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Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4494507004

The tale begins on a treacherous mountain climb to track a killer. It ends with the birth of the LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT. On his quest to apprehend the killer, Bruce Wayne meets a tribal shaman who has a lasting impact on his life, influencing him, upon his return to Gotham City, to take up the cowl of Batman. Then, strange, ritualistic murders start occurring, and a mysterious bat-like person is seen. "Shaman" is a 5-part story that examines the early days of Batman...and leads off the first new regular Batman title in years. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Ed Hannigan and John Beatty. Inner cover painting by George Pratt. Deluxe format. NOTE: Outer cover has four different color variations and are not listed individually within our system. Cover price $1.50.

Batman Secret Files (2018) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2094794004

Cover by Mikel Janín. Written by Tom King, Ram V, Cheryl Lynn Eaton, Jordie Bellaire and Tom Taylor. Art by Mikel Janín, Jorge Fornés, Elena Casagrande, Jill Thompson, Brad Walker and Andew Hennessy. Delve into Batman's case histories and discover brand-new stories by some of comics' most exciting talents. The BATMAN team of Tom King and Mikel Janín provides a framing sequence with the story "True Strength" (with an appearance by Superman), setting up our hand-picked teams of creators to take a look at Bat-mysteries past and present, including: a look at how the Scarecrow's fear toxin affects the common man in "The Nature of Fear" by Ram V and Jorge Fornés; "One" by Cheryl Lynn Eaton and Elena Casagrande; "Enough" by Jordie Bellaire and Jill Thompson; and the Dark Knight Detective teaming up with Detective Chimp in "The World's Greatest Detective, and Batman" by Tom Taylor, Brad Walker and Andrew Hennessy. 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

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.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-3RD FN 6.0 3rd Printing

3rd printing; Frank Miller script and art. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 SS Bolland Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Brain Bolland on 4/1/21

Label #2504933017

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 FN/VF 7.0 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

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 Urban Legends (2021 DC) 1B CGC 9.8 Finch Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Plastic debris between case and inner well

Variant Cover.

Label #3871020001

Cover by David Finch. Infinite Frontier Tie-In. Written by Chip Zdarsky, Stephanie Phillips, Brandon Thomas and Matthew Rosenberg. Art by Eddy Barrows, Marcus To, Laura Braga, Max Dunbar, Ryan Benjamin and Eber Ferreira. Batman may be the biggest name in Gotham City, but there are lots of other heroes -- and villains -- who will get a turn to shine in Batman: Urban Legends, a brand-new monthly series tying into the biggest events in Gotham City. The series begins with these can't-miss tales: Superstar writer Chip Zdarsky enters the world of Gotham City with celebrated Detective Comics and DC Future State: Robin Eternal artist Eddy Barrows for a six-part story chronicling Red Hood's investigation of a new drug sweeping through Gotham. It's a night that will change his life forever -- and put him in Batman's crosshairs. Don't miss "Cheer: Part 1 of 6" by Zdarsky, Barrows, Marcus To and Eber Ferreira. New Harley Quinn writer Stephanie Phillips and DC Future State: The Next Batman artist Laura Braga join forces for "New Roots," a Harley tale set just before the launch of her new series. Harley's determined to sort out her history with Poison Ivy -- but first, she'll have to find her! Coming off the DC Future State Outsiders tale, writer Brandon Thomas begins a three-part saga reuniting Black Lightning, Katana, and Metamorpho in "The Caretaker: Part 1 of 3." But this reunion quickly turns into a confrontation with a figure from Katana's past, in a story drawn by fan-favorite artist Max Dunbar (Champions, Dungeons and Dragons, Judge Dredd)! And writer of the DC Future State Grifters story Matthew Rosenberg picks up where he left off, continuing from the pages of Batman #101! Superstar artist Ryan Benjamin joins the team as we learn why Cole Cash is in Gotham in a tale that hints at what HALO might be...and we also get Batman vs. Grifter -- round two -- in "The Long Con: Part 1 of 5"! 64 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $7.99.

Birds of Prey (2023 DC) 2E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Schmidt Variant Cover.

Label #4449829004

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Kelly Thompson. Art by Leonardo Romero. Cover by Otto Schmidt. BLACK CANARY'S ALL-NEW TEAM ON THEIR FIRST MISSION! Black Canary has built an all-new team with a very specific and very dangerous first mission: extraction! Their target: [REDACTED]! She's being held on [REDACTED] and guarded by a battalion of [REDACTED]. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, then we're explaining it wrong! It's a terrible mission! And before it can even be launched, the Birds have to gather a few mysterious supplies and see some old familiar faces...that they punch! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Blackhawk (1944 1st Series) 59 GD- 1.8

3.5" Cumulative spine split.

Cover by Reed Crandall. Featuring: The mysterious space missiles from "Beachhead on Asteroid X," a 7 page Blackhawk story drawn by Bill Ward (?); 10 page Blackhawk story "The Sea Devil" drawn by Bill Ward; 4 page Chop Chop story "The Missing Eyes of the Buddha" drawn by Paul Gustavson; 7 page Blackhawk story "The Red Tomorrow" drawn by Bill Ward; 1 page text story "Dangerous Assignment." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 20 GD/VG 3.0

Staple rust. Water damage.

Cover by Irv Novick. "The Haunted Castle," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Irv Novick; As the legend goes, every one-hundred years the sorceror Thando's castle appears, and he will be free to conquer the land unless a brave knight defeats him; Celia is taken by Thando, making his appearance once again; Only the Silent Knight can defeat him and rescue his lady love! Do You Know the Legend of Superman? ad. The Student Warrior article by Jack Miller, art by Raymond Perry. "The Secret of Odin's Cup," script by Bob Haney, art by Joe Kubert; Jon and the mute bard take shelter in a cave during a storm; But this is no ordinary cave, as it leads to the vast lair of Wotan, underworld Viking; It is also where the fabled cup of Odin, with which one drink grants invincibility against all odds, has been hidden by its guardian, a fair princess maiden. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 119 CBCS 5.5

Paper: White

Label #24-2E08A5E-002

Cover by Jim Aparo. "Bring Back Killer Krag," script by Bob Haney, art by Jim Aparo; When crime boss Dolph Rossi puts a hit out on a man named Moran, Batman and Commissioner Gordon provide him protection. This proves to be no easy task as the top hit man Killer Krag is the man hired to kill Moran; Watching Moran at a horse race, they fail to prevent his assassination when Krag disguises himself as a jockey at the horse track; They also fail in stopping Krag from escaping to the island nation of Santa Cruz; Kirk Langstrom uses his formula to become the Man-Bat; As Batman deals with the dangers getting into the island including sharks and superstitious natives. Man-Bat uses his grotesque appearance to convince the islanders that he's a bat-god. Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. Statement of ownership - average print run 380,640; average paid circulation 190,100. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 197 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4481504011

Cover by Jim Aparo. "The Autobiography of Bruce Wayne!", script by Alan Brennert, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by George Freeman; This majority of this story is a flashback to 1955 that explains how the Earth-Two Batman cast aside Batwoman (Katherine Kane) and married Catwoman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Catwoman (1993 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4484908003

Bane's in charge and Catwoman's stealing on his behalf in "Life Lines Chapter 1: Rough Diamonds!" Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. Script by Jo Duffy, pencils by Jim Balent, inks by Dick Giordano. Balent embossed cover. Cover price $1.95.

Catwoman (2002 3rd Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4492829003

WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY DARWYN COOKE AND MIKE ALLRED; COVER BY COOKE. Selina Kyle makes her triumphant return as Catwoman, in a stylish new ongoing series written by Ed Brubaker (BATMAN) and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke (BATMAN: EGO) and Mike Allred (Madman). A serial killer is racking up bodies in her old haunts, taking her back to a life she thought she'd left behind permanently. Cover price $2.50.

Catwoman (2002 3rd Series) 74 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Minor side/edge crack(s), less than 1".

Label #4465304004

Written by Will Pfeifer Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Adam Hughes The new blood in Gotham City plans to wipe Catwoman off the streets! The only way to prove herself to the crime lords of Gotham is to pull off an impossible heist - before her cold-blooded counterpart does! Cover price $2.99.

Catwoman 80th Anniversary 100 Page Super Spectacular (2020 DC) 1F CGC 9.0 Lau 1980s Variant

Paper: White

1980's Variant Cover

Label #3911409012

Cover by Stanley Lau. Written by Paul Dini, Ann Nocenti, Tom King, Jeff Parker, Liam Sharp, Mindy Newell, Chuck Dixon, Will Pfeifer, Ram V and Ed Brubaker. Art by Emanuela Lupacchino, Robson Rocha, Mikel Janin, Jonathan Case, Liam Sharp, Lee Garbett, Kelley Jones, Pia Guerra, Fernando Blanco, Cameron Stewart, Mick Gray, Daniel Henriques and Danny Miki. Our gal Catwoman is turning 80 next year (and looking very good, if we meow say), and DC is celebrating with nothing less than a huge soiree, invite only, packed with creators who mean the most to her and to whom she means the most! Stories featured in this 100-page spectacular include a tail -- sorry, tale -- that takes place at the end of the Brubaker/Stewart Catwoman run, in honor of artist Darwyn Cooke. Also, Catwoman is caught by an exotic cat collector, runs into a wannabe thief trying to prove himself as her apprentice, encounters a mystery involving memorabilia from alternate continuities, and of course some Bat/Cat fun. Featuring: "Skin the Cat" by Paul Dini, Emanuela Lupacchino and Mick Gray; "Now You See Me" by Ann Nocenti, Robson Rocha and Daniel Henriques; "Helena" by Tom King and Mikel Janin; "The Catwoman of Earth" by Jeff Parker and Jonathan Case; "A Cat of Nine Tales" by Liam Sharp; "Little Bird" by Mindy Newell and Lee Garbett; "Born to Kiln" by Chuck Dixon, Kelley Jones and Danny Miki; "Conventional Wisdom" by Will Pfeifer and Pia Guerra; "Addicted to Trouble" by Ram V and Fernando Blanco; and "The Art of Picking a Lock" by Ed Brubaker and Cameron Stewart. Plus pin-ups by Babs Tarr, Ty Templeton, Steve Rude, Tula Lotay, Tim Sale, Jim Balent and Jae Lee. 96 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4499611022

"The Summoning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Dick Giordano. This is it, the biggest, and arguably most important, event in the history of the DCU. A wave of unstoppable destructive force is sweeping across the multiverse and indiscriminately destroying everything in its path. Nothing seems able to stop it. The Crime Syndicate of Amerika (evil versions of the JLA) of Earth-3 die trying, along with their world. Batman receives an ominous warning from the Flash. Weather and natural disasters are out of control. An eclectic group of heroes and villains from around the multiverse are assembled to halt the death and destruction, and the being known as the Monitor may be the only one who can help them. 1st appearance of Alexander Luthor. Featuring the deaths of the Crime Syndicate of Amerika and Lex Luthor of Earth-3. NOTE: What can I say about "Crisis" accept that it's epic, meaningful, engrossing, and grand in scope. As an eleven year old comic fan, I remember being absolutely blown away by this story. Marv Wolfman and George Perez are truly masters of their craft. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths HC (2015 DC) Deluxe Edition 1-1ST NM 9.4

Deluxe Edition - 1st printing. Collects Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) #1-12 and History of the DC Universe (1986) #1-2.

Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Dick Giordano, Mike DeCarlo, and Jerry Ordway. Cover by Alex Ross (Based on the art of George Perez).

The 12-issue epic is collected in a deluxe hardcover! The mysterious Anti-Monitor has begun a crusade to end all existence. As alternate Earths are destroyed, the Monitor quickly assembles a team of heroes from across time and space to stop the menace!

Hardcover, 400 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

Dark Knight III Master Race (2015) 1A CGC 9.8 SS Miller/Kubert/Azzarello/Janson Kubert

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Signed and sketch by Frank Miller on 01/20/2017 and signed by Brian Azzarello, Klaus Janson and Andy Kubert on 01/20/2017.

Label #1436616001

Written by Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello. Art and Cover by Andy Kubert and Klaus Janson. The epic ending you never saw coming is here because you demanded it! The Dark Knight rises again to face the dawn of the master race! 36 pages, full color. Includes a bound-in, 12 page mini-comic (5 1/2-in X 8 1/2-in): Dark Knight Universe Presents: Atom. #1 Cover price $5.99.

Dark Knight III Master Race (2015) 1E CGC 9.8 Miller 1:100 Variant

Paper: White

Miller Variant Cover

Label #4338739003

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello. Art by Andy Kubert and Klaus Janson. Cover by Frank Miller. The epic ending you never saw coming is here because you demanded it! The Dark Knight rises again to face the dawn of the master race! 36 pages, full color. Includes a bound-in, 12 page mini-comic (5 1/2-in X 8 1/2-in): Dark Knight Universe Presents: Atom. #1 Cover price $5.99.

Dark Knight III Master Race (2015) 2A CGC 9.8 SS Miller/Azzarello/Janson/Kubert Kubert

Paper: White

Signed and sketch by Frank Miller on 01/20/2017 and signed by Brian Azzarello, Klaus Janson and Andy Kubert on 01/20/2017. (typo on CGC label)

Label #1323147003

Written by Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello. Art and Cover by Andy Kubert and Klaus Janson. The unexpected finale to the Dark Knight saga continues as Carrie Kelly gets caught…that is, she finds herself…she gets into-well, you're just going to have to read it yourself. 36 pages, full color. Includes a bound-in, 12 page mini-comic (5 1/2-in X 8 1/2-in): Dark Knight Universe Presents: Wonder Woman #1 Cover price $5.99.

Dark Knight III Master Race (2015) 4A CGC 9.8 SS Miller/Azzarello/Janson/Kubert Kubert

Paper: White

Signed and sketch by Frank Miller on 01/20/2017 and signed by Brian Azzarello, Klaus Janson and Andy Kubert on 01/20/2017.

Label #1406032007

Written by Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello. Art by Andy Kubert and Frank Miller. Cover by Andy Kubert and Klaus Janson. The Master Race will rise. Cities will fall. Bruce Wayne is dead. What will the heroes of the world do to save it? 32 pages, full color. Includes a bound-in, 12 page mini-comic (5 1/2-in X 8 1/2-in): Dark Knight Universe Presents: Batgirl #1 Cover price $5.99.

DC 100 Page Super Spectacular (1971) 21 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4434351018

Superboy stars in "The Superboy Revenge Squad!" Originally presented in Superboy #94, art by George Gapp. Supergirl's friend Lena Thorul learns she is the sister of the sinister Lex Luthor in "Lena Thorul, Jungle Princess!" Originally presented in Action Comics #313, art by Jim Mooney. Kid Eternity battle the Beagle. Originally presented in Kid Eternity #9. Plus, reprints of Adventure Comics #332 by Edmond Hamilton and John Forte, Brave and the Bold #54 starring the Teen Titans (Robin, Kid Flash, and Aqualad), and Superboy #50 by Otto Binder, Curt Swan, and George Klein. Cover price $0.50.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 26N VG+ 4.5

Signed by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Jim Starlin (splash). Certification is not included.

Newsstand Edition. Superman & Green Lantern story. 1st appearance of the New Teen Titans in preview story, featuring art by George Perez & Dick Giordano. 1st appearance of Raven, Cyborg, & Starfire. Marv Wolfman story. Jim Starlin cover. Jim Starlin and Steve Mitchell art. Cover price $0.50.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 47A.N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4494461003

1st printing. Newsstand Edition. 1st appearance He-Man and the Masters of the Universe in comics. Superman vs. He-Man and The Masters of the Universe in "From Eternia with Death!" written by Paul Kupperberg with art by Curt Swan and inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover price $0.60.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 47A.N GD 2.0

Water damage.

1st printing. Newsstand Edition. 1st appearance He-Man and the Masters of the Universe in comics. Superman vs. He-Man and The Masters of the Universe in "From Eternia with Death!" written by Paul Kupperberg with art by Curt Swan and inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover price $0.60.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 49D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-40C0498-020

Direct Edition. DC Comics Presents: Superman and SHAZAM! - Written by Roy Thomas and Paul Kuppergerg. Art by Rich Buckler and John Calnan. Can even the combined power of Superman and Captain Marvel stand up to the awesome might of Black Adam?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 49N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3729624014

Newsstand Edition. DC Comics Presents: Superman and SHAZAM! - Written by Roy Thomas and Paul Kuppergerg. Art by Rich Buckler and John Calnan. Can even the combined power of Superman and Captain Marvel stand up to the awesome might of Black Adam?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4424337003

Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.

DC Special Series (1977) 11 CBCS 6.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #24-2E08A5E-003

Flash Spectacular. Flash, Kid Flash, the Golden Age Flash and Johnny Quick battle Gorilla Grodd and Turtle Man. Written by Cary Bates, with art by Irv Novick, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Kurt Schaffenberger, Murphy Anderson, Alex Saviuk and Wally Wood. Also includes a guide to the Flashs rogues gallery of enemies. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. This comic book measures 10 3/8 in length, a 1/4 inch longer than regular comics. 80-Page Giant Cover price $1.00.

DC vs. Vampires Killers (2022 DC) 1B CGC 9.8 Booth Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4488408001

Written by Matthew Rosenberg. Art by Mike Bowden. Cover by Brett Booth, Jonathan Glapion. In the shadow of the new Vampire World Order, Harley Quinn rules the human underworld in this age of darkness. She has survived by only looking out for herself...but she might have just found the key to saving the world. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Demon (1972 1st Series) 6 FN 6.0

Can even the Demon Etrigan stand against the fury of a hellish night-stalker from the Nether World? "The Howler!" Story and art by Jack Kirby. Cover price $0.20.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 19 0.3

INCOMPLETE. Missing piece from interior (affects Larry Steele story).

Cover art by Creig Flessel. The Grogan Case starring Speed Saunders, script by Gardner Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. Inspector Kent story, art by George Newman. Larry Steele story, script and art by Will Ely. Spy story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster. Dr. Fu Manchu story, script by Sax Rohmer, art by Leo O'Mealia. A Dead Case text story by Gardner Fox (as Paul Dean). The Coolie Smugglers (Part 3) starring Bruce Nelson, art by Tom Hickey. Cosmo story, art by Sven Elven. Steve Malone story, script by Gardner Fox. In Africa starring Slam Bradley, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster. 64 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 45 CGC 4.5 Qualified

Paper: Off white

MARRIED CENTERFOLD.

Label #1234369006

1st Joker appearance in Detective Comics in the Batman and Robin story, "The Case of the Laughing Death!" Also in this issue: Spy (by Jerry Siegel and Ed Moore); Larry Steele, Detective; The Crimson Avenger (by Jack Lehti); Speed Saunders, Ace Investigator; Steve Malone, District Attorney; Cliff Crosby in "Murder at the Polo Games"; and Slam Bradley (by Siegel and Howard Sherman). Full-page ad for Batman # 3. Half-page ad for All Star Comics # 2. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 194 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage. Staples added (not manufacturing). Cover oxidation.

Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Bill Woolfolk, Carmine Infantino, Jack Miller and unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Charles Paris, Sid Check, Moe Worthman, Leonard Starr, Howard Sherman and unknown. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Stolen Bank" by Bill Woolfolk, Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "Return of the Killers!" with art by Leonard Starr; Robotman in "The Crime Collector" by Carmine Infantino, Jack Miller, Sid Check and Moe Worthman; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Man in Ice!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with inks by Howard Sherman. Also: Quick Quiz activity half-pager by H.T. Elmo; Casey the Cop 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Jerry the Jitterbug 2-pager by Boltinoff; and 2-page text piece "Extinguishing the Firebugs" by Jack Miller (as John Marlowe). And: Superman says "People Are People!" in a 1-page public service announcement by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 44 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 258 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Prisoners of the Giant Robots" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman battles a gang of robot criminals, including Robot Thor; baddies Bartok and Gus also star. Wanted: A Pal! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Don Cameron. "Mr. Disaster" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy battles Mr. Lee and Mr. Wood. Detective With the Electric Eye text article. Casey the Cop half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Jinxed Ship" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; While on vacation, Detective Jones books passage on a tramp steamer where he uncovers a plot to convince the crew that the new captain is a jinx. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 359 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4473819007

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) 400 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover loose at one staple. Cover tearing.

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) 405 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Significant front/back scuff(s).

Label #0008517-AB-007

Cover by Neal Adams. "The First of the Assassins!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Frank Giacoia; Batman is called upon to protect a shipping magnate, his fiancee, and his employee from an assassin on a supposedly deserted island. "The Living Statue!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; Continuing from last issue... Batgirl has been investigating the murder of X-rated film director Billy Warlock, whom her friend Jason Bard has been framed for; Her searches brough her to Warlock's studio where she was captured by one of Warlock's actresses Veda who masterminded the whole scheme and is now preparing to trap Batgirl in plaster. Reprint back-up story, "The Sleuth in the Iron Mask!," art by Bob Brown. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 405 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover by Neal Adams. "The First of the Assassins!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Frank Giacoia; Batman is called upon to protect a shipping magnate, his fiancee, and his employee from an assassin on a supposedly deserted island. "The Living Statue!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; Continuing from last issue... Batgirl has been investigating the murder of X-rated film director Billy Warlock, whom her friend Jason Bard has been framed for; Her searches brough her to Warlock's studio where she was captured by one of Warlock's actresses Veda who masterminded the whole scheme and is now preparing to trap Batgirl in plaster. Reprint back-up story, "The Sleuth in the Iron Mask!," art by Bob Brown. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 569 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4505144001

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) 610 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-27A0853-011

Even death can't stop the menace of the Penguin as he rises from the grave and begins to plot against Batman and all of Gotham City. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle. Cover price $1.00.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 615 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-236237D-013

'The Penguin Affair,' part 2 of 3. The Dark Knight learns why the Penguin is using attacking flocks of birds to decimate Gotham City...too late to stop him. Continued from Batman (1940) #448. Concludes in Batman (1940) #449. Script by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle. Cover price $1.00.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 651 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-2364435-023

"A Bullet for Bullock!" Story by Chuck Dixon. Art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Detective Bullock is getting too close to solving a crime and someone wants him dead. When the surly detective feels he's in over his head he calls in some back-up...the Batman. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 668 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-2426234-020

KnightQuest: The Crusade, following the adventures of Azrael as the new Batman, continues: Robin and Batman have their ultimate confrontation, ending with Tim Drake being locked out of the Batcave. This issue leads directly into Robin (1993-2009) #1. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover by Kelley Jones. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 729 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-2428F5D-024

Cover art by Brian Stelfreeze. "30 Seconds to Midnight" (Fight or Flight: 3), script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by William Rosado, inks by Sal Buscema; Nicholas Scratch sends his minions to Gotham City to find and kill Bruce Wayne; Nightwing and Robin patrol Gotham one last time before it is shut down for good, and they wonder where could Bruce be; Gearhead observes them with a camera and is also curious about the whereabouts of Batman; Meanwhile, at GCPD Headquarters, James Gordon and Sarah discuss their future; Nightwing and Robin observe the Cadwallader Bridge as it was the last one to be destroyed in order to cut off the city from mainland; Robin contacts Oracle and asks her to help him find Bruce; Batman does not appear in this story; Part of "No Mans Land." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 753 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242B326-008

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

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 828 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4499611024

Written by Paul Dini. Art by Don Kramer & Wayne Faucher. Cover by Simone Bianchi . One of Bruce Wayne's oldest friends is found dead in Gotham Bay, ripped apart by a mysterious sea monster. As he investigates the bizarre death, Batman is drawn into a fatal encounter with the murderous creature. 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 829 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4499611023

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

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 844 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242F872-016

Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Nguyen Batman and Zatanna struggle against the combined threat of Scarface and the new Ventriloquist as the villains attempt to take out an entire Gotham crime family. Plus, more on the origin of the Ventriloquist! 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.