Comic books in 'Long Gun', graded by CBCS

"Crawling from the Wreckage" Script by Terry Kavanagh and Howard Mackie. Pencils by Mike Deodato. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Mike Deodato and Tom Palmer. Plot continues from Incredible Hulk 440. Following the epic clash between the thunder god and the Green Goliath in the Canadian wilderness, Earth's Mightiest Heroes search for the remaining G-bombs left behind by Omnibus! The Vision, Swordsman, and Masque fly to St. Louis; while Thor and the Black Widow rush to the Louisiana Superdome! If the Avengers can defuse the bombs, everything will be okay! If they can't...everything will be gone! Meanwhile after crash landing in the Grand Canyon, Wanda and Clint fight for their lives against renegade army troops! Their duel in the desert pits sorcery and archery vs. military might! Appearances by Hotshot and Jailbait. Cameo appearance by Moonraker. Avengers Lineup: Black Widow, Giant-Man, Thor, Vision, and the Wasp. (Notes: After long absences Hawkeye and the Scarlet Witch finally rejoin Earth's Mightiest Heroes. The Avengers appear next in Spider-Man Team-Up 4.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Written and Penciled by HOWARD CHAYKIN Cover by HOWARD CHAYKIN EXPLODING FROM THE PAGES OF NEW AVENGERS... It's the tail end of the fabulous fifties. NICK FURY and his AVENGERS roar into their secret mission, hunting down NAZI SUPER VILLAINS...men and women relentlessly preparing to unleash hell on a troubled world barely holding onto peace...only to find the Avengers have what appears to be serious competition in their manhunt for these escaped ubermenschen...when their mission is suddenly compromised by interference from an unlikely source. 32 PGS. (each)/Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Limited 1 for 15 Variant Cover by GABRIEL HARDMAN. Written by JEFF PARKER. Art by GABRIEL HARDMAN. Spacetime is being selectively eroded by an unknown force. To stop the effect, the Agents of Atlas seek the help of the Avengers- and find a much earlier version of the team than they expected: Captain America, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man and Thor are together again, with the atomic wildcard THE HULK! Plus, in the back-up tale, JEFF PARKER and artist TAKESHI MIYAZAWA take a dive with Namora! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Nick Spencer and Frank Barbiere. Art by Marco Checchetto. Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky. AXIS TIE-IN! The Avengers team you never expected explodes into action in 'The Availables' Part 2! The wrath of the SCARLET WITCH unleashed! Doctor Doom's heroic gambit-will he be redeemed? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Brian Bolland. Written by Steve Moore (as Pedro Henry). Art by Steve Dillon and Brian Bolland. Laser Eraser and Pressbutton star in stories by Steve Moore and Steve Dillon, reprinted from Warrior (1982 Quality) UK #1-3. Plus: Zirk, Silver Sweater of the Spaceways in a story by Steve Moore and Brian Bolland, reprinted from Warrior (1982 Quality) UK #3. Characters in this issue: Axel Pressbutton, Laser Eraser (Mysta Mystralis), Zirk, Captain Baromet, Pelagon, Venivi Divici, Ektryn, Jay Jonah Juggliwig and Silarni. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Angel at War - The Fall of St. Dumas: Part 2 of 3 - Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art and Cover by Barry Kitson & James Pascoe. Surrounded by all sides, Nomoz turns looming disaster into victory by causing the Order's army of dwarfs to turn on Brother Rollo. His defenses demolished, Rollo finds himself being saved by the Avenging Angel. But Azrael and his friends learn that Rollo has released the Order's ultimate weapon, one which could destroy the entire world! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

NO MAN'S LAND: Part 17. Jellybean Deathtrap - Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art and Cover by Roger Robinson & James Pascoe. The Angel of Justice faces the Joker in a "No Man's Land" tie-in! When Batman charges Azrael with finding and taking down Gotham City's most insane threat, the Clown Prince of Crime takes it as a grave insult. The homicidal maniac proceeds even further over the deep end to prove that he merits a higher class of adversary than the Dark Knight's "farm team." But the last laugh may be on the Joker as he quickly learns that Azrael is operating in the big leagues now! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

Written by Pat Shand, Clayburn Moore and Joe Brusha. Art by Jacob Bear. Cover by Billy Tucci. Taken in and trained by her uncle to be a freedom fighter after her parents were murdered, Cassidy O'Hara leads a dual life in the mountains and forests of Manchuria. Part time guerilla, part time saloon girl, Cassidy is about to be pulled into a plot that will affect the outcome of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and the very outcome of World War II. Cover price $3.50.

Written by Pat Shand, Clayburn Moore and Joe Brusha. Art by Jacob Bear. Cover by Franchesco. Taken in and trained by her uncle to be a freedom fighter after her parents were murdered, Cassidy O'Hara leads a dual life in the mountains and forests of Manchuria. Part time guerilla, part time saloon girl, Cassidy is about to be pulled into a plot that will affect the outcome of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and the very outcome of World War II. Cover price $3.50.

Written by Pat Shand, Clayburn Moore and Joe Brusha. Art by Jacob Bear. Cover by Billy Tucci. Years before World War II, the Japanese continue to formulate their plan for world dominance, developing cutting edge weapons including a new tank that will give them give them a distinct advantage in ground warfare. But Cassidy O'Hara and her band of guerilla fi ghters have other plans for this ultimate weapon as they stage a daring raid on the tank factory. But are they making the right call or walking straight into a trap? Cover price $3.50.

(W) Patrick Shand. (A) Jacob Bear. (CA) Billy Tucci. After being betrayed and trapped by Japanese forces all looks lost for Cassidy and her band of freedom fighters. But a sacrifice by one of the team members leads to a daring escape. Safe from the Japanese for the time being Cassidy is devastated by the loss of one of the most important people in her life. Can she go on fighting the rising enemy bent on world domination or will this latest loss make her give up for good? Little does she know it's a decision that could alter history itself? Cover price $3.50.

(W) Patrick Shand. (A) Jacob Bear. (CA) Franchesco. After being betrayed and trapped by Japanese forces all looks lost for Cassidy and her band of freedom fighters. But a sacrifice by one of the team members leads to a daring escape. Safe from the Japanese for the time being Cassidy is devastated by the loss of one of the most important people in her life. Can she go on fighting the rising enemy bent on world domination or will this latest loss make her give up for good? Little does she know it's a decision that could alter history itself? Cover price $3.50.

(W) Patrick Shand. (A) Jacob Bear. (CA) Franchesco. After being betrayed and trapped by Japanese forces all looks lost for Cassidy and her band of freedom fighters. But a sacrifice by one of the team members leads to a daring escape. Safe from the Japanese for the time being Cassidy is devastated by the loss of one of the most important people in her life. Can she go on fighting the rising enemy bent on world domination or will this latest loss make her give up for good? Little does she know it's a decision that could alter history itself? Cover price $3.50.

Megacon Exclusive cover by Nei Ruffino, limited to 500 copies. Written by Patrick Shand. Art by Jacob Bear. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor is revealed to be just the first offensive in a much grander plan. Cassidy leads the fractured remains of the rebels against their forces, but how can they stand up to a threat that is able to beat time itself? 6.75" x 10.25", 28 pages, FC. Cover price $3.50.

Art cover. By Miers, Di Amorim, Tie and Kushin. Comics Conspiracy and Forcewerks Productions join to bring you the hottest new spy thriller of the year -- B.A.B.E. Force! Based on the upcoming action-packed motion picture, these hot, sultry super-spies make saving the world an arousing experience! But can they save us from lotteries, fast food and American pop culture run amok? Find out in this all new bi-monthly series. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Limited Variant Cover by PHIL NOTO, story GARTH ENNIS & JIMMY PALMIOTTI art MIHAILIO VUKELIC & JIMMY PALMIOTTI. Bob Saetta made the biggest mistake of his life by pissing off his brother, one of the biggest and most brutal crime bosses in New York City. This is the story of two brothers at war, wrapped in a special package of extreme language and hardcore violence. Join award winning writer GARTH ENNIS (PREACHER, THE PUNISHER), JIMMY PALMIOTTI(JONAH HEX, PAINKILLER JANE) and artist MIHAILO VUKELIC on a five-issue adrenaline ride that rips the roof off Brooklyn's criminal underworld! ? 32 PAGES ? FC ? Cover price $2.99.

Written by Peter Milligan with art by Bret Ewins. Cover price $1.50.

1st printing. Collects material from 2000 A.D. (1977-2006 United Kingdom) #500-519, 548-557, 576-585, 601, and Annual 1990. Written by Peter Milligan. Art by Brett Ewins and Jim McCarthy. Cover by Jock. Danny Franks knew signing up for the war against the Krool would be hard, but he had no idea the real horrors would be on his side! Now he's a reluctant member of Bad Company, an elite force of vicious killers blazing a trail of carnage wherever they go! Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10-in., 256 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.95.

Written by Scott Rosenberg and Brandon M. Easton. Art and Cover by Ty Dazo. There is something stirring in the woods outside the town of Talbot, something hungry! As the Lunar Cycles' welcome from the townsfolk begins to wear thin, a third grizzly attack leaves an entire family ripped to pieces. Teddy continues his search for who, or what, killed his father, discovering pieces of his past in the process. Fearing for their safety, the townsfolk bring in their own animal tracker to investigate the gruesome murders. Unfortunately for the townsfolk, they find what they are looking for! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Christa Faust. Art by Mike Deodato. Cover by Tim Bradstreet. April Walters is a hit-and-run victim of life -- a middle-aged soccer mom whose inner fire has been snuffed out by her dreary suburban existence. When her teenaged daughter goes missing under mysterious circumstances, April embarks on a harrowing mission to find her; a journey that takes her through the underbelly of her suburban community and sets her on a collision course with a massive crime syndicate and its lethal matriarch. Tested to her limits and beyond, April discovers that hell hath no fury like a mother scorned. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Story with four different artists: Rob Holcomb, Georges Jeanty, Matt Robertson, and Kevin Kennedy. Readers were to vote on which one artist they wanted to continue illustrating the story in the following issue. 6-5/8 in. x 10-1/4 in.; black and white; 32 pages on white paper; cardstock cover. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Alan Moore. Art and cover by Ian Gibson. Presenting comics legend Alan Moore's and Ian Gibson's all-time classic feminist space opera...THE BALLAD OF HALO JONES! When Halo Jones grows bored with her life in The Hoop - a futuristic world where jobs are scarce and excitement nonexistent - she sets out to see the galaxy any way she can. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 88 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.75.

Written by Barry Buchanan. Art and Cover by Mike Hoffman. Ride along with this praised graphic novel as it charges deeper into the murder mystery that lies at the heart of Utopia! Man-hunter Brigham Love's extreme efforts to prove that their prime suspect is the real killer causes Deputy Samuel David considerable concern. It's a cohesive mixture of genres, with the enthralling art of popular fantasy artist Mike Hoffman. 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Written by Patrick Shand. Art by Jacob Bear. Cover by Billy Tucci. Taken in and trained by her uncle to be a freedom fighter after her parents were murdered, Cassidy O'Hara leads a dual life in the mountains and forests of Manchuria. Part time guerilla, part time saloon girl, Cassidy is about to be pulled into a plot that will affect the outcome of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and the very outcome of World War II. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

Stories and art by Fred Lasswell and others. Contrary to the cover claim, this is the third comic book featuring Billy DeBeck's hillbilly hero and the original Google, his seldom-seen sidekick Barney. Snuffy Smith goes and gets his shotgun when he thinks "revenooers" are on his property. Jughaid wonders why his mother tells him one thing and his father another. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

large feature comic (series 2): Barney Google and Snuffy Smith (1943). This comic was published by Dell Publishing Co. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. House ad for Green Lantern #65and The Brave and the Bold #81, pencils by Mike Sekowsky and Neal Adams, inks by Joe Giella and Neal Adams. Untitled Bat Lash story, script by Nick Cardy (plot) and Denny O'Neil (script), art by Nick Cardy; Bat Lash becomes the reluctant guardian to a young girl whose father was gunned down and uncovers the crooked scheme that led to the murder. Captain Action and Action Boy Meet Dr. Evil toy ad, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. House ad for Batman #207, art by Irv Novick. House ad for Captain Action #2, art by Gil Kane. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Untitled Bat Lash story, script by Sergio Aragonés and Denny O'Neil, pencils by Nick Cardy and Mike Sekowsky, inks by Nick Cardy; Bat Lash encounters the man who swindled his parents out of their farm and kills him; He is arrested for the crime and tells the sheriff how Rickett's scam led to the murder of the elder Lashes and how Bat escaped with his sister and his fiancee, hiding them in a convent; Bat escapes from jail and goes to find Melissa and Bitsy but they tell him they are taking vows to become nuns and intend to stay at the convent. Letter from Don McGregor. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.12.

Written by Peter Brandvold & Sergio Aragones Art by John Severin Cover by Walter Simonson It's showdown at the Lash Ranch! Will Bat get there in time to save his family? ? 4 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Dick Sprang. "Back To the Big House!", script by Don Cameron, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); No matter what jobs the Penguin plans and tries to carry out, Batman and Robin are always there to stop him, but, in the end, it's one of the Penguin's own umbrellas that sends him back to the big house! "While the City Sleeps!", script by Bill Finger, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); Batman decides to take Robin out on the town late at night to illustrate to him all of the people who are up and at work; Unfortunately, a group of criminals are hard at work also and the Dynamic Duo have to go to work... on them! "The Pointed Pistol" text story by Jesse Merlan. "Alias the Baron!", art by Jerry Robinson; Alfred is mistaken for a crook who has double-crossed gang leader, Ed Rocket. "Ally Babble and the Fourteen Peeves!", script by Bill Finger, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); Ally Babble is hired by a wealthy man to take care of 14 of his pet peeves, and if he successfully does so, he will be given $5000, which creates a mountain of headaches for Batman. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Candid Camera Killer!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin encounter an eccentric millionaire who collects pictures of crimes and criminals; His obsesssion makes him involved with criminals, and he is determined to get a picture of the deaths of Batman and Robin. "The Forgotten Men of Crime!", pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; An elderly criminal is released from prison and tries to make a comeback in the underworld of Gotham City. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. A New Look In Racing article by Barbara Fairbanks, art by Raymond Perry. Shorty page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Return of Killer Moth!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Killer Moth returns after two months in prison; He steals a moth collection so he can revive his shattered image; He becomes suspicious of Bruce Wayne being Batman. Human Rights for All public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Half-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Manhunter From Mars!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The Batman learns that the new criminal called The Stranger is really a Martian, and, with the help of a lawman from Mars, tracks him down. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Sinister Stamps!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; A philatelist has collection of stamps that depict past tragedies and accidents; When members of a Stamp Collectors Club begin dying in a similar way to the accidents from the stamps, investigates. I Confess! article by Jack Miller (as John Marston), art by Raymond Perry. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. How to Spend a Summer Week! public service announcement with Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "Batman of the Mounties!", script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Stan Kaye; Batman and Robin are the guests for National Law Enforcement Week in Canada, but soon become involved in a manhunt with a Royal Canadian Mountie. One-page Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Last 10-cent cover price. Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Twice-Told Tale of Batman and Robin," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; After the Caped Crusaders round up a gang of jewel thieves, Robin fantasizes how the adventure would be retold in the future as a mythological tale involving giants and flying creatures. Half-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Blind Batman," script by Arnold Drake, art by Sheldon Moldoff; A bump on the head renders Batman blind temporarily, so he creates a set of radar ear plugs that allows him to combat criminals. A Message from Otto the Robot! public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. "Bat-Hound and the Creature," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; While the Caped Crusaders battle Lippy Yates and his gang, Ace befriends a giant alien being, who eventually saves Batman's life. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Irv Novick. "Blind As a... Bat?", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Joe Giella; The Police, believing that the Batman is dead, arrest and take in the Batman whom they believe is an imposter, while the real Batman, disguised as a blind man, aids Robin to prevent an armored car robbery; Robin is captured by the Schemer in the process but Batman outwits the Schemer in his attempt to down a plane loaded with gold. Letters to the editor from comic writer Mark Evanier and Irene Vartanoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

The 2002 series wasn't the first time Batman (or Bruce Wayne) faced a murder charge. Here's a 1970 Batman two-part story, "Wanted for Murder-One, the Batman!" in which Batman faces a charge of murder. Script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano. Commissioner Gordon faces the possibility that his old friend, Batman, may be a murderer. But things can't be that bad because the problem is resolved early enough for there to be a backup story, "The Shutdown on Yoyr Street!" Script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Novick, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Citadel of Crime," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman tracks down the boss behind a gun-smuggling operation. "Case of the Kidnaped Crusader!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Tom Carson, a consumer advocate, goes missing during the test drive of a new experimental car. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua) and Vince Colletta. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring The Joker, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Four Doorways to Danger!, script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Tex Blaisdell; Batman battles the Special Police Unit, impersonates their major, and heads off for Burundi. Justice for all Includes Children, 8 public service announcement starring Superman, art by Curt Swan. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Cover art by Jim Aparo. "Death--Twenty Stories High," script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Steve Mitchell; Commissioner Gordon summons Batman to the roof of police headquarters; He gets shot at by a would-be assassin and then captures him; Batman saves Gordon and his rival for the post of police commissioner, Robert Brand, from getting killed by a pair of gunmen. Hostess Twinkies ad starring the Flash, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Answer Man featuring Bob Rozakis. Cary Bates bio by Mike Barr. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $110.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Signed and "Gordon" by Ben McKenzie on 12/2015 at Walker Stalker Con. Label #16-DA89AF2-014 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $110.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Denny O'Neil on 9/30/2018. Direct Edition. Label #18-39BD0E0-012 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $92.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Frank Miller on 4/9/2022. Label #22-1653D6D-029 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

First Printing. Direct Edition. Batman Year One, Chapter Three: "Black Dawn". Part 3 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story concludes next issue. An injured and cornered Batman is up against the police, James Gordon crosses a line, and Selina Kyle becomes Catwoman. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Mazzucchelli cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

"A Soldier's Tale." Criminals dressed in Napoleonic uniforms turn up dead. Based on Batman The Animated Series. Script by Dan Raspler, pencils by Mike Parobeck, inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Parobeck. Cover price $1.75.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by J.G. JONES. The Streets Run Red: Part 2 of 3 - Written by JUDD WINICK. Art by GREG TOCCHINI. The Red Hood is out! But the bigger mystery is who broke him out of prison - and why? His liberators seem to have plans for him. Plans that Jason wants no part of. It's a street brawl, and unlikely allies come together! Batman, Robin and The Red Hood must fight alongside one another in a knockdown, drag-out battle, taking on the people who sprung Jason Todd. 32 pg, FC, RATED T Cover price $2.99.

Written by Dan Jurgens. Art by Bernard Chang. Cover by Dustin Nguyen. Captured by the Splicers, Batman is set to become the latest guinea pig in their DNA experiments! His only hope may be the very thing that got him into this mess, as Matt's investigations into history's greatest heroes-long thought dead in the war with Brother Eye-finally bears fruit: enter the Justice League Beyond! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.

Gordon reveals how he was forced to resign from the Chicago police force in shame. Now his past, and his former nemesis, have come back to haunt him. Can he overcome both? Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art by Dick Giordano and Klaus Janson. Cover by Klaus Janson and Dick Giordano. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

WRITTEN BY SCOTT BEATTY AND DARWYN COOKE. ART BY MIKE COLLINS, BILL WRAY, AND JOHN FLOYD. COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND. New writer Scott Beatty begins his run! The man who broke Batman's back ? Bane ? comes to town and makes a startling statement! It's a fact that, at first, Batman can't seem to deny, causing the Dark Knight to team up with his long-time enemy to destroy the last of the Lazarus Pits. Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "The Monument," written by Darwyn Cooke (CATWOMAN: SELINA'S BIG SCORE) and illustrated by Bill Wray (MAD MAGAZINE). FC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.75.

Watchtower, Part 3 of 3. In this depiction of a potential future for Batman, the Dark Knight, beaten and left for dead by agents of the security firm Vigil, Inc., goes to war to stop them from taking over Gotham City. Armed and armored for all-out combat, Batman invades Vigil's Watchtower headquarters to take down its president. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art and cover by Mike McMahon. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

WRITTEN BY ARCHIE GOODWIN AND JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY MARSHALL ROGERS, BOB WIACEK AND JOHN CEBOLLERO; COVER BY ROGERS AND CEBOLLERO. Part 4 of the 5-part "Siege." Batman attempts to wage a one-man war on Colonel Brass' Gotham raiders, but discovers Brass' onslaught's been nothing more than a diversion. What is the Colonel's goal? And why does it take him into the heart of Wayne Manor? FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY JOHN WAGNER; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS BRUNNER. Batman confronts Rough Justice! Frustrated by the extreme methods of the group, Hellfire tries to leave. But the only way out is in a body bag. Plus, Detective Ehrlich is convinced that Batman is connected to Rough Justice and leads the Gotham City Police Department on a manhunt for the Dark Knight! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Written by Will Pfeifer Art and cover by Chris Weston Part 2 of the 3-part "Blaze of Glory" by Will Pfeifer CATWOMAN) and Chris Weston (THE FILTH)! A thief who's been put away by Batman relives the humiliating moment of his capture and plots revenge by planning an atrocity no one in Gotham will ever forget! On sale Dec 14 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

FINAL ISSUE - Written by Christos N. Gage. Art and cover by Phil Winslade. A crooked financier is supposed to testify against his equally crooked boss - but he's been intimidated out of making it to court by the one man he fears more than Batman…Deadshot! 32 pg, FC NOTE: This is easily one of my favorite Deadshot tales. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $2.99.