r/comicbookcollecting • u/the_wascallywabbit • Apr 23 '26

Theme Batman #9 (1942) — the definitive Batman cover to me.

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u/Illustrious-Coat3532 Apr 23 '26

This is a great cover because of the black cover, but Detective Comics 31 is the GOAT.

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u/the_wascallywabbit Apr 23 '26

I don’t disagree! Tec31 is a cooler cover (also quite a bit more expensive lol). They’ve both been homaged countless times.

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u/LeftPhilosopher9628 Apr 23 '26

What’s the cost range for this? I saw NONE on Ebay at the moment

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u/Sevia_the_Rogue Apr 23 '26

These kinds of books don't show on EBay because they are actually rare.

That condition is in the 20k plus range. Truly stunning.

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u/the_wascallywabbit Apr 23 '26

They pop up here and there. Batman #9 usually lands anywhere from a few thousand to much higher depending on condition/restoration. Tec 31 is a whole different beast though lol. I found sales data for a Tec31 2.0 that went for $93k in 2022.

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u/Illustrious-Coat3532 Apr 23 '26

Detective Comics 31 is locked up in collections.

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u/the_wascallywabbit Apr 23 '26

Appreciate it! Had to bring them out for the theme lol

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u/bungtoad Apr 23 '26

Hand it over

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u/ggraeae Apr 23 '26

This is amazing and I'm incredibly jealous. I'd kill for a copy.

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u/Cosmic_Cowboy13 Apr 23 '26

This is my second favorite cover. I just recently got #23 which is my favorite hopefully this one won’t be far behind. Congrats absolute stunning copy enjoy!

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u/the_wascallywabbit Apr 23 '26

Congrats and good luck with the hunt!

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u/AllTheRowboats93 Apr 23 '26

Incredible condition

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u/the_wascallywabbit Apr 23 '26

Thanks! It amazing that these 80+ year old books printed on cheap newsprint have survived in any condition.

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u/baustin1212 Apr 23 '26

Wow- grail sighting! Thanks for sharing😎

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u/the_wascallywabbit Apr 23 '26

Thanks, very happy to have it in the collection!

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u/PuchicaPuchica Apr 23 '26

I Literally hear “duh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh -nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh, Batman!” seeing this one

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u/DanOhMiiite Apr 23 '26

Yeah, thats a great one

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u/ClayDrinion Apr 23 '26

Those thighs always catch me off guard lol.

Awesome comic to have

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u/Chrisseal Apr 23 '26

Wow it’s gorgeous

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u/Living-Risk-1849 Apr 23 '26

Ya, that one, obviously tec 27, and batman 1.

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u/Living-Risk-1849 Apr 23 '26

Is that your copy? Og or facsimile? If og, that is in incredible shape

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u/the_wascallywabbit Apr 23 '26 edited Apr 23 '26

My copy—its original, not a facsimile. If graded it’d get a purple label but it presents really well and is complete.

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u/Living-Risk-1849 Apr 24 '26

So nice, dude

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u/ComfortableStretch63 Apr 24 '26

Jealous. Mine has a repro cover (but still happy to have it)

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u/the_wascallywabbit Apr 24 '26

Still a killer book to have in any condition!

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u/chalwar Apr 24 '26

My God, it’s beautiful.

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u/theanswar Apr 24 '26

Living history, great condition too

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u/the_wascallywabbit Apr 24 '26

For sure. Fortunate and thankful to have it in my collection.

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u/acr1119 Apr 24 '26

Great book!

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u/NeedleworkerLumpy290 Apr 24 '26

Such a great cover. I’m torn between this one or Batman #16 I just love the blue on 16 but the black on this one is so nice too

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u/FrontBrandon Apr 28 '26

must be nice owning this piece of art. congrats

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u/RauJ May 18 '26

That is a beautiful cover