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DETECTIVE COMICS #27 BATMAN ART by BOB KANE

Location: Artwork - Personal Collection
Artist: Bob Kane (All)

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DETECTIVE COMICS #27 BATMAN ART by BOB KANE
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Location: Artwork - Personal Collection
Title: DETECTIVE COMICS #27 BATMAN ART by BOB KANE*
Artist:  Bob Kane (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Recreation
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 16149
Likes on CAF: 14
Favorited on CAF: 5
Comments: 20
Added to Site: 9/16/2011

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In August of 1978, at the age of 11, I met the man who would change my collecting interests forever. In conjunction with the San Diego Comic Convention, which was being held at the El Cortez Hotel (for the last time at that facility), the Old Town Circle Gallery was hosting a one man showing of Bob Kane's original artwork and Limited Edition Lithographs. My family went down to the gallery where we met and befriended Kane himself, who ending up staying with us at our home for a whole week after the Comic Con. I was instantly transformed into huge and hopeless Batman fan and collector - especially the first year of Batman’s adventures, spanning from Detective Comics #27-#37 (1939-1940).

Kane did a myriad of commission pieces for us, ranging from full paintings to blue washes to pen and ink sketches. But, of them all my absolute favorite one is this wonderful re-creation of Batman’s very first appearance from panel 1 of page 3 in Detective Comics #27 (May, 1939) he drew right in front of me at our kitchen counter (he used the Famous First Edition reprint of Detective #27 for his reference). Man, Bob could could draw Batman in his sleep! This is that artwork - The Bat-Man the way he was originally created and drawn by his creator. ULTRA COOL, for sure and it just doesn't get any better than this!

The #1 Favorite piece in my entire collection!

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Member Since: February 2006
Last Login: July 2026
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Website: http://www.archangels.com
Country: UNITED STATES
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Mario Rhodanos Member Since 2004
Posted On 9/22/2011

wooooooooooooooooooooooow
Earl Hamilton Member Since 2009
Posted On 9/29/2011

I LOVE IT!!
Earl Hamilton Member Since 2009
Posted On 9/29/2011

I LOVE THIS!!
Joseph Serpico Member Since 2009
Posted On 6/11/2013

Maybe one of the most under appreciated commissions on CAF. Actually, I take that back, not maybe.
J Blake Member Since 2014
Posted On 2/17/2014

Awesome!!!
J Blake Member Since 2014
Posted On 2/17/2014

Awesome!!!
Will K Member Since 2006
Posted On 8/11/2014

WoW !!!
Sean Rutan Member Since 2012
Posted On 11/10/2014

This is GREAT! Congrats on a cool piece and cool story!
artless artmore Member Since 2013
Posted On 12/31/2014

Wonderful commission!
Mike (aka Off White) White Member Since 2008
Posted On 1/4/2015

Very nice!
Anthony F Member Since 2004
Posted On 3/22/2015

Rob, your Bob Kane sketches are fantastic! Love that he befriended you as a young fan!
Mike W Member Since 2007
Posted On 6/22/2015

This is special!
Michael Diaz Member Since 2010
Posted On 11/5/2015

What a great piece to embody such a special memory.
Marc W Member Since 2014
Posted On 2/4/2017

This touches my heart so endlessly. Thank you so much for sharing this gem with us!
Nick Katradis Member Since 2005
Posted On 10/5/2017

Rob, an incredibly significant art piece of the most popular and recognizable character in comics, drawn by his creator! Bob Kane's art is sometimes avoided because its authenticity comes into question quite often, but here is a breathtaking piece that was drawn in front of you, in your own house, by Bob Kane! Its provenance is so secure that this piece is basically priceless and it would qualify as a grail in anyone's collection!
Robert Hughes Member Since 2006
Posted On 10/5/2017

Nick Katradis wrote:
" Rob, an incredibly significant art piece of the most popular and recognizable character in comics, drawn by his creator! Bob Kane's art is sometimes avoided because its authenticity comes into question quite often, but here is a breathtaking piece that was drawn in front of you, in your own house, by Bob Kane! Its provenance is so secure that this piece is basically priceless and it would qualify as a grail in anyone's collection!  "
Yes, Nick. It is a VERY SPECIAL PIECE that reflects back upon a very special time in my young boyhood. Bob was very kind to me and this piece is my most favorite in my entire collection. Fond memories, indeed!
Bill J Member Since 2009
Posted On 12/26/2018

Sensational! Just amazing!

 Arthur Chertowsky Member Since 2008
Posted On 10/2/2021

Great story, fantastic drawing. Batman and Robby forever!

 David Grisez Member Since 2009
Posted On 10/14/2021

A great story, a great recollection, a tremendous piece of art history. Rob, thanks for sharing. 

 Steven Dilworth Member Since 2012
Posted On 9/21/2024

The drawing, like your story, is Bat-Tastic!  Imagine having Bob Kane as a houseguest for a week.  Comic History Nirvana.  You were a lucky boy!

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