Auctions: Batman comic books graded by CBCS

Batman (1940) 405D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2595E06-003

First Printing. Direct Edition. Batman Year One, Chapter Two: "War Is Declared". Part 2 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Bruce Wayne dons the cape and cowl for the first time to take the fight to the criminal element, while James Gordon stirs up trouble within his own department. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Harvent Dent appears as Assistant District Attorney. Mazzucchelli cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 444 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-198539E-011

Batman braves the gauntlet of Crimesmith's security system in "Crimesmith And Punishment". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Michael Bair cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 461 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2599D8C-004

CatwomanPart 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. As Batman and Joe Potato close in on the Slave gang, Catwoman and Sarah Essen meet in a deadly confrontation. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 466 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2599D8C-011

Robin is separated from Batman and trapped in a Heroes Museum with a gun-toting killer. Can he find inspiration in the deeds of past champions in time to save his own life? Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 478 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-259AD0A-006

Part 2 of the 2-part 'A Gotham Tale,' continued from the previous issue. One of the people trapped in the vault with Batman reveals the truth about the blood-sucking nightmare, the Gargoyle. Written by John Wagner, with art by Cam Kennedy. Photo cover by Tom Taggart. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 573 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22C9DCE-008

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND MARK PENNINGTON; COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN. More is revealed about "No Man's Land"'s secret benefactor in Part 1 of the 2-part "Shellgame!" Will this mysterious figure prove to be the greatest enemy Batman faces this year? The rebuilding of Gotham City forces the Joker and Harley Quinn to step back into the spotlight and sabotage the efforts of Gotham's savior, while Pettit and the Strong Men prepare to save the city through extreme measures of their own. 44 Pages, Full Color. Batman No Man's Land Cover price $1.99.

Batman (1940) 674 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2593630-008

Batman R.I.P. Prelude - Part 6 of 7 - The 3rd Batmen: Part 3 of 4 - Written by Grant Morrison Art by Tony S. Daniel & Sandu Florea. Cover by Daniel & Jonathan Glapion. More secrets of Batman are revealed! Batman finds himself in a torture chamber facing the last and deadliest of the three Batman replacements...and finally learns the tragic story of how they came to be! With a shocking appearance by Bat-Mite, this tale leads to more revelations about the young Batman's participation in a bizarre isolation experiment as we learn how the terrifying consequences of his actions will alter the Dark Knight's life in the months to come. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

Batman (1940) 708 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2594C88-016

Judgment on Gotham: Part 1 of 4 - Written by DAVID HINE. Art & cover by GUILLEM MARCH. Batman uncovers just how deep the Falcone Crime Family has penetrated the inner (and outer) workings of Gotham City, while Kitrina Falcone - a.k.a. Catgirl - is tempted to take over the family business. When she finds herself in hot water, she'll need Batman's help or all of her nine lives may run out. Story continues in Red Robin (2009-2011) #22. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

Batman (2016 3rd Series) 97A CBCS 9.8 March

Paper: White

Label #20-2F431FA-009

Joker War: Part 3 of 6 - Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Jorge Jimenez. Cover by Guillem March. The Joker's army is growing hour by hour, with weapons beyond anything the Clown Prince of Crime has ever used before. Batman must hold his mind together so he can strike the final blow and take back his city-but how can he heal the rifts he's created in his life to get the help he needs? And while all this is happening, the villains of Gotham City are waiting out the carnage Joker has unleashed-and Catwoman assembles an army of her own! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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.