GreatCaesarsGhost Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 I'm trying to figure out who was on the news stand first: Lex Luthor or Joker/Catwoman. I've looked online and thru my reference materials, and it appears as though Action 23 and Batman 1 were on the news stands at the same time. Can this be true? That DC just decided to unleash the hounds of evildoers at the same time? I can't think of any other mainstream bad guys that would have come out earlier than these guys. I think both Superman and Batman had other lesser "bad guys" appear before Lex Luthor and Joker/Catwoman, but they just didn't catch on. Is it just coincidence that the epic bad guys Lex Luthor and Joker/Catwoman appeared on the stands at exactly the same time? I tried posting this question under the thread "Hierarchy of Golden Age", but got no response. Thought I'd try it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Kid Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) On 1/23/2019 at 3:55 AM, GreatCaesarsGhost said: I see Clink just sold an AF 15 7.0 for $85k. pretty sure wasn't too long ago a 7.0 would fetch 110-120K Edited February 10, 2019 by Gotham Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-Tec Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 53 minutes ago, GreatCaesarsGhost said: I'm trying to figure out who was on the news stand first: Lex Luthor or Joker/Catwoman. I've looked online and thru my reference materials, and it appears as though Action 23 and Batman 1 were on the news stands at the same time. Can this be true? That DC just decided to unleash the hounds of evildoers at the same time? I can't think of any other mainstream bad guys that would have come out earlier than these guys. I think both Superman and Batman had other lesser "bad guys" appear before Lex Luthor and Joker/Catwoman, but they just didn't catch on. Is it just coincidence that the epic bad guys Lex Luthor and Joker/Catwoman appeared on the stands at exactly the same time? I tried posting this question under the thread "Hierarchy of Golden Age", but got no response. Thought I'd try it here. Newsstand Release Dates: Superman #4 2/15/40 Action Comics #23 2/22/40 Batman #1 4/25/40 Although Action #23 features Luthor's first story appearance, Superman #4 actually hit newsstands first. I'm not sure Action #23 would still be on newsstands over two months after it debuted, but there are collectors on the board far more knowledgable about newsstand information than I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatCaesarsGhost Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 46 minutes ago, Wayne-Tec said: Newsstand Release Dates: Superman #4 2/15/40 Action Comics #23 2/22/40 Batman #1 4/25/40 Although Action #23 features Luthor's first story appearance, Superman #4 actually hit newsstands first. I'm not sure Action #23 would still be on newsstands over two months after it debuted, but there are collectors on the board far more knowledgable about newsstand information than I am. Thank you Wayne-Tec Wayne-Tec 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-Tec Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 2 hours ago, GreatCaesarsGhost said: Thank you Wayne-Tec Anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 5 hours ago, GreatCaesarsGhost said: I'm trying to figure out who was on the news stand first: Lex Luthor or Joker/Catwoman. I've looked online and thru my reference materials, and it appears as though Action 23 and Batman 1 were on the news stands at the same time. Can this be true? That DC just decided to unleash the hounds of evildoers at the same time? I can't think of any other mainstream bad guys that would have come out earlier than these guys. I think both Superman and Batman had other lesser "bad guys" appear before Lex Luthor and Joker/Catwoman, but they just didn't catch on. Is it just coincidence that the epic bad guys Lex Luthor and Joker/Catwoman appeared on the stands at exactly the same time? I tried posting this question under the thread "Hierarchy of Golden Age", but got no response. Thought I'd try it here. And remember that the cover month/date of a comic means that the book was on the stands in real time anywhere from 1-3 months prior to the cover mo/date. Typlically for golden age it's 1-2 months. So, as Wayne-Tec posted, Action 23 would have been on the stands in Feb 22, 1940 and Bat 1 would have been late April 25, 1940. http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/comic.php?comicid=595 http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/comic.php?comicid=3524 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatCaesarsGhost Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 23 minutes ago, Primetime said: And remember that the cover month/date of a comic means that the book was on the stands in real time anywhere from 1-3 months prior to the cover mo/date. Typlically for golden age it's 1-2 months. So, as Wayne-Tec posted, Action 23 would have been on the stands in Feb 22, 1940 and Bat 1 would have been late April 25, 1940. http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/comic.php?comicid=595 http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/comic.php?comicid=3524 Thanks for the links Primetime! Primetime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 1 minute ago, GreatCaesarsGhost said: Thanks for the links Primetime! sure thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woowoo Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 40 minutes ago, Primetime said: And remember that the cover month/date of a comic means that the book was on the stands in real time anywhere from 1-3 months prior to the cover mo/date. Typlically for golden age it's 1-2 months. So, as Wayne-Tec posted, Action 23 would have been on the stands in Feb 22, 1940 and Bat 1 would have been late April 25, 1940. http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/comic.php?comicid=595 http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/comic.php?comicid=3524 It does say Approx. On Sale Date on the Action 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 11 minutes ago, woowoo said: It does say Approx. On Sale Date on the Action 23 time would vary region to region in 1940 but it would be a Feb 1940 release. I suspect NYC newsstands would get the new comics faster than the west coast Harold . I have seen Bat 1s with arrival dates as late as May 16, 1940. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woowoo Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 35 minutes ago, Primetime said: time would vary region to region in 1940 but it would be a Feb 1940 release. I suspect NYC newsstands would get the new comics faster than the west coast Harold . I have seen Bat 1s with arrival dates as late as May 16, 1940. You do know that Superman 4 is the real 1st app of Lex L right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, woowoo said: You do know that Superman 4 is the real 1st app of Lex L right no idea as I don't keep up with Luther. I was just comparing Action 23 and Bat 1 release dates for the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woowoo Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 18 minutes ago, Primetime said: no idea as I don't keep up with Luther. I was just comparing Action 23 and Bat 1 release dates for the OP. But you do know Stan Lee's 1st comic book work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-Tec Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 How much do you guys guess the Batman #1 CGC 0.5 Green Label will sell for in the CL auction ending on Tuesday (not my book)? http://comiclink.com/auctions/item.asp?back=%2FAUCTIONS%2FSEARCH.ASP%3FFocusedOnly%3D1%26where%3Dauctions%26title%3DBatman%26ItemType%3DCB%23Item_1295189&id=1295189&itemType=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Boy Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Wayne-Tec said: How much do you guys guess the Batman #1 CGC 0.5 Green Label will sell for in the CL auction ending on Tuesday (not my book)? http://comiclink.com/auctions/item.asp?back=%2FAUCTIONS%2FSEARCH.ASP%3FFocusedOnly%3D1%26where%3Dauctions%26title%3DBatman%26ItemType%3DCB%23Item_1295189&id=1295189&itemType=0 I have no idea but this is the Chance to get a nice looking Bats 1 when many would not have the chance. Entry level mega grails are the bomb !!! thedude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedude Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 15 hours ago, Wayne-Tec said: How much do you guys guess the Batman #1 CGC 0.5 Green Label will sell for in the CL auction ending on Tuesday (not my book)? http://comiclink.com/auctions/item.asp?back=%2FAUCTIONS%2FSEARCH.ASP%3FFocusedOnly%3D1%26where%3Dauctions%26title%3DBatman%26ItemType%3DCB%23Item_1295189&id=1295189&itemType=0 I'm going to guess around $12k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-Tec Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 2 hours ago, thedude said: I'm going to guess around $12k. I couldn't fathom it going that cheap. A coverless copy sold for over $14,000 last July. I would be surprised if it sells for anything less than $20,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 A lot of pieces missing in this copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Boy Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 33 minutes ago, Wayne-Tec said: I couldn't fathom it going that cheap. A coverless copy sold for over $14,000 last July. I would be surprised if it sells for anything less than $20,000. Agree. Any guess on the action 1 page (page 2 ) at comic connect ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhcomics Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 18 hours ago, Wayne-Tec said: How much do you guys guess the Batman #1 CGC 0.5 Green Label will sell for in the CL auction ending on Tuesday (not my book)? http://comiclink.com/auctions/item.asp?back=%2FAUCTIONS%2FSEARCH.ASP%3FFocusedOnly%3D1%26where%3Dauctions%26title%3DBatman%26ItemType%3DCB%23Item_1295189&id=1295189&itemType=0 At one time the cover and interior were owned by me and cool to see that have found each other and got married. The cover was bought off eBay 6 years ago or so. It came with a matching back cover which I still own and it looks beautiful. The front cover was exposed to elements but not back cover. The interior came in a collection 2+ years ago that had a Tec 31 coverless and Tec 33 coverless missing CF. Whoever wins the auction should try and convince me to sell the matching back cover. I believe I have pics of all interior pages as well as inside front cover if the winner wants me to email them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
