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Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) comic books 1956 or later

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    Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000BLANK CGC 9.8 SS Kadar Blank Variant

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    Signed and Sketch By Frank Kadar on 7/11/19 Sketch Edition

    Label #2498256001

    Starts Oct 5

    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.

  • Item #61565474
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    Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000BOUTIQUE CGC 9.8 SS O'Neil/ Epting/ Tynion IV/ Capullo/ Kin Capullo Boutique Variant

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    Signed by Denny O'Neil on 5/17/19, Steve Epting on 6/16/19, James Tynion IV on 9/7/19, Greg Capullo on 10/4/19, Tom King on 10/12/19, Tom Mandrake, Graham Nolan on 11/1/19 and Doug Moench on 11/27/19 DC Boutique Edition

    Label #2533345012

    Starts Oct 5

    DC Boutique foil Cover by Greg Capullo. 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.

  • Item #61323111
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    Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000FRANKIES.B CGC 9.8 Lee Frankie's Virgin Variant

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    JeeHyung Lee "Virgin" Edition

    Label #2036409003

    Starts Oct 5

    Frankie's Comics virgin variant cover by JeeHyung Lee. 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.

  • Item #61655770
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    Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1027CE.C CBCS 9.8 SS Kirkham Kirkham Elite Virgin Variant

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    Paper: White

    Witnessed Signature: Tyler Kirkham on 10/9/2020. CE Kirkham Virgin Exclusive

    Label #20-3A52ED8-068

    Starts Oct 5

    Comics Elite exclusive cover by Tyler Kirkham and Arif Prianto. Written by Peter J. Tomasi, Brian Michael Bendis, Matt Fraction, Greg Rucka, James Tynion IV, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Marv Wolfman, Grant Morrison, Tom King, Scott Snyder, Dan Jurgens and Mariko Tamaki. Art by Brad Walker, David Marquez, Chip Zdarsky, Eduardo Risso, Riley Rossmo, John Romita, Jr., Emanuela Lupacchino, Chris Burnham, Walter Simonson, Ivan Reis, Dan Jurgens, Dan Mora, Andrew Hennessy, Klaus Janson, Bill Sienkiewicz, Joe Prado and Kevin Nowlan. Light the Bat-Signal, because Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) #1027 is here! In honor of Batman's first appearance in Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) #27, this special, book-size celebration brings you the biggest names in comics as they chronicle the most epic Batman adventures Gotham City and the DC Universe have ever seen! The World's Greatest Detective has a mountain of cases to crack: Who murdered Gotham's most corrupt police officer? What does The Joker's annual visit mean for Bruce Wayne? And most importantly, what WayneTech mystery will sow the seeds of the next epic Batman event? All this and more await you within the pages of the biggest Batman issue of them all! Featured in this Mega Spectacular: "Blowback" by Peter J. Tomasi, Brad Walker and Andrew Hennessy; "The Master Class" by Brian Michael Bendis and David Marquez; "Many Happy Returns" by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky; "Rookie" by Greg Rucka and Eduardo Risso; "Ghost Story" by James Tynion IV and Riley Rossmo; "Fore" by Kelly Sue DeConnick, John Romita, Jr. and Klaus Janson; "Odyssey" by Marv Wolfman, Emanuela Lupacchino and Bill Sienkiewicz; the debut of The Silver Ghost in "Detective #26" by Grant Morrison and Chris Burnham; "Legacy" by Tom King and Walter Simonson; "As Always" by Scott Snyder, Ivan Reis and Joe Prado; Batman gets transported back to 1939 in "Generations: Fractured" by Dan Jurgens and Kevin Nowlan; and "A Gift" by Mariko Tamaki and Dan Mora. Plus pin-ups by José Luis García-López, Jamal Campbell, Jim Cheung, Lee Bermejo and Olivier Coipel. 140 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $9.99.

  • Item #59976000
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    Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1036B CGC 9.8 Bermejo Variant

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    Label #3894979015

    Starts Oct 5

    Written by Mariko Tamaki. Art by Dan Mora and Clayton Henry. Cover by Lee Bermejo. Batman versus Huntress! As the Dark Knight delves into the mystery of Sarah Worths murder, the only witness who truly knows what happened that fateful evening is Batmans only hope to clear his name. But another hunter is stalking the mysterious killer plaguing the city—and Huntress has also set her sights on Bruce Wayne! The Violet Vengeance of Gotham unleashes holy hell on Batman as trouble brews above and below the city streets! And the backup story, Huntress and the Hunted, zeroes in on Gothams own Violet Vengeance! In the previous chapter, her world was rocked by the gruesome murder of a dear friend...but theres more to this sinister scene than meets the eye! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

  • Item #60458229
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    Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1050KRS.A CGC 9.8 Jack KRS Variant

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    Paper: White

    KRS Comics Edition A.

    Label #4237236009

    Starts Oct 5

    KRS Comics exclusive cover by Will Jack. Written by Mariko Tamaki, Matthew Rosenberg, Mark Waid. Art by Ivan Reis, Danny Miki, Fernando Blanco, Dan Mora. Its the landmark, oversize issue Detective Comics #1050, and some of the biggest names in comics are here to celebrate the Dark Knight! First up in "The Tower" part four, the villainous force keeping Arkham Towers patients sedated is at last revealed—and this villains return is guaranteed to catch you by surprise! Its the dramatic conclusion to act one of Mariko Tamakis Arkham Tower epic, brought to life by the legendary Ivan Reis! Then, in "House of Gotham" part four, Matthew Rosenberg and Fernando Blanco take us into the seedy underbelly of Gothams criminal elite through the lens of the original Robin (Dick Grayson), and reveal what it takes for a young man to survive amongst the deadliest killers in the DCU. Its a tour de force of Gothams vilest villains! Last but not least, making his grand return to the DCU, writer Mark Waid teams with Detective Comics uber-artist Dan Mora to bring you the start of a brand-new day for Batman…and Superman? Its the worlds finest collaboration that youll need to read to believe! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+

  • Item #60458378
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    Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1050KRS.B CGC 9.8 Jack KRS Minimal Variant

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    KRS Comics Edition B.

    Label #4368891013

    Starts Oct 5

    KRS Comics exclusive Minimal Trade Dress cover by Will Jack. Written by Mariko Tamaki, Matthew Rosenberg, Mark Waid. Art by Ivan Reis, Danny Miki, Fernando Blanco, Dan Mora. Its the landmark, oversize issue Detective Comics #1050, and some of the biggest names in comics are here to celebrate the Dark Knight! First up in "The Tower" part four, the villainous force keeping Arkham Towers patients sedated is at last revealed—and this villains return is guaranteed to catch you by surprise! Its the dramatic conclusion to act one of Mariko Tamakis Arkham Tower epic, brought to life by the legendary Ivan Reis! Then, in "House of Gotham" part four, Matthew Rosenberg and Fernando Blanco take us into the seedy underbelly of Gothams criminal elite through the lens of the original Robin (Dick Grayson), and reveal what it takes for a young man to survive amongst the deadliest killers in the DCU. Its a tour de force of Gothams vilest villains! Last but not least, making his grand return to the DCU, writer Mark Waid teams with Detective Comics uber-artist Dan Mora to bring you the start of a brand-new day for Batman…and Superman? Its the worlds finest collaboration that youll need to read to believe! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+