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Harley Quinn (2014) 23BCOLOR CGC 8.5 Timm Color Variant

Paper: White

Poly-Bagged Edition.

Label #4232818015

Color cover by Bruce Timm. Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Chad Hardin. It's all-out action on two fronts as the Gang of Harleys must split up to tackle two missions at the same time! Zena Bendemova's vendetta against Harley has to be stopped before innocents are caught in the crossfire…and they have to bust Mason Macabre out of prison before he gets killed! There's no way Harley will be ready for this shocking twist ending, though… 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Harley Quinn (2014) 23BINKED CGC 8.5 Timm B&W Variant

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Poly-Bagged Black & White Edition. Major side/edge crack(s), 1" to 5".

Label #4232818016

Inked cover by Bruce Timm. Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Chad Hardin. It's all-out action on two fronts as the Gang of Harleys must split up to tackle two missions at the same time! Zena Bendemova's vendetta against Harley has to be stopped before innocents are caught in the crossfire…and they have to bust Mason Macabre out of prison before he gets killed! There's no way Harley will be ready for this shocking twist ending, though… 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Harley Quinn (2014) 23BPENCIL CGC 9.0 Timm Sketch Variant

Paper: White

Poly-Bagged Sketch Edition.

Label #4232818013

Penciled cover by Bruce Timm. Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Chad Hardin. It's all-out action on two fronts as the Gang of Harleys must split up to tackle two missions at the same time! Zena Bendemova's vendetta against Harley has to be stopped before innocents are caught in the crossfire…and they have to bust Mason Macabre out of prison before he gets killed! There's no way Harley will be ready for this shocking twist ending, though… 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Huntress (1989 1st Series) 1N FN/VF 7.0

Newsstand Edition. She stalks the animals who prey on the innocent. She's the new Huntress, a woman for whom all semblance of a normal life ended when she was young. She was kidnapped when she was a child. Her family was murdered by criminals when she was in college. Both events hardened her heart and darkened her outlook. Who is Helena Bertinelli, the woman behind the mask of this all-new version of one of DC's most popular heroines? The story comes together here in THE HUNTRESS #1 as we begin to pierce the deadly "Code of Silence" that surrounds her and the terrible tragedies that have reshaped and redefined her life. Written by Joey Cavalieri, with pencils by Joe Staton and full craft-tint inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson. Note: First appearance of third Huntress (Helena Bertinelli). Cover price $1.00.

I Am Batman (2021 DC) 1D CGC 9.8 Dell'Otto Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Dell'Otto Variant Cover

Label #4336872010

Fear State Tie-In - Written by John Ridley. Art by Olivier Coipel. Cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto. In the throes of Future State, the streets of Gotham City cry for justice and Jace Fox answers the call! With a new and improved Bat-Suit, Jace hits the streets to inspire and protect…as he follows the trail of the voice of misinformation and violence—the anarchistic Anti-Oracle! Can the new Dark Knight counterbalance their plan to inspire armed rebellion in the citizens of Gotham?! Can one man inspire a city? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

Infinite Frontier (2021 DC) 6C CBCS 9.8 Lee 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Puppeteer Lee Retailer incentive.

Label #22-0BB4026-012

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Xermanico. Cover by Puppeteer Lee. One story ends and the next phase of the DC Multiverse begins. We have one name for you: DARKSEID. Our heroes knew that someone had been pulling the strings this entire time, but are they prepared for it to be the biggest bad of all? As President Superman, Alan Scott, Roy Harper, and the rest converge for a showdown, the secret of Omega Planet is revealed. Plus, Barry Allen is put on a path he may never get off! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Joker (1975 DC) 1 FN- 5.5

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Joker's Double Jeopardy!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; When a new criminal breaks Two-Face out of Arkham Asylum, claiming that he has need of "a truly master criminal", the Joker is incensed; Soon, the Clown Prince of Crime stages his own breakout and tracks down Two-Face, determined to show just who Gotham's number-one criminal truly is. Article on the creation of the Joker. Hostess Twinkies ad with Batman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Knight Terrors Batman (2023 DC) 2B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4307421010

Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Guillem March, Trevor Hairsine. Cover by Francesco Mattina. THE MOST TERRIFYING DARK KNIGHT YOU'VE EVER SEEN! Bruce is trapped inside the Nightmare Realm, haunted by the dark shadows that he's created. To escape, he must regain control of his body. But that means going deeper into his own mind than he's ever gone before. Can Batman make himself scarier than he's ever been to survive? Also, what nightmares have Arsenal and Black Canary confronted in the Nightmare Realm? 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Nightwing (2016 DC) 102A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4238351007

Written by Tom Taylor. Art by Travis Moore. Cover by Bruno Redondo. Nightwing is a great leader, not just because Batman trained him, or because of how Alfred raised him, or even because he has a heart of gold—it's because of his friends, and now that the Titans are in Blüdhaven with him, they can leap into the light together...which is perfect timing for the demon of darkness Neron to do something about it. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Punchline the Gotham Game (2022 DC) 1A CGC 9.8 Melnikov

Paper: White

Label #4169416008

Written by Tini Howard, Blake Howard. Art and Cover by Gleb Melnikov. Punchline is out of jail and back on the streets of Gotham City. She's not coming back for some of what Gotham has to offer, she's coming back for all of it. She wants to be the queen of crime, and with the help of her Royal Flush Gang no one will stand in her way. But Punchline created a lot of angry enemies in Gotham before she was incarcerated, and they all want payback. Presenting a miniseries that will redefine the criminal landscape of Gotham City from the superstar creative team of Tini Howard (Catwoman, Knights of X), Blake Howard (Batman: Urban Legends), and Gleb Melnikov (Robin, Wonder Woman)! 32 pages, full color, rated 13+ Cover price $3.99.

Punchline the Gotham Game (2022 DC) 3E CGC 9.8 Chew Foil Virgin 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Chew Foil Edition

Label #4214530001

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tini Howard, Blake Howard. Art by Gleb Melnikov. Cover by Derrick Chew. PUBLIC ENEMY NUMBER ONE! Punchline crossed a dangerous line at ACE Chemicals, and crossed Batman in the process. Now every masked vigilante and officer of the law is after Punchline, but this is exactly what she wants. What's the point of being a public enemy if you're not going to be public enemy number one? But the scariest person in the Gotham world isn't the Bat...it's the Cat. Catwoman will hunt Punchline and make her pay. 32 pages, full color. Rated Teen Cover price $4.99.

Punchline the Gotham Game (2022 DC) 5C CGC 9.8 Kung Variant

Paper: White

Kung Variant Cover.

Label #4212935014

Written by Tini Howard, Blake Howard. Art by Gleb Melnikov. Cover by Crystal Kung. THE BATTLE FOR PORT ROYAL! As Bluebird and Nightwing desperately search for brother, Cullen, Punchline's expansion of the Royal Flush Gang takes a terrifying technological turn. The nanotech experiments she's been conducting with 1-0 will allow her to create an army of A.C.E. robots, and nothing beats a hand full of A.C.E.s...Nightwing and Bluebird are in for a world of hurt. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Robin (1991 Limited Series) 1D CBCS 9.8 Bolland Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-259B411-012

1st printing. Direct Edition. Tim Drake heads to Paris to study under the Tibetan Rahul Lama, then finds himself in a brawl with the Ghost Dragons gang in "Big Bad World." Script by Chuck Dixon, art by Tom Lyle and Bob Smith. Includes a poster of Robin by Neal Adams. Cover by Brian Bolland. See also Batman # 457. Cover price $1.00.

Robin (2021 DC) 1B CGC 9.8 Melnikov Smoke Variant

Paper: White

Melnikov Variant Cover.

Label #3900856018

Written by Joshua Williamson. Art and Cover by Gleb Melnikov. After learning of the deadly League of Lazarus tournament, Damian Wayne has a new mission: winning the tournament and prove he is the greatest fighter in the DC Universe! But first he must find the secret island where its all going down! This brand-new solo Robin series will force Damian Wayne to find his own path away from both sides of his family! New mysteries! New supporting cast! First appearances of new characters! And lots of fights! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Robin 80th Anniversary 100 Page Super Spectacular (2020 DC) 1A CGC 9.8 Weeks

Paper: White

Label #3719644008

Cover by Lee Weeks. Written by Marv Wolfman, Chuck Dixon, Devin Grayson, Tim Seeley, Tom King, Judd Winick, Adam Beechen, James Tynion IV, Amy Wolfram, Peter J. Tomasi and Robbie Thompson. Art by Tom Grummett, Scott McDaniel, Dan Jurgens, Mikel Janin, Dustin Nguyen, Freddie E. Williams II, Javier Fernandez, Damion Scott, Jorge Jimenez, Ramon Villalobos, Scott Hanna, Rob Hunter and Norm Rapmund. DC Comics celebrates Robin the Boy Wonder's 80th anniversary in style with an all-star creative team representing each iteration of the iconic character across eight decades of history! From the high-flying adventures of Dick Grayson to the tragedy of Jason Todd, the enthusiasm of Tim Drake and the arrogance of Damian Wayne, the persistence of Stephanie Brown and the rebelliousness of Carrie Kelley -- the mantle of Robin has been worn by many, but always represents one thing: a hero. Featuring: Dick Grayson, Robin in "A Little Nudge" by Marv Wolfman, Tom Grummett and Scott Hanna; Dick Grayson, Nightwing in "Aftershocks" by Chuck Dixon, Scott McDaniel and Rob Hunter; Nightwing and the Titans in "Team Building" by Devin Grayson, Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund; Dick Grayson, Agent 37 in "The Lesson Plan" by Tim Seeley, Tom King and Mikel Janin; Jason Todd, the Red Hood in "More Time" by Judd Winick and Dustin Nguyen; Tim Drake, Robin III in "Extra Credit" by Adam Beechen and Freddie E. Williams II; Tim Drake, Red Robin in "Boy Wonders" by James Tynion IV and Javier Fernandez; Stephanie Brown, Robin IV in "Fitting In" by Amy Wolfram and Damion Scott; the Super Sons in "My Best Friend" by Peter J. Tomasi and Jorge Jimenez; and Damian Wayne, Robin: Son of Batman in "Bat and Mouse" by Robbie Thompson and Ramon Villalobos. Plus: Red Hood and the Outlaws pin-up by Kenneth Rocafort; Stephanie Brown pin-up by Nicola Scott; Robins pin-up by Andy Kubert; and Carrie Kelley pin-up by Frank Miller. Cover price $9.99.

Robin and Batman (2022 DC) 1A CGC 9.8 Nguyen

Paper: White

Label #4011652001

Written by Jeff Lemire. Art and Cover by Dustin Nguyen. The legendary story of Batman and Robin has reached nearly mythic proportions: the crime-fighting Dynamic Duo, always one step ahead of the criminals they pursue and never meeting a case too big. This isn't that story. This is the story of a young Dick Grayson, newly orphaned, struggling to find his way in a strange, difficult, dark new world…This is the story of Robin and Batman. The bestselling creative team behind the Eisner-winning Descender, Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen, reunite in Gotham City to tell the story of a remarkable young man learning to navigate an incredible new world! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Secret Origins Special (1989) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4350001019

A look at the secret origins of Penguin, the Riddler and Two-Face. Framing sequence is the making of a 'Steve Jones Investigates' special, taking a look at the costumed criminals of Gotham, in "Original Sins." Script by Neil Gaiman, art by Mike Hoffman & Kevin Nowlan. Origins: Penguin in "The Killing Peck." Script by Alan Grant, art by Sam Kieth; the Riddler in "When is a Door." Script by Neil Gaiman, art by Bernie Mireault & Matt Wagner; Two-Face in an untitled tale. Script by Mark Verheiden, art by Pat Broderick & Dick Giordano. Cover by Brian Bolland. Cover price $2.00.

Shadow/Batman (2017 Dynamite) 1B CBCS 9.8 Van Sciver Variant

Paper: White

Ethan Van Sciver Variant.

Label #19-374AD28-019

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Written by Steve Orlando. Art by Giovanni Timpano. Cover by Ethan Van Sciver. The World's Greatest Mystery. The World's Greatest Detective. They can barely stand each other, so how will they possibly deal with the World's Greatest Evil? What legacy can two of the world's most enduring icons of justice leave once they discover an ancient evil has been living inside the world they protect for centuries, attached to its heart. Can Batman and the Shadow save the world without killing it in the process? Writer Steve Orlando (Batman/The Shadow, Justice League of America) and artist by Giovanni Timpano (The Shadow, Transformers) unite to tell an instantly classic tale of noir, mortality and generational heroes and villains. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Spawn Batman (1994) 1D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) inner well

Label #4096854006

Cover pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Kiko Taganashi. This prestige format one-shot pits the legendary Dark Knight against Todd McFarlane's now classic creation, Spawn! Batman travels to New York City where he finds himself unwittingly manipulated by a twisted humanitarian into a confrontation with the Hellspawn himself! Features pin-ups by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane and Frank Miller. 60 pgs., full color. Cover price $3.95.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 53 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4392653011

A double-sized tale of mayhem as Swamp Thing returns to Gotham City in search of Abby. It's the Batman once again in a struggle with the indestructible creature. Written by Alan Moore, with art by John Totleben. Cover by Stephen Bissette. Cover price $1.25.

Thrillkiller '62 (1998) 1 CGC 9.8 SS Brereton/Chaykin

Paper: White

Signed by Dan Brereton & Howard Chaykin on 8/10/19.

Label #2533425011

Elseworlds. Debuting a one-shot sequel to the popular Thrillkiller miniseries by the team of writer Howard Chaykin and artist Dan Brereton. Batgirl Barbara Gordon, still reeling from Dick Grayson's fate, has teamed up with renegade police detective Bruce Wayne, now known as Batman. But when the Joker returns to become the new crimelord of Gotham City, will Barbara's desire for revenge mean the end of the Dynamic Duo? Written by Howard Chaykin. Painted art and cover by Dan Brereton. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

Wonder Woman (2016 5th Series) 800E CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Ortega Variant Cover

Label #4413985025

Written by Various. Art by Various. Cover by Belen Ortega. Written by Becky Cloonan, Michael W. Conrad, and Tom King Art by Joelle Jones, Todd Nauck, Daniel Sampere, and others Whatever Happened to the Warrior of Truth? concludes in a landmark 800th issue! Diana's visions become more vivid as she finds herself trapped in the dreams of those around her! As she struggles to escape, her life as Wonder Woman hangs in the balance. When the dust settles, will she still be the Amazons' greatest champion? Find out in this extra-special celebration! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Wonder Woman Black and Gold (2021 DC) 1C CGC 9.8 Paquette Variant

Paper: White

Paquette Variant Cover.

Label #3921584023

Cover by Yanick Paquette. Written by AJ Mendez, Nadia Shammas, John Arcudi, Amy Reeder and Becky Cloonan. Art by Ming Doyle, Morgan Beem, Ryan Sook, Amy Reeder and Becky Cloonan. Just in time for Wonder Woman's 80th anniversary, DC Comics proudly presents a new anthology series starring the Amazon Princess embellished in the the color of her famous lasso. You won't want to miss this thrilling series celebrating the woman who inspires us all...and that's the truth! Kicking things off, AJ Mendez and Ming Doyle (Constantine: The Hellblazer) travel to Themyscira for a tense family reunion in "Mother's Daughter." Nadia Shammas and Morgan Beem (Swamp Thing: Twin Branches) show us a story of Diana's past failures coming back to haunt her in "What Doesn't Kill You." Then John Arcudi (B.P.R.D.) and Ryan Sook (Legion of Super-Heroes) reunite to show us the grace immortality grants a hero in "I'm Ageless." Amy Reeder (Amethyst) takes us back to the "Golden Age" for a fun romp co-starring Etta Candy. And finally, Becky Cloonan (Wonder Woman) weaves a spine-tingling tale of Diana's most precious weapon against the darkness in "The Wager." 40 pages, PC/PB&W. Ages 13+ Cover price $5.99.

World's Finest (1941) 153 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4071291008

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Part I- The Clash of Cape and Cowl starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Young Bruce Wayne is convinced that Superboy killed his father and vows to become Batman so he can bring him to justice. Part II--The Death of a Hero. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Boy Who Changed the Future--Editors' Round Table, script by John Broome, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Bernard Sachs. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 153 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4369208006

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Part I- The Clash of Cape and Cowl starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Young Bruce Wayne is convinced that Superboy killed his father and vows to become Batman so he can bring him to justice. Part II--The Death of a Hero. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Boy Who Changed the Future--Editors' Round Table, script by John Broome, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Bernard Sachs. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 222 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-1d88571-083

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Evil in Paradise starring Super Sons of Superman and Batman, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Vince Colletta; The super-sons accompany two scientists with opposing views on the essential nature of man - good or evil - to a newly discovered civilization between South America and Antarctica; But when the experiment doesn't go the way one scientist expects, he interferes in it with deadly results. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Year of the Villain Hell Arisen (2019 DC) 3A CGC 9.8 Epting

Paper: White

Label #2106786022

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Steve Epting and Javi Fernandez. Cover by Steve Epting. Apex Lex Luthor's first run-in with the Infected didn't go as planned, and the Batman Who Laughs' influence is continuing to spread. Now Lex must find out who in the world can think like the Batman Who Laughs-and there are only two folks who come to mind. The first is Batman, who probably has his own ideas for Lex; the other is The Joker, who also likely has his own ideas, but who just maybe wants to see this twisted doppelgänger sent back to the Dark Multiverse he came from. It's a gamble Lex has to take, because the Infected are gearing up for round two! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.