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Future State The Next Batman (2021 DC) 1B CGC 9.8 Coipel Variant

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Label #3800238001

Written by John Ridley, Brandon Thomas and Paul Jenkins. Art by Nick Derington, Sumit Kumar, Jack Herbert and Raul Fernandez. Cover by Olivier Coipel. Gotham City has always been dangerous -- but now, it's downright deadly! Following the tragedy of A-Day, the mayor allowed the private law enforcement group known as the Magistrate to take over policing so-called mask crime -- and that has given rise to a new Dark Knight! What is this mysterious crime fighter's connection to former Batman weaponeer Lucius Fox? The fight for justice has never been this dangerous in "The Next Batman" by John Ridley and Nick Derington. Then, in a new tale of the Outsiders by Brandon Thomas, Sumit Kumar and Raul Fernandez, everything in Gotham City may be under the thumb of the Magistrate -- but even members of that totalitarian force know that the outskirts of town are protected by the sword of Katana! Story continues in #3. Plus, ride with the Arkham Knights on their quest for freedom. Arkham Asylum has been decommissioned, and the Magistrate rules the land with an iron fist and zero tolerance. Now it's time for the lunatics to take back their town! Follow Croc, Two-Face, Phosphorus, Zsasz, Clayface, and Astrid Arkham as the Arkham Knights raise holy hell on the occupiers of Gotham in "Arkham Knights Chapter 1: Rise" by Paul Jenkins and Jack Herbert. Story continues in #3. 64 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $8.99.

Future State The Next Batman (2021 DC) 2B CGC 9.8 Mattina Variant

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Label #4402131007

Written by John Ridley, Vita Ayala and Paula Sevenbergen. Art by Nick Derington, Laura Braga, Aneke, Rob Haynes, Emanuela Lupacchino and Wade von Grawbadger. Cover by Francesco Mattina. In "The Next Batman: Chapter 2" by John Ridley, Nick Derington (breakdowns) and Laura Braga, wearing a mask in Gotham City is now a crime -- and when it's compounded with murder, it can be a shoot-on-sight offense! Batman is on the trail of a murderous couple but quickly finds that all is not as it seems...and finds himself in the firing line of the Magistrate and their Peacekeepers! The gritty, street-level adventures of the new Dark Knight continue! Also in this issue, Batgirls Cassandra Cain and Stephanie Brown find themselves in a prison where the Magistrate throws heroes and villains alike! What no one knows, though, is that Cassandra was sent there with a mission in "Batgirls" by Vita Ayala and Aneke. Story continues in #4. And in a story of the Gotham City Sirens, some girls just want to have fun -- so what do you do when you find Gotham City in turmoil and overrun by Cybers? You go shopping, of course! Join Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and a new Siren on a gals' night out. They're on the town, looking for trouble...and finding it in "Ladies' Night Out: Part 1" by Paula Sevenbergen, Rob Haynes (breakdowns), Emanuela Lupacchino and Wade von Grawbadger. Story continues in #4. 64 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $8.99.

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

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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.

Knight Terrors Batman (2023 DC) 2B CGC 9.8

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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

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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.