Detective Comics (1937-2011) #28

Detective Comics (1937-2011)

by Bill Finger, Bob Kane (Artist)

The second appearance of Batman in a story by character creators Bob Kane and Bill Finger. The start of a Batman tale introducing Doctor Death, Batman's first named villain, in the Gardner F. Fox story "The Batman Meets Doctor Death!" Not all backup stories advertised on the cover will be included.

Genres: Comics, Dc Comics, Batman, Comic Book, Fiction

18 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 14, 1939

About the author

William "Bill" Finger was an American comic strip and comic book writer best known as the uncredited co-creator, with Bob Kane, of the DC Comics character Batman, as well as the co-architect of the series' development. In later years, Kane acknowledged Finger as "a contributing force" in the character's creation. Comics historian Ron Goulart, in Comic Book Encyclopedia, refers to Batman as the "creation of artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger", and a DC Comics press release in 2007 about colleague Jerry Robinson states that in 1939, "Kane, along with writer Bill Finger, had just created Batman for [DC predecessor] National Comics".

Film and television credits include scripting The Green Slime (1969), Track of the Moon Beast (1976), and three episodes of 77 Sunset Strip.

-Wikipedia

Reviews

[Davidus1 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This comic is from 1939. Much simpler times. I enjoyed the story. The art from the comics of the 30s and 40s is very cool. I purchased this in digital format for 99c which is a great deal. Paper copies are very expensive and hard to find.

[Damián Lima · Rating 4 out of 5]

Claaaaro, acá viene el problema. Porque el número anterior, el Detective Comics #27, era la primera aparición de Batman, hecho que lo convertía en un objeto histórico, invaluable. Pero, con esta, con la segunda aparición, ¿qué hacemo? Es como el inodoro de Duchamp: no se puede hacer dos veces; la primera es arte vanguardista, pero al segundo que va y pone un inodoro en un museo lo sacan a patadas. Bueno, acá tenemos a Batman enfrentando a una banda de ladrones de joyas. Se da algo interesante: lo acusan a Batman de ser el líder criminal de la banda, algo que usarán otros escritores en el futuro, el hecho de pasar al murciélago del lado del mal y el crimen. No hay mucho más que eso, una historia muy regular que en su época debe haber pasado absolutamente desapercibida y hoy se lee apenas con la curiosidad de una reliquia del pasado.

[TrashKat · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm definitely only here for the Batman and I have no shame in admitting that. As he's only a part of these issues, his stories and mysteries are very short and stunted. But Bill Finger and Bob Kane still manage to put a lot of character into each quick story. This mystery seems to fully exaggerate Batman's need to show off. Fleeing from the police, we can see Batman's initial want for theatrics when he starts leaping off buildings and doing somersaults for no reason! So funny to see from the late 30s.

[Devin Wilson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay, so Batman was just always a bully.

I just don't know what to do with him as a DC fan. I like Gotham City and the Batfamily, but I just can't shake this antipathy I have for Batman himself.

I know that he's not ALWAYS moody and/or mean, but…

It may suffice to say that it's weird that Superman and Wonder Woman ever want to work with him.

[Brian Garthoff · Rating 3 out of 5]

There’s a guy named Gimpy who is introduced as a stool pigeon for the police department. Bat-Man dangles his first criminal off the side of the building. Purple gloves are gone, Bat-Man goes barehanded in his second adventure, odd to look at. All of the art is somewhat awful.

[Gary Clark · Rating 3 out of 5]

Early Bat-Man

This comic contains two stories, in fact, the second and third stories, of early Batman. The second one introduces Dr. Death, Batman's first arch enemy.

This comic is recommended for those that enjoy the older comics and Batman.

[Orion Maple · Rating 3 out of 5]

Introducimg Dr. Death... The first villain

Dr. Death is introduced in the comic. Batman is such a great character with a lot of his classic traits already established.

[Jason · Rating 2 out of 5]

Detective Comics #28
"Frenchy Blake's Jewel Gang"

Another quick one beating a jewel gang, and we also see his first kill! Other than that, nothing to really write about.

[Sol · Rating 4 out of 5]

We still have this new man, que responde al name Bat-Man, who resolve crimes with a mano dura.
Y conocemos a este villano, exótico y misterioso.

[Cesar A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good comic

Batman as always with his great schemes, elude his enemies. Makes his moves and captures the criminals with his great skills

[Francesco · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great story, the second appearance of Batman is a success. We don't see historical enemies yet, but we can see enjoyable stories where Batman shows his ability and his attitude.

[Rosson Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s fine. Batman’s second appearance in comics. Not as good as the first appearance but still good. 3.5/5

[Mark Cubillos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short-tale of Batman against jewel thieves.

[Shahd Rdawi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just Batman story

[Kevin Matthews · Rating 3 out of 5]

Early Batman tales all seem to plod along in the same manner, with criminals putting out a neon signal for Batman to follow and then being unable to effectively deal with their main foe. These adventures follow that pattern, although things at least liven up a bit with the introduction of an enemy named Dr. Death.

[Varoujan Tanielian · Rating 4 out of 5]

For An Old Book ............It...Was...AWESOME.But 4 Stars Is Enough