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Detective Comics comic books issue 457

  • Issue #457
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 457
    • Extra staples (manufacturing).
    • Light staple rust.
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Centerfold Detached.
    • Label #21-3B8C92F-130
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #21-3B8C92F-129
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    First 30-cent cover-price. Origin retold and updated in "There Is No Hope in Crime Alley!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Dick Giordano and Terry Austin (backgrounds); Every night on this date, Batman abandons all other crimes and missions and secretly heads to visit Leslie Thompkins; En route, Batman stops a car radio theft and two muggings; When one of the muggers pulls a gun on him in Crime Alley, Batman loses his temper and knocks the mugger silly while having a flashback of his parents' murder and his "rescue" by a young Leslie Thompkins. "Make Way for the Elongated Woman!", script by Bob Rozakis, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Previously while fighting the siblings, Ralph's powers wear off and he is captured; The villains demand he write Sue a note to bring him the source of his powers for the villains to use; He agrees but asks Sue to bring special rubber tree bark. Sue buys accordian arms and collapsible stilts, used under one of Ralph's costumes to make it look like she has the same powers (in truth, Sue is allergic to gingold). Superman is featured in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children!", art by Neal Adams. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cup Cake Caper," art by Curt Swan. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30.

    NOTE: "Detective Comics (2016) #1000 features a direct sequel to the featured story of this issue - "There Is No Hope in Crime Alley!" - by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist Cover price $0.30.

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    $40 DETECTIVE COMICS #457 (1976) / FN+ / DR. LESLIE THOMPKINS 1ST APP BATMAN
    $46 DC Comics Detective Comics Vol 1 #457 1976 5.0 VG/FN
    $175 Detective Comics 457 VF+ 8.5 High Definition Scans *b28
    5 days left Auction Detective Comics 457 Origin of Batman Retold 1976 High Grade Collectible DC
    3 days left Auction Detective Comics #457 1st App Leslie Thompkins DC Bronze Age 1976 Nice Grade
    2 days left Auction Detective Comics # 457 - 1st Dr. Leslie Thompkins, Origin retold VF High Grade

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  • Issue #457MJ
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 457MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. First 30-cent cover-price. Origin retold and updated in "There Is No Hope in Crime Ally!" Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Dick Giordano. Elongated Man back-up story, "Make Way for the Elongated Woman!" Script by Bob Rozakis, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Superman is featured in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children!" (art by Neal Adams). Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cup Cake Caper" (art by Curt Swan?). Giordano cover. Cover price $0.30.