Batman #20 ~ 1st Batmobile cover 1943 ~ Very nice copy!

[Inhuman Fiend]

I'm a little low on cash for the Holidays so I'm reluctantly putting this up for sale. Nice copy of Batman #20 published in 1943 and featuring the first cover appearance of the Batmobile. This key book has amazingly bright colors and off-white pages. There is a piece of tape that the previous owner snagged on the grill of the Batmobile...looks like they tried to remove it and then gave up. Even with the tape I think this is an easy VG or better. Book is complete with everything tightly attached. No restoration that I'm aware of but of course I'm no expert. Guide says $500 in VG...my price is $450 firm.

 

 

[Mac Man]

I think I mentioned this to Skypinkblu and Point Five, but this is the comic I'm going to buy when I make my foray into GA books! Great looking issue you're offering here- I'm sure someone will snag this up in a hurry.

[He11blazer]

Ooh! I trust whoever snagged that tape on there gave themselves 50 lashes!

 

If I hadn't already overspent horrendously this month I'd be sorely tempted.

 

I imagine that tape could be professionally removed without garnering a PLOD, yes?

 

 

[BrianR]

I've been able to remove tape like that with a blow drier to heat up the "glue and a exacto knife carefully lifting from the edge working slowly while continuing to apply heat from the blow drier. (Not for the faint of heart) It left no residue since the tape was relatively new.

[Inhuman Fiend]

I thought about trying to remove the tape (looks like somebody tried and stopped when they realized they were doing more harm than good) but I was just too terrified to attempt anything like that on a 60+ year-old book! I'm sure it can be professionally done, but I don't know if that would merit a PLOD or not.

If it doesn't sell I will probably have it slabbed tape and all...but SURELY somebody will jump on this...you don't see these come along very often!

[Ze-man]

Ouch!!

 

Still a very, VERY nice book. From the looks of it the tape at least appears to be relatively new and that is a good thing since there is no visible staining. If it were removed I think it would only be downgraded for the loss of ink and not receive a PLOD. Not 100% sure though.

 

Good luck with the sale.

 

Ze-

 

 

[Dark Knight]

Would a tape on the FC garner a PLOD? I thought tape is not restoration

[Dark Knight]

If only I had some extra cash reserved, I'd buy this book.. Def. one of a few Batman books I'm considering buying

[ernster]

I love that cover (thumbs u

[Schmakt]

is Robin old enough to be driving?

[nearmint]

Would a tape on the FC garner a PLOD? I thought tape is not restoration

 

No, it wouldn't, it would just be downgraded.

[Inhuman Fiend]

Would a tape on the FC garner a PLOD? I thought tape is not restoration

 

No, it wouldn't, it would just be downgraded.

 

Agreed. I would have given it a 4.5 to 5.0 without the tape...still a strong 4.0 even with the tape. C'mon guys...I know somebody wants this...I'll throw in FREE Priority Mail shipping to anywhere in the world.

[Inhuman Fiend]

[Inhuman Fiend]

Sheesh, I thought this would go quickly...how many Batman #20's come up for sale?

I know it is the Holiday season and many aren't making big purchases this time of year...but don't forget...I accept Paypal so you can use a credit card! (thumbs u

[Inhuman Fiend]

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[Inhuman Fiend]

New Year's Price Reduction...$400

 

OPG says $500 in VG!

[Inhuman Fiend]