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Detective Comics #29 (DC, 1939) CGC GD 2.0 Brittle pages. Batman's second-ever cover appearance, and his third appearance overall! This gothic mad scientist cover was only the second to feature Batman. Dr. Death makes his first appearance in this first installment of a two-part story, one of the Dark Knight's earliest adventures. Cover and story art are by Bob Kane. It is currently #14 on Overstreet's list of Top 100 Golden Age Comics. Please note: as you can see on our image, some small pieces have flaked off and are loose in the CGC holder. The comic is certified with brittle pages, so it is possible more pieces could separate between now and when the winning bidder receives the item. Overstreet 2024 GD 2.0 value = $28,700. CGC census 5/25: 2 in 2.0, 36 higher.


CGC Grader Notes:
Top Spine Medium Piece Out
Center Spine Medium Piece Out
Spine Multiple Tear
Spine Roll
Front Cover Foxing
Front Cover Multiple Crease
Back Cover Soiling
Front Cover Soiling
Center Back Cover Multiple Stain
Left Center Back Cover Tear

View the certification for CGC Certification ID 0918524001, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue.*

*All information listed is intended to be as accurate as possible, but errors are possible. No item may be returned or refused based on this information, which is provided as a service to our clients. Feel free to contact each data source directly to determine the accuracy of this information.


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Sold on Jun 26, 2025 for: $31,200.00
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