The idea that detective is the real batman comic while the title that bears his name is just another revenue stream for dc is difficult for some to grasp, especially those who dont know the history. We specialize in finding comics to fill your comic want list. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Dini is a talented writer who delivers well written stories.
When it comes to rare comic books, few are as important as the origin and 1st appearance of batman. Shop wiki lists a whole bunch of comic sites and comic stores dealing in vintage titles and graphic novels. The longestlasting character in detective comics was batman. Todd mcfarlane comic book essentials for many, todd mcfarlane epitomizes the evolution of the comic book industry in the 90s. Variants within dc newsstand issues cgc comic book. Todd mcfarlane comic book essentials comics back issues. Theres nothing out of the ordinary we havent seen in past issues of the series. Action comics is equally famous for having introduced superman. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. Comics you need to read this week january 1st, 2020.
Now every visit to a comic book shop or convention was like an easter egg hunt. Welcome again, to the comic book historians podcast with alex grant and jim thompson. It contains violence, thematic elements, and frightening and intense scenes. It remained in continuous publication until september 2011 when dc relaunched it for the first time as part of the new 52. After 74 years and over 880 issues, detective comics finally launched its second series as part of dcs new 52 campaign.
With their campy sexy scifi covers featuring a lot of. Detective comics is also the source for the company abbreviation dc itself. Sci fi genre has books, games, toys, dvds and more, with an online comic book subscription interface plus 30% on trade paperbacks. Back issue comics find vintage golden and silver age books. After 80 years, its herethe 1,000th issue of detective comics, the title that literally defines dc. Comic detective collectibles store ottawa, ontario 3. Spiderman the key issues the early years, green goblin, dr octopus, the lizard, first appearance of the kingpin, venom and carnage. Dont get me wrong, there was still lots to enjoy, and the books well worth picking up, but after the build up from the previous chapter and the first half of this one i felt that it all fizzled out a little too quickly. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. Today, detective comics is the longest still published comic book series released in the us. The 25 most important detective comics issues ever published. Featuring covers from detective comics 600th issue to the new 52 and present day, this mini book is bound together at a readable pocketbook size and is the perfect collectors item for comic book fans. This 96page issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through batmans past, present and future.
Nonetheless, in march 2019, detective became only the third american comic book in history after action and the four color series of the 1930s60s by dell comics to publish a 1,000th issue. Ottawa comic book back issues largest selection canada best. Born in north carolina, grew up in tennessee, and graduated from murray state university in 1970. Thanks to an extremely talented lineup of writers, artists, inkers and colorists there are many standout stories in which batman fans will find great enjoyment from. Detective comics 18 issue comic book lot vf nm dc batman. No more insomnia deep sleep music with relaxing rain 3. Collectie detective comics a lefrancq 25 issues in 1989 1993 series crime detective comics m hillman 32 issues in 1948 1953 series detective comics annual m dc 12 issues in 1988 2011 series batman in detective comics abbeville press 2 issues in 1993 1994 series. It marks a return the original numbering of detective comics, which was relaunched in 2011 as part of the new 52. The revolution has enjoyed dinis run on detective comics. Four new series set in the world of the vertigo classic. Dont get me wrong, there was still lots to enjoy, and the book s well worth picking up, but after the build up from the previous chapter and the first half of this one i felt that it all fizzled out a little too quickly. Detective comics is an american comic book series published by dc comics. Geoff johns and gary frank bring the dc and watchmen universes together. Detective comics and books page 1 of 2 comic book plus.
Very rarely is a comic book cover so good that it becomes a collectible based solely on the cover. Joe staton, detective comic cartoonist with alex grand. The run was short, just 11 issues, many of them edgy, and all phantom lady issues are rare comic books and hotly collected. Detective comics comic book lot, 11 issues, annuals 112 dc, high grade. Charlie chan appears both in newspaper strip and comic book format. For many, todd mcfarlane epitomizes the evolution of the comic book industry in the 90s. The majority of its publications take place within the fictional dc universe and feature numerous culturally. Since 19391940 this series has been essentially a batman title, and that hasnt changed in its new iteration. This book collects issues of detective comics 963973 and annual 1. Jun, 2016 very rarely is a comic book cover so good that it becomes a collectible based solely on the cover.
Having said that, the continual stream of oneshot issues is starting to wear thin with me. It is the publishing unit of dc entertainment, a subsidiary of warner bros. Welcome back to the comic book historians podcast, with alex grand and jim thompson. Detective comics debuted in 1937 and is the longest continually published comic book in the united states. I eventually was able to find direct sales versions of every single back issue of batman, detective, superman, and action comics going back to when they started making direct sales versions i. Arguably the biggest fictional detective, sherlock holmes, makes a brief appearance with charltons two issue run, maybe due to licensing issues. Dc comics is one of the largest and oldest american comic book companies. Cgc lookup scan or type number on label choose file. It shows a cover with batman and batwoman riding bikes when the actual cover is of red robin and an alternate timeline batman fighting doomsday. Detective comics is a comic book series by dc comics. Then hes been a professional comic artist since the 1970s and beyond. Batman is one of the worlds bestknown and mostloved superheroes.
Feb 26, 2020 detective comics is published by dc comics. Detective comics was an anthology comic featuring detective characters both superhero and civilian. Celebrate 950 issues of the original batman series with. He brought to the industry eyepopping detailed art and dark storytelling, as well as having produced one of the bestselling single issues ever with multiple covers and touted as highly collectible, assuredly and. Celebrate 950 issues of the original batman series with this extra. Poison ivy standard cover at gmart comics, the best online comic book store for new releases, 35% off comic book subscription service, variant covers, back issues. The majority of its publications take place within the fictional dc universe and feature numerous culturally iconic heroic characters.
The special edition 1999, where this story is reprinted. Comics are in very fine to near mint condition or better. Deadpool, detective comics, key issue, marshall rogers, new mutants, siryn, spiderwoman, wonder woman, xmen. Specifically, paul levitz brought you in to do some inking on karate kid over ric estradas pencils. In honor of those milestones, here are some of our alltime favorite issues of the book that gave dc its name, detective comics. Comic fever carries a huge number of backissues ranging from animal man to xmen. Detective comics is published by dc comics since 1937. Detective comics 2016 present dc comics series vol. Mar 15, 2019 march 2019 is a very special batanniversary.