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Batman Beyond (1999 2nd Series) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4421066010

WRITTEN BY HILARY J. BADER; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND TERRY BEATTY. Leaping from the TV screen: the sound-manipulating villain called Shriek! Deafened and imprisoned after his defeat by Batman, Dr. Shreeve has escaped! Now he's developed a device that uses sound waves to disrupt and disintegrate Batman's equipment...and he's a decibel away from destroying the Bat-suit and the man underneath! FC, 32 PG." Cover price $1.99.

Batman Beyond Facsimile Edition (2024 DC) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Foil Edition

Label #4423748010

Written by Hilary J. Bader. Art by Rick Burchett, Terry Beatty. Cover by Bruce Timm. The now classic first appearance of the Batman of the future is reprinted here! Cover art by Bruce Timm. Not on My Watch, script by Hilary J. Bader, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Terry Beatty; Twenty years after Bruce Wayne retired as Batman, something shady is going on at his old company, now called Wayne-Powers and run by Derek Powers; While Warren McGinnis accepts a disc from his co-worker Harry Tully, Warren's son Terry runs into Jokerz, hoods who style themselves after the real Joker, who pursue Terry up to the gates of Wayne Manor, where Terry gets a hand from Bruce himself; Carrying him inside the mansion, Terry stumbles across the Batcave. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Batman Black and White (2020 DC) 1C CGC 9.8 Momoko Variant

Paper: White

Momoko Variant Cover.

Label #4414024003

Cover by Peach Momoko. Written by James Tynion IV, J.H. Williams III, Paul Dini, Emma Rios and G. Willow Wilson. Art by Tradd Moore, J.H. Williams III, Andy Kubert, Emma Rios and Greg Smallwood. The iconic anthology series returns with a brand-new slate of comics' most exciting and innovative storytellers to explore the Batman mythos in stark black-and-white! In this debut issue: James Tynion IV and Tradd Moore explore the world of Ra's al Ghul and the League of Assassins in "The Demon's Fist"; J.H. Williams III returns to DC Comics for a trip through the Dark Knight's history in "Weight"; Paul Dini and Andy Kubert pit Batman against an infestation of ninja Man-Bats in the Batcave in "First Flight"; Emma Rios explores the eternal struggle of the Dark Knight in "Sisyphus"; and G. Willow Wilson and Greg Smallwood portray Batman in his strangest standoff ever with Killer Croc in "Metamorphosis"! Plus pin-ups by Max Fiumara and Dexter Soy. With a lineup this strong, you won't want to miss the start of this tremendous collection of Batman tales by some of comics' top creators! 48 pages, B&W. Ages 13+ Cover price $5.99.

Batman Black and White (2020 DC) 5B CGC 9.8 Frison Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #3886398010

Cover by Jenny Frison. Written by Jorge Jimenez, Lee Weeks, Mariko Tamaki, Kieron Gillen and Jamal Campbell. Art by Jorge Jimenez, Lee Weeks, Emanuela Lupacchino, Jamie McKelvie, Jamal Campbell and Wade von Grawbadger. The penultimate issue of the acclaimed return to Batman Black and White is here with a look at some of Gotham City's most twisted and compelling souls. Superstar Batman artist Jorge Jimenez writes and illustrates "A Father & Son Outing," a story starring Bruce and Damian Wayne as they try to prepare for a sting operation as Batman and Robin, with Damian questioning Bruce's methods every step of the way. Legendary comics artist Lee Weeks writes and draws "Signals," a story that has the ghosts of Jim Gordon's past coming back to haunt him! In "Blue," multiple Eisner Award-winning writer of Detective Comics Mariko Tamaki and fan favorite artists Emanuela Lupacchino and Wade von Grawbadger show what's become of Gilda Dent, former bride of Two-Face and current scourge of supervillains. Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie, the celebrated team behind Phonogram, Young Avengers, and The Wicked + the Divine, make their DC debut with "The Riddle," a story that pits Batman against the Riddler in a way you've never seen before! And in "The Man Who Flies," Jamal Campbell, acclaimed co-creator of Naomi and Green Lantern Jo Mullein from Far Sector, tells a story that spans the full history of Nightwing. Plus pin-ups by James Stokoe and Amy Reeder. 48 pages, B&W. Ages 13+ Cover price $5.99.

Batman Facsimile Edition (2019 DC) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4356880002

Written by Bill Finger. Art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Sheldon Moldoff. Cover by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson. In this classic issue, the Caped Crusader and Boy Wonder have their first encounters with the Clown Prince of Crime--The Joker--and a cruise-ship cat burglar known as the Cat--who would later be known as Catwoman! Plus, Hugo Strange returns with an army of mindless henchmen at his command. Will the Dark Knight triumph over Strange's giants? Find out in this thrilling facsimile edition of Batman #1, featuring all the original stories, backup features, and ads from 1940! 64 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Batman Facsimile Edition (2019 DC) 5A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4408262003

Written by Bill Finger. Art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, George Roussos. Cover by Bob Kane. Batman and Robin take on The Joker in another one of his crafty capers in The Riddle of the Missing Card, featuring the first appearance of the remodeled Golden Age Batmobile! Packed with thrills, chills, and double crosses galore, this issue also contains two more adventures starring the Dynamic Duo: The Book of Enchantment and The Case of the Honest Crook. 64 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Batman Facsimile Edition (2019 DC) 5B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Foil Edition

Label #4364318012

Written by Bill Finger. Art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, George Roussos. Cover by Bob Kane. Batman and Robin take on The Joker in another one of his crafty capers in The Riddle of the Missing Card, featuring the first appearance of the remodeled Golden Age Batmobile! Packed with thrills, chills, and double crosses galore, this issue also contains two more adventures starring the Dynamic Duo: The Book of Enchantment and The Case of the Honest Crook. 64 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $8.99.

Batman Facsimile Edition (2019 DC) 181A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4408272003

Written by Robert Kanigher - Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino - Murphy Anderson. Cover by Carmine Infantino - Murphy Anderson. REPRINTING THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF POISON IVY! Art by Sheldon Moldoff, Carmine Infantino, and others In this historic issue, Batman and Robin encounter the irresistible Poison Ivy, who is out to prove that she should be public enemy number one! To accomplish this feat, she enacts a plan to turn the underworlds other female villains against each other and attempts to seduce the Batman to her side. Will the Caped Crusader be entranced by her charms? Find out in this facsimile edition featuring all the original stories and ads from the 1960s. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Batman Gargoyle of Gotham (2023 DC) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Miller Variant Cover.

Label #4408262004

Written and Art by Rafael Grampa. Cover by Frank Miller. EISNER AWARD-WINNING STORYTELLER RAFAEL GRAMPA'S TWISTED VISION OF THE DARK KNIGHT! When you chase your own shadow...it leads you into the abyss. In a Gotham City where every day feels darker and more irredeemable than the last, Batman makes a definitive choice--to kill off the Bruce Wayne identity for good and embrace the cowl full-time. But though he knows the streets of Gotham, Batman will soon come to find that he hardly knows himself. A serial killer is on the loose, and while the murder victims seem random at first, every clue draws Batman closer to the terrifying truth--that they are all connected, not just to each other...but to him... When an all-new rogues gallery of utterly depraved villains begins to emerge from the depths of the city, Batman will have to contend with the very nature of evil--including that which lurks inside in the darkest corners of his own heart--to face what's coming for his city. Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham brings Rafael Grampa's twisted vision of both the Dark Knight and the city of Gotham to life in a DC writing debut that will reach its icy black tendrils into the deepest and darkest corners of human nature and leave you gasping for breath--and for more! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Batman Gargoyle of Gotham (2023 DC) 2D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Grampa Foil Edition.

Label #4366368001

Written by Rafael Grampa. Art by Rafael Grampa. Cover by Rafael Grampa. A devil cub falls to earth and breaks its wing... In the unmissable second installment of acclaimed storyteller Rafael Grampa's masterpiece, the skies over Gotham grow darker still. To decide to kill your past is one thing, but actually doing it proves to be more fraught a road than Batman ever expected...especially when that very same past grows more tightly woven into his current case with every new clue he uncovers. And the closer Batman gets to the truth, the clearer it becomes that his real enemy's power runs much deeper than just puppeteering a few costumed criminals...to the very heart of Gotham City itself! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $8.99.

Batman Gotham Adventures (1998) 22 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4176881002

WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY. Gotham's toughest father-daughter team takes center stage in a special issue starring Commissioner Gordon and Batgirl! Keeping it all in the family, our heroes must track down a pair of criminal siblings who have escaped from jail and are now somewhere in Gotham City. FC, 32 PG." Cover price $1.99.

Batman Mask of the Phantasm (1993) 1A CGC 9.8 Timm

Paper: White

Prestige Format

Label #4411882002

Deluxe Edition, $4.95 cover, Deluxe style. Written by Kelley Puckett. Art by Mike Parobeck and Rick Burchett. Cover by Bruce Timm. Has Bruce Wayne finally found love? Meanwhile, a new vigilante in Gotham has Batman running in circles as he takes out members of a crime family, and when the Joker gets things get cranked up to eleven! The official comics adaptation of the Warner Bros. animated movie. 6.75-in. x 10.25-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Movie (1989) 1A CGC 9.6 Direct

Paper: White

Prestige Format.

Label #4256139010

This prestige format one-shot is an adaptation of Tim Burton's 1989 Batman feature film, which starred Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Jack Nicholson as The Joker, Kim Basinger as Vicky Vale, and Michael Gough as Alfred. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Jerry Ordway. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Movie (1989) 1B CGC 9.2 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #4131232007

Movie adaptation; Jerry Ordway art; This is the standard format comic with a 2.50 cover price. Cover price $2.50.

Batman Off-World (2024 DC) 1YOUNG.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4371439005

Webstore Exclusive Variant Cover by Skottie Young. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Doug Mahnke. A routine night in Gotham City for a young Batman proves to be anything but routine when the crime-fighter is confronted with a sort of foe he's never faced before--one from beyond the stars! A universe of possible alien threats leads Batman to make a daring decision--to venture alone into the far reaches of the cosmos for the very first time, where the Dark Knight will face the fight of his life! Superstar writer Jason Aaron delivers his first Batman story ever, partnered with blockbuster artist Doug Mahnke for a unique, brutal tale! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Batman One Bad Day Ras al Ghul (2023 DC) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4408272004

Written by Tom Taylor. Art by Ivan Reis, Danny Miki. Cover by Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Alex Sinclair. WHY WON'T BATMAN SAVE THE WORLD?! For centuries Ra's al Ghul has wanted to save the Earth from the worst of humankind, and for centuries he has failed. Recently his greatest obstacle has been the Dark Knight Detective, Batman. Ra's offered Batman a chance to be a part of his new world order, but Batman refused. For years their cold war has raged, but Ra's will have no more. Ra's will remove Batman from the equation and save the world, re-creating it in his image and bringing the peace and prosperity all the good-hearted souls of this Earth deserve. Don't miss this epic tragedy from the all-star creative team of Tom Taylor (Nightwing, Superman: Son of Kal-El, DCeased) and Ivan Reis (Detective Comics, Blackest Night): the last of the One Bad Day specials, and one of the most epic to date. 64 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

Batman One Bad Day Two-Face (2022 DC) 1A CGC 9.8 Fernandez

Paper: White

Label #4133584006

Written by Mariko Tamaki. Art and Cover by Javier Fernandez. Two-Face has always been viewed as Batman's most tragic villain. If only Harvey Dent hadn't been scarred by acid, he could have continued his good work as D.A. in Gotham City and been Batman's greatest ally and friend...right? Or has Batman extended Harvey Dent too much grace in his multiple attempts at reform? He'll question himself as Harvey Dent is free once more, scarred but seemingly free of Two-Faces influence. But...when it's revealed Harvey Dent's father has been threatened to be murdered on his 88th birthday, will Two-Face be able to resist joining the party? From the bestselling creative team of Mariko Tamaki (Detective Comics, Crush & Lobo) and Javier Fernandez (Nightwing, King Spawn)! 64 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

Batman Santa Claus Silent Knight (2024 DC) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Shasteen Variant Cover.

Label #4366368005

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jeff Parker. Art by Michele Bandini. Cover by Tony Shasteen. SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN! The four-part crossover event of a generation begins when a not-so-jolly St. Nick hits Gotham City to investigate a brutal crime in the days leading up to Christmas... What manner of man or beast could have committed such atrocities?! With the help of his former student, Batman, Santa will team up with the heroes of the DC Universe to right this wrong--or the world wakes up to coal in their stockings! A brutal, two-fisted holiday tale of hope, wonder, and monster hunting is the perfect treat to ring in the holidays--it's Claus in canon! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman Santa Claus Silent Knight (2024 DC) 2A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4366368014

Written by Jeff Parker. Art by Michele Bandini & Trevor Hairsine. Cover by Dan Mora. SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN! The ancient and wild Krampus is loose on Earth and releasing monsters to destroy Christmas! Santa Claus, with the help of the Justice League, is all that stands in the way of this impending darkness. The teams first challenge? A plague of vampires attacking Bludhaven! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Batman Spawn (2022 DC) 1B&N CGC 9.9 Capullo Barnes & Noble Variant

Paper: White

Barnes and Noble Edition

Label #4392921002

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Barnes and Noble Exclusive Cover by Greg Capullo. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo. Two dark heroes, cursed by tragedy, find their paths again crossing...but not by choice! What sinister foe is at work, pitting the Dark Knight against the Hellspawn? From the shadows of Gotham City to New York City, this epic event is the blockbuster you've been waiting almost two decades for! 48 pages, full color. Rated Teen Cover price $12.99.

Batman Superman World's Finest (2022 DC) 21D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Action Figure Variant Cover

Label #4371440009

Written by Mark Waid. Art by Dan Mora. Cover by Hush Superman McFarlane Toys Action Figure. Superman and Batman, having followed Boy Thunder to Kingdom Come, find themselves and that world on a path to an apocalyptic future. Can the World's Finest team prevent the transformation of Boy Thunder into the villainous Magog, or is his fate sealed? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman Superman World's Finest (2022 DC) 25G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Mora Variant Cover

Label #4419811005

Written by Mark Waid. Art by Dan Mora, Steve Pugh. Cover by Dan Mora. Join Batman and Superman as the Worlds Finest team celebrates 25 issues of Worlds Finest! This oversized special issue takes our heroes around the DCU and beyond--with a special lead story that will at last showcase the first meeting between The Joker and Lex Luthor. The World's Finest villains form an unholy alliance and will send chills down the spines of the DCU Heroes forevermore! PLUS: Spinning out of the events of the World's Finest Annual, Doom-Mite strikes and points the way to the next World's Finest epic! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Batman the Adventures Continue Season III (2023 DC) 6C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

March Variant Cover.

Label #4408262005

Written by Alan Burnett - Paul Dini. Art by Ty Templeton. Cover by Guillem March. Villain Crime is at an all-time low in Gotham City with all the major super-villains behind bars. With the city finally quiet, Batman's mission might finally be at an end. But when Ra's al Ghul and his daughter, Talia, show up with a proposition, Bruce is forced to determine what the future of Batman will be! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman the Audio Adventures Special (2021 DC) 1A CGC 9.8 Johnson

Paper: White

Label #4058761019

Cover by Dave Johnson. Ah, you hear that beautiful racket? That’s the music of Gotham City—the largest city in the world, the big gargoyle, the treasure of the night—anyone who calls it a crime-infested hellhole is dead wrong. No way hell has such great pierogies. So join us here (hear?) as we bring you the stories behind the stories behind the hit HBO Max scripted original podcast with this sensational prequel one-shot, written by the very creators and talent who lent their voices to the show. And unless you’ve been living in a cave, you know that after years of rumors we find out not only is the Batman real, not only is he one of the good guys, turns out, he’s gonna be a cop! With special appearances by King Scimitar, Stoveplate Sullivan, Billy Wristwatch, and others directly from the podcast, this oversize special brings you deeper into the mysteries behind Batman: The Audio Adventures! 80 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

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

Paper: White

Label #4404322020

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) 1-1ST CGC 9.4 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4404322023

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) 1-1ST CGC 9.2 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4404322021

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) 1-1ST CGC 9.0 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4387140001

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 9.6 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 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 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.

Black Lightning (1977 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3837800003

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Ex-Olympic athlete Jefferson Pierce takes a job as a school teacher at an inner city school in Metropolis, commissions a costume from tailor Peter Gambi, takes on the name of Black Lightning, and goes after a group of bad guys called the 100. Script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Rich Buckler and Springer. 1st app. of Black Lightning. Cover price $0.30.

Blackest Night Superman (2009) 1A CGC 9.4 Barrows

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Severe front/back scuff(s). Severe inner well scuff(s).

Label #1007231001

Cover by Eddy Barrows and Ruy Jose. Written by James Robinson. Art by Eddy Barrows and Ruy Jose. Black Lantern Superman has unearthed Pa Kent's grave! But that's only the beginning of the horrifying things he's about to unleash on an unsuspecting Smallville. Discover the demented evil of BLACKEST NIGHT in this 3-issue miniseries from writer James Robinson (SUPERMAN, STARMAN) and artist Eddy Barrows (TEEN TITANS, ACTION COMICS)! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Blackhawk (1944 1st Series) 249 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4386881022

On his own at last -- fighting the fanatics who want the world! Watch out, Blackhawk -- even if you smash the skull-sled, you still have to face...the empire of death! Featuring the 17-page Blackhawk story "The Sky-Skull Caper"! Written by Steve Skeates, with art by Ric Estrada and George Evans. Cover by George Evans and Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.30.

Booster Gold (1986 DC 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4207599002

Direct Edition. Script and pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Mike DeCarlo. After negotiating a movie deal, media darling Booster Gold is put to the test when he battles Blackguard in the streets of Metropolis in "The Big Fall". Jimmy Olsen cameo. Jurgens cover. Cover price $0.75.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 45 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4427656016

Strange Sports Stories. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. "Challenge of the Headless Baseball Team," script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; An alien race comes down to Earth to challenge the New York Jets baseball team to a game; Lefty Clark, the star pitcher, must prevent them from winning the pendant and the object of power hidden within. "Goliath of the Gridiron," script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Jim Spencer was a weak, stringy young man who one day discovered the small plant he had been taking care of had grown unnaturally bigger; Tasting some of the berries grown from the plant, Jim soon becomes stronger and faster, allowing him to become the star quarterback of the Campus team, and also winning the girl of his dreams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 47 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4427656014

Strange Sports Stories. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. "The Phantom Prizefighter," script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; "Socko" was an amateur boxing champ who dreamed of becoming good enough to make it into the championship league; An alien in a crashed starship grants him his wish, but it comes with a high price. "Saga of the Secret Sportsmen," script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; The world of the 30th Century has embraced a laid-back lifestyle, thanks largely to an invention called the Sportscaster, which lets the user play virtual sport games from the comfort of their own home; Real sports, in fact, have been outlawed all together for the danger of being too physical; Beings from Uranus have begun an invasion of Earth. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 54 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0110324001

Cover by Bruno Premiani. 1st appearance and origin of the Teen Titans (Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad) in "The Thousand-and-One Dooms of Mr. Twister," script by Bob Haney, art by Bruno Premiani; The townsfolk of Hatton Corners is in the midst of a dispute; The adults of the neighborhood feel that the teen populace are too wild and unruly, whereas the teens feel that the adults are too "un-hip" and incapable of relating to teenage problems; Ironically, the teen youth movement is led by Eddie Corliss, son of the town's mayor; Eddie organizes a club house meeting and invites three famous teen super-heroes to come to Hatton Corners to support their cause; They invite Aqualad, Kid Flash and Robin; Before the heroes arrive however, a crazed super-villain known as Mister Twister blusters through town riding atop a giant cyclone. Cap's Hobby Center by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 57 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #3760056019

Cover pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris. 1st appearance of Metamorpho in "The Origin of Metamorpho," script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris; Rex Mason agrees to do one last trip for Simon Stagg which will net him enough money to marry Sapphire; Simon send Java with Rex with orders to strand him in Egypt; Java accidentally traps Rex in a pyramid where Rex is given strange powers over the chemical elements. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 60 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Slab: See item notes

Label #4414808003

Cover by Nick Cardy. 2nd appearance of the Teen Titans (and 1st appearance of the new Wonder Girl, Donna Troy, who joins the Titans) in "The Astounding Separated Man," script by Bob Haney, art by Bruno Premiani; The town of Midville has decided to have itself a "Teen Day" and the mayor elects a "Teen Mayor" for the next 24 hours to celebrate, choosing local boy Tommy Holmes; Suddenly, a menace the towns folk known as the Separated Man attacks again, sending a giant hand to terrorize the city; With this danger on the loose, Tommy calls in the newly formed Teen Titans: Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash and Wonder Girl to come and rescue the city. Superman ad. Legendary Teams article about Jason and the Argonauts, Hercules, Castor, and Pollux. Cap's Hobby Center by Henry Boltinoff. Happy Hobby Time! public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 68 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4430084001

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Joe Giella. "Alias the Bat-Hulk," script by Bob Haney, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Mike Esposito; When the Riddler, Joker and Penguin team up together to commit a series of crimes to grab Batman's attention, he falls into their trap which leads to Batman being exposed to a chemical of the Joker's design that causes Batman to periodically change into a creature dubbed "Bat-Hulk", a giant muscle-bound creature who's touch can melt anything in its grasp; Changing back to human form, Batman seeks out the aid of Metamorpho to try and find a chemical combination to reverse the mutation, however Batman changes back into Bat-Hulk and goes on a rampage, before ultimately finding the Joker, Riddler, and Penguin and joining up with them in their next criminal plot; Metamorpho goes after the crooks, and battles the Bat-Hulk, clearly a Hulk parody. Ad for Batman and Robin Magic Photo Kit. Start a Hobby Today! page starring Willy and Dilly by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.