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Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-054

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Direct Edition. "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-06FB12C-002

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Direct Edition. "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Adventures (1979 3rd Series) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-1BAEEBF-001

Direct Edition. "X-Men" is written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with art by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #1 (pages 1-12 are reprinted). Characters: Intro: X-Men; Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Magneto. Also: "A Man Called...X" is written by Roy Thomas, with art by Werner Roth and John Verpoorten; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #38. Characters: Professor X; Agent Fred Duncan; Cyclops [Scott Summers]. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 14 CBCS 1.8

Paper: Off white

Label #22-0CD45F2-001

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) in The Grotesque Adventure of the Green Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Green Goblin hires the Enforcers to help him defeat Spider-Man; To further his plan he convinces B.J. Cosmos to film a movie of Spider-Man fighting Goblin and the Enforcers in the desert; While filming, Goblin and the Enforcers attack Spider-Man and accidentally awaken the Hulk. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 9 and 152. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 30 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-09623D4-036

Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Cat (not the same character who would be introduced in "The Cat" # 1 from 1972 who would later become Tigra). The Claws of the Cat!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Jameson offers a thousand dollar reward for catching The Cat, and Spider-Man plans to collect; Betty tells Peter that Ned has asked her to marry him. Ad for Marvel T-Shirts. A letter from Jack C. Harris. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 23 and 169. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 31 CBCS 6.0

Paper: White

Exceptional White.

Label #22-083385D-001

Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearances of Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, and Professor Warren. First appearance of the Master Planner (revealed in issue 32 to be Doctor Octopus) in "If This Be My Destiny, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Aunt May falls deathly ill on Peter's first day of college. Meanwhile, the Master Planner is stealing scientific gadgets. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins, art by Steve Ditko and Marie Severin; Bullpen Bulletins page discussing staff; Marvel Checklist; ads for Spider-Man T-Shirt and MMMS. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 24 and 170. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 75 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-29940AB-002

First 15¢ cover price. "Death Without Warning!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. At last it's the conclusion to the Petrified Tablet saga! In a stroke of scientific brilliance, Dr. Curt Connors deciphered the tablet...and created a special potion to reverse aging. And now after drinking it, Silvermane is young again! And nobody can believe it! But the special potion may come with a fateful twist. Once the wall-crawler crashes into the Maggia's headquarters, Silvermane's luck begins to change! The amazing one challenges Man-Mountain Marko and the rejuvenated Silvermane -- to free Martha Connors and Billy! Can Spider-Man knock out his opponents before Dr. Connors transforms into you-know-who? Cameo appearances by Caesar Cicero and the Lizard. (Notes: Silvermane returns in Daredevil (1st series) 120-123. The Petrified Tablet saga was reprinted in 2020 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Secret of the Petrified Tablet Epic Collection. The TPB collects issues #68 thru #85.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 194N CBCS 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #19-060F63E-006

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Newsstand Edition. First appearance of the Black Cat in "Never Let The Black Cat Cross Your Path!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man series! The dazzling debut of the Black Cat! The wall-crawler has spent the first 193 issues of his title chasing super-villains! But tonight he's going to kiss one instead! Wow! Does the web-slinger stand a chance against the beauty and charm of Felicia Hardy? Not when the alluring cat has his tongue! And maybe later his heart! A terrific issue! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mysterio (in civilian clothes), and the burglar. (Notes: The Black Cat is the creative highlight of the Wolfman-Pollard run on the Amazing Spider-Man title. Dave Cockrum designed the cat's costume. The letters page includes an alternate cover (for issue 194) by Keith Pollard. It also includes an alternate cover to Spider-Woman 9 by Carmine Infantino. This two-part story was reprinted in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. the Black Cat (2005). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 361B CBCS 9.8 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #21-1ADC1D1-001

2nd ptg (silver ink background, not white); 1st full app Carnage in "Savage Genesis!" Pt. 1 of 2 Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 23SYNDICATE.B CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Syndicate Virgin Exclusive

Label #23-47D6840-001

The Syndicate (616 Comics, AntiHero Gallery, Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, and Street Level Hero) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Tiago Da Silva. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by John Romita Jr. WHAT DID PETER DO?! • We opened this series with a question. • The centerpiece of the answer is a flat-out fight. 28 pages, full color. Rated T

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 27SYNDICATE.B CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Syndicate Virgin Exclusive

Label #23-47D6840-002

The Syndicate (The 616 Comics, Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, and Fandom Comic Shop) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Tiago Da Silva. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Ed McGuinness. Grief looms over Peter after last issue's shocking death! Spider-Man's villains are more than happy to keep him distracted… Your eyes don't deceive you, DOCTOR OCTOPUS IS BACK! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 131 CBCS 8.5 SS Roy Thomas

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 6/17/2023.

Label #23-211DCD8-006

"A Quiet Half-Hour in Saigon!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Staton (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Avengers search for clues about Mantis' origin in the streets of Saigon. However, their quest for answers continues to come up empty. Meanwhile in timeless limbo, a strange three-way battle among Kang, Immortus, and Rama-Tut concludes. Unfortunately for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the Conqueror emerges victorious! With Immortus' time machine at his disposal, Kang plucks six deceased villains from the time stream to form the unearthly Legion on the Unliving! Frankenstein's Monster, Wonder Man, the Flying Dutchman (aka the Ghost), Midnight, Baron Zemo, and the original (golden age) Human Torch. Wow, an all-star assemblage from the annals of Marvel! And with a spectacular bolt from the blue, Kang interrupts the Avengers' quiet day in Vietnam and transports the heroes to the labyrinths of limbo! Where a blockbuster battle looms next issue…between the quick and the dead! Cameo appearances by Nomad (aka Steve Rogers), Libra, and the Cotati (as the green-hued Swordsman). Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Hawkeye, Mantis, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The build-up of suspense between issues 131 and 132 was tremendous, since most of the resurrected villains had not appeared in almost a decade. Wonder Man, Baron Zemo, and Immortus previously appeared in Avengers (1st series) 9, 15, and 16, respectively. This issue is the third appearance of the original Human Torch in silver age/bronze age continuity. The first is Fantastic Four Annual 4 published in 1966. The second is Avengers 71 published in 1969. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #70 Super Skrull by Jack Kirby.) Cover price $0.25.

Avengers No Road Home (2019 Marvel) 5B CBCS 9.8 Noto Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Label #19-1141BFA-001

Written by Al Ewing, Jim Zub and Mark Waid. Art by Sean Izaakse. Cover by Phil Noto. THE ALL-NEW WEEKLY AVENGERS EVENT CONTINUES! As the Scarlet Witch works to escape Nyx's prison of darkness, the Hulk takes on Hypnos, Lord of Sleep, in the realm of Nightmare! LEGACY #712 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Batman (1940) 468 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2599D8C-015

Part 2 of the 3-part 'Shadow Box,' continued from the previous issue. The streets of Gotham erupt as Triad gangs battle the Ghost Dragons for underworld supremacy, while Batman tries to keep Robin out of King Snake's way! Continued next issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Tom Lyle and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Lyle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 484 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22C2631-004

Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. At long last, the Black Mask returns! He wants to reclaim his old position as Gotham's mob boss...and to finally get revenge on the man who brought him down - Bruce Wayne. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Tom Grindberg and Trevor Scott. Cover by Michael Golden. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 498 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-08E26EC-008

KnightFall Part 15. While Bruce Wayne laments his fate, Bane decided to wipe out all the other gangs in Gotham in "Knights in Darkness." Catwoman appearance. KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #665. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 508 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22C365B-017

'KnightQuest: The Crusade' nears its conclusion as the Batman/Azrael saga reaches a major turning point. Jean-Paul Valley steps way over the line in his role as Batman by committing an act that cannot be undone, and which costs the life of an innocent. Continued in Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) #28. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Mike Manley and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) 518 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22C5E10-009

Part 1 of 3, continued next issue. As a gang murders innocent Gothamites, the deadly Black Spider battles the Dark Knight. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Kelley Jones and John Beatty. Cover by Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) 528 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22C5E10-022

Cover pencils by Kelley Jones, inks by John Beatty. "Two-Face Part 2: Schismed Faces," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Kelley Jones, inks by John Beatty; Batman must stop a rampage of death when Two-Face's search for an old enemy leads to a disturbing encounter at the circus; Two-Face is obsessed with a two-faced carnival employee. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

Batman (1940) 565 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22C8315-020

No Man's Land Part 13. Mosaic: Part 1 of 2. Continued in Detective Comics (1937-) #732. Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Frank Teran. Cover by Frank Teran and Klaus Janson. Starring the all-new Batgirl! Black Mask, a major player in Gotham City's underworld, has gone over the edge and altered his M.O. with the events of No Man's Land. Now leading a cult of self-mutilated crazies and trying to take over the city, Batman and Batgirl -- with a little help from Oracle -- are all that stand in his way. But Oracle has definite issues with anyone who's going to put on a costume and call herself Batgirl! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.99.

Batman (1940) 568 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22C8315-022

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY DAN JURGENS AND BILL SIENKIEWICZ; PAINTED COVER BY GLEN ORBIK AND LAUREL BLECHMAN Batman No Man's Land Batman and Robin face Clayface and Poison Ivy in Part 2 of the 3-part "Fruit of the Earth." After battling to enter Robinson Park, Batman and Robin must fight Clayface to free the enslaved Poison Ivy and gain access to a "Batcave" buried deep within Ivy's paradise. 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.99.

Batman (1940) 582 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-258F127-006

WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KARL STORY; COVER BY MCDANIEL. Part 1 of the 2-part "Fearless," written by Ed Brubaker (DEADENDERS, SCENE OF THE CRIME). Sam Jeremy lost his entire world in a freak accident that took his wife and child. With nothing left to lose, he turns his attentions to becoming a career criminal, ruining the lives of everyone in his wake. Now Batman ? in both identities ? must attempt to save an old friend from a collision course with a life of crime. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 620 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2591D31-008

WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON "Broken City!" part 1 of 6. A dead girl's body is found in a Gotham Landfill, and the discovery sends Batman on a journey of self-examination that pits him against the Joker, Killer Croc and more! 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 621 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2591D31-009

WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores November 26. Part 2 of the 6-part "Broken City" by the creative team of 100 BULLETS! Batman continues the hunt for the man who killed a boy's parents in Gotham's underground, with the help of GOTHAM CENTRAL's Detective Crispin Allen. But as luck would have it, the Dark Knight runs into a little problem. Little problems in Gotham? Fat chance. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 625 CBCS 9.8 Johnson Variant

Paper: White

Label #21-2591D31-016

WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores March 31. The creative team of 100 BULLETS brings the 6-part "Broken City" to an explosive conclusion! Over the past 6 months, Batman has been pushed to his limits ? physically and mentally. But when the Dark Knight finally catches up to Angel Lupo and discovers the dark secret behind a young boy's dead parents, his world is turned upside-down...and he'll need the help of The Joker to put things right! Don't miss the end of the Batman arc everyone is talking about! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 626 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2591D31-019

WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND RICHARD FRIEND; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores April 28. Part 1 of the 5-issue thriller "As the Crow Flies," written by Judd Winick with art by WILDCATS VERSION 3.0's Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend and painted covers by Matt Wagner! Gotham's underworld is thrown into turmoil as its crimelords slip into a rabid ? and murderous ? frenzy. Is it coincidence, or part of an elaborate and sinister powerplay? Join a hot new creative team for an unforgettable soon-to-be classic! For more information, see the feature article. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 632 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-259294A-004

Written by Bill Willingham Art by Kinsun & Aaron Sowd Cover by Matt Wagner "War Games," Act 2, Part 8! As the Gang War rages, Batman comes face-to-face with one of his deadliest foes: Zeiss! Does the Dark Knight stand a chance against the one man who can anticipate his every move? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 660 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-259294A-022

Written by John Ostrander Art by Tom Mandrake Cover by Gregory Lauren. Don't miss a 4-part murder mystery by the acclaimed team of John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake (THE SPECTRE), starting with two chapters in December! Three horrific murders rock Gotham with only one gruesome connection: parts of the victim's faces have been carved away. Meanwhile, a brutal Russian gangster called Perun threatens Amina Franklin, a doctor working at Leslie Thompkins clinic, which brings in not only the Batman but his bizarre new foe: Grotesk! And as the mystery of Grotesk deepens, a vicious new player enters the game - a Japanese yakuza named Johnny Kareoke! Batman confronts Kareoke and his murderous Geisha Grrls while the monstrous Grotesk strikes once again! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST CBCS 9.4 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #22-2E01717-001

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.

Bettie Page The Curse of the Banshee (2021 Dynamite) 1A CBCS 9.8 SS Marat Mychaels Mycheals

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Marat Mychaels on 5/5/2021.

Label #21-22BB4D7-009

Written by Stephen Mooney. Art by Jethro Morales. Cover by Marat Mycheals. The pin-up queen… of adventure is back! Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents: Bettie Page in 'The Curse of the Banshee!' An all-new Bettie Page series under the guidance of writer Stephen Mooney, ably assisted by artist Jethro 'Jet' Morales and a host of incredible covers artists, cosplay goddesses and the queen of the pin-up herself - Bettie Page! Utilizing several clues found at the ancient Key Artifact site in the Middle Americas, McKnight and Bettie surmise that the Key Artefact has been relocated to an ancient burial site in rural Ireland. They give chase! Covers by: Marat Mychaels, Joseph Michael Linsner, Stephen Mooney, Ani-Mia (Cosplay) and Bettie Page (Vintage Pin-Up Photo) Stephen Mooney has worked for DC, Marvel and a host of other publishers, but is perhaps best-known as the creator (AND writer AND artist) of Half-Past Danger! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Blue Beetle (1986 DC 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.2 SS Paris Cullins

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Paris Cullins. Sketch on cover. Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-40F4D50-004

Scientist and entrepreneur Ted Kord, a.k.a. the Blue Beetle, has a rematch with Firefist, the Incendiary Man, in "Out From The Ashes!" Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Len Wein, pencils by Paris Cullins, inks by Bruce Patterson. Cullins/Patterson cover. Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 254 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #16-3238268-003

"Blood on the Moors" Part 2 of 2. Plot by Roger Stern and John Byrne. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein. It's an epic battle to the death at Falsworth Manor in England between Captain America and Baron Blood! Can the star-spangled avenger avoid the deadly fangs of Baron Blood...and end the threat of the bloodthirsty vampire forever? Just as the Sentinel of Liberty and Union Jack teamed up -- more than 35 years ago -- to defeat the Third Reich's vampire, they will have to do so again to taste victory! Final appearance of the first Union Jack (aka Lord Falsworth). Second appearance of the third Union Jack (aka Joey Chapman). Cameo appearances by Bernie Rosenthal, Kenneth Crichton, and Jacqueline Falsworth. (Note: This classic two-part story was reprinted in 1982 in the Marvel Illustrated paperback titled: Captain America Battles Baron Blood.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 159D CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #17-00FAC4D-007

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Marked for Murder!, script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Slaughter gathers his men to take out DD; Bullseye decides to strike at Hornhead through the Black Widow; Bullseye appearance (primarily as Benjamin Pondexter); Black Widow cameo. One-page feature: Daredevil's Billy Club!, script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 47A.D CBCS 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-17B477E-043

1st printing. Direct Edition. 1st appearance He-Man and the Masters of the Universe in comics. Superman vs. He-Man and The Masters of the Universe in "From Eternia with Death!" written by Paul Kupperberg with art by Curt Swan and inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover price $0.60.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 405 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Significant front/back scuff(s).

Label #0008517-AB-007

Cover by Neal Adams. "The First of the Assassins!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Frank Giacoia; Batman is called upon to protect a shipping magnate, his fiancee, and his employee from an assassin on a supposedly deserted island. "The Living Statue!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; Continuing from last issue... Batgirl has been investigating the murder of X-rated film director Billy Warlock, whom her friend Jason Bard has been framed for; Her searches brough her to Warlock's studio where she was captured by one of Warlock's actresses Veda who masterminded the whole scheme and is now preparing to trap Batgirl in plaster. Reprint back-up story, "The Sleuth in the Iron Mask!," art by Bob Brown. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 646 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2364435-015

Part 3 of the 3-part 'Electric City': Galvan continues his killing spree until only one name remains on his hit list...Commissioner Gordon. It's up to Batman and Robin to prevent the murder and expose the role of the Electrocutioner. Continued from the previous issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Tom Lyle and Scott Hanna. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 650 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2364435-022

"The Dragon" Harold and Ace find strange things hidden in the depths of the Batcave, while Robin tries to prevent a murder planned more than fifty years ago. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Alan Weiss. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 668 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2426234-020

KnightQuest: The Crusade, following the adventures of Azrael as the new Batman, continues: Robin and Batman have their ultimate confrontation, ending with Tim Drake being locked out of the Batcave. This issue leads directly into Robin (1993-2009) #1. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover by Kelley Jones. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 679 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24270B3-012

Prodigal part 3. The conflicts established during ZERO MONTH continue, and Bruce Wayne's decision has dire consequences for those close to Batman. And the Ratcatcher returns with a serious grudge against the Dark Knight. Plus, Robin learns that Two-Face has escaped. Continues in Robin (1993-2009) #11. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Lee Weeks and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Weeks. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 680 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24270B3-015

Prodigal part 7. The new Batman has a showdown with Two-Face in Gotham City's Hall of Records, a confrontation that becomes a disturbing mirror for the dark episode in the Dark Knight's past that was revealed in Robin (1993-2009) #0. Meanwhile, Gordon and Essen's relationship deteriorates. Continues in Robin (1993-2009) #12. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Lee Weeks, Graham Nolan and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Weeks. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 685 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24270B3-020

Cover pencils by Chuck Dixon (sketch) and Graham Nolan (pencils), inks by Klaus Janson. "War of the Dragons, part 1 - The Iron Dragon," script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Steve Lieber, inks by Klaus Janson; A gang war is starting to develop in Gotham's Chinatown, and Batman investigates the events with the help of Robin; One of the major crime bosses in Chinatown, King Snake, receives a warning but he kills the messenger as a way to send his own message; His actions put him against his right hand Lynx who challenges King Snake for the gang leadership just to be beaten by Snake; At the time, the GCPD is worried about a killer named Tommy Mangles that roams free the streets of Gotham; Bruce and Tim try to get some informants inside Chinatown. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 686 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24270B3-022

War of the Dragons part 3 (of 3), continued from Robin (1993-2009) #17. Batman struggles to keep Gotham's Chinatown from tearing itself apart as King Snake and Lynx fight for rule of the underworld. Luckily, he has help from some unexpected allies. Appearances by Nightwing and Huntress. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Steve Lieber and Klaus Janson. Cover by Graham Nolan and Janson. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 687 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24270B3-023

The Dark Knight steps out of his element when he attempts to stop a river pirate who is preying upon Gotham City's yachts and gambling boats. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover by Nolan. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 688 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24280E0-002

Captain Fear leaves Batman in an escapable trap, facing the deadly currents of the Gotham River. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Eduardo Barreto. Cover by Nolan and Scott Hanna. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 691 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24280E0-006

Underworld Unleashed tie-in. The Dark Knight faces the new Spellbinder, born of a deal with Neron and possessing the power to create illusions with dangerously concrete effects. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Staz Johnson and Scott Hanna. Cover by Scott McDaniel. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 705 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-24280E0-021

"Badd Girls!" Story by Chuck Dixon. Art by Graham Nolan, Gloria Vasquez, John Costanza, and David Roach. Batman and Robin have always been known as the Dynamic Duo. But, what happens when the maniacal Riddler and the perplexing Cluemaster team up to form a Dynamic Duo of their own Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 706 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-24280E0-022

Cover pencils by Graham Nolan, inks by Karl Kesel. "Lethal Pursuits" starring Batman, Query, Echo, Ridder, Cluemaster, and Oracle, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Graham Nolan, inks by David Roach; Riddler tells Batman that they only have 15 minutes to decipher his clue before he detonates the explosives in in Arthur Brown's vest; Batman and Robin decipher the clues but they remain unclear; Batman tells Robin to go to the Batcave, contact Oracle and get her help with Riddler's clues; Meanwhile, Batman locks Brown inside the Batmobile's truck and travels to the next address where Riddler would give them the next set of clues; Batman battles Query and Echo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 708 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-2428F5D-001

Cover art by Lee Weeks. "The Death Lottery Part One Heart of Glass," script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Graham Nolan, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz; Gunhawk and Bunny are ready to fulfill a contract on a man's life at the Seattle airport; Gunhawk misses the shot and they are both discovered; They leave because their target's bodyguard started shooting at them; Deathstroke hunts in Africa under the name of Baas; a lion knocks him to the ground; Batman and Robin patrol Gotham City. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 710 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-2428F5D-003

Cover art by Lee Weeks. Heart of Ice (The Death Lottery Part Three) starring Batman, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Graham Nolan, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz; Batman battles Deathstroke, Robin and Oracle investigate a crime. 32 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 712 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-2428F5D-007

Cover art by Graham Nolan and Brian Stelfreeze. Gears of Justice starring Batman, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Graham Nolan, inks by Bob McLeod; Batman battles Gearhead, who makes his first appearance. 32 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.