Comic Book Hunter & Gatherer: Batman

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Sunday, February 15, 2015

Toy Fair News : DC Icons Figures

DC Collectibles has revealed new DC Icon Figures. These 6 inch figures will begin hitting shelfs in November 2015, each will retail for $24.95
These13 new figures are based on designs by artist Ivan Reis.

The line will be released in 13 waves and will include the following heroes:
Wave 1 - Deadman, Green Arrow, Pre-52 Batman, Mister Miracle, Black Adam and Crisis Flash.

Wave 2 - Blue Beetle, Justice League Lex Luther and Pre-52 Hal Jordan Green Lantern

Wave 3- Pre-52 Superman, Aquaman, Harley Quinn and Atom set

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Batman ThrillKiller Midtown Comics Funko Pop Vinyl Exclusive

Another Batman Funko Pop Vinyl exclusive is set to be released next month. This one will be available at Midtown Comics. Batman will appear in the suit from the Elseworlds ThrillKiller mini-series. The suit contains a blood-red logo and will be released on March 31st.

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Batman Entertainment Earth Funko Pop! Vinyl Exclusive

It cant be denied that Funko's Pop! vinyl line has been one of the most character packed toy lines to ever hit shelves. Well their new Entertainment Earth Exclusives are sure to please Pop! Vinyl collectors and Batman fans alike.
Funko has decided to take the story from Detetive Comics #241 "The Rainbow Batman" and create not one, not two but 6 Batman figures. In the issue Batman wears 6 different colored costumes.

Detective Comics #241

Entertainment Earth will be releasing the not so Dark Knight line over the next year, the first one can be pre-ordered now over at Entertainment Earth, this one is yellow. As a true hunter you'll have to collect them all and create your own Caped Crusader rainbow, each will be 3 3/4-inches tall and each will be a different color of the rainbow.

As for me I am just hoping they add this one as a bonus. Fingers crossed.

Good Luck on Your Hunt!
#jointhehunt

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

The Justice League Goes Inside the NBA All Star 2015

If you didn't know the NBA All-Star game is less then a month away, February 15th to be exact. Some of you might be saying who cares, it's not like Michael Jordan is playing alongside Bugs Bunny again.
This news might be even better then Space Jam. Turner Sports and DC Entertainment are releasing a free crossover special edition comic titled "The Justice League Goes Inside the NBA All Star 2015". The comic teams TNT’s Sports Emmy Award-winning Inside the NBA studio team , Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal with The Justice League from DC Comics.

The 16- page limited edition comic is written by one of our favorite writers Brian Buccellato and drawn by Beni Lobel and Tony Shasteen.

It will be available for the first time at comic book stores for free starting Wednesday, Jan. 21.

About the Issue

In The Justice League Goes Inside the NBA All Star 2015, the NBA on TNT team prepares for a rematch of their big race Johnson, Barkley, Smith and O’Neal are paired with Justice League members Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and The Flash to see who can make it from Barclays to Madison Square Garden first. Those plans are thwarted by unexpected occurrences that happen throughout the city in which the teams are forced to work together to save the day.

This issue also features special appearances by TNT commentators Marv Albert, Reggie Miller, Chris Webber and Kristen Ledlow.

So spend your afternoon tomorrow hunting this limited edition comic down.

Good Luck on Your Hunt!

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Detective Comics #140 - 1st Apperance of The Riddler

One of my favorite DC comics villians has always been The Riddler. Throughout the years I have enjoyed how the character has developed into one of Batman main antagonists.

As a result of the Riddler being my favorite villian his first appearance in Detective Comics #140 has always been a highly sought after issue. As you may know it is not easy to find. And when one comes up for sale it is usually of low quality. Only two copies have been graded over 8.0. So my search will continue.

About Detective Comics #140

Release in October 1948 Detective Comics #140 features the first apperance of The Riddler, written by the legendary Bill Finger with interior art Dick Sprang and Curt Swan, The memorable covet was done by Win Mortimer.
In the story "The Riddler" Edward Nigma is a cheating puzzle expert who becomes a costumed criminal identity for himself, the Riddler. He uses puzzles as clues for the Caped Crusader, which Batman is able to solve. Riddler eventually leads Batman into a glass maze with a bomb inside. The bomb explodes, the Riddler falls off a pier, leaving only a question mark behind. Batman is left wondering if his newest foe the Riddler survived.

Value

A copy of Detective Comics #140 can be obtained in lower CGC grade for less then $1,000. Ungraded can cost a couple of hundred. The highest graded copies so far have been graded 9.4, 2 copies currently exist. One sold at auction for over $19,000. This issue is very scarce only about 40 copies have been graded.

If you have a story about Detective Comics #140 or any other comic book hunting stories email us at Farleyclan003@yahoo.com

Friday, January 9, 2015

Underroos are back and they are for adults

If you grew up in the late 1970's or early 1980's then I am pretty sure that at one point in your childhood you wore underroos. Whether it was Superman, Batman, Spidey or Captain America you put them on under your clothes and felt like the superhero you were. It may have been 30 plus years since you have done that but do not fear underroos are back and they are being made for adults.

You can find them at Hot Topic or online at some other retail outlets. I got Superman for christmas. They are being made for men and women ( think Wonder Women or Bat girl and Harley Quinn).

My advice to out and get a set, it's like being twelve again. Relive your childhood.

Good luck on your hunt!

Sunday, January 4, 2015

Dr. Leslie Thompkins to appear on Gotham

The holiday break is over, lucky for all us Batman fans Gotham returns tomorrow night. The episode titled Rogue's Gallery will include Dr. Leslie Thompkins working at Arkam Asylum. For those of you that don't know the name Dr. Thompkins is an important supporting character in the comics. Below is a quick introduction to the character.

About Dr. Leslie Thompkins

Leslie Thompkins was a close friend of Thomas Wayne and after his murder she helped Wayne's son, Bruce, along with the family butler Alfred Pennyworth. Dr. Thompkins continues to help grieving slum children of Gotham throughout her appearances in Batman. She eventually learns that Bruce is Batman.

Initially Leslie does not approve of Bruce Wayne's vigilantly tactics and feels somewhat responsible for his actions. She also becomes romantically linked with Alfred.

First Appearance

Leslie Thompkins's first appearance was in Detective Comics #457, created by writer Dennis O'Neil and artist Dick Giordano. In her first appearance she is depicted as comforting the young Bruce Wayne on the night that his parents were murdered. Each year Batman would visit Dr. Thompkins on the anniversary of the murders of Thomas and Martha Wayne.

A copy can be yours for about $25

On Gotham

Dr. Leslie Thompkins will be played by Morena Baccarin. She will be working at Arkan Asylum alongside James Gordon and the couple will start off as friends.
Regarding her portrail of the character Morena said the following in an Entertainment weekly interview:

I’m a physician. I’m working at Arkham, but we’re not sticking too close to the original mythology... We are having her team up with Jim Gordon instead of the Wayne family and Bruce. Eventually, who knows—it could go in that direction, but it hasn’t yet.”

She gets out [of Arkham] which is really fun and her and Jim kind of pair up and have this really great relationship. I think it’s important. Arkham is a really kind of iconic and dark and crazy world but I don’t think you want to spend too much time in there... Jim finds an ally in her, which I think is important for him at this point. He’s beaten down by the system and he’s been fighting this one-man operation to make Gotham not as corrupt. I think it’s really important that he finds that relationship in Leslie.

Enjoy the show tomorrow and in the meantime go on out and get Detective Comics #457.

Good Luck on Your Hunt!

Monday, December 22, 2014

Unique Batman Item Sold ay Auction - RARE LONE STAR GUN & HOLSTER SET ON CARD

If you spend anytime hunting through the auction sites sooner or later you'll come across a truly rare, unique collectible. In a recent Hakes auction a rare Batman gun was on the block.

The gun comes on a 9x14" illustrated card which features a full body image of Batman w/this gun in hand. There is also a smaller image of what appears to be Robin on the card. We say appears to be because the uniform isn't one Robin has ever worn. On the card is a set guns made in England by Lone Star, the copyright is 1966.
The gun is a 7.25" long plastic cap-firing gun that looks like a futuristic ray gun and features bat attachments on grips and separate plastic sight w/front sight being small bat attached at tip of barrel. There is also a 7.75" long vinyl-covered leather holster which comes w/original vinyl belt and metal buckle. Holster has "Batman" name in gold lettering and odd batsymbol design.

I have never seen one of these before, it sold for a whooping $5,692.50. Yes wow is the word you are looking for.

Go dig your out if you have it.

Good luck on Your Hunt,

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Mego Batman Removable Cowl and Alter Ego Bruce Wayne sold at Auction

Although we spent a lot of time and energy hunting at actual places, Comic Shops, Conventions and Flea Markets, we also hunt at auction sites on the Internet. Every so often we come across a unique item that catches our eye or reminds us if our childhood. I can guess if you have been collecting for a long time you have had similar experiences.

In a recent Hakes auction we came across a really cool combo, both Batman with removable cowl and Alter Ego Bruce Wayne were Mego figures I wanted as a kid. Could never find them as they were on the rare side, but none the less I wanted them. To see them both together, a great idea if you ask me brought back some fond memories.

These two figures came from the collection of Chip Kidd, who wrote the 2001 book "Collecting Batman". You can find these on page 178 and 180.

Batman Removable Cowl

Batman is a type 1 figure, complete with removable cowl, belt, gloves, boots and cape. Released in 1972.

Alter Ego Bruce Wayne

Bruce Wayne is on a type 2 body with correct head with no copyright on back of neck, two piece suit, shirt w/tie and shoes. Lt. aging to outfit w/slt. tanning to shirt under jacket. A 1974 Montgomery Wards exclusive.

Winning bid was $555.62, a bargain in my opinion.

Good luck on your Hunt!

DC Comics March Variant Covers - At the movies!

DC comics continues to provide fans with great variant cover ideas each mont. March variant covers are possible one of the best themed so far.

22of DC comics most popular titles will showcase classic Warner Brothers movie poster on thier variant covers. Okay to be clear some are classic movies, some not so much classic as iconic. The one thing that can't be disputed is the re-imagined movie posters all look fantastic.

Here is the list of comics with the movie they are aligned with. I have my favorites, I am sure so will you.

Green Lantern #40 mirrors 2001:A SpaceOdyssey