Detective Comics #598 (VFNM) DC Comics 1989 signed John Beatty & Jim Shooter For Sale

This is a rare comic book in this condition due to the "square bound" nature. This story-line features the iconic characters of Alfred Pennyworth, James Gordon, and Batman (Bruce Wayne), and is signed by John Beatty (inker) and Jim Shooter (editorial) with a notarized certificate of authenticity (COA) and is bagged & boarded. Jim Shooter was asked by DC to write a short editorial on the Batman.This comic has a grade of 9.0 Very Fine/Near Mint (VFNM) @ 95% market Near Mint and it's a 1st printing, making it a truly real gem for collectors.The cover art by Denys Cowan and Malcolm Jones III has an incredible flow of action, and the comic is a true masterpiece of the Copper Age (1984-1991) era. This single issue comic book is a must-have for any fan of action, crime & thriller, superheroes, and adventure genres; making it a perfect addition to any collection. One of the most iconic characters in popular culture, Batman has been listed among the greatest comic book superheroes and fictional characters ever created and is published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in Detective Comics#27 on March 30, 1939. In the DC Universe continuity, Batman is the alias of Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American playboy, philanthropist, and industrialist who resides in Gotham City. The origin story features him swearing vengeance against criminals after witnessing the murder of his parents Thomas and Martha as a child, a vendetta tempered with the ideal of justice.
John R. Beatty (born May 6, 1961, in Whitesburg, Letcher County, Kentucky. He lived there for less than a year when his family moved to Holly Hill, Florida, a small city located between Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach. Beatty is an American illustrator who has worked for Marvel Comics and DC Comics, primarily as an inker. It was in 1980, that Beatty went to the annual MiamiCon and showed Marvel Comics' editor-in-chief Jim Shooter new samples of his work. (Shooter had reviewed Beatty's work the previous year and said Beatty was not quite ready.) Shooter looked over Beatty's art and said: "If you can come up to New York, I'll give you a paid tryout to work on." Thus began the illustrious comic artist/inker career. James (Jim) Shooter (born September 27, 1951) is an American legend: writer, artist, editor and publisher for various comic books. He started professionally in the medium at the age of 14, and is known for his successful and controversial run as Marvel Comics' ninth editor-in-chief, and his work as founder & editor in chief of Valiant Comics. At age 13, in mid-1965, Shooter wrote and drew stories featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes, and sent them in to DC Comics. On February 10, 1966, he received a phone call from Mort Weisinger, who wanted to purchase the stories Shooter had sent, and commissioned Shooter to write Supergirl and Superman stories. At 14, Shooter began selling stories to DC Comics,writing for both Action Comics and Adventure Comics, beginning with Adventure Comics No. 346 (July 1966), and providing pencil breakdowns as well. Shooter and artist Curt Swan devised the first race between the Flash and Superman, two characters known for their super-speed powers, in "Superman's Race with the Flash!" in Superman No. 199 (Aug. 1967)