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Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST VG 4.0 1st Printing

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 3-1ST CGC 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4413401021

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printing of #3 is clearly labeled as such on the inside cover. "Hunt The Dark Knight," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson and Frank Miller; Batman battles the Joker, who has convinced his psychiatrist, Dr. Bartholomew Wolper, that he is sane and regretful; Seeking to discredit Batman, Wolper exhibits the Joker on a late-night show ("David Endochrine", parodying Late Night with David Letterman) to try and show that the Joker is actually a victim of Batman's own psychosis; As the police attack Batman, the Joker murders everyone in the studio; Batman follows him to Selina Kyle's place, where the former Catwoman has become a depressed alcoholic; Superman is introduced as an undercover agent for the American government. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 3-1ST CGC 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4440140024

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printing of #3 is clearly labeled as such on the inside cover. "Hunt The Dark Knight," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson and Frank Miller; Batman battles the Joker, who has convinced his psychiatrist, Dr. Bartholomew Wolper, that he is sane and regretful; Seeking to discredit Batman, Wolper exhibits the Joker on a late-night show ("David Endochrine", parodying Late Night with David Letterman) to try and show that the Joker is actually a victim of Batman's own psychosis; As the police attack Batman, the Joker murders everyone in the studio; Batman follows him to Selina Kyle's place, where the former Catwoman has become a depressed alcoholic; Superman is introduced as an undercover agent for the American government. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 3-1ST CGC 9.6 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4425209007

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printing of #3 is clearly labeled as such on the inside cover. "Hunt The Dark Knight," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson and Frank Miller; Batman battles the Joker, who has convinced his psychiatrist, Dr. Bartholomew Wolper, that he is sane and regretful; Seeking to discredit Batman, Wolper exhibits the Joker on a late-night show ("David Endochrine", parodying Late Night with David Letterman) to try and show that the Joker is actually a victim of Batman's own psychosis; As the police attack Batman, the Joker murders everyone in the studio; Batman follows him to Selina Kyle's place, where the former Catwoman has become a depressed alcoholic; Superman is introduced as an undercover agent for the American government. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 4-1ST CGC 9.6 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4425209008

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printings are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Falls," script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Russia launches a nuclear warhead called Coldbringer in response to Superman's presence in Corto Maltese; Superman diverts the missile to an uninhabited desert area; The warhead was designed to disrupt electronics and communications and throw dust and debris into the atmosphere; Deprived of sunlight, Superman nearly dies; Gotham descends into chaos; Some citizens, including Jim Gordon, pull together to fight the fires and retain some semblance of civilization until the power is restored; Batman battles the Joker and the police; The U.S. government sends Superman to take the Dark Knight down; Oliver Queen, the former Green Arrow, prepares Batman for his ultimate battle. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns Lot of 4

Issues 1-3RD, 2-2ND, 3-1ST, 4-1ST of Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986). Most will grade in the FN/VF to VF range.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 SS Brian Bolland Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Signed By Brian Bolland on 4/8/19.

Label #1497549008

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #0266957008

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.6 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4420000009

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.4 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4414809002

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-REP CGC 9.4 Boland Variant Reprint

Paper: White

Sixth Printing

Label #3977418007

2nd or later printing (Title any color but lime green). Alan Moore script. Brian Bolland art. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Murder Machine (2017) 1A CGC 9.8 Fabok

Paper: White

Label #4213374016

Written by Frank Tieri and James Tynion IV. Art by Ricardo Federici. Cover by Jason Fabok. As the events of DARK NIGHTS: METAL rock the DC Universe, the creatures of the Dark Multiverse stand ready to invade our world! How can even the World's Greatest Heroes stop a horde of deadly beings that appear to be powerful, nightmare versions of familiar figures? Find out in these special tie-in issues! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Batman Villains Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" x 19"

Batman Villains Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" x 19"

Batman vs. Robin (2022 DC) 1B CGC 9.8 Middleton Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4213374006

Written by Mark Waid. Art by Mahmud Asrar. Cover by Joshua Middleton. Spinning out of the events of both Batman/Superman: World's Finest and Shadow War, father and son will do battle in one of the single most earth-shattering tales ever told! Deep in the heart of Lazarus Island, the demonic legacy of the al Ghul family line has at last been freed, and the Devil Nezha is out for blood. To reclaim his total domination over planet Earth, Nezha has supercharged magic—anyone who dares use it is overcome by a demonic evil that supercharges their abilities to dangerous, unpredictable, and in some cases deadly levels! With Damian in Nezha's clutches and Bruce haunted by the return of an old friend, the Dark Knight and the Boy Wonder are pitted against one another in the battle of the century! Legendary writer Mark Waid helms the next epic saga in Batman history, while superstar artist Mahmud Asrar makes his triumphant return to DC! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Batman Who Laughs (2019 DC) 3C CGC 9.8 Jock Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #4333517004

2nd Printing. Written by Scott Snyder. Art and Cover by Jock. All the pieces are starting to fit together as the Batman Who Laughs acquires another key element in his plan-one that is linked to the founding fathers of Gotham City and to a legacy started by the Wayne family and protected by none other than Oswald Cobblepot. While the Penguin goes head-to-head with the darkest version of his mortal enemy, Batman is forced to compromise his principles and purge the serum that protects his heart from the deadly Joker Toxin! It's a no-win situation as writer Scott Snyder and artist Jock return to the sociopath they created in 'Black Mirror': James Gordon Jr. 32 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman Who Laughs (2019 DC) 7B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4408272005

Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Jock. Cover by David Finch. It's the final showdown between Batman and the Batman Who Laughs… but how do you defeat a foe who knows your every instinct and every move? Bruce Wayne will have to outsmart Bruce Wayne in this ultimate test of good versus evil. You can't miss this finale to the epic miniseries that will tear up the very foundations of Gotham City! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman's Strangest Cases (1978) DC Treasury Edition C-59 VG 4.0

Limited Collectors' Edition: Batman's Strangest Cases. Reprints: "Red Water, Crimson Death" (art by Neal Adams), "Night of the Bat" co-starring Swamp Thing (art by Berni Wrightson), "The Batman Nobody KNows" (art by Dick Giordano), "The Demon of Gothos Mansion" (art by Irv Novick), and "A Vow From the Grave" (art by Adams). Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). 80 pages. Adams cover. Cover price $2.00.

Batman, Spawn, and Spider-Man Sketch by Ron Williams

Signed by the artist. Pencil and ink on art board. 6" x 9".

Battle Chasers (1998) 1A CBCS 9.6 Madureira Wraparound

Paper: White

Label #7008418-AA-054

Wraparound Cover by Joe Madureira. Calibretto helps Gully protect a very special box, while Red Monika comes to Garrison with an offer in "The Most Dangerous Game." Story by Joe Madureira & Munier Sharrieff. Art by Joe Madureira & Tom McWeeney. Cover price $2.50.

Battle of the Planets (1979 Gold Key) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-42A4606-001

Comic book based on the Japanese sci-fi cartoon which aired in the United States in syndicated television in the late 1970s. G-Force in "Operation: Decoy" in which the team's enemy Zoltar captures 7-Zark-7 and "Undersea Threat" in which G-Force battles a giant undersea robot turtle. Based on the classic syndicated cartoon by Sandy Frank. Featuring G-Force. Art by Winslow Mortimer. Cover price $0.40.

Battle of the Planets (1979 Gold Key) 2 VF 8.0

Comic book based on the Japanese sci-fi cartoon which aired in the United States in syndicated television in the late 1970s. G-Force in "Ice Creature" in which the team battles a threat to Earth's polar security and "The Flaming Menace" in which G-Force faces a giant fiery foe. Based on the classic syndicated cartoon by Sandy Frank. Featuring G-Force. Art by Winslow Mortimer. No. on cover: 90304-908. Cover price $0.40.

Battle of the Planets (1979 Gold Key) 3 VF+ 8.5

Comic book based on the Japanese sci-fi cartoon which aired in the United States in syndicated television in the late 1970s. G-Force in "Solar Blockade" in which the team tries to undo Zoltar's deflector shield which is blocking Earth's solar power and "The Lake Monster" in which G-Force investigates a mysterious monster in Lake Wannoke. Based on the classic syndicated cartoon by Sandy Frank. Featuring G-Force. Art by Winslow Mortimer. Cover price $0.40.

Battle of the Planets (1979 Gold Key) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-42A4606-002

Comic book based on the Japanese sci-fi cartoon which aired in the United States in syndicated television in the late 1970s. G-Force in "The Hidden Enemy" in which Zoltar tries to trap the team while they are relaxing at the Mr. Galaxy Contest and "The Vulture Menace" in which G-Force fights back against Zoltar who is using a giant vulture-like ship. No story/art credits given. Based on the classic syndicated cartoon by Sandy Frank. Featuring G-Force. Cover price $0.40.

Battle of the Planets (1979 Gold Key) 5 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-42A4606-005

Comic book based on the Japanese sci-fi cartoon which aired in the United States in syndicated television in the late 1970s. G-Force in "The Hidden Enemy" in which Zoltar tries to trap the team while they are relaxing at the Mr. Galaxy Contest and "The Vulture Menace" in which G-Force fights back against Zoltar who is using a giant vulture-like ship. No story/art credits given. Based on the classic syndicated cartoon by Sandy Frank. Featuring G-Force. Cover price $0.40.

Battlemania (1991) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4428320005

With free poster insert. Cover price $2.50.

Battlestar Galactica (1979 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4345064020

"Battlestar Galactica!" Based on the episode written by Glen Larson. Adapted by Roger McKenzie. Art by Ernie Colon. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Bob McLeod. In a distant time and place, a terrible war was waged between man and machine...the humans lost. Now, guided by their last surviving warship - the mighty Battlestar Galactica - a handful of survivors travel through space in search of the lost home of their ancestors, a shining planet known through ancient records, a planet called Earth. Cover price $0.35.

Batwoman Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 8 1/2" x 11"

Beagle Boys (1964 Gold Key) 46 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4330946009

Featuring: 7 page Beagle Boys story "Mascot Woes" starring the Beagle Boys, Ratty and Gladstone Gander, drawn by Bob Gregory; 6 page Beagle Boys story "The Tunnel Muddle" starring the Beagle Boys, Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and Uncle Scrooge, drawn by Bob Gregory; 6 page Beagle Boys story "The Hocus-Pocus Plot" starring the Beagle Boys and Hocus-Pocus Beagle, drawn by Cliff Voorhees; 5 page Beagle Boys story "Cousin Catnip's Caper" starring the Beagle Boys and Catnip Beagle, pencilled by Jack Manning. Cover by Jack Manning and Larry Mayer. Cover price $0.35.

Bear Babes Preview Edition (2023 Bear Claw Studios) 1BULMA.C NM- 9.2

BooKoo Comix Exclusive "Bulma" Sheer Tattoo Edition Cover by Jacob Bear - limited to 69 copies. Art by Jacob Bear. 12 pages, B&W.

Bear Babes Preview Edition (2023 Bear Claw Studios) 1IVY.C VF 8.0

BooKoo Comix Exclusive "Poison Ivy" Topless Corset Edition Cover by Jacob Bear - limited to 69 copies. Art by Jacob Bear. 12 pages, B&W, Adults Only.

Bear Babes Preview Edition (2023 Bear Claw Studios) 1IVY.E NM- 9.2

BooKoo Comix Exclusive "Poison Ivy" Topless Tattoo Edition Cover by Jacob Bear - Limited to 69 copies. Art by Jacob Bear. 12 pages, B&W, Adults Only.

Beasts of Tarzan HC (1916 Grosset & Dunlap) 1-1ST GD+ 2.5

Water damage. Tape on interior dust jacket.

1st Grosset & Dunlap Printing - Red Cover (Published by Grosset & Dunlap). Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Art by J. Allen St. John. Tarzan's adversaries from the previous novel, The Return of Tarzan, Nikolas Rokoff and Alexis Paulvitch, return and kidnap Tarzan and Jane's son, Jack. Exiled to a remote jungle island, our jungle hero must race against the clock and overcome incredible odds to save his family from certain death! Hardcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 344 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Beavis and Butt-Head (1994) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4250241010

Cover art by Rick Parker. Dental Hygiene Dilemma - Fart One, script by Mike Lackey, art by Rick Parker; Beavis and Butt-Head visit a yam-stuffed Maxi-Mart where they have an altercation with the clerk. The Punisher Parody one-pager. An advertisement for the Swedish band "Entombed" and the new limited-edition version of their "Wolverine Blues" CD. Dental Hygiene Dilemma - Part Two. Silver ink cover, first printing. Devil Dinosaur parody. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Beavis and Butt-Head (1994) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4423577005

Cover art by Rick Parker. Dental Hygiene Dilemma - Fart One, script by Mike Lackey, art by Rick Parker; Beavis and Butt-Head visit a yam-stuffed Maxi-Mart where they have an altercation with the clerk. The Punisher Parody one-pager. An advertisement for the Swedish band "Entombed" and the new limited-edition version of their "Wolverine Blues" CD. Dental Hygiene Dilemma - Part Two. Silver ink cover, first printing. Devil Dinosaur parody. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Becca Boo the Bimbo Ghost (2023 Obscura Comics) 1K.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover K.

Label #4429370003

Becca's Bride Trade Dress Cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 125 copies. Story by Garth Matthams. Art by Kenan Halilovic. 28 pages, full color.

Becca Boo the Bimbo Ghost (2023 Obscura Comics) 1K.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Virgin" Edition K.

Label #4429370004

Becca's Bride Risque VirginArt Cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 125 copies. Story by Garth Matthams. Art by Kenan Halilovic. 28 pages, full color.

Becca Boo the Bimbo Ghost (2023 Obscura Comics) 1K.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Lingerie" Edition K.

Label #4429370005

Becca's Bride Lingerie VirginArt Cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 80 copies. Story by Garth Matthams. Art by Kenan Halilovic. 28 pages, full color.

Becca Boo the Bimbo Ghost (2023 Obscura Comics) 1K.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Nude" Edition K.

Label #4429370006

Becca's Bride Lingerie Nude VirginArt Cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 75 copies. Story by Garth Matthams. Art by Kenan Halilovic. 28 pages, full color.

Becca Boo the Bimbo Ghost (2023 Obscura Comics) 2H.A VF/NM 9.0

"6 of 9" (7 of 9 from ST Voyager) Silver Suit Trade Dress Cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 100 copies. Story by Garth Matthams. Art by Kenan Halilovic. 28 pages, full color.

Beetlejuice (1991 Harvey) 1D FN- 5.5

Direct Edition. Stories and art by Angelo De Cesare, Ernie Colon, Frank Hill, Jorge Pacheco and Dave Manak. A revived Harvey, longtime publisher of Casper the Friendly Ghost, presents the most un-Casper-like ghost imaginable. The comic is actually based on the short-lived TV cartoon, based in turn on Tim Burton's first hit movie. The series starts with a retrospective of Beetlejuice's life in the afterlife, followed by his first pin-up. This Is Your Lice; Beetlejuice's 1st Pin-Up ... A Pin-Down; Scuzz-O. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.25.

Belle Cursed (2023 Zenescope) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover B

Label #4431557002

Written by Dave Franchini. Cover by Guillermo Fajardo. 32 Pages of Content! Belle 'Anabelle' DiMarco is a descendant from a long line of beast hunters who secretly defend mankind from many creatures and monsters who dwell in the shadows. Over time she has built a long list of enemies and an ever-growing target on her back. When the darkness starts to swirl around her, and those who haunt her past begin to descend upon Belle, will she be able to protect herself and the lives of those she loves? 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Belle House of Glass Slippers (2023 Zenescope) 1L CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover L

Label #4414730018

2024 Brosplay #10 Lingerie Collectible Cover by Mike DeBalfo - limited to 200 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Belle 'Anabelle' DiMarco is a beast hunter, with an ancestral legacy passed down from mother to daughter over the centuries, weighed down with a responsibility of protecting the world from the creatures who thrive in the shadows. Cinderella 'Cindy' Monroe is a psychotic serial killer princess, with a sword and a love for murder, weird animals and a penchant for not getting along with others. What do these two have in common? Not much, but they are going to need to work together if they hope to make it out of this story in one piece. 40 pages, full color. Rated T

Benders (2024 Submarine Sexhouse) 1DAI.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Dai Variant Cover

Label #4414730010

"Earth" Trade Dress Variant Cover by LenaDai. Story by Yung Haram. Art by Villano.

Benders (2024 Submarine Sexhouse) 1DAI.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Dai "Naughty" Edition

Label #4414730009

"Earth" Naughty Edition Virgin Cover by LenaDai. Story by Yung Haram. Art by Villano.

Benders (2024 Submarine Sexhouse) 1DAI.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Dai "Nude" Edition

Label #4414730008

"Earth" Nude Edition Virgin Cover by LenaDai. Story by Yung Haram. Art by Villano.

Berkshires Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 11" x 17".

Berni Wrightson Catalog (1977) 1 FN- 5.5

Berni Wrightson art.

Best Budds Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 11" x 17".

Beta Ray Bill (2021 Marvel) 2B NM 9.4 Pope 1:25 Variant

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Argent Star: Part 2 of 5 - Written and Art by Daniel Warren Johnson. Cover by Paul Pope. VALHALLA IS CALLING, BETA RAY BILL! Bill goes hunting for Odin, still desperate to resurrect his lost hammer Stormbreaker - but the former King of Asgard is far from his glory days. Stormbreaker is never coming back…but there is one place where Beta Ray Bill could restore his full powers. The All-Father of nothing offers the Korbinite a path to immortality - at a price not even a god can afford. Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer's off-the-rails tale of cosmic vengeance and barroom breakdowns continues here! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.