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Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 267 CGC 1.8

Paper: Cream to off white

Coupon Missing From Back Cover.

Label #4454700010

1st appearance of Bat-Mite. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Batman Meets Bat-Mite" starring Batman, Robin, and Bat-Mite (intro), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Preparing to go off on patrol, Batman and Robin find the Bat-Cave disturbed and meet the zany and humorous Bat-Mite, an admirer of Batman's from another dimension; Bat-Mite wants to join Batman and Robin in their fight against crime. Ad for Showcase #20. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Mystery of the Magic Sea!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; When an earthquake exposes a portion of an underground sea, a small town hopes it will be a boon to its tourism business; But a legend warns that if a person swims too deep in the water, he'll turn into a fish; Roy Raymond films the attempts of two townspeople to disprove the legend for Impossible but True. Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros Circus at Palisades Amusement Park ad starring Superman. "John Jones' Farewell to Earth" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jovians come to Earth searching for a criminal but they need Manhunter's help because their weakness is water and it's raining. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 267 FR 1.0

Cover detached. Water damage. Staple deterioration, rust migration.

1st appearance of Bat-Mite. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Batman Meets Bat-Mite" starring Batman, Robin, and Bat-Mite (intro), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Preparing to go off on patrol, Batman and Robin find the Bat-Cave disturbed and meet the zany and humorous Bat-Mite, an admirer of Batman's from another dimension; Bat-Mite wants to join Batman and Robin in their fight against crime. Ad for Showcase #20. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Mystery of the Magic Sea!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; When an earthquake exposes a portion of an underground sea, a small town hopes it will be a boon to its tourism business; But a legend warns that if a person swims too deep in the water, he'll turn into a fish; Roy Raymond films the attempts of two townspeople to disprove the legend for Impossible but True. Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros Circus at Palisades Amusement Park ad starring Superman. "John Jones' Farewell to Earth" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jovians come to Earth searching for a criminal but they need Manhunter's help because their weakness is water and it's raining. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 282 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Label #4358958001

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Batman's Interplanetary Rival" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; An alien lawman comes to Gotham City and uses his super-scientific devices to aid Batman and Robin in catching crooks, but proves to have "feet of clay," though he takes all the credit for the captures; Later on, the alien reveals the truth about his inefficiency as a lawman in his home planet and Batman decides to help him improve by allowing the alien to take control of the operation to capture wanted criminals from his planet. Lend a Friendly Hand! public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Mirages That Went Mad" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Jonathan. Lefty Looie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Girl With the Martian Powers" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; When Diane has to testify against a vicious criminal a strange meteor appears to give her super powers. Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, Lend a Friendly Hand! 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 293 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4358958002

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Prisoners of the Dark World" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman, Robin, and a boatload of people find themselves sent through a strange dimensional warp into another world, where they must help the native Yllans overcome the lizardlike Gruggs; After their adventure is over, the people in the boat have their lives changed forever while the Dynamic Duo captures another criminal and befriend strange creatures. Gifts from Your Elders! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Sensational Sea Scoops" starring Aquaman and Aqualad, art by Nick Cardy (continued from Adventure #284); Aquaman and Aqualad help Ken Wall keep his newspaper going after he is injured trying to expose the Phantom Raider. Jail Jests humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Girl-Hero Contest" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Two police women vie for Jones' affections. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 296 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4461653003

Cover art by Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff. "The Menace of the Planet-Master" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin fight a criminal called the Planet-Master, whose crime-costumes are modeled around the motif of the nine planets of the solar system; Using these special designed costumes for crimes, the Planet Master manages to outmatch the Dynamic Duo on every occasion until they find a clue that points towards a scientist called Irvin Norbet; Once in Norbet's place, the Dynamic Duo learn that the man is a mild mannered professional and that he had discovered a secret closet in his laboratory, known only to his assistant Edward Burke. Lefty Looie humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Alien Bodyguard" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; When Diane loses her memory, J'Onzz has to protect her without her knowledge. "The Mystery of Demon Island!" starring Aquaman and Aqualad, art by Nick Cardy; Aquaman and Aqualad solve the mystery of the Sea Demon that is taking the native's valuables. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 299 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4461653004

Cover art by Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff. "Prey of the Alien Hunters" starring Batman and Robin, art by Jim Mooney; Batman and Robin are abducted to another planet where they are hunted by a trio of aliens for the pleasure of the hunters employer; The Dynamic Duo overcome most of the obstacles and they join forces with the oppressed people of the planet to overthrown the emperor hunter. Lefty Looie humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "Body-Guard for a Spy" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jones seems to be protecting a spy from Diane. "Aquaman's Secret Teacher" starring Aquaman, Aqualad, and Captain Bean, art by Nick Cardy; Captain Bean has been telling tall-tales about meeting Aquaman and helping him to the local children. Strangest Prison in the World text article. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 314 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1445069009

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Murder in Movieland starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin try to nab a disgruntled actor before he can murder three movie studio heads while reprising some of his greatest screen roles; The actor almost succeeds in killing his victims, but they are all saved by Batman; However, some evidence comes to light that might prove that the actor is in fact innocent and that somebody is trying to frame him; Batman investigates further and gathering enough clues, he deduces the place where the criminal would strike next; Batman once again prevents the man from murdering and finally learns that he is in fact the actor and that the previously uncovered evidence was placed by the man, in order to throw away suspicion. Salute to Our Fellow Citizens of Puerto Rico! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "J'onn J'onzz vs. John Jones" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A Saturnian criminal disguises himself as Jones, not realizing he's the Manhunter. Don't Shoot - I Surrender! Article. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 359 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #2011066001

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. 1st appearance of the new Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) in The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl!; Batgirl goes to a costume party dressed as Batgirl; she sees Killer Moth attack Bruce Wayne. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Murphy Anderson. Riddle of the Sleepytime Taxi!; Ralph Elongated Man Dibny and Sue fall asleep in the back seat of a taxi while going to a costume party; Ralph discovers that crooks criminals are putting passengers to sleep to copy secret documents. Cap's Hobby Hints activity page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mark Evanier. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 359 CGC 4.5 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white to white

Restoration includes: Small amount of color touch on on cover.

Label #4438087022

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. 1st appearance of the new Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) in The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl!; Batgirl goes to a costume party dressed as Batgirl; she sees Killer Moth attack Bruce Wayne. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Murphy Anderson. Riddle of the Sleepytime Taxi!; Ralph Elongated Man Dibny and Sue fall asleep in the back seat of a taxi while going to a costume party; Ralph discovers that crooks criminals are putting passengers to sleep to copy secret documents. Cap's Hobby Hints activity page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mark Evanier. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 362 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4461664006

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane) and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. The Night Batman Destroyed Gotham City!; Batman and Robin solves The Riddlers riddles, but he escapes and sets a trap for Batman; the Riddler sets a bomb at a bank. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. The Horse That Hunted Hoods; a horse named Silver Blaze stops a jewel thief, much to the interest of Ralph Elongated Man Dibny and his wife, Sue; the horse then helps Ralph on a case. Missive from letter hack Guy H. Lillian III. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 363 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4442488004

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. 2nd appearance of the new Batgirl in The True-False Face of Batman!; Batman and Batgirl battle bad guys; Bruce Wayne has dinner with Commissioner Gordon and his daughter Barbara, who is really Batgirl. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene; a UFO story in which Ralph Elongated Man Dibny and his wife Sue visit Wishbone City, where people are acting very strange. Letters to the editor from Irene Vartanoff, Guy H. Lillian III, and comics writers Mike Friedrich and--yes--Gardner Fox himself! Cap's Hobby Center with G.I. Joe by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 363 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and 2 centerfold wraps detached at one staple.

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. 2nd appearance of the new Batgirl in The True-False Face of Batman!; Batman and Batgirl battle bad guys; Bruce Wayne has dinner with Commissioner Gordon and his daughter Barbara, who is really Batgirl. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene; a UFO story in which Ralph Elongated Man Dibny and his wife Sue visit Wishbone City, where people are acting very strange. Letters to the editor from Irene Vartanoff, Guy H. Lillian III, and comics writers Mike Friedrich and--yes--Gardner Fox himself! Cap's Hobby Center with G.I. Joe by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 393 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1488147020

Cover by Irv Novick. "The Combo Caper!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Joe Giella; Batman and Robin investigate the mystery of a neighbors cracked safe and the combination for it which was found on a soda pull-tab. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Downfall of a Goliath!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Continuing from last issue... Barbara Gordon and Jason Bard stumble upon the suspect of a mugging/murder involving a basketball player named Topper while on a date as Topper; As Batgirl, she and Bard find that the evidence proving Topper is guilty is possibly in his locker, the two are determined to find a way to break their date in order to investigate further. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 400 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4275950009

Cover by Neal Adams. Milestone issue featuring 1st appearance of Man-Bat in "Challenge of the Man-Bat!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Zoologist Kirk Langstrom is working late at the Gotham Natural History Museum putting together a bat habitat; he aims to perfect a serum that can endow people with enhanced auditory abilities via a specialized bat gland extract; Elsewhere in the city, a group of thieves known as the Blackout Gang break into a vault; Back at the museum, Kirk Langstrom is pleased with his progress and decides to test his new formula upon himself; he mutates into Man-Bat. "A Burial for Batgirl!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta; Barbara Gordon has come to Hudson University to help with a Edgar Allen Poe festival; She discovers a murder and captures Hank Osher, who appears to be the murderer; Batgirl begins to believe that Hank has been framed and investigates further, which leads to her being captured and bricked into a wall. Letter to the editor from writer Alan Brennert. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 411 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

Cover by Neal Adams. Ra's Al Ghul and the first appearance of his daughter, Talia, in "Into the Den of the Death-Dealers!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman scales the side of Gotham's Statue of Freedom for a secret meeting with an informant inside the torch; The informant wants police protection in exchange for turning over evidence on Doctor Darrk and the League of Assassins; Before the criminal can reveal anything however, an assassin sneaks into the chamber and stabs him from behind. "Cut... and Run!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano; Continuing from last issue, Batgirl has stumbled upon criminal activity involving the latest fashion sensation of the worlds greatest fashion model Mamie Archeson, a discovery that has her strapped onto a fabric cutter by the crook known as Serpy. Letter of comment from letter hack Guy Lillian. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 439 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. "Night of the Stalker!", story by Vin Amendola, Sal Amendola (plot), and Steve Englehart (script), pencils by Sal Amendola, inks by Dick Giordano; When Batman witnesses a couple being shot down in front of their child, this causes him to flashback to a similar incident which inspired him to become the costumed hero he is today. "The Riddle of the Clown" starring Hawkman and Hawkgirl, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert, reprinted from Flash Comics #92. "The Gold Hunters of '49!" starring The Atom, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene, reprinted from The Atom #12. Untitled Dr. Fate story, script by Gardner Fox, art by Howard Sherman, reprinted from More Fun Comics #66. "Batman's Bewitched Nightmare!" script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella, reprinted from Detective Comics #336; Batman and Robin confront a witch and some bank robbers. "The Tantalizing Troubles of the Tripod Thieves!", script by Gardner Fox, art by Carmine Infantino, reprinted from Detective Comics #355. "The Evil That Men Do Lives After Them," art by Pete Riss, reprinted from Kid Eternity #3. "Chapter 3: The Resurrection of Paul Kirk" starring Manhunter, script by Archie Goodwin, art by Walter Simonson. 100 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 554 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4341741024

"Port Passed!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Klaus Jansen. A murder down at the wharf has Batman and Robin teaming up with Detective Bullock to solve the case. Plus, the all new Black Canary and Green Arrow star in "The Past is Prologue...Crazy from the Heat!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Joey Cavalieri. Art by JK Moore and Bruce Patterson. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 557 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4341493001

Catwoman and Nocturna on one side, Night-Slayer on the other, and Batman doesn't know who will strike first! Part 4 of 6, continued from Batman (1940) #390. Continues in Batman (1940) #391. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Gene Colan and Bob Smith. Plus: Green Arrow back-up tale by Joey Cavalieri, Jerome Moore and Bruce Patterson! Cover by Colan and Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 561ZELLERS FN- 5.5

Full size promotional comic given away by Zeller's Store in Canada.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 569 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4350322007

When the Joker catches wind that Catwoman is now working with Batman and Robin, he decides to do the logical thing and 'rehabilitate' her in "Catch as Catscan." Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Mike W. Barr, art & cover by Alan Davis & Paul Neary. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 585 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349941003

Cover art by Jerry Bingham. The Ratcatcher starring Batman, script by John Wagner and Alan Grant, pencils by Norm Breyfogle, inks by Ricardo Villagran; Batman faces the Ratcatcher, who infests the sewer where Batman is with rats. 32 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 614 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-236237D-002

Cover art by Norm Breyfogle. Street Demonz starring Batman, script by Alan Grant, pencils by Norm Breyfogle, inks by Steve Mitchell; Batman helps a group of teenage boys against a motorcycle gang. 32 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 653 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4466702001

Cover art by Travis Charest and Ray McCarthy. The Serpent Pit starring Batman, Robin, and the Huntress, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Graham Nolan, inks by Scott Hanna; Batman and the Huntress battle terrorists. 32 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 662N CGC 9.4 SS Hanna

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s); Minor side/edge crack(s)

Signed by Scott Hanna on 04/27/2023. Newsstand Edition.

Label #2741060002

Newsstand Edition. KnightFall part 8. It's Batman vs. Firefly, Robin vs. the Riddler, and the Huntress vs. the Riddler's gang, as Gotham continues to burn. Continued in Batman (1940) #496. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover by Sam Kieth. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 750 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-242B326-003

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JORDAN B. GORFINKEL; ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH, JEFF JOHNSON, STEVE MITCHELL AND DAN PANOSIAN; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON Batman faces Ra's Al Ghul in a double-sized showdown! With the bitter enemies in pitched battle, the Dark Knight makes an unexpected change of plans. Plus, an extra-length fifth installment of "The Jacobian." FC, 64 PG. Cover price $4.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 800 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242ED25-008

Written by Andersen Gabrych and David Lapham Art by Pete Woods, Cam Smith and Lapham Cover by Jock. Don't miss this landmark, extra-sized issue! Following the shocking events of "War Games," Batman faces an entirely different ? and dangerous ? Gotham City. And with Killer Croc and the Mad Hatter on the loose, does the Dark Knight even stand a chance? Plus, a backup story written and illustrated by David Lapham (Stray Bullets) serves as a prelude to the next epic DETECTIVE COMICS storyline, Lapham's "City of Crime!" Cover price $3.50.

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

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #3986279018

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) 880 CGC 9.6 Jock Variant

Paper: White

Label #4456509006

Written by SCOTT SNYDER. Art and cover by JOCK. It all comes down to this! The Joker is on the loose in the catacombs beneath Gotham City, more vicious and frightening than ever. But even as Batman closes in on The Clown Prince of Crime, he begins to suspect that the city may be the target of an even deadlier threat - one that could shake Gotham City to its core. 32 pg, FC, RATED T Cover price $2.99.

Detective Comics (2011 2nd Series) 27B CGC 9.8 Miller Variant

Paper: White

Miller Variant Cover

Label #4257151019

Variant Cover by Frank Miller. Written by John Layman & Various. Art by Jason Fabok & Various. DC Entertainment presents this mega-sized issue featuring an all-star roster of Batman creators past and present! Don't miss a modern-day retelling of The Dark Knight's origin by the incredible team of writer Brad Meltzer and artist Bryan Hitch! Plus, all-new stories by Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy, Peter J. Tomasi and Ian Bertram, writer/artist Francesco Francavilla, Mike W. Barr and Guillem March, Gregg Hurwitz and Neal Adams and more! Also in this issue, John Layman and Jason Fabok kick off the new storyline 'GOTHTOPIA'! Gothtopia: Part 1 of 3 - It's a bright, shiny, happy place where dreams come true...as long as you don't look at things too closely. Plus: pin-ups by Mike Allred, Graham Nolan, Kelley Jones, Patrick Gleason and Jock. Cover price $7.99.

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

Paper: White

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

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.

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

Paper: White

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

Label #20-3A52ED8-068

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.

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

Paper: White

KRS Comics Edition A.

Label #4237236009

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+

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

Paper: White

KRS Comics Edition B.

Label #4368891013

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+

Detective Comics Bound Volume

Post-manufacturer hardcover bound volume including Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) issues 221-223, 226, 228- 230, 232, and 316, and Batman (1940) issues 140-142. Comics inside are trimmed, sewn, and glued for binding, grading mostly in VG-GD range otherwise. Hardcover is missing leaf pages, displays some wear, and books are no longer attached at binding. Outer spine is labeled "Detective Comics 2".

Detective Comics Lot of 6

Issues 498UK, 499, 500, 501, 503UK, 505UK of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN/VF range.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Reprint

Label #1618534083

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 FN/VF 7.0

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

Detective Tales (1935-1953 Popular Publications) Pulp 2nd Series Vol. 10 #4 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Bottom and right edge of back cover trimmed.

Label #4419776001

Devil Bitch (2021 Occult Press) 1ANNIVERSARY CGC 9.8

Paper: White

5th Anniversary Edition

Label #4393006001

Fifth Anniversary Edition Variant Cover by Synister. Story by Everette Hartsoe. Art by Paul Anka. A throw back to the horror movies of the 70s such as Rosemarys Baby, The Omen and Suspiria. Devil Bitch is the spirit of a long forgotten female warrior witch ( a.k.a. Morning Star) that possesses fortune teller, Lilith Starnes, bringing her great power that may drive her to the brink of madness. Humans are being used as vessels for strong demons to enter our plane. Can Lilith control her powers to vanquish these demons back to the gates of Hell or will Earth descend into darkness.

Devil Bitch (2021 Occult Press) 2C CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Variant Cover C

Label #4427628004

Variant Cover C. Story by Everette Hartsoe. Art by Paul Anka.

Devil Bitch (2021 Occult Press) 2SPIRAL.FOIL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Spiral Foil Edition

Label #4427628005

Foil Edition "Spiral" Variant Cover. Story by Everette Hartsoe. Art by Paul Anka.

Devil Dinosaur (1978) 4 VF+ 8.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Object from the Sky, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; After a prophetic dream about Sky Demons, Moon-Boy discovers that his nightmare has become a reality; Who are these strange robot creatures falling from the skies?; And what plans do they have for Devil? Hostess Fruit Pies with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Devil Dog Dugan (1956) 1 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation.

Devil-Dog Dugan in "Devil-Dogs and Dolls," "Rank Happy," "Bigger Than Both of Them," and "Where the Reds Roam!" Back-up story, "Inchon" (art by Sol Brodsky). John Severin cover. Cover price $0.10.

Devil's Rejects (2005) 1 FN+ 6.5

Rob Zombie (w) David Hartman, Mike Lopez, Nick Stakal (a) Rob Zombie's got a terrifying new movie?The Devil's Rejects?on the horizon, and IDW Publishing is proud to present three twisted tales based on the film's main characters. Zombie himself pens the blood-soaked stories of Capt. Spaulding, Otis, and Baby, with chilling art provided by David Hartman, Mike Lopez, and Nick Stakal (Containment). FC, 32pgs$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Diana vs. Jennifer Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 11" x 17".

Diary Secrets (1950) 16 GD/VG 3.0

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Sally's quest for love is complicated by the crooked schemes of her mother, a phony fortune-teller, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Southern belle Carolyn avoids men after bad experiences, and tries to get her sister Ginny to do the same. Jo Ann is ashamed that she lives with her father in a barge on the waterfront, and tries to hide it from the men she dates. Another terrific cover by Baker. Railroaded into Romance; I Was Love-Shy; Don't Cry, Baby!; I Tried to Lead a Double-Life. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Diary Secrets (1950) 27 GD/VG 3.0

1/2" Spine split from bottom.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Hy Rosen, Bob Brown, Dave Ganz, and Ric Estrada. Early romance comics from St. John with an emphasis on scandal and great covers by Matt Baker. Nancy dates the truck drivers she meets working in a freight office, just to see who she likes, but that gives some of them the wrong idea. Since childhood, Kay has been torn between Andy, who grows up to be a lawyer, and scofflaw Terry, who goes into petty crime. Peggy loves both reform-school teen Bill and football star Griff, but there's bad blood between Griff's and Bill's families. Another simple yet stunning cover by Baker. My Dates Were Free Trials; A Fool for Him; Love Can't Be Perfect; Heartless! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Diary Secrets (1950) 28 GD- 1.8

Cover, first wrap, and centerfold coming loose at both staples. Water damage and interior pen markings.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky and others. Early romance comics from St. John with an emphasis on scandal and great covers by Matt Baker. While Ray is overseas with the service, his fiancee back home tries to resist the temptation of other men. Poverty-stricken Marie loves Hank, who is also poor, but dates wealthy Mitchell because he offers a way out of the slums. Plus a vintage comics ad for Lionel Trains. I Couldn't Say No; Too Many Kisses; He Bought My Love; Backwards Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Digital Webbing Presents (2001) 5 FN/VF 7.0

Cover by Eric Powell. Stories by Eric Powell, Christopher Golden and Various. Art by Eric Powell, Yildiray Cinar, Richard Bonk, Ryan Ottley and Various. The many faces of Halloween remind us that variety is definitely the spice of life. What better place to dive into the spirit of variety than in the pages of a Halloween issue of Digital Webbing Presents? Rejoin the adventure as Amber & Alley continue their fight against evil; follow a horrifying investigation with F. Stein: Consulting Detective; learn why theres no such thing as a simple case in the world of Flick, where the supernatural's the norm; find out in Truth & Consequences why a little knowledge is a dangerous thing...especially when someone else wants it; discover the sweet taste of fear in I Scream, You Scream; and see The Goon from Eric Powell take action on the cover and in the pages of this issue! As an added treat, this issue features the first appearance in comic book format of best-selling author Christopher Golden's Shadow Saga characters. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Dinosaurs for Hire (1988 1st Series Eternity) 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2E003BA-011

1st printing. Cover pencils by Bryon Carson, inks by Scott Hanna. "Rolling Thunder Lizards," script by Tom Mason, pencils by Bryon Carson, inks by Alex Leonine; The Dinosaurs For Hire stop a drug deal. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.95.