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Batman #1-500 Group and much more (DC, 1940-2000).
Currency:USD
Category:Collectibles
Start Price:21,500.00 USD
Estimated At:60,000.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
0.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2004 Aug 13 @ 18:00UTC-6 : CST/MDT
<B>Batman #1-500 Group and much more (DC, 1940-2000).</B></I> Have a look at every collector's dream: a complete run of the first 57 years of Batman. No, that's not a misprint, this lot has every single solitary issue from the legendary Batman #1 in Spring 1940 to issue #542 in May 1997. As a bonus, this lot also includes most issues from #544-578, plus an unbroken run of Batman Annuals #1-21, second copies of several of the books, and yes, even the special issue #0, for a total of 590 comic books. The presence of perhaps comics' best character made this title the best series around for long stretches of its history. Though the Batman first appeared in the pages of Detective Comics, so many of the key elements of the character's mythos were first seen here. True household names like the Joker, Catwoman, and Alfred the butler made their first appearances in Batman. In addition to those characters, a number of personalities any comics fan recognizes were first seen here: Vicki Vale, Ra's al Ghul, Jason Todd and even Bat-Hound. Believe us when we say it's an amazing experience to see all of these issues together in one place. And the delights aren't confined to just one part of the run. While many characters enjoy a heyday of a couple of years or a few issues, Batman has had several careers in one, and every fan has his or her favorite period. 1940s - Early 1950s: Defining the Legend. Issue #1 is so highly prized among collectors that Overstreet lists it as the sixth most- valuable comic book of all. And why wouldn't it be, with the Joker and Catwoman (under the name "The Cat") both making their first appearances in the book? It also has one of Robin's first appearances; he had only just made the scene in Detective weeks earlier. Our copy of the premiere issue is a professionally restored specimen that has earned the highest grade CGC has assigned a restored #1 to date. Since the highest-graded unrestored copy is a 9.0, this 9.2 book is among the best-looking copies available. In #2 the Cat became Catwoman, and her character was fleshed out a bit with each succeeding story. She was first seen in costume in #3 (the hardest to find of the title's entire run according to Gerber's Photo-Journal), received a revamped costume in #15, and had her real name (Selina Kyle) and origin revealed in #62. Other milestones of this first era: #4 had the first mention of Gotham City as the place where Batman lives, while #5 had the first appearance of the classic Batmobile with the Bat-Head on the front. Alfred first appeared in #16 as a somewhat portly fellow, and the skinny version we know today was first seen in #21. Alfred even started having solo adventures as early as #22. Another key was the introduction of the new Batplane in #61. The covers of the era are a large part of what makes this title so desirable - they're some of the best covers the Golden Age of comics had to offer. Within the first handful of issues alone, we get Batman and Robin all smiles on an infinity cover (#8), and one of the most famous of all comic covers with the Dynamic Duo caught in a spotlight (#9). Let's not forget those memorable Joker covers. The Clown Prince of Crime was reportedly meant to be a one-issue character, but after his memorable debut in the first issue, his popularity earned him regular cover billing, and he seemed to spur artists to exceed themselves. Some prominent examples are his chess game with Batman (#23), his scary takeoffs on the Dynamic Duo's trademarks (#37, #52, #73), and issue #55 which has him opposing Batman and Robin in "all 48 states" (that's how old the comic is!). The Harlequin of Hate also figures prominently in another major key of the era, issue #25 (1944). The story "Knights of Knavery", drawn by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos, has the Joker and the Penguin meeting in prison and deciding to team up. It is considered the first major supervillain team-up ever in comics. Of course, a war was raging at the time of this title's early years, and Batman did his part on the title's covers, touting war bonds on #12 and #15, helping a soldier in need on #30 and surprisingly, even manning a machine gun on #15. One three-issue run that's hard to beat came in 1948: #47 had a detailed origin of Batman and the first cover appearance of the Bat-Signal, #48 had a story with unforgettable visuals by Jim Mooney, "1000 Secrets of the Batcave", and #49 had the first appearance of Vicki Vale, the reporter who never did stop trying to find out Batman's secret identity. A number of notable artists contributed to the book's success in this first era. Every issue was signed "Bob Kane", but in fact the character's creator only drew a few of the earliest issues before being ghosted by other hands. Many would rank Dick Sprang as the best of these, but that's not to slight Robinson, Roussos and Sheldon Moldoff, who each drew many a story. 1950s and Early 1960s: The Batman Family and the Science Fiction Era. This quite frankly wacky period has the stories and covers you probably loved best when you were a kid, whether you were lucky enough to buy the yarns at the time or caught them in later reprints. Joining the Caped Crusader for some silly fun were Bat-Hound (his first appearance is in #92), the original "Bat-Girl" (#139 is her first appearance), while Batwoman and Bat-Mite also appeared many a time. Some trademarks of DC Comics of the era were evident here, such as the jail cell cover (#71 and #128) and the gorilla cover (#75, and not to forget Mogo, the Bat-Ape on #114). Though Batman had less "imaginary" adventures than Superman, a few found their way into these pages, as well as plenty of "will Batman's identity be revealed" gimmick tales. Science fiction and aliens became more prevalent with each passing issue, rendered with aplomb by (more often than not) Moldoff or Sprang. Also notable in this period were a Martian Manhunter prototype in #78, and a memorable cover with Batman and Robin being put on trial by a judge and jury of Jokers (#163). 1964-1968: The New Look and the TV Craze The character's direction took a sharp turn courtesy of editor Julius Schwartz and his writers and artists with #164. Though the "New Look Batman" was first seen in a Detective issue with no explanation given, Batman #164 began with Bruce Wayne showing an amazed Robin some improvements to the Batcave, the Batmobile, and even Batman's own costume. The stories also focused more on sleuthing than gimmicks, which isn't to say they didn't have plenty of visual flair -- take a memorable drowning cover scene (#166) which was duplicated on #207. Moldoff was the primary artist in this period, with Carmine Infantino contributing some memorable covers. Other keys: #171 (1965) had the Riddler's first appearance since 1948. This character, not one of the main villains up to then, would take on a whole new popularity with his inclusion in the "Batman" TV show. 590 Comic Books <BR><BR><B>Important notice:</B> Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. 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23. Payment is due upon closing of the auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. The Auctioneer reserves the right to void a sale if payment in full of the invoice is not received within 7 days after the close of the auction.
24. Lots delivered in the States of Texas, California, or other states where the auction may be held, are subject to all applicable state and local taxes, unless appropriate permits are on file with us. Lots from different auctions may not be aggregated for sales tax purposes..<table STYLE="font-size:8pt"><tr><td><strong>State</strong></td><td><strong>Coins</strong></td>
<td><strong>Currency</strong></td><td><strong>All Other Collectibles</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Texas Residents</td><td>Under $1,000 only</td><td>Yes</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td>California</td><td>Under $1,000 only</td><td>Applicable state sales tax on Signature Auctions ONLY if held in CA</td><td>Applicable state sales tax on Signature Auctions ONLY if held in CA</td></tr><tr><td>Florida/Ohio/Illinois</td><td>No sales tax</td><td>No sales tax</td><td>Applicable state sales tax on Signature Auctions ONLY if held in FL, OH or IL</td></tr><tr><td>New York/Wisconsin/ Pennsylvania</td><td>Applicable state sales tax on Signature Auctions ONLY if held in that state</td><td>Applicable state sales tax on Signature Auctions ONLY if held in that state</td><td>Applicable state sales tax on Signature Auctions ONLY if held in that state</td></tr><tr><td>Oregon</td><td>No sales tax</td><td>No sales tax</td><td>No sales tax</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">*Unless an approved resale form is on file with Heritage.</td>
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26. In the event that a Bidder's payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law.
27. If the auction invoice(s) submitted by the Auctioneer is not paid in full when due, the unpaid balance will bear interest at the highest rate permitted by law from the date of invoice until paid. If the Auctioneer refers the invoice(s) to an attorney for collection, the buyer agrees to pay attorney's fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by the Auctioneer. If Auctioneer assigns collection to its in-house legal staff, such attorney's time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys.
28. In the event a successful Bidder fails to pay all amounts due, the Auctioneer reserves the right to resell the merchandise, and such Bidder agrees to pay for the reasonable costs of resale, including a 10% seller's commission, and also to pay any difference between the resale price and the price of the previously successful bid.
29. The Auctioneer reserves the right to require payment in full in good funds before delivery of the merchandise to the buyer.
30. The Auctioneer shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the buyer to secure payment of the auction invoice. Auctioneer is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the buyer then held by the Auctioneer or its affiliates to secure payment of any auction invoice or any other amounts due the Auctioneer from the buyer. With respect to these lien rights, the Auctioneer shall have all the rights of a secured creditor under Article 9 of the Texas Uniform Commercial Code. In addition, with respect to payment of the auction invoice(s), the buyer waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against the Auctioneer and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice.
31. If a Bidder owes Auctioneer or its affiliates on any account, the Auctioneer and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder's property in their possession.
32. Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the buyer to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered.
Return Policy:
33. Signature Sales: The auction is not on approval. No certified material may be returned because of possible differences of opinion with respect to the grade offered by any third-party organization, dealer, or service. There are absolutely no exceptions to this policy. Under extremely limited circumstances, (e.g. gross cataloging error) a purchaser, who did not bid from the floor, may request Auctioneer to void a sale. Such request for evaluation must be made in writing detailing the alleged gross error, and submission of the lot to the Auctioneer must be preapproved by the Auctioneer. A Bidder must notify bid@heritagecomics.com in writing of the Bidder's request and such notice must be mailed within three (3) days of the mail Bidder's receipt of the lot. Any lot that is to be evaluated must be received in our offices within 30 days from the date of auction. Grading or method of manufacture do not qualify for this evaluation process nor do such complaints constitute a basis to challenge the authenticity of a lot. AFTER THAT 30-DAY PERIOD, NO LOTS MAY BE RETURNED FOR REASONS OTHER THAN AUTHENTICITY. Lots returned must be housed intact in the original holder. No lots purchased by floor Bidders may be returned (including those Bidders acting as agents for others). Late remittance for purchases may be considered just cause to revoke all return privileges.
34. Exclusively Internet, CurrencyAuction.com, Amazing Comics Auctions™, Amazing Sports Auctions, and Bullet auctions: THREE (3) DAY RETURN POLICY. All lots (Exception: Third party graded notes are not returnable for any reason whatsoever) paid for within seven days of the auction closing are sold with a three (3) day return privilege. You may return lots under the following conditions: Within three days of receipt of the lot, you must first notify Auctioneer by contacting Customer Service by phone (1-800-872-6467) or e-mail bid@HeritageCoin.com, and immediately mail the lot(s) fully insured to the attention of Returns, care of Heritage Galleries & Auctioneers, 3500 Maple Avenue, 17th Floor, Dallas Texas, 75219-3941. Lots must be housed intact in their original holder and condition. You are responsible for the insured, safe delivery of any lots. A non-negotiable return fee of 5% of the purchase price ($10 per lot minimum) will be deducted from the refund for each returned lot or billed directly. Postage and handling fees are not refunded. After the three-day period (from receipt), no items may be returned for any reason. Late remittance for purchases revokes all Return-Restock privileges.
35. All Bidders who have inspected the lots prior to the auction will not be granted any return privileges, except for reasons of authenticity.
Delivery:
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Complete Shipping and Handling Charges
37. Auctioneer is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or Heritage Rare Coin Galleries into one package for shipping purposes. Successful overseas Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified customs declarations, to the Auctioneer for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States.
38. All shipping charges will be borne by the successful Bidder. Any risk of loss during shipment will be borne by the buyer following Auctioneer's delivery to the designated common carrier.
39. Regardless of domestic or foreign shipment, risk of loss shall be borne by the buyer following Auctioneer's delivery to a shipper.
40. Any claims for undelivered packages must be made within 30 days of shipment by the auctioneer.
41. In the event an item is damaged either through handling or in transit, the Auctioneer's maximum liability shall be the amount of the successful bid including the Buyer's Premium.
Cataloging:
42. The descriptions provided in any catalog are intended solely for the use of those Bidders who do not have the opportunity to view the lots prior to bidding.
43. Any description of the lots contained in this auction is for the sole purpose of identifying the items.
44. In the event of an attribution error, the Auctioneer may, at the Auctioneer's sole discretion, correct the error on the Internet, or, if discovered at a later date, to refund the buyer's money without further obligation. Under no circumstances shall the obligation of the Auctioneer to any Bidder be in excess of the purchase price for any lot in dispute.
Warranties and Disclaimers:
45. NO WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY DESCRIPTION CONTAINED IN THIS AUCTION. Any description of the items contained in this auction is for the sole purpose of identifying the items, and no description of items has been made part of the basis of the bargain or has created any express warranty that the goods would conform to any description made by the Auctioneer.
46. Auctioneer is selling only such right or title to the items being sold as Auctioneer may have by virtue of consignment agreements on the date of auction and disclaims any warranty of title to the coins.
47. Auctioneer disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purposes.
48. Auctioneer disclaims all liability for damages, consequential or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with the sale of any property by Auctioneer to Bidder. No third party may rely on any benefit of these Terms and Conditions and any rights, if any, established hereunder are personal to the Bidder and may not be assigned. Any statement made by the Auctioneer is a statement of opinion and does not constitute a warranty or representation. Any employee of Auctioneer may not alter these Terms and Conditions, and, unless signed by a principal of Auctioneer, any alteration is null and void.
49. Coins sold referencing a third-party grading service ("Certified Coins") are sold "as is" without any express or implied warranty, except for a guarantee by Auctioneer that the Certified Coins are genuine. Certain warranties may be available from the grading services and the Bidder is referred to the following services for details of any such warranties: ANACS, P.O. Box 182141, Columbus, Ohio 43218-2141; Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), P.O. Box 4776, Sarasota, FL 34230; Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), PO Box 9458, Newport Beach, CA 92658 and ICG, 7901 East Belleview Ave., Suite 50, Englewood, CO 80111. Comic books sold referencing a third-party grading service ("Certified Comics") are sold "as is" without any express or implied warranty, except for a guarantee by Auctioneer that the Certified Comics are genuine. Certain warranties may be available from the grading services and the Bidder is referred to the following services for details of any such warranties: Comics Guaranty Corporation (CGC), P.O. Box 4738, Sarasota, FL 34230. Currency sold referencing a third-party grading service ("Certified Currency") are sold "as is" without any express or implied warranty, except for a guarantee by Auctioneer that the Certified Currency are genuine. Certain warranties may be available from the grading services and the Bidder is referred to the following services for details of any such warranties: Currency Grading & Authentication (CGA), PO Box 418, Three Bridges, NJ 08887.
50. All non-certified coins and comics and currency are guaranteed genuine, but are not guaranteed as to grade, since grading is a matter of opinion. Grading is an art, not a science, and therefore the opinion rendered by the Auctioneer or any third party grading service may not agree with the opinion of others (including trained experts), and the same expert may not grade the same coin with the same grade at two different times. Auctioneer has graded the non-certified items, in the Auctioneer's opinion, to their current interpretation of the American Numismatic Association's standards as of the date the catalog was prepared. There is no guarantee or warranty implied or expressed that the grading standards utilized by the Auctioneer will meet the standards of ANACS, NGC, PCGS, ICG, CGC, CGA or any other grading service at any time in the future.
51. Auctioneer offers no opinion as to the validity of a grade assigned by any third-party grading service. Since we cannot examine C.G.A. encapsulated notes or Comics Guaranty Corporation (CGC) encapsulated comics, they are sold "as is" without our grading opinion, and may not be returned for any reason. Auctioneer shall not be liable for any patent or latent defect or controversy pertaining to or arising from any encapsulated collectible. In any such instance, purchaser's remedy, if any, shall be solely against the certification service certifying the collectible.
52. Due to changing grading standards over time and to possible mishandling of items by subsequent owners, the Auctioneer reserves the right to grade items differently than shown on certificates from any grading service that accompany the items. For the same reasons as stated above, the Auctioneer reserves the right to grade items differently than the grades shown in the catalog should such items be reconsigned to any future auction.
53. Although consensus grading is employed by most grading services, it should be noted as aforesaid that grading is not an exact science. In fact, it is entirely possible that if a lot was broken out of a plastic holder and was resubmitted to another grading service or even the same service, the lot could come back a different grade. Certification does not guarantee protection against the normal risks associated with potentially volatile markets.
54. The degree of liquidity for certified coins and collectibles will vary according to general market conditions and the particular lot involved. For some lots there may be no active market at all at certain points in time.
Release:
55. In consideration of participation in the auction and the placing of a bid, a Bidder expressly releases Auctioneer, its affiliates, the Consignor, or Owner of the Lot from any and all claims, cause of action, chose of action, whether at law or equity or any arbitration or mediation rights existing under the rules of any professional society or affiliation based upon the assigned grade or a derivative theory, breach of warranty express or implied, representation or other matter set forth within these Terms and Conditions of Auction or otherwise, except as specifically declared herein; e.g., authenticity, typographical error, etc., and as to those matters, the rights and privileges conferred therein are strictly construed and is the exclusive remedy. Purchaser by non-compliance to its express terms of a granted remedy, shall waive any claim against Auctioneer.
Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Provision:
56. By placing a bid or otherwise participating in the auction, such person or entity accepts these Terms and Conditions of Auction, and specifically agrees to the alternative dispute resolution provided herein. Arbitration replaces the right to go to court, including the right to a jury trial.
57.
A. COINS & CURRENCY; If any disputes arise regarding payment, authenticity, grading or any other matter pertaining to the auction, the Bidder or a participant in the auction and/or the Auctioneer agree that the dispute shall be submitted, if otherwise mutually unresolved, to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) or American Arbitration Association (A.A.A.). The A.A.A. arbitration shall be conducted under the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act with locale in Dallas, Texas. If an election is not made within ten (10) days of an unresolved dispute, Auctioneer may elect either PNG or A.A.A. Arbitration. Any claim made by a Bidder has to be presented within one (1) year or it is barred. An award granted in arbitration is enforceable in any court. No claims of any kind (except for reasons of authenticity) can be considered after the settlements have been made with the consignors. Any dispute after the settlement date is strictly between the Bidder and consignor without involvement or responsibility of the Auctioneer.
B. ALL OTHER AUCTIONS; If any dispute arises regarding payment, authenticity, grading, description, provenance or any other material pertaining to the auction, the Bidder or the participant in the auction and/or the Auctioneer agree that the dispute shall be submitted, if otherwise mutually unresolved, to unbinding arbitration in accordance with the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association (A.A.A.). The A.A.A. arbitration shall be conducted under the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act with locale in Dallas, Texas. The prevailing party may be awarded his reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. An arbitrator’s award is enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. Any claim made by a Bidder has to be presented within one (1) year or it is barred. Any claim as to provenance or authenticity must be first transmitted to Auctioneer by credible and definitive evidence and there is no assurance such presentment that Auctioneer will validate the claim. Authentication is not an exact science and other contrary opinions may not be recognized by Auctioneer. Auctioneer in no event shall be responsible for consequential and incidental damages and the value of any item is determined by its high bid, which is Auctioneer’s maximum liability. Provenance and authenticity are not guaranteed by the Auctioneer, but rather are guaranteed by the consignor. Any action or claim shall include the consignor with Auctioneer acting as interpleador or nominal party. While every effort is made to determine provenance and authenticity, it is up to the Bidder to arrive at that conclusion prior to bidding.
58. In consideration of his participation in or application for the auction, a person or entity (whether the successful Bidder, a Bidder, a purchaser and/or other Auction participant or registrant) agrees, that all disputes in any way relating to, arising under, connected with, or incidental to these Terms and Conditions and his purchases or default in payment thereof shall be arbitrated pursuant to the arbitration provision. In the event that any matter including actions to compel arbitration, construe the agreement, actions in aid or arbitration or otherwise needs to be litigated, such litigation shall be exclusively in the Courts of the State of Texas, in Dallas County, Texas, and if necessary the corresponding appellate courts. The successful Bidder, purchaser, or Auction participant also expressly submits himself to the personal jurisdiction of the State of Texas.
Miscellaneous:
59. Agreements between Bidders and consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for an item, or to utilize the Auctioneer's auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the auction are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, Auctioneer reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer's Premium and consignor a Seller's Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller's agreement.
60. Acceptance of these terms and conditions qualifies Bidder as a Heritage customer who has consented to be contacted by Heritage in the future. In conformity with "do-not-call" regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. Heritage may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase and auction opportunities available through Heritage and its affiliates and subsidiaries.
61. Storage of purchased coins: Purchasers are advised that certain types of plastic may react with the coin's metal and may cause damage to the coins. Caution should be used to avoid storage of coins in materials that are not inert.
State Notices:
62. Notice as to an Auction Sale in California. Auctioneer has in compliance with Title 2.95 of the California Civil Code as amended October 11, 1993 Sec. 1812.600, posted with the California Secretary of State its bonds for it and its employees and the auction is being conducted in compliance with Sec. 2338 of the Commercial Code and Sec. 535 of the Penal Code.