 27 lbs per book x 8 books, give or take. Insurance is highly recommended. Remember this item is in Canada so delivery time may be delayed due to customs clearance. Customs fees may also be applicable for international buyers and are the buyers responsibility.

Due to the nature of this sale, this collection is sold as is and returns cannot be accepted.

Please look at the pictures--these are the actual comics in the collection--and feel free to ask questions. The grades provided are mainly by comic dealers and advisers, so grading should be fairly tight.

Books that have come back from CGC have accurately reflected original grade estimates. The one book that did not (Batman 3, sorry!) was returned.


Thanks for looking and happy bidding!



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