Detective Comics #463 cover by Ernie Chan - Batman vs. The Black Spider 🕷
Artist: Ernie Chan (All)
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DescriptionDetective Comics #463"Death-Web" - September 1976 This cover features Batman vs. everyone's favorite web slinger... "The Amazing..." "The Spectacular..." ... Black Spider!!! That's right... the villain of this story is a blatant and unapologetic rip-off of the other famous web slinging guy. DC and Marvel openly went back and forth ripping off each other's characters all throughout the '70s (i.e. Thanos after Darkseid) so this cover should come as no surprise. The Black Spider is a vigilante on a mission to kill drug lords (reminiscent of The Punisher), but his name, costume, web swinging, and dynamic poses are all unmistakable. Just a few months prior to this comic, DC and Marvel released their very first team-up issue "Superman vs. The Amazing Spiderman" in a Treasury Edition. Although Marvel had nothing to do with this issue of Detective Comics, I can't help but imagine it as a DC/Marvel crossover when looking at the cover. This cover features the very first appearance of the Black Spider. Ironically, this character debuted 8 years prior to Peter Parker's black Spider-Man costume (1984). Any reverse inspiration??? One of the crown jewels of my collection. Prime era nostalgia for me. I read all the mid '70s Batman and Detective Comics as a kid (in the '90s) and Ernie Chan's memorable covers were always some of my favorites. Truly blessed to have this one. Social/Sharing |
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Dino Mauricio 
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 5/11/2021
The amazing, spectacular, sensational Black Spider...does whatever a spider can!
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 5/11/2021
Dino Mauricio wrote:
The amazing, spectacular, sensational Black Spider...does whatever a spider can!
Yep! Now I'm thinking he needs his own theme song too! 🎶 Actually... we can just steal the one that Marvel already did. 🎵
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 5/11/2021
Earl Hamilton wrote:
WHAT A GREAT COVER!!!
Thanks Earl! I'm biased, but I definitely agree with you and your good taste!
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
2 - Posted on 5/11/2021
This answers the question, "What if Peter Parker was a baddie in the DCU?"
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 5/11/2021
West Stephan wrote:
This answers the question, "What if Peter Parker was a baddie in the DCU?"
Yes it does. It's a question very few of us have ever asked, but at least now we have the answer.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 5/11/2021
First appearance of VENOM!!!! You read it right, Ernie Chan is the man!
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 5/11/2021
Marcus Wai wrote:
First appearance of VENOM!!!! You read it right, Ernie Chan is the man!
YES!!! Although this claim may not be validated (or accurate), I'm claiming it!
1st APPEARANCE OF VENOM!!!
Dynamic Duos
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 5/11/2021
Daryl R wrote:
My thoughts exactly Jay!
Always love covers with the vintage trade dress. But 1976 Batman, with that logo and that banner? Just stellar.
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 5/12/2021
Dynamic Duos wrote:
Always love covers with the vintage trade dress. But 1976 Batman, with that logo and that banner? Just stellar.
Yeah, even the stats on this cover are killer! The title logo is as good as it gets!
John C
Member Since 2014
2 - Posted on 5/11/2021
Just imagine how popular the Spider-guy would be if he had socko slugfests.
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 5/11/2021
John C wrote:
Just imagine how popular the Spider-guy would be if he had socko slugfests.
Perhaps I should have mentioned that "The Socko Slugfest of '76" was the inaugural event of what has since become an annual tradition. It will always go down in history as the most important Socko Slugfest of them all.
Fisch Benz
Member Since 2019
3 - Posted on 5/11/2021
What a fantastic cover!!
If you're ever interested in trading it for an even cooler Batman page, let me know.
"Tips fedora"
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 5/11/2021
Fisch Benz wrote:
What a fantastic cover!!
If you're ever interested in trading it for an even cooler Batman page, let me know.
"Tips fedora"
Thanks Fisch! I'll keep that offer in mind. I've always wanted a page of a 🦇 in a 🎩.
P A
Member Since 2013
2 - Posted on 5/11/2021
Literally the COOLEST Batman cover I've seen in a long time!!! Wow man!!! I have often wondered about the origins of Black Spider myself. And by the way, its awesome that this is his first appearance issue! Huge congrats!!!
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 5/11/2021
P A wrote:
Literally the COOLEST Batman cover I've seen in a long time!!! Wow man!!! I have often wondered about the origins of Black Spider myself. And by the way, its awesome that this is his first appearance issue! Huge congrats!!!
Thanks Paul! One of my all-time favorite covers! I didn't think I would ever be fortunate enough to have a '70s Batman or Detective cover... especially with the current market. I consider myself very lucky.
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 5/12/2021
Dietmar Krueger wrote:
Stunning classic cover!!!
Thanks Dietmar! I completely agree
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 5/13/2021
Dean Abraham wrote:
stunning piece
Thanks Dean! I love it!
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 5/13/2021
eewwnuk 1 wrote:
congrats. great old school cover!
Thanks Carlos! Love me some old school Batman!
* bronze-is-gold
Member Since 2007
2 - Posted on 5/12/2021
Always loved this cover and this two-part story. Big nostalgia for me here! Congrats on this Spectacular cover ... even Amazing some might say... I'm caught in a Web of envy.
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 5/13/2021
* bronze-is-gold wrote:
Always loved this cover and this two-part story. Big nostalgia for me here! Congrats on this Spectacular cover ... even Amazing some might say... I'm caught in a Web of envy.
Big nostalgia factor for me too! '70s Batman is hard to beat. I also loved the introduction of this character and the two-part story. I hope your web of envy is not a "Death Web" ☠️ 🕸 like the title of this issue.
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
2 - Posted on 5/13/2021
It's the first appearance of the Black Spider costume :)
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 5/13/2021
Johnny M wrote:
It's the first appearance of the Black Spider costume :)
That may be the only "accurate" statement in this thread.
🕷🕷🕷 1st BLACK SPIDER!!! 🕷🕷🕷
John C
Member Since 2014
2 - Posted on 5/13/2021
Daryl R wrote:
That may be the only "accurate" statement in this thread.
🕷🕷🕷 1st BLACK SPIDER!!! 🕷🕷🕷
What??? The socko slugfest isn't real? I just bought tickets.
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 5/13/2021
John C wrote:
What??? The socko slugfest isn't real? I just bought tickets.
Oh the Socko Slugfest is real indeed! As a matter of fact I can get you tickets for every event from '76 - current.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 5/13/2021
Daryl R wrote:
That may be the only "accurate" statement in this thread.
🕷🕷🕷 1st BLACK SPIDER!!! 🕷🕷🕷
No, no, no. That logo on the head is definitely Spider-Man black costume and Venom. It is even more accurate than the movie Venom. When Marvel and DC merge, Venom will eat Black Spider and get that logo.
Marc W
Member Since 2014
2 - Posted on 5/13/2021
Daryl, this Cover is wonderful, such a grail! Thanks for sharing!
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 5/13/2021
Marc W wrote:
Daryl, this Cover is wonderful, such a grail! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Marc! That means a lot coming from you my friend. You know how highly I value your opinion on all things Batman.
Vik V
Member Since 2016
2 - Posted on 5/13/2021
Maaaaannnnnn... Daryl!!!!! What a win!!! This Detective cover rocks!!! So cool seeing those old school logos. Absolutely wonderful cover. Congrats
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 5/13/2021
Vik V wrote:
Maaaaannnnnn... Daryl!!!!! What a win!!! This Detective cover rocks!!! So cool seeing those old school logos. Absolutely wonderful cover. Congrats
Thanks Vik! A win indeed! The cover logos are like art on their own. They make the whole cover that much more impressive to look at.
Byron Hamm
Member Since 2006
2 - Posted on 5/14/2021
Absolutely incredible! I love these covers from that timeframe! So much story!
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 5/14/2021
Byron Hamm wrote:
Absolutely incredible! I love these covers from that timeframe! So much story!
I completely agree Byron. Just looking at the cover let's me imagine a whole story. First class storytelling.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
2 - Posted on 5/18/2021
I can see this as a MArvel/DC crossover - the Spider is beating down the Batman - works for me! Congrats - thanks for posting and the great description.
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 5/18/2021
Dave W wrote:
I can see this as a MArvel/DC crossover - the Spider is beating down the Batman - works for me! Congrats - thanks for posting and the great description.
I love the beat down Black Spider is giving Batman on this cover, but let's not get confused... Batman still comes out on top.
Much like my favorite DC/Marvel crossover from DC Special Series #27 in 1982... "The Monster and the Madman" (more commonly known as "Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk"), Batman always wins. We all know who got the best of who in that battle. 😉 BATMAN SMASH!!!
Hobby Halbert
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 2/27/2022
Wow, such a cool and wonderful cover. Loved the description too as it was very knowledgable. Just a stunny cover and another amazing piece in your collection; congrats!
Hobby Halbert
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 7/6/2022
I'm starting to think you buried someone in the desert to land this cover
Tommy Kohlmaier
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 5/13/2025
Amazing cover from a gloious perid, huge congrats,.And you don't have to give an CAF "answer" to my entry:)
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