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Absolute DC The New Frontier HC (2019 DC) 15th Anniversary Edition 1-1ST NM 9.4

15th Anniversary Edition

1st printing. Collects DC: The New Frontier (2004) #1-6, Justice League: The New Frontier Special (2008), and a story from Solo (2004 DC) #5.

Written by Darwyn Cooke. Art by Darwyn Cooke, J. Bone, David Bullock, and Michael Cho. Cover by Darwyn Cooke.

Darwyn Cooke's critically acclaimed masterpiece DC: THE NEW FRONTIER is back in this new, expanded Absolute edition featuring new story pages, detailed annotations, alternate sequences and an extensive gallery of sketches, pinups, action figure art and much more!

In the 1950s, Cold War paranoia outlawed the mystery men of the Golden Age. Stalwarts including Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman continued to fight for truth and justice, but as the world hurtled toward an uncertain future, it would take a new breed of hero to define the American Way. DC: THE NEW FRONTIER takes readers on an epic journey from the end of the Golden Age of heroes to the beginnings of the legendary Justice League of America.

This new edition includes supplemental material previously offered in the out-of-print deluxe edition, and collects the original six-issue miniseries, JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE NEW FRONTIER SPECIAL #1 and the story "Triangulation," from SOLO #5.

Hardcover (with slipcase), 528 pages, full color.

Cover price $99.99.

Batman Gotham by Gaslight (1989 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Written by Brian Augustyn. Art by Mike Mignola and P. Craig Russell. Introduction by Robert Bloch.

In an age of mystery and superstition, how would the people of Gotham react to a weird creature of the night, a bat-garbed vigilante feared by the guilty and the innocent alike? Some would live in terror. Others would rest easier. Only one man would take no notice at all, a man with other matters to attend to. His name? No one knows for sure. Most people know him only as Jack. Jack the Ripper.

Squarebound, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

Batman White Knight (2017) 1FOIL CGC 9.8 SS Murphy Murphy Con Foil Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Sean Murphy on 4/7/18 Convention Edition

Label #1599053005

Convention Exclusive Foil Cover Variant. Story, Art and Cover by Sean Murphy. In a world where Batman has gone too far, The Joker must save Gotham City. He's been called a maniac, a killer and the 'Clown Prince of Crime' but 'white knight'? Never. Until now… Set in a world where the Joker is cured of his insanity and homicidal tendencies, The Joker, now known as 'Jack,' sets about trying to right his wrongs. First he plans to reconcile with Harley Quinn, and then he'll try to save the city from the one person who he thinks is truly Gotham City's greatest villain: Batman! Superstar writer and artist Sean Murphy (PUNK ROCK JESUS, THE WAKE) presents a seven-issue miniseries of a twisted Gotham City with a massive cast of heroes and villains that, at its heart, is a tragic story of a hero and a villain: Batman and The Joker. But which is the hero-and which the villain? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Batman White Knight (2017) 3B CGC 9.8 SS Murphy Murphy Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Sean Murphy on 4/7/18 Variant Cover

Label #1599053003

Story, Art and Cover by Sean Murphy. Tragedy strikes, and the Bat-family face the fight of their lives against an army of super-villains and waning public support. A new discovery reinforces Jack's plot to jeopardize the Dark Knight's standing in Gotham City, and Harley's obsession with The Joker reaches a new height-and threatens to change the game for good! 32 pages, full color, RATED T+ Cover price $3.99.

Superman and Batman Generations Omnibus HC (2021 DC) Elseworlds 1-1ST NM 9.4

1st printing. Collects Superman and Batman: Generations I (1999) #1-4, Superman and Batman: Generations II (2001) #1-4, and Superman and Batman: Generations III (2003) #1-12.

Story and art by John Byrne.

Imagine a world where Superman and Batman aged naturally from their respective debuts in 1938 and 1939! From their first meeting to their confrontations with the Joker, Lex Luthor, and Mr. Mxyzptlk, their personal relationship continually evolves from best friends to bitter partners and finally respected peers. How would their legacies be passed on to future generations of heroes?

This collection, from prolific and acclaimed comics writer/artist John Byrne, spans a century of alternate DC history and features guest stars from across the Multiverse.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 720 pages, full color.

Cover price $75.00.

What If (1989 2nd Series) 51 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4711952005

Cover art by Art Nichols. What If the Punisher Had Become Captain America, script by Simon Furman, pencils by Paris Cullins, inks by Frank Turner and Dave Cooper; Frank Castle takes over for a blinded Captain America. But can he stop himself from becoming a ruthless vigilante?; based on Captain America #212, where Steve Rogers was temporarily blinded by the Red Skull. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.75.

What If Miles Morales (2022 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.6 Coello Variant

Paper: White

Coello Variant Cover A

Label #4036377015

Written by Cody Ziglar. Art by Paco Medina. Cover by Iban Coello. FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD… CAPTAIN AMERICA! What if…Miles Morales had never been bitten by a genetically enhanced spider and became Spider-Man? What if instead…the U.S. government recruited, trained, and granted him incredible powers with the Super-Soldier Serum? What makes Miles a hero no matter the circumstances, no matter the reality?! And are there OTHER super heroes the many Miles of the multiverse might have become instead of Spidey?! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.