EXCLUSIVE: Featuring one of the most famous covers in comics history…
1939’s Detective Comics #31 — featuring Batman’s fifth appearance, the first of his most essential weapon, as well as one of the most beloved covers of all time — will be released in February as a Facsimile Edition.
The ish is one of six Facsimiles DC is releasing that month. Click here for the info on the rest — including an issue with a Super Powers variant cover!
Dig the official solicitation info for ’Tec ’31 that will be formally released later Friday:
DETECTIVE COMICS #31 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by GARDNER FOX, JERRY SIEGEL, HOMER FLEMING, KENNETH F. ERNST, FRED GUARDINEER, TOM HICKEY, and SVEN ELVIN
Art by BOB KANE, JOE SHUSTER, HOMER FLEMING, MART BAILEY, KENNETH F. ERNST, FRED GUARDINEER, TOM HICKEY, and SVEN ELVIN
Cover by BOB KANE
Foil variant cover by BOB KANE ($9.99 US)
Blank sketch cover ($7.99 US)
$6.99 US | 64 pages
ON SALE 2/5/25
A full facsimile reprint of one of Batman’s earliest adventures, which first introduced the batarang and his original flying vehicle, the Batgyro. Batman travels from New York to Europe in pursuit of the hooded arch-criminal known as the Monk, plus other Golden Age detective stories starring Slam Bradley, Bart Regan, Speed Saunders, and more.
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A few thoughts:
— This is one of the most homaged covers ever. Click here for 13 groovy examples, led by the late, great Neal Adams.
— The first Batarang! The first Batplane (nee Batgyro)!
— I’m so glad DC is churning out so many Facsimiles from so many eras. It really makes going to the comics shop an even greater joy. This one doesn’t appear to be Golden Age dimensions, but I’m fine with it.
— Obligatory Price Comparison: It’s highly unlikely that you’ll ever find an original that isn’t slabbed. A slabbed, 5.0-grade issue sold through Heritage Auctions in 2020 for $132,000, including buyer’s premium. There is currently a 4.0 copy that is up for bid, with the price so far at $90,000, including BP. An eBay seller has a 1.0 for sale for $79,999.99 — with free, 3-day shipping!
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MORE
— Dig These 13 Great DETECTIVE COMICS #31 Homage Covers. Click here.
— DC’s Has SIX February FACSIMILE EDITIONS — Plus a HELLBLAZER SUPER POWERS Variant. Click here.
November 15, 2024
Did you say “free shipping”? Shoot….can’t pass that up. I do hope they also release the Bronze Age Adams’ version too. Would be great to have the two side by side.
November 16, 2024
Take my money now!!!