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Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 688 CBCS 9.8

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 714 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-2428F5D-011

Cover art by Graham Nolan and Robert Campanella. A World for Burning starring Batman and John Jones (Martian Manhunter), script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Graham Nolan, inks by Eduardo Barreto; Batman faces a fiery foe named Firefly. 32 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 722 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-2428F5D-017

Cataclysm Aftershock, Part 4 of 4. In the wake of the devastating quake, Batman and Robin try to find the mother of a lost little girl in "Statistics." Penguin cameo. Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Jim Aparo & James Hodgkins. Cover by Brian Stelfreeze. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 732 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-2429F67-002

"Mosaic: Part Two," script by Greg Rucka, art by Frank Teran; Barbara Gordon is to shoot at the leader of the riot outside her building, Black Mask, when suddenly out of nowhere comes Batgirl, leaving Barbara in shock and devastated to see another woman other than her using the Batgirl mantle; Batgirl fights the False Face Society and their leader; Batgirl defeats Black Mask and his followers before the police arrive; Batgirl takes Roman Sionis to Batman; Chaos breaks out at Blackgate Penitentiary; Continued from Batman #565; part of "No Man's Land." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 734 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-2429F67-004

Cover pencils by Damion Scott, inks by Robert Campanella. "Mark of Cain: Part Two," script by Kelley Puckett, pencils by Damion Scott, inks by John Floyd; Cain attempts to kill James Gordon, but his daughter, Cassandra, leaps through a window, tackling him and foiling the assassination; Cassandra falls, and Cain grabs her arm while at the same time Batman lassos Cain's legs, suspending both Cain and his daughter over the side of a building; Batman begins to lose his grip, and Cassandra drops from her father's grip intentionally; Batman ties off his end of the rope and leaps after Cassandra; She awakens in a cemetery with Batman; Cassandra battles Two-Face; Batman battles Cain; Oracle also stars. Continued from Batman #567; Part 24 of "No Man's Land." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 741 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-2429F67-012

WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON AND GREG RUCKA; ART BY DAMION SCOTT, DALE EAGLESHAM, SEAN PARSONS, AND JOHN FLOYD; COVER BY ALEX MALEEV AND BILL SIENKIEWICZ The extra-length conclusion to the 3-part "Endgame" for "No Man's Land." "Endgame" concludes in the extra-length DETECTIVE COMICS #741 as Batman and his team launch a final, no-holds-barred assault against the Joker! One person makes the ultimate sacrifice to save Gotham's future, but will it send Batman over the edge? (This asault is also reflected in AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #61, guest-starring Batgirl!) FC, 40 PG." Batman No Man's Land Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 742 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-2429F67-015

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH AND STEVE MITCHELL; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE In the wake of "No Man's Land," longer stories, a new emphasis on Batman as a detective, and a muted color palette add up to a bold new look for the book that introduced the Dark Knight. The book that introduced the Dark Knight takes on a noir quality as "No Man's Land" writer Greg Rucka (Whiteout: Melt) is joined by artists Shawn Martinbrough (THE CREEPER, ACTION COMICS) and Steve Mitchell (DAY OF JUDGMENT), and employs a muted color palette for stylish mystery stories starring the Dark Knight. For the first four months of 2000, each extra-length issue of DETECTIVE will include 30-page lead stories (8 extra pages), after which an exciting all-new 8-page feature will make its debut. In DETECTIVE COMICS #742 (with a cover by Brian Stelfreeze), a new year finds a violent murder leading Batman to the discovery of organized-crime elements attempting to create a power base in the new Gotham. Meanwhile, Commissioner James Gordon is still reeling from his personal losses in No Man's Land. FC, 40 PG." Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 744 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-2429F67-018

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH AND STEVE MITCHELL; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON. Batman has his hands full as Whisper A'Daire's interventions ignite the war among Gotham's crime families. Who will pay for the Dark Knight's failure when events spin out of control? FC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 747 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-2429F67-022

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JORDAN B. GORFINKEL; ART BY WILLIAM ROSADO, JEFF JOHNSON, STEVE MITCHELL, AND AARON SOWD; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON. The GCPD's Renee Montoya takes the spotlight as a surprise delivery of flowers on her birthday leads her to a mystery and to face the last person in the world she ever expected ? much less wanted ? to see again. Plus, the present-day science-fiction series "The Jacobian" (written by Jordan B. Gorfinkel with art by Jeff Johnson and Aaron Sowd) continues as would-be killers become allies and friends become liabilities when Jacob goes to the land of Mahajaria in search of a mysterious woman's missing husband. FC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 753 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242B326-008

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JORDAN B. GORFINKEL; ART BY STEVE MANNION, BRAD RADER, JEFF JOHNSON, AND DAN PANOSIAN; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON. "This Issue: Batman Dies!!!" During a psychiatric evaluation, it's revealed that, as therapy, Two-Face has written and drawn his own comic book adventures starring Harvey Dent and Detective Renee Montoya, in which he chronicles the many deaths of the Dark Knight. Plus, the back-up adventure "The Jacobian" continues. FC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 760 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242B326-017

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND ED BRUBAKER; ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH, DARWYN COOKE, JESSE DELPERDANG, AND CAMERON STEWART; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON Batman faces off against the sinister Mad Hatter as Montoya and Allen are trapped in a jail cell and a precinct full of cops fall into Hatter-induced chaos. Plus, "Trail of Catwoman" continues in the backup written by Ed Brubaker (BATMAN) and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke (BATMAN: EGO) & Cameron Stewart (DEADENDERS). FC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 762 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242B326-020

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND ED BRUBAKER; ART BY RICK BURCHETT, DARWYN COOKE, AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY JOHN MCCREA AND JAMES HODGKINS Things between Bruce and Vesper heat up, while Sasha begins a new, uneasy working arrangement with Batman. Meanwhile, the GCPD's Internal Affairs goes after a dirty cop ? and you won't believe who it is! All this and a shock ending you don't dare miss! Plus, "Trail of the Catwoman" concludes in the backup written by Ed Brubaker (BATMAN) and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke (BATMAN: EGO) ? leading into an all-new CATWOMAN ongoing series! Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 763 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242B326-021

Joker Last Laugh, Pt. 15 of 33. WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JUDD WINICK; ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH, CLIFF CHIANG AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY TIM SALE In stores October 17. With Batman out mopping up "Jokerized" pests, Sasha decides to go on solo patrol. But the danger is double for her as she meets up with the knife-wielding new villain Cucilla and...the Huntress! Plus, an all-new 8-part backup serial begins this issue: JOSIE MAC, written by Judd Winick (GREEN LANTERN, Exiles) and illustrated by Cliff Chiang (WONDER WOMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 764 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242B326-022

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JUDD WINICK; ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH, CLIFF CHIANG AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY JOHN MCCREA. As Vesper digs deeper into her investigation reporting on Batman, Harvey Bullock's replacement ? a familiar face from the DCU ? sets up shop at the GCPD. Plus, Part 2 of the backup serial "Josie Mac," written by Judd Winick (GREEN LANTERN, Exiles) and illustrated by Cliff Chiang (WONDER WOMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 768 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242C9C7-005

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JUDD WINICK; ART BY STEVE LIEBER, CLIFF CHIANG AND MICK GRAY; COVER BY JOHN MCCREA AND JAMES HODGKINS Batman's back on the street ? and just in time! A lethal shipment of heroin is sweeping through the city, as the Lucky Hand Triad is being stalked by a shadowy, feathery figure from its past. Plus, chapter six of "Josie Mac," by Judd Winick (GREEN LANTERN) and Cliff Chiang (WONDER WOMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 770 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242C9C7-007

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JUDD WINICK; ART BY STEVE LIEBER, CLIFF CHIANG AND MARK MCKENNA; COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON. "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" Part 8! As we reveal yet another clue to the riddle of Vesper Fairchild's murder, Batman comes into conflict with an agent of the organization known as Checkmate. Both seek to bring down the Lucky Hand Triad, and both are desperate to get a deadly shipment of drugs off the street. But can two men whose lives are shrouded in secrecy and solitude commit to a temporary partnership? And can they stop the frightful menace of Ekin- Tzu? Plus, Chapter Eight of "Josie Mac," by Judd Winick and Cliff Chiang. FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 771 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242C9C7-008

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JUDD WINICK; ART BY STEVE LIEBER, CLIFF CHIANG AND MARK MCKENNA; COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON. "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" Part 12! It's one thing to try and solve a murder. Being cleared of the crime is a different matter. While Batman struggles to build a new life, the shadow of the GCPD looms large. Plus, Chapter Nine of "Josie Mac," by Judd Winick and Cliff Chiang. FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 773 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242C9C7-013

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JOHN FRANCIS MOORE; ART BY STEVE LEIBER, STEFANO GAUDIANO, MARK MCKENNA, AND RICK HOBERG; COVER BY BILL SIENKIEWICZ. As the GCPD prepares to make a major announcement, Sasha Bordeaux ? Bruce Wayne's bodyguard ? sits in a maximum security penitentiary. Will she survive in a hellhole populated by some of America's most dangerous women...including the deadly Cucilla? Plus, a backup story written by John Francis Moore with art by Stefano Gaudiano & Rick Hoberg introduces a new vigilante to the streets of Gotham. Can Batman handle the competition? FC, 40 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 776 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242C9C7-015

WRITTEN BY PAUL BOLLES AND NANCY GAGNÉ; ART BY WILLIAM ROSADO, MICHÉL GAGNÉ, AND BOB WIACEK; COVER BY BRIAN EWING. Batman tries to stop a cop with a vendetta from ripping Gotham apart. But how can he do that if he's lying unconcious in the Batmobile? Plus, a new 4-part backup feature, "Spore," is the Batman story we promise will shock every reader. It really is the story you thought you'd never see, written by Nancy Gagné and illustrated by renowned children's book and indie comix artist Michél Gagné (Zed, Insanely Twisted Rabbit). FC, 40 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 777 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242C9C7-017

WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND J.C. GAGNÉ; ART BY TOMMY CASTILLO, MICHEL GAGNÉ, AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; COVER BY TIM SALE. The new creative team of writer Ed Brubaker, artists Tommy Castillo & Wade von Grawbadger, and cover artist Tim Sale debuts! In "Dead Reckoning," Part 1, someone is picking off Gotham's Rogues ? starting with one of Killer Moth's ex-henchmen who's decided to pick up the mantle now that his former boss has become Charaxis. At the scene of the crime, a clue is found, one of Two-Face's marred coins...except this time, both sides are marred. Plus, Part 2 of the 5-part backup feature, "Spore," written by J.C. Gagné and illustrated by renowned children's book and indie comics artist Michel Gagné (Zed, Insanely Twisted Rabbits). FC, 40 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 779 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242C9C7-020

WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND J.C. GAGNÉ; ART BY TOMMY CASTILLO, WADE VON GRAWBADGER AND MICHEL GAGNÉ; COVER BY TIM SALE. "Dead Reckoning" (Part 3 of 6) continues as one of Batman's oldest foes is laid to rest. But while the Gotham underworld pays its respects, Batman scrambles to prevent the killer from striking again! Plus, the penultimate chapter of "Spore," by J.C. Gagné and indie comics artist Michel Gagné (Zed, Insanely Twisted Rabbits). FC, 40 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 797 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242ED25-003

Written by Andersen Gabrych, Shane McCarthy Art by Pete Woods & Nathan Massengill, Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Jock WAR GAMES: ACT 1, PART 1! Gotham erupts in a massive gang war the likes of which have never been seen! Can Batman stem the tides of war? And in the backup story, Part 1 of the 3-part "Low," as the Riddler faces off against Poison Ivy! On sale Aug 4 ? 40 pg, FC, $2.95 US Cover price $2.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 799 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242ED25-006

Written by Andersen Gabrych, Shane McCarthy Art by Pete Woods & Cam Smith, Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Jock. "War Games," Act 3, Part 1! Batman engineers a mass meeting of criminals. But will it render the game unwinnable? And in the backup story, the conclusion of "Low," the Riddler takes on Poison Ivy! Cover price $2.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 804 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242ED25-010

Written by David Lapham and Mike Carey Art by Ramon Bachs & Nathan Massengill and John Lucas Cover by Lapham. In Part 4 of the 12-part "City of Crime," people of Gotham City are going insane, and only Robin can save the innocents! Plus, Batman hunts Mr. Freeze while some of Gotham's villains begin plotting together. And in the backup, the conclusion of the 4-part "The Barker!" 40 pages. Cover price $2.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 810D CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242ED25-013

Direct Edition. Written by Andersen Gabrych Art by Pete Woods & Bit and Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Jock Part 3 of the 4-part "War Crimes!" It's an old-fashioned throwdown when Batman and the Joker lock horns! Plus, the conclusion of "The Beast Beneath." Please note: David Lapham's 12-part "City of Crime" continues in September's DETECTIVE COMICS #811. 40 pages. Cover price $2.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 830 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242F872-006

Written by Stuart Moore Art by Andy Clarke Covers by Simone Bianchi DETECTIVE COMICS ships twice in March to present 'The Siege,' a nail-biting 2-part suspense story written by Stuart Moore (FIRESTORM, Punisher X-Mas Special) and Andy Clarke (BATMAN: FACE THE FACE)! In issue #829, a costumed terrorist called VOX plans to blow up Wayne Tower - and he's trapped Bruce Wayne in a top-floor conference room. Aided only by his mentor's radioed instructions, Robin must face the bomber alone! And in the conclusion in #830, Robin faces certain death as massive explosions rock Wayne Tower. Only Bruce Wayne can stop the terrorist - but changing to Batman will mean revealing his dual identity! Issue #829 on sale March 7; issue #830. 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 854A CGC 9.8 Williams

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Label #4060751019

FIRST PRINTING. Elegy: Part 1 of 4 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by JH Williams and Cully Hamner. Cover by JH Williams. A new era in the history of DETECTIVE COMICS begins as Batwoman is unleashed on Gotham City! Marked by the blood-red bat, Kate Kane is a soldier fighting her own private war - one that began years ago and haunts her every waking moment. With a script by Greg Rucka and breath-taking art by JH Williams III, you've never seen anything like this! Featuring the debut of a new co-feature starring The Question written by Rucka! Odds against you? Alone and nowhere to turn? Willing to fight, but you don't know how? When you're searching everywhere for an answer, sometimes all you need to do is ask the right Question. Renee Montoya again dons the faceless mask to help those in need, all the while searching for her own answers in this new adventure with art by Cully Hamner (BLUE BEETLE). Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by JH Williams III ), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by JG Jones). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale June 24 ? 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 855 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242F872-019

Elegy: Part 2 of 4 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by JH Williams III; co-feature art by Cully Hamner Cover by JH Williams III 'Elegy' part 2 of 4 by Greg Rucka and JH Williams III! Batwoman captures her enemy, a madwoman known only as Alice who sees her life as a fairy tale and everyone around her as expendable extras - including Kate! But when the tables are turned, Batwoman finds herself in a hallucination slamming the present into a collision with the past, and the hints of a threat that will claim the lives of every man, woman and child in Gotham City. And in the all-new co-feature starring the Question, Montoya's quest to find a missing young girl turns deadly. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 856 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242F872-021

Elegy: Part 3 of 4 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by JH Williams III; co-feature art by Cully Hamner. Cover by JH Williams III. Batwoman unites with an unlikely ally to momentarily defeat the fairytale villain known as Alice. But when Kate is forced to attend a high society event, she soon learns that her worlds are colliding as Alice's plans for Gotham's elite put Kate's father directly in harm's way. Plus, in the next part of The Question co-feature, writer Greg Rucka and artist Cully Hamner bring Renee's search for a missing girl to new depths when The Question is trapped inside a sinking car. Will her life and her leads end up at the bottom of the river? 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 860A CBCS 9.8 Williams

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Label #21-2594C88-021

Cover by JH Williams III. Go : Part 3 of 3 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by JH Williams III; co-feature art by Cully Hamner. Batwoman's origin story concludes here! In 'Go!' part 3, Kate Kane becomes Batwoman and goes after a terrorist cell in Gotham, but all does not go according to plan. Plus, in the present, Kate confronts her father about her supposedly dead sister! In the co-feature, the Huntress joins The Question in her quest to track down the leaders of the human trafficking ring. But finding them - and bring them to justice - will be harder and more dangerous than either hero thought! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000MIDTOWN.C CGC 9.8 Mattina Midtown C Variant

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Midtown Comics Edition C

Label #4509919014

Midtown Comics exclusive variant by Francesco Mattina. Written by Scott Snyder, Kevin Smith, Paul Dini, Warren Ellis, Denny O'Neil, Christopher Priest, Brian Michael Bendis, Geoff Johns, James Tynion IV, Tom King and Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Dustin Nguyen, Becky Cloonan, Steve Epting, Neal Adams, Alex Maleev, Kelley Jones, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno, Tony S. Daniel, Joëlle Jones, Doug Mahnke, Jonathan Glapion, Scott Williams, Derek Fridolfs, Raul Fernandez and Jaime Mendoza. After 80 years, it's here -- the 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title that literally defines DC! This 96-page issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here! Featuring: "Batman's Longest Case" by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion; "Manufacture for Use" by Kevin Smith, Jim Lee and Scott Williams; "The Legend of Knute Brody" by Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; "The Batman's Design" by Warren Ellis and Becky Cloonan; "Return to Crime Alley" by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting; "Heretic" by Christopher Priest and Neal Adams; "I Know" by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev; "The Last Crime in Gotham" by Geoff Johns and Kelley Jones; "The Precedent" by James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno and Raul Fernandez; "Batman's Greatest Case" by Tom King, Tony S. Daniel and Joëlle Jones; and the Arkham Knight in "Medieval" by Peter J. Tomasi, Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza (continues next issue). Plus pin-ups by Mikel Janín, Jason Fabok and Amanda Conner. 96 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $9.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000ROSS.A CGC 9.8 SS Ross Ross A Variant

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Signed by Alex Ross on 5/30/23 Ross Variant Cover A

Label #4230590002

Alex Ross exclusive variant. Written by Scott Snyder, Kevin Smith, Paul Dini, Warren Ellis, Denny O'Neil, Christopher Priest, Brian Michael Bendis, Geoff Johns, James Tynion IV, Tom King and Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Dustin Nguyen, Becky Cloonan, Steve Epting, Neal Adams, Alex Maleev, Kelley Jones, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno, Tony S. Daniel, Joëlle Jones, Doug Mahnke, Jonathan Glapion, Scott Williams, Derek Fridolfs, Raul Fernandez and Jaime Mendoza. After 80 years, it's here -- the 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title that literally defines DC! This 96-page issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here! Featuring: "Batman's Longest Case" by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion; "Manufacture for Use" by Kevin Smith, Jim Lee and Scott Williams; "The Legend of Knute Brody" by Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; "The Batman's Design" by Warren Ellis and Becky Cloonan; "Return to Crime Alley" by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting; "Heretic" by Christopher Priest and Neal Adams; "I Know" by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev; "The Last Crime in Gotham" by Geoff Johns and Kelley Jones; "The Precedent" by James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno and Raul Fernandez; "Batman's Greatest Case" by Tom King, Tony S. Daniel and Joëlle Jones; and the Arkham Knight in "Medieval" by Peter J. Tomasi, Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza (continues next issue). Plus pin-ups by Mikel Janín, Jason Fabok and Amanda Conner. 96 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $9.99.

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

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Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Variant Cover

Label #3798561007

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

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #3807721014

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.

Future State The Next Batman (2021 DC) 2C CGC 9.8 Braithwaite Variant

Paper: White

Braithwaite Variant Cover

Label #3798561001

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 Doug Braithwaite. 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.

Gotham Girls (2002) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4496596007

WRITTEN BY PAUL STORRIE; ART BY JENNIFER GRAVES AND J. BONE; COVER BY SHANE GLINES Harley Quinn gets control of a chemical formula everyone wants, which means that nothing goes as planned ? not even for her best pal Poison Ivy. And Detective Reneé Montoya is hot on everyone's trail... FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.25 Cover price $2.25.