Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) comic books

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 35 CGC 0.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Back Cover Missing. Front Cover Detached. Incomplete Small Amount of Dried Glue on 1st Wrap.

Label #1228216001

Classic Batman Hypodermic Needle cover art by Bob Kane. The Batman story, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane and Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Bob Kane. Spy story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Maurice Kashuba. Branded Yellow starring Buck Marshall, Range Detective, art by Homer Fleming. The Kidnapping Racket starring Steve Malone, District Attorney, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Don Lynch. Mystery with Music text story by Richard Lawlor. The Voodoo Vengeance starring Speed Saunders, Ace Investigator, art by Fred Guardineer. Cosmo, the Phantom of Disguise story, art by Sven Elven. Spanky & Cranky, the Twins humor page by Bob Kane. Bruce Nelson story, script and art by Tom Hickey. Slam Bradley story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Mart Bailey. Ad for Flash Comics #2. 64 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 149 GD 2.0

2" cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached.

Cover by Dick Sprang. Stories by Bill Finger and unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Jimmy Thompson, Howard Sherman, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. The sound effects from a radio drama spur the Joker to institute a new crime idea: that of using sound to create panic among the city's populace in order to make easy scores. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Sound-Effect Crimes!" by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang. Plus: Robotman in "The Lost Evidence!" with art by Jimmy Thompson; Slam Bradley in "Shorty Grows Up!" with art by Howard Sherman; and The Boy Commandos in "The Case of the Ex-Boy Commando!" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: Shorty half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; 2-page text piece "Science Question Box"; Varsity Vic 2-pager by Boltinoff; and Casey the Cop half-pager by Boltinoff. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 195 GD+ 2.5

1" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Cover oxidation.

Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Leonard Starr, Joe Certa and Ruben Moreira. From out of the past, a stranger came to shock Gotham City, claiming he was..."The Original Batman" with art by Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Ghost Riders of Weeping Valley" with art by Leonard Starr; Robotman in "Robotman-Guided Missle" with art by Joe Certa; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Magic Wand" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Ruben Moreira. Also: Quick Quiz activity half-pager by H.T. Elmo; Casey the Cop 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Varsity Vic 1-pager by Boltinoff; and 2-page text piece "The Precinct" by Jack Miller. 44 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 216 GD 2.0

Water damage. Staple rust, rust migration.

Last Pre-code issue - Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Batman of Tomorrow starring Batman and Robin, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris. The Robot Sailors! starring Captain Compass, script by Otto Binder, art by Joe Certa. Batman Whirly-Word Game activity page by Martin Naydel. The Most Robbed Bank in the World text story by Joe Mabely. The Man No Prison Could Hold! starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 219 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4440107002

Cover art by Win Mortimer. Gotham City's Strangest Race starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Captain Compass story, script by Otto Binder, art by Joe Certa. Roy Raymond TV Detective story, art by Ruben Moreira. Professor Eureka humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 225 CBCS 2.5 Restored

Slight amateur restoration

Paper: Off white to white

Amateur Restoration includes: cover reinforced with glue. All 3 edges trimmed. Staples removed. Removed from a bound volume.

Label #22-0B38017-005

1st appearance of Martian Manhunter (J'onn J'onzz)

Cover art by Win Mortimer. If I Were Batman starring Batman and Robin, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Do You Know Your Neighbors? public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Money That Came to Life! starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, script by Jack Miller, art by Ruben Moreira. Four Tricks of the Detective's Trade text article by Jack Miller. The Strange Experiment of Dr. Erdel starring John Jones Manhunter From Mars, script by Joe Samachson, art by Joe Certa. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 236 GD+ 2.5

2" spine split from bottom. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. 1st appearance of the Bat-Tank in The New-Model Batman starring Batman and Robin. How to Spend a Summer Week! starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Great Earth-Mars Mystery starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. The Magic Tablecloth starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, script by Jack Miller, art by Ruben Moreira. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 241 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Rainbow Batman starring Batman and Robin, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Stan Kaye. The Man Who Couldn't Touch Ground starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Impossible Manhunt! starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 244 GD 2.0

2 1/2" spine split from bottom and through first 2 wraps. Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The 100 Batarangs of Batman starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Worldwide Adventures in Science! public service announcement, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Super-Spectacular starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Hit-And-Run Police Squads article. The Four Stunts of Doom starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 259 GD 2.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Challenge of the Calendar Man" starring Batman, Robin, and Calendar Man (1st appearance), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; A new criminal, trying to make a name for himself, challenges Batman to a duel of wits with all of his crimes being based on the "five" seasons. Know Your Pet! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Don Cameron. Jail Jests humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Tiny Catastrophes" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy battles Harry Harper. "Manhunt on the Mesa" text story. Casey the Cop half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Getaway King" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Martian Manhunter battles The Getaway Mastermind (Monty Moran), an expert at spectacular getaways. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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) 310 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4467000008

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Bat-Mite's Super-Circus!" starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Bat-Mite comes to Earth and gives three crooks super-powers to make them more challenging to Batman and Robin; But a bump on the head blocks Bat-Mite from using his powers against the crooks, and the three opponents may be more than the heroes can handle; The strongman, the rubberman and the human cannonball are unstoppable with their powers combined and the heroes decide to them out one by one; Batman first tricks the Strongman into punching himself, knocking him out; Later, he tricks the Rubberman into bumping his head on a doorway as he tries to dodge one of Batman's punches. Pennies for UNICEF! public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Miniature Manhunter" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A criminal reduces Manhunter to miniature size. Airborne Rescue! article. Strange Old Laws humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 311 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and 2 wraps detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Name written on splash page.

Cover art by Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff. 1st appearance of Catman in "Challenge of the Cat-Man!" starring Batman, Robin, Cat-Man (intro), and Batwoman, script by Bill Finger, art by Jim Mooney; Tom Blake, a playboy and big-game hunter, is inspired by the memory of the Catwoman and his pet black panther to become the Cat-Man, a costumed thief, using cat-gimmicks and cat-motifs in his robberies; Batman, Robin, and Batwoman stand against Cat-Man and they confront the criminal on a couple of occasions until Batman is able to deduce Cat-Man's secret identity; When the Dynamic Duo find Cat-Man's lair, they fall into a trap, but Batman finds a way out after which Cat-Man tries to escape, but falls to a nearby river and is dragged away by the current. Strange Old Laws humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Invaders from the Space Warp" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; When alien criminals from another dimension escape to Earth, Manhunter rounds them all up, but they accidentally leave their pet Zook behind. Touchdown for Picasso! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 313 FN- 5.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Safety First -- All Year! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Mystery of the $1,000,000 Treasure Hunt" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A gang boss fakes his death to lure two rival gangs into a fantastic treasure hunt and Batman into a deathtrap; However, in order to get Batman's attention, the criminal had to make an anonymous call to the Gotham City Police Department and this clue was enough for Batman to figure out the trap; Using the Batman Robot, the heroes trick the criminal into believing that he has actually captured Batman and they proceed to arrest him and his gang. "The Wizard Who Conquered J'onn J'onzz" starring John Jones Manhunter from, art by Joe Certa; Roy Roggins, a thief, steals the magical Wand of Wodessa from an estate collection, beating magician-criminal Argus Weedes gang to it, and appears to prove the wands power by using it to defeat Jonn Jonzz; Roggins is accepted by the gang and taken to Weede, with the Manhunter (who had been feigning defeat) secretly trailing; But when Weede acquires the wand, he energizes it with a "magical element" and activates its real magic. 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 FR/GD 1.5

2.5" Spine split from bottom. Cover and centerfold detached and two additional center 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) 365 VG/FN 5.0

Written by John Broome. Art by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane) and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. The House the Joker Built!; the Joker sells Joker merchandise and makes a television show of Joker/Batman fights. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Sid Greene. The Crooks Who Captured Themselves!; Ralph Elongated Man tries to stop bad guys from robbing a coin shop, but stops the police instead. Letters to the editor from comics writers Mike Friedrich and Mark Evanier. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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) 523 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. "Inferno," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tony deZuniga; Batman learns that Solomon Grundy is haunting the sewers of Gotham City with a gang of criminals. "Mob Rule!", script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Ron Randall; After stopping a riot at the site of a strike, Green Arrow notices two men who had fought each other acting chummy and tails one of them. He discovers that the man is part of a group that intends to throw Star City into chaos and then usurp leadership, with a plot created by their adviser, Lord Machiavelli; GA reveals his presence, whereupon Machiavelli calls upon his partner, the Executrix, to battle him with twin laser-torches. Letter from T.M. Maple. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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) 623 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2362FF2-005

Part 2 of the 3-part 'Demon Within': Batman continues to follow the trail of the serial killer who is taking his inspiration from the unauthorized 'Batman' comic book. The main story is by John Ostrander, with art by Mike McKone and Jose Marzan, Jr.; the 'comic book' story-within-the story is by Ostrander, with art by Flint Henry. Cover by Golden Age Batman great Dick Sprang. Cover price $1.00.

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) 788 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242E1C1-012

WRITTEN BY PAUL BOLLES AND RICK SPEARS; ART BY MIKE LILLY, SEAN PARSONS, AND ROB G.; COVER BY TIM SALE "The Randori Stone" Part 1 of 2. Two years ago, Eddie Hurst was sentenced to death for a trio of murders he didn't commit. He was supposed to await his execution quietly in a cold cell at Blackgate.but something's happened to Eddie Hurst. He's gotten stronger. A lot stronger. And now he wants revenge on everyone who had a role in sending him down the river! Only Batman can stop the coming bloodbath - but can he uncover the mystery of Eddie's newfound strength? And in the backup, the flea-bitten conclusion of Rick Spears' and Rob G.'s "The Dogcatcher!" FC, 40 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 800 CBCS 9.8

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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) 831 CGC 9.8

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Label #4063287005

Written by Paul Dini Art by Don Kramer & Wayne Faucher Cover by Simone Bianchi Writer Paul Dini - creator of Harley Quinn - returns with art team Don Kramer & Wayne Faucher (JSA)! A bizarre incident forges a temporary alliance between the Dark Knight and his daffy-but-deadly adversary Harley Quinn. Forget everything you think you know about Dr. Harleen Quinzel as Batman uncovers long-buried secrets from his enemy's unknown past. 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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

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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

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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.