What’s Old: Detective Comics #225, 1st Martian Manhunter
Our spotlight on previously listed stock this week falls on the 225th issue of the comic that gave DC its name, which featured the debut of J’onn J’onzz, the Martian Manhunter. Opinions differ on which comic started the Silver Age; many consider that Showcase #4 with the debut of the Barry Allen Flash was the first Silver Age comic, but Detective Comics #225 from November 1955 preceded that by almost a year and featured a brand new super-hero rather than a re-invented one, so you pays yer money and you takes yer choice. Anyway, our issue of Detective #225 is a bright attractive copy, with nice page quality, graded at FN-; the defects comprise a small back cover tear (about 1″), minor spine wear and a very minor crease at the bottom right corner of the cover. Given the Martian Manhunter’s prominence in the DC Media Universe – currently a major player in the hit Supergirl TV series – recorded sales on this issue are spiralling, but we’re holding firm at the price we originally listed it at of £2,500, offering a solid investment opportunity. SORRY, THIS HAS NOW SOLD