Detective Comics #1000 (DC Comics, 2019), CGC 9.8 Signature Series (Signed by Alex Ross) – Exclusive Variant Cover A
"80 Years of the Bat!" 🦇
Celebrate the Dark Knight's historic milestone with this masterpiece. This is Detective Comics #1000, the landmark issue that honors 80 years of Batman. Even better, this copy features the breathtaking "Variant Cover A" art by the legendary Alex Ross and is hand-signed by the artist himself!
About the Source Material: Detective Comics is the series that gave DC its name and introduced the world to Batman in issue #27 (1939). For eight decades, it has been the premier title for the World's Greatest Detective. Issue #1000 was a massive publishing event, bringing together a "who's who" of Batman creators—including Scott Snyder, Kevin Smith, Paul Dini, Denny O'Neil, and Neal Adams—to tell an anthology of stories celebrating the Caped Crusader's past, present, and future.
Issue Summary: "96 Pages of Action!" This issue is packed with short stories, but collectors chase it for two main reasons:
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The Art: The cover is a stunning Alex Ross homage to the original Golden Age Batman, rendered in his signature photorealistic painted style.
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Key First Appearance: The story "Medieval" by Peter J. Tomasi introduces the Arkham Knight (Astrid Arkham) into the main DC Universe continuity. Previously known only from the Arkham video game series, this character became a major canon villain starting here.
Grading & Signature Details:
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Grade: This copy has been professionally graded by CGC as a 9.8 (Near Mint/Mint). This is the gold standard for modern comic investing.
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Signature Series: This book features the prestigious CGC Yellow Label, verifying that it was signed in the presence of a CGC witness.
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Signed by Alex Ross on 5/30/23.
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Variant Note: This is the "Alex Ross Variant Cover A," an exclusive edition presented by Alex Ross Art.
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Page Quality: White Pages.
Product Specifications:
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Title: Detective Comics #1000
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Publisher: DC Comics
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Date: May 2019
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Key Artists: Alex Ross (Cover), Snyder, King, Tomasi, O'Neil (Writers)
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Grade: CGC 9.8 Signature Series (White Pages)
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Certification Number: 4245410001
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* Graded: CGC 9.8
* Marvel Comics
* 2019
