Batman Bronze Age Appreciation Thread 7 7

[Brian48]

I doubt it was part of any find.  I just think there's more high grade copies because it's not a very popular issue to begin with and many copies laid untouched in numerous collections for years before surfacing.  Although the Kaluta Bats can be sub-genre onto themselves, this is still not one of the more popular covers among that group.  That attention goes to Bats 242, Tec 423/424, and maybe one or two others. 

[Martin Sinescu]

Holy Heritage Hammer, Batman!

Batman 217 CGC 9.4 Pacific Coast

[Brian48]

Yeah.  Saw that when it was first posted.  Not surprised at the final hammer price actually.  Tough black cover.  Thought about pursuing the upgrade myself, but I thought it was just too soft looking for a 9.4 and not all that much better than my 9.0.  Certainly a lot spine ticks for a 9.4.  

This is a lousy pic from the original seller of my copy with a lot of artifacts (white speckles) from the scanner, but you can still get a sense of how the book looks, which is pretty darn good in hand.  I would have gave it at least a 9.2.

  

[Comicdey]

Here are two real nice bats from an OO collection I found last summer.

[punksdropdirtysrh]

Very cool! Love 237's red cover 

[ADAMANTIUM]

I've seen #237 at HPB sometimes, I agree cool cover, but I didn't pick it up due to knowing nothing about it  Anything I should know?

Anyway, Congrats! looks to be in great condition  

[punksdropdirtysrh]

22 hours ago, ADAMANTIUM said:

I've seen #237 at HPB sometimes, I agree cool cover, but I didn't pick it up due to knowing nothing about it  Anything I should know?

Anyway, Congrats! looks to be in great condition  

It's the first appearance of the Reaper and what I consider a Neal Adams classic cover.

[ADAMANTIUM]

15 minutes ago, punksdropdirtysrh said:

It's the first appearance of the Reaper and what I consider a Neal Adams classic cover.

HPB wanted $40 but it wasn't nearly as good of shape I agree cool cover, nice to hear it was Neal Adams 

HPB is crazy sometimes (half price books)

[punksdropdirtysrh]

7 minutes ago, ADAMANTIUM said:

HPB wanted $40 but it wasn't nearly as good of shape I agree cool cover, nice to hear it was Neal Adams 

HPB is crazy sometimes (half price books)

$40 is on the high side if it's not at least a 7.0 in my opinion. I bought a mid grade copy for $25 from Dale Roberts. 

I've heard about a lot of scores at HPB, but I never find gold at my local one. Always over priced for anything before the 80's. 

My local comic shop has had one on their wall for 5+ years for $189.99. Looks a 6.0 at best. 

Edited July 5, 2017 by punksdropdirtysrh

[ADAMANTIUM]

1 minute ago, punksdropdirtysrh said:

$40 is on the high side if it's not at least a 7.0 in my opinion. I bought a mid grade copy for $25 from Dale Roberts. 

I've heard about a lot of scores at HPB, but I never find gold at my local one. Always over priced for anything before the 80's. 

Mine is pretty much the same, overpriced BA and SA. I've had a few MA scores and some MA I've missed because I didn't know that specific issue's value. They still have a Killing Joke with the yellow that means it's like the 6th printing set at $50. It's close enough to me that I go check it out though. I've heard people make good money selling SA and BA drek there though.

[FutureFlash]

On 7/5/2017 at 0:27 PM, ADAMANTIUM said:

Mine is pretty much the same, overpriced BA and SA. I've had a few MA scores and some MA I've missed because I didn't know that specific issue's value. They still have a Killing Joke with the yellow that means it's like the 6th printing set at $50. It's close enough to me that I go check it out though. I've heard people make good money selling SA and BA drek there though.

Yeah agreed on HPB and their overpricing. However about a month ago somebody dumped a small BA collection at my local HPB and shockingly they were priced very reasonable. I picked up Batman 237 for $25 and it is about a 6.0.... Also scooped up some Flash, Mr. Miracle and Superman issues as well.

Edited July 7, 2017 by FutureFlash

[Jking3437]

Been picking up batman keys for the last 3 years or such . Very  tedious 

[batman_fan]

On 7/3/2017 at 1:13 PM, Brian48 said:

Yeah.  Saw that when it was first posted.  Not surprised at the final hammer price actually.  Tough black cover.  Thought about pursuing the upgrade myself, but I thought it was just too soft looking for a 9.4 and not all that much better than my 9.0.  Certainly a lot spine ticks for a 9.4.  

This is a lousy pic from the original seller of my copy with a lot of artifacts (white speckles) from the scanner, but you can still get a sense of how the book looks, which is pretty darn good in hand.  I would have gave it at least a 9.2.

  

That is one of my favorite SA Batman covers.  I would love to own the OA for this one.

[scooter99]

This arrived today.    One day I'll have enough copies.    Just not today. 

 

[ft88]

My pick for the best 1-2 punch

[Brian48]

1 hour ago, scooter99 said:

This arrived today.    One day I'll have enough copies.    Just not today. 

 

[Martin Sinescu]

17 hours ago, scooter99 said:

This arrived today.    One day I'll have enough copies.    Just not today. 

 

Jumpin' Jehosaphat, that's a stellar copy 

[Martin Sinescu]

Just noticed someone nipped the 9.4 Bats 243 out of my MCS shopping cart. That was a beautiful copy and one of my favorite issues, shouldn't have dawdled for so long on purchasing it 

[Tec-Tac-Toe]

As concerns any Bronze Age comic books with Batman, I could take them or leave them.

[Flash & Fury]

On 7/3/2017 at 3:13 PM, Brian48 said:

Yeah.  Saw that when it was first posted.  Not surprised at the final hammer price actually.  Tough black cover.  Thought about pursuing the upgrade myself, but I thought it was just too soft looking for a 9.4 and not all that much better than my 9.0.  Certainly a lot spine ticks for a 9.4.  

This is a lousy pic from the original seller of my copy with a lot of artifacts (white speckles) from the scanner, but you can still get a sense of how the book looks, which is pretty darn good in hand.  I would have gave it at least a 9.2.

  

Great cover & the beginning of a great new era for Robin.

Edited July 23, 2017 by Flash & Fury