INVEST IN BATMAN #1, 1940 TODAY!
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$248,000 Raised
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This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Collectibles Fund I, LLC. No broker-dealer or other intermediary is involved in this offering.
- Notoriety: Few comic book characters have permeated contemporary culture like Batman. Batman #1 is iconic for being the first stand-alone Batman comic book, its portrayal of the Dark Knight and his sidekick Robin on the back cover, as well as the first appearance of their arch-nemesis: Joker.
- Scarcity: Before becoming a staple of society via films, various media and merchandise, Batman appeared in Detective Comics #27 in 1939. It took a year for the character to merit its own comic books series.
- Rarity: Only 280 copies of the book have been submitted to Certified Guarantee Company for grading. This example has been graded at 2.0 by CGC making it incredibly desirable.
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StartEngine Collectibles brings you an opportunity to diversify your portfolio with Batman #1, DC (Detective Comics, Inc.), 1940, CGC 2.0.
TERMS
Batman #1, 1940
Overview
PRICE PER SHARE
$10
DEADLINE
Jun 16, 2023
VALUATION
$288k
FUNDING GOAL
$10k - $288k
Breakdown
MIN INVESTMENT
$150
MAX INVESTMENT
$107,000
MIN NUMBER OF SHARES OFFERED
1,000
MAX NUMBER OF SHARES OFFERED
28,800
OFFERING TYPE
Equity
ASSET TYPE
Units
SHARES OFFERED
Membership Units
Maximum Number of Shares Offered subject to adjustment for bonus shares
ALL UPDATES
06.06.22
StartEngine Collectibles Now Accepts International Investments and Investments from Washington and New Jersey
StartEngine Collectibles is now accepting investments from Washington and New Jersey as well as from international investors. If you are an investor from WA or NJ and were not previously able to submit an investment, now you can!
Simply complete your investment flow as you normally would and our team will handle the rest!
We truly appreciate your patience and hope to have more updates soon.
This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Collectibles Fund I, LLC. No broker-dealer or other intermediary is involved in this offering. StartEngine Collectibles Fund I, LLC is not currently accepting investments from FL and TX.
04.14.22
Important Announcement | There is Still Time to Invest in Batman #1
As many of you are aware, StartEngine Collectibles has been notifying the public about the number of days left to invest in Batman #1, 1940. Given the amount still available in the offering, StartEngine Collectibles has decided to adjust the final day to invest, which will now be June 30, 2022.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to fulfilling the offering moving forward!
This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Collectibles Fund I LLC. No broker-dealer or other intermediary is involved in this offering. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. For more information about this offering, please view the offering circular and the risks associated with this offering.
03.16.22
Important Announcement
As many of you are aware, StartEngine Collectibles has been notifying the public about the number of days left to invest in Batman #1, 1940. Given the amount still available in the offering, StartEngine Collectibles has decided to adjust the final day to invest, which will now be April 15, 2022.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to fulfilling the offering moving forward!
This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Collectibles Fund I LLC. No broker-dealer or other intermediary is involved in this offering. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. For more information about this offering, please view the offering circular and the risks associated with this offering.
03.13.22
ONLY 3 DAYS REMAIN
At the moment, there are only 50% of the shares still available in the Batman #1, 1940 original comic book.
Why should you consider this investment opportunity? Well, over the last 10 years, comparables to this Batman #1 comic book have seen sales rise from $23,000 in 2011 to $240,000 as recently as 2021, a 943% price appreciation!*
Now is your chance to participate and invest in the fast growing comic book industry! Invest today!
No further investment commitments will be accepted for the current offering after 11:59 pm PST on March 16, 2022. Commitments in the offering will be accepted up to that date and processed as promptly as possible. Processing may occur after commitments are no longer being accepted, but before closing. None of the terms of the offering have been changed. In addition, as described in the Offering Circular, the Company retains the right to continue the offering beyond this date at its sole discretion.
“*Please note that these are historical returns for the comic books market as a whole, and do not reflect the value of or potential returns on the shares of this Series.“
This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Collectibles Fund I LLC. No broker-dealer or other intermediary is involved in this offering. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. For more information about this offering, please view the offering circular and the risks associated with this offering.
03.11.22
MR. WONDERFUL & BATMAN…5 DAYS LEFT!
The combination of Mr. Wonderful and Batman sounds like a duo that could compete with Batman and Robin! Let’s hear what Mr. Wonderful thinks:
Are you as excited about classic comic books as Mr. Wonderful? If so, we’ve got you covered with this Batman #1, 1940.
No further investment commitments will be accepted for the current offering after 11:59 pm PST on March 16, 2022. Commitments in the offering will be accepted up to that date and processed as promptly as possible. Processing may occur after commitments are no longer being accepted, but before closing. None of the terms of the offering have been changed. In addition, as described in the Offering Circular, the Company retains the right to continue the offering beyond this date at its sole discretion.
This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Collectibles Fund I LLC. No broker-dealer or other intermediary is involved in this offering. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. For more information about this offering, please view the offering circular and the risks associated with this offering.
Section 17(b) disclosure
Kevin O’Leary is a paid spokesperson for StartEngine. Kevin is paid $400,000 per year for the first three years, then $420,000 in year four, $450,000.00 in year five, and $480,000 in year 6. Kevin has also received compensation in the form of 322,506 options at a $7.50 strike price and 343,282 options at a $40.50 strike price.
03.11.22
QUESTIONS ABOUT INVESTING IN ART? JOIN STARTENGINE’S LIVE Q&A NEXT MONDAY 3/14
We know you have questions about investing in collectibles on StartEngine! So, we’re giving you a chance to get your burning questions answered LIVE.
Join Leon Benrimon, Vice President of Assets and Collectibles on Monday, 3/14 at 2:00 PM PST/5:00 PM EST for this virtual event.
INVESTING IN ART LIVE Q&A | STARTENGINE COLLECTIBLES
DATE: MARCH 14, 2022
TIME: 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM PST
We hope to see you there!
03.09.22
ONLY INVESTORS WILL CLAIM THE NIGHT / 7 DAYS LEFT
‘The Batman’ opened in theaters across the US on March 4th with impressive box office numbers, further proving the superhero’s popularity is steadfast.
Want to own a piece of Batman’s legacy? Well now you can as StartEngine Collectibles is offering the public the opportunity to invest in a classic comic book, Batman #1, 1940.
How will this movie end? Only time will tell, but there is no doubt that only investors will claim this vintage comic!
No further investment commitments will be accepted for the current offering after 11:59 pm PST on March 16, 2022. Commitments in the offering will be accepted up to that date and processed as promptly as possible. Processing may occur after commitments are no longer being accepted, but before closing. None of the terms of the offering have been changed. In addition, as described in the Offering Circular, the Company retains the right to continue the offering beyond this date at its sole discretion.
“*Please note that these sales of other comic books do not reflect the value of or potential returns on the shares of this Series.“
This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Collectibles Fund I LLC. No broker-dealer or other intermediary is involved in this offering. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. For more information about this offering, please view the offering circular and the risks associated with this offering.
03.06.22
10 DAYS LEFT TO INVEST IN A SUPERHERO
Last week, Batman’s colleague “Superman” #1 1939 sold for a record $720,000!* Quite a super sale!
Right now, StartEngine Collectibles is offering you the opportunity to invest in Batman #1, 1940. With that being said, there are only ten (10) days left to invest!
Want to own a piece of a superhero comic? Invest today!
No further investment commitments will be accepted for the current offering after 11:59 pm PST on March 16, 2022. Commitments in the offering will be accepted up to that date and processed as promptly as possible. Processing may occur after commitments are no longer being accepted, but before closing. None of the terms of the offering have been changed. In addition, as described in the Offering Circular, the Company retains the right to continue the offering beyond this date at its sole discretion.
“*Please note that these sales of other comic books do not reflect the value of or potential returns on the shares of this Series.“
This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Collectibles Fund I LLC. No broker-dealer or other intermediary is involved in this offering. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. For more information about this offering, please view the offering circular and the risks associated with this offering.
03.02.22
Batman will stop accepting investments in 14 days
There are only fourteen days left to invest in Batman #1, 1940, as no further investments will be accepted after 11:59pm PST on March 16, 2022.
Did you know that only 280 copies of the comic book have been submitted to Certified Guarantee Company (CGC) for grading? This book has been graded at a 2.0 by CGC making it incredibly desirable.
Additionally, over the last 10 years, comparables to this Batman #1 comic book have seen sales rise from $23,000 in 2011 to $240,000 as recently as 2021, a 943% price appreciation!*
Now is your opportunity to invest in this Batman comic book and add this asset class to your portfolio of investments!
No further investment commitments will be accepted for the current offering after 11:59 pm PST on March 16, 2022. Commitments in the offering will be accepted up to that date and processed as promptly as possible. Processing may occur after commitments are no longer being accepted, but before closing. None of the terms of the offering have been changed. In addition, as described in the Offering Circular, the Company retains the right to continue the offering beyond this date at its sole discretion.
“*Please note that these are historical returns for the comic books market as a whole, and do not reflect the value of or potential returns on the shares of this Series.“
This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Collectibles Fund I LLC. No broker-dealer or other intermediary is involved in this offering. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. For more information about this offering, please view the offering circular and the risks associated with this offering.
02.16.22
APPROXIMATELY $100K INVESTED IN BATMAN #1
Over 120 investors are in on Gotham’s newest investment opportunity! Batman #1 Vintage Comic Book from 1940 has approximately $100,000 invested.
🦇 BAT FACTS 🦇
1. Andy Warhol directed the first Batman movie, Batman Dracula, in 1964
2. Batman #1 is the first appearance of the infamous Joker
3. The comic book market is expected to reach $12.81 billion by 2028 (source)
*This graph represents some auction results for comparable works but does not represent all sales for similar objects and does not represent sales of the work currently being offered by StartEngine Collectibles.
Invest in a piece of legendary comic book history now!
This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Collectibles Fund I LLC. No broker-dealer or other intermediary is involved in this offering. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. For more information about this offering, please view the portfolio of StartEngine Collectibles' offering circular and risks associated with this offering.
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joseph penniplede
1 INVESTMENTS
a month ago
Hi it’s now been over a year and the Batman isn’t fully invested. When will the investors get their money back since there no sign of being fully invested thank you
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chester homan, jr
6 INVESTMENTS
8 months ago
I don't see the maximum number of shares to be sold anywhere. this is very important. Pretend the shares were $1 each and the value was $100 and the value goes to $200. if a 100 shares were sold, you double your money but, if 400 share were sold, you lose half your money. this is true of all collectables and should be clearly stated if there is a limit. if there is no limit, it's probably a bad investment.
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Juan Carlos Fernandez
a year ago
The valuation price given to the comic book is extremely high and out of the market (not counting additional commissions). Just today a nearly identical copy sold at Heritage Auctions, CGC 1.8. Universal Grade unrestored for $180,000. This CGC Pedigree Grade 2.0 copy would sell right now for $200,000 maximum at Heritage Auctions.
https://comics.ha.com/itm/golden-age-1938-1955-/batman-1-dc-1940-cgc-gd-18-cream-to-off-white-pages/a/7270-91052.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515
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Ted Parker
a year ago
Rally has what looks like the same Batman Comic: #BATMAN
’40 DC COMICS BATMAN #1 (CGC 8.0) https://app.rallyrd.com/app/assets/comics-literature/BATMAN
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Pedro Cruz
4 INVESTMENTS
a year ago
Will this type of offering be available for trading on the SE marketplace?
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Robert Close
4 INVESTMENTS
a year ago
This same issue, graded at a 6.5, is selling on Ebay right now for $145,000:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/353558309220
At 2.0, this isn't even worth $100,000 in my opinion; this website says $83,500:
https://www.qualitycomix.com/comic-price-guide/batman/issue-1
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Dianand Permanan
a year ago
Hello Team Start Engine,
For those who invested in Start Engine from the start, do we receive Batman #1, 1940
Buy Shares in Vintage Comic Books. I believe it's only fair for the first investors to get a copy :)
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Adam Leitman
6 INVESTMENTS
a year ago
I don't know how the investment on this package works but I can let others know that this CGC 2.0 had their last two previous sales at $222,000 and $240,000 (last year 2021). It also has a pedigree label on it which usually means it's only had 1 owner (the person who bought it off the news stand rack) or some other equally amazing story attached to it. This difference in value being about $18,000 more since the last 2 sales in 2021 had a non-pedigree and pedigree sell within 3 months of each other. The next sale after those two came in 2019 at $71,000, and $96,000 in 2018. The new Batman movie comes out 3/4/22 which believe it or not could affect value making it go up if the movie does well, or go down if it has a bad box office showing. Same will be true for future possible showings of Batman or as more and more of these go into private collections and less are being sold.
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ROBIN ROBERTs
5 INVESTMENTS
a year ago
When does the book sell and pay the investors? I have thousands or vintage rare xomic books. I would like to understand this business model.
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