LOT #91047 |
Sold on Feb 22, 2012 for: $274,850.00
Batman #1 Billy Wright pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages....
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Sold on Feb 22, 2012 for:
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SUPERB COPY OF ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE COMICS OF ALL
Batman #1 Billy Wright pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Unrestored, high-grade copies of major Golden Age keys top everyone's wantlists, and this is a major key by anyone's definition. Just five comics have higher Guide values (four of which are offered in this same auction), yet we wonder if "top of Guide" for this book should actually be higher!Despite offering more than 50 copies of this book over the years, this is just the second unrestored copy we've had that was certified "white pages."
The issue has the first appearances of both the Joker and Catwoman, who of course are among the very few comic book villains to have attained true "household name" status. Also of note is a classic (and much-imitated) cover by Bob Kane and the late Jerry Robinson. Overstreet 2011 VF 8.0 value = $100,000; VF/NM 9.0 value = $192,500. CGC census 2/12: 3 in 8.5, 3 higher.
CGC Grader Notes:
Right Center Back Cover Small Stain
Right Top Front Cover Small Crease Breaks Color
Spine Lite Wear Breaks Color
Top Front Cover Erasure Mark
Top Spine Small Spine Split
View the certification for CGC Certification ID 0916256001, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue.*
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Auction Info
2012 February 22-24 Vintage Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction - New York #7054 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
February, 2012
22nd-24th
Wednesday-Friday
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