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Detective Comics #38 (DC, 1940) CGC Apparent FN+ 6.5 Extensive (P) Off-white to white pages. The historic and highly sought after issue that introduced Robin ("The Sensational Character Find of 1940..."), and generally changed the mood and tone of the Batman stories that would follow. It also began a "Kid Sidekick" craze that led to Captain America's Bucky and countless others. A very important book in the Batman mythos as well as for the entire comic hobby! CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cover cleaned, interior lightened, reinforced, re-glossed." Includes a Colonel Collection COA. Overstreet 2016 GD 2.0 value = $8,000; VG 4.0 value = $16,000; FN 6.0 value = $24,000. From the Colonel Collection.

CGC Grader Notes:
Front Cover Crease
Front Cover Large Crease
Interior Rust Stain on Centerfold
Right Center Back Cover Stain
Spine Stress Lines
Whole Book Wear

View the certification for CGC Certification ID 0158133002, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue.*

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Auction Dates
November, 2016
17th-19th Thursday-Saturday
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Sold on Nov 17, 2016 for: $8,066.25
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