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Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 411 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1206992003

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) 411 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4652009011

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) 418 VF 8.0

52-page giant issue. Cover art by Neal Adams. "...And Be a Villain!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; The Creeper is unable to transform back into his Jack Ryder identity and is being driven insane by Dr. Yatzs serum; But Yatzs son Ishmael has the Creeper steal for him, promising to cure him of his condition, and Batman becomes involved with the case as a result. "The Kingpin is Dead!", script by Frank Robbins, art by Don Heck; During the premiere of a new movie titled "The Stepfather" - based on the true story of the 1920's crime kingpin known as Floyd Marcus - premieres at a Gotham theater, Marcus (who is in attendance) is gunned down in cold blood upon his arrival; Recognizing the gunman as Marcus' step son Mike, Barbara Gordon changes into Batgirl to search his estate for proof linking him to the murder. "The Case of the Careless Caretaker," art by George Papp, reprinted from Gang Busters #40. "The Case of the Terrified Tenderfoot!", script by Joe Millard, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Frank Giacoia, reprinted from Dale Evans Comics #1. Letters to the editor from cartoonist Fred Hembeck and comics writers Bob Rozakis and Denny O'Neil (!). 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 426 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4685376007

Cover by Mike Kaluta. "Killer's Roulette!," script and art by Frank Robbins; Batman sets out to uncover the secret behind the suicides of three wealthy compulsive gamblers. "Trail of the Fadeaway Footprints!," script by Len Wein, art by Dick Giordano; a mystery starring Elongated Man and Sue Dibny. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 432 FN/VF 7.0

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Great Rip-Off Mystery!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; Batman sets out to crack the case of a murdered courier carrying a briefcase full of torn halves of paper currency. "Suddenly... the Witness Vanished!", script by Elliot Maggin, art by Murphy Anderson; Jean Loring questions her client, Henry Norton, during a trial; He is accused of stealing a first-edition copy of Carl Sandburg's poetry and microfilm copies of every issue of the Ivy Town Herald since October 9, 1871; Henry refuses to answer Jean's questions and when the judge demands answers, Henry begins to glow stating that he is leaving the courtroom and has a date with a hog-butcher; Ray Palmer, who was watching the proceedings waiting to have lunch with Jean, sneaks away and changes to the Atom. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Barr. Amusing ad for a record album, "71 Rock Hits." What counted as a "rock" hit? "Go Away Little Girl" by Donny Osmond, "Knock Three Times" by Tony Orlando and Dawn, and "I Think I Love You" by the Partridge Family. No kiddin'! 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 462 VF 8.0

Cover by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). "Kill Batman - In Triplicate," script by Bob Rozakis and Michael Uslan, pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Frank McLaughlin; Per last two issues, Captain Stingaree believes that there are secretly three Batmen (all brothers) and has already captured two; This issue begins with Robin, having received an anonymous tip about the HQ of a Hudson University drug operation, goes through the snow to a cabin; As he approaches, an avalanche of snow lands on him; Early the next morning, Batman gets a call from Commissioner Gordon saying that a block of ice, in which Robin is embedded, is sitting on police HQ's doorstep; Batman arrives as do three criminals who attempt to steal the block of ice. "Clue of the Talking Orchid!" script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Union Studio, inks by Vince Colletta; Ralph and Sue attend the New York Film Festival and are approached by an old woman calling herself Orchid Annie who wants to steal Sue an Orchid Corsage which Ralph buys; During the film, Ralph and Sue hear a voice from the corsage mentioning a kidnapping; Ralph changes to Elongated Man and goes looking for Orchid Annie and discovers her to be a man in disguise. Justice For All Includes Children 6 public service announcement, pencils by Neal Adams. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 466 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Vince Colletta. "Signalman Steals the Spotlight!" script by Len Wein, pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Vince Colletta; Signalman returns to Gotham City to commit grand robberies, battle Batman, and place his foe within a deathtrap - the Bat-Signal itself. "Take Me Out of the Ball Game," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; Elongated Man, trying to get Green Arrow to help him catch Calculator, accompanies the archer to the Worlds Series game, at which he is to throw out the first ball; When two balls thrown by GA vanish, Green Arrow is confronted by Calculator himself, who has captured the baseballs with his strange headgear device. Elongated Man finds himself powerless to pursue the villain directly. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring The Joker, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 469 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1021288004

Last 30-cent cover-priced issue. Cover by Jim Aparo. "…By Death's Eerie Light!" script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Al Milgrom; When Alfred collapses, Batman discovers many more people are mysteriously becoming sick; The Dark Knight realizes that the Gotham City water supply has been contaminated, so he goes to the Gotham Reservoir and finds the person responsible for the contamination, Dr. Phosphorus. "The Origin of Dr. Phosphorus," script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Al Milgrom; Dr. Phosphorus visits an old colleague and explains how he became a monster when the reactor core at a nuclear power plant in which they both invested exploded and that he now plans to take his revenge on all those he blames, particularly City Council Chairman Rupert Thorne. Hostess snack cakes ad with Wonder Woman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 475 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4689896007

Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. "The Laughing Fish!", script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; The Joker gives fish everywhere his face, then tries to claim copyright to his image; And he will kill anyone who gets in the way of his plan. Letter from comics writer Adam Castro. Aquaman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Mera Meets the Manta Men." 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 524D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. "Deathgrip," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dick Giordano; Story continued from Batman #357. Batman escapes the Squids giant-squid deathtrap, but the Squid himself is assassinated by Croc. "Mob Rule! II: Heat of the Moment!", script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Ron Randall; Green Arrow finally defeats the Executrix with reflector-signal arrows and pumps her for information about Machiavelli; In the meantime, Machiavelli is huddling with the Wall Street Irregulars and convinces them that criminals can run Star Citys government better than its elected officials; Later, Machiavelli and his group crash a town meeting on the anti-strike clause, at which the villain gives a political speech and is greeted with Mac for mayor! cries. 1st appearance Jason Todd (cameo only). 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 532 FN/VF 7.0

Last 60c cover-priced issue. "Laugh, Killer, Laugh!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Colan and Bob Smith. Vicki Vale is tied to the train tracks of Joker's amusement park from hell. Can the Caped Crusader free himself in time to save the woman he loves from a horrible fate? Plus, Green Arrow's arms caper concludes in "Soft Target!" Story by Joey Cavalieri. Art by Jerome Moore, Adrian Gonzales, and Sal Trapani. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 554 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698527014

"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. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 561ZELLERS VF- 7.5

Full size promotional comic given away by Zeller's Store in Canada. 36 pgs.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 570 VF 8.0

The Joker is delirious with delight at learning the secret identities of Batman and Robin, just as the Dynamic Duo crash his lair in order to rescue Catwoman in "The Last Laugh!" Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Mike W. Barr, art & cover by Alan Davis & Paul Neary. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 575D FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. Batman: Year Two, Part 1 of 4. "Fear the Reaper!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. In a story that takes place in the Batman's early years, the Dark Knight comes face-to-face with the Reaper, a vigilante who has become judge, jury, and executioner on the criminal underworld. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 577D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Batman: Year Two, Part 3 of 4. "Deadly Allies!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Todd McFarlane and Alfredo Alcala. In order to catch the deadly Reaper, Batman must team-up with the last person on Earth he wants to, Joe Chill, the man who murdered Bruce Wayne's parents. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 577D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Batman: Year Two, Part 3 of 4. "Deadly Allies!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Todd McFarlane and Alfredo Alcala. In order to catch the deadly Reaper, Batman must team-up with the last person on Earth he wants to, Joe Chill, the man who murdered Bruce Wayne's parents. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 617 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4544622022

Story by Alan Grant and John Wagner. Art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Tim Drake faces the toughest challenge of his life and Batman doesn't even seem to care. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 823 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4693919011

Written by Paul Dini. Art by Joe Benitez & Victor Llama. Cover by Simone Bianchi. Once she was the mistress of all growing things. Now the plant kingdom has rebelled and unleashed its deadly fury on Poison Ivy! While struggling to protect his enemy, Batman is drawn deeper into a forest of intrigue where he uncovers a horrifying secret from Ivy's past. Don't miss this thrilling tale of one of Batman's deadliest femmes fatale by writer Paul Dini and artists Joe Benitez (WRAITHBORN) & Victor Llama!? 36 pgs. FC Cover price $2.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 871A CGC 9.4 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #2026140007

First Printing. The Black Mirror: Part 1 of 3 - Written by SCOTT SNYDER Art and cover by JOCK Co-feature art by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA Up-and-coming writer Scott Snyder (AMERICAN VAMPIRE) and acclaimed artist Jock (THE LOSERS) make their debut as the new ONGOING creative team of DETECTIVE COMICS! In 'The Black Mirror' part 1 of 3, a series of brutal murders pushes Batman's detective skills to the limit and forces him to confront one of Gotham City's oldest evils. Plus, in the start of a COMMISSIONER GORDON second feature also written by Scott Snyder, when a figure from the past returns to Gotham, Jim Gordon must face some of his darkest demons. Featuring art by Francesco Francavilla (GARRISON). 44 pgs. Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 58 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4691741013

Written by Bill Finger. Art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Sheldon Moldoff. Cover by Fred Ray, Jerry Robinson. Batman and Robin take on the waddling criminal mastermind known as the Penguin in his historic first appearance in the pages of Detective Comics. Will the Caped Crusader and Boy Wonder be bested by this dapper villain and his arsenal of trick umbrellas? And the action doesn't end with the Dark Knight. This facsimile reproduction also includes the backup features Spy, the Crimson Avenger, Slam Bradley, and more, plus all the classic ads from the original 1941 edition, making this a must-have for fans of Golden Age detective stories! 68 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 411LEE CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lee Variant Cover.

Label #4589416001

Variant Cover by Woo Chul Lee. Written by Dennis O Neil. Art by Bob Brown, Dick Giordano. In pursuit of Dr. Darrk and the League of Assassins, Batman finds himself on a trail that stretches from the top of the Statue of Liberty to an abandoned Buddhist monastery in Asia, in this full facsimile reprinting of Talia al Ghul's first-ever comic book appearance. Also features the Batgirl story, Cut...and Run. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 934C CGC 9.8 SS Tynion IV Barrows Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Signed by James Tynion IV on 10/7/17 Second Printing

Label #1246215004

2nd Printing. DC Universe Rebirth Tie-In - Rise of the Batmen: Part 1 - Written by James Tynion IV. Art and Cover by Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira. 'RISE OF THE BATMEN' chapter one An unknown predator begins outdoing Batman, taking down dangerous threats with military precision. It's up to the Dark Knight and series costar Batwoman to rally and train the young heroes of Gotham City to end this mysterious threat! WHAT NOW: Batman and Batwoman begin training Spoiler, Red Robin and Cassandra Cain, but is the villainous Clayface ready for redemption? 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 994A CGC 9.8 Mahnke

Paper: White

Label #2116936008

Countdown to #1000: Part 1 of 6 - Written by Peter J. Tomasi. Art and Cover by Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza. Batman's strangest case begins as the new creative team of writer Peter J. Tomasi and artist Doug Mahnke take over DETECTIVE COMICS! Commissioner Gordon calls in the Dark Knight Detective when there's a murder at the Gotham City Aquarium-staged to look exactly like Thomas and Martha Wayne's crime scene, right down to the Playbill and pearls. How does this bizarre homicide tie into the shadowy monster that attacks Dr. Leslie Thompkins? This creature looks to wage a war on Batman-and it's using Joker Gas to do it! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000COMICMINT CGC 9.9 McKenny Comic Mint Variant

Paper: White

Comic Mint Edition.

Label #2037901006

Comic Mint exclusive variant by Mike Mayhew. 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

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000I.DF.SIGNED FN- 5.5

Includes DF COA.

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Dynamic Forces edition signed by Jock and limited to 120 copies with certificate of authenticity. Cover by Jock. 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

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000J CGC 9.4 SS Capullo/Jim Lee/King/Snyder +11 More Capullo Variant

Paper: White

Signed & Sketch by Greg Capullo on 7/20/19 & Signed by Jim Lee, Doug Mahnke, Peter Tomasi on 5/4/19, Steve Epting on 6/15/19, Brad Anderson, Tom King, Dustin Nguyen, Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV on 7/20/19, Beck Cloonan on 8/17/19, Alex Sinclair, Scott Williams on 8/24/19, David Baron & Alex Maleev on 10/5/19. "2010's" Variant Cover.

Label #2509099006

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) 1000KRS.B CGC 9.8 Sanders KRS B Virgin Variant

Paper: White

KRS Comics Edition B.

Label #4648117017

KRS Comics exclusive virgin variant by Natali Sanders. 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

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000SCORPION.BLANK CBCS ART Witnessed Sig Mahnke/Capullo/Fife (with sketch) Scorpion Blank Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Doug Mahnke & Greg Capullo on 10/5/2019 & Jay Fife (with sketch) on 1/4/2020. Black Blank Variant.

Label #20-0761B0B-008

Scorpion Comics exclusive blank variant. 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

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1035B CGC 9.8 Bermejo Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #3942231020

Written by Mariko Tamaki. Art by Dan Mora and Clayton Henry. Cover by Lee Bermejo. Introducing Mr. Worth! When his daughter is killed during the brutal crime wave gripping Gotham City, eight-foot-tall stack of muscle and money Roland Worth sets out on a path of revenge toward the prime suspect in the crime: Batman! The Dark Knight has been framed for murder, and to make matters worse, this grisly deed seems to be connected to yet another emerging villainous force on the horizon. Its a rogues gallery explosions and this time theres no mansion on the hill for Bruce Wayne to mount his counterattack! Plus, part one of Huntress and the Hunted! This two-part story zeroes in on Gothams own Violet Vengeance! In this chapter, her world is rocked by the gruesome murder of a dear friend...but theres more to this sinister scene than meets the eye! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Reprint.

Label #1618534062

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 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Reprint.

Label #1618534027

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 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Reprint.

Label #1618534043

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.

Doc Savage (1988 2nd DC Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698526003

The Discord Makers - Part 1 of 6. The hit 1987 mini-series told only part of the story of Doc and his descendants, spanning the world and beyond...and five decades of action and adventure. Now the action picks up where the mini-series began. The first and greatest hero of his age returns in DOC SAVAGE, a monthly series with the focus on adventure in the grand old tradition. The action is on a global scale, with the emphasis on today's technology, the generation gap separating Doc and his grandson Chip...and between Doc's old and new operatives. Denny O'Neil returns to keep the legend alive as writer of the new series, joined by penciller Rod Whigham and inker Steve Montano. Painted cover by Eric Peterson. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

Doom Patrol (1964 1st Series) 97 CGC 0.5

Paper: Off white

Fourth Wrap Missing.

Label #4556955002

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Cover by Bob Brown. The War Against the Mind Slaves (part 1), script by Arnold Drake, art by Bruno Premiani; With General Immortus and Garguax now members of the Brotherhood of Evil, the Doom Patrol go on practice sessions to hone their abilities, which go under great scrutiny of the Chief so that they fight more efficiently; Meanwhile, on the Brotherhood of Evil's moon base, Garguax convinces the Brotherhood of Evil to seek out larger stakes than monetary gain and instead to seek out world domination as the start in a bid to take over the known universe. Three Trails to Terror (part 2). Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Prisoners of the Moon (part 3). Comic writer Roy Thomas gets a mention on the letters page. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doom Patrol (1964 1st Series) 99 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4570043010

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1st appearance of Beast Boy - Cover by Bob Brown. The Deadly Sting of the Bug Man (part 1), script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Brown; The Doom Patrol put on a public display wherein Robotman dives off the hand of Elasti-Girl and is saved at the last minute by Larry's Negative Man form; This ends with Robotman almost face planting into the ground; hes humiliated when a pennant gets stuck to his face; Larry reveals to the others that he doesn't want to always rely on his Negative Man form and be a real man and fight for himself. In the Spider's Parlor(part 1). The Beast-Boy (part 1), script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Brown; One night the Doom Patrol returns to their base to find that it's been trashed by what appears to be various different animals; Convinced that the attacker will return, the Doom Patrol set up a trap for them. That Kid's Not So Green! (part 1). Writer James Van Hise gets a mention on the letters page. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doom Patrol (1964 1st Series) 99 GD+ 2.5

Water damage. Staple rust.

1st appearance of Beast Boy - Cover by Bob Brown. The Deadly Sting of the Bug Man (part 1), script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Brown; The Doom Patrol put on a public display wherein Robotman dives off the hand of Elasti-Girl and is saved at the last minute by Larry's Negative Man form; This ends with Robotman almost face planting into the ground; hes humiliated when a pennant gets stuck to his face; Larry reveals to the others that he doesn't want to always rely on his Negative Man form and be a real man and fight for himself. In the Spider's Parlor(part 1). The Beast-Boy (part 1), script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Brown; One night the Doom Patrol returns to their base to find that it's been trashed by what appears to be various different animals; Convinced that the attacker will return, the Doom Patrol set up a trap for them. That Kid's Not So Green! (part 1). Writer James Van Hise gets a mention on the letters page. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doom Patrol (1987 2nd Series) 2N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4579933009

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Newsstand Edition. Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by Steve Lightle and Gary Martin. Cover by Steve Lightle. Satellite of Doom!; Kaliki holds Celsius and Tempest prisoner in his underground fortress; Robotman is transported through the portal in Kalki's chest to another dimension; Valentina Vostok searches an island in the Caribbean for her former teammates; Negative Man is revealed to still be alive. 36 pages, full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Doomsday Clock (2017 DC) Ashcan Edition 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1251030009

NYCC 2017 Exclusive. Preview to 12-issue maxiseries written by Geoff Johns. Art and Cover by Gary Frank. 5.5 x 8.5, 12 pages, b&w.

Doorway to Nightmare (1978) 1 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by Mike Kaluta. The Cuckoo Cuckoos Hostess snack cakes ad with the Penguin. First appearance of Madame Xanadu in "Cindy Barns," script by David Michelinie, art by Val Mayerik; A young actress consults Madame Xanadu about the mysterious, occult goings-on surrounding her new boyfriend; this is a "new experience in the occult!" Article with information on Madame Xanadu. Daily Planet Volume 77 Issue 40 promo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Ex Machina (2004 DC/Wildstorm) 32 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4553094007

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Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Jim Clark Cover by Harris 'Ex Cathedra,' Part 3 of 4. As superhero-turned-mayor Mitchell Hundred finally learns the real reason the Pope has called him to Italy, a lethal assassin moves in for the kill...but which leader is the target? Cover price $2.99.

Ex Machina Special (2006-2009 DC/Wildstorm) 4A CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4553094008

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Cover by Tony Harris. Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by John Paul Leon Artist John Paul Leon joins writer Brian K. Vaughan for an extra-sized adventure leading directly into the series' final two storylines. As Mayor Mitchell Hundred fights to solve New York City's energy crisis, a mysterious new villain from the retired Super Hero's past threatens more than just the environment. 40 pg, FC, MATURE READERS Cover price $3.99.

Falling in Love (1955) 6 FR/GD 1.5

7" Lateral back cover tear.

Every other girl had a special someone in her life -- why couldn't she find happiness, too? Featuring: 8 page story "Love Me, Love Me!" (cover art taken from splash page of this story). Plus: 7 page story "A Place In His Heart"; 2 page A Woman to Remember filler "Anne Dacier" (scenes from the life of French translator Anne Dacier); 7 page story "Other Loves"; 6 page story "Too Wonderful to Last!"; 2 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page. Cover price $0.10.

Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 2 FN+ 6.5

Signed by Al Milgrom (splash page). No autograph certification is included.

Superman guest stars in "Danger Doubled is Death." The nuclear accident that created Firestorm also effects Danton Black, who becomes Multiplex, a super-villain who can duplicate himself. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks Bob McLeod. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 3 FN+ 6.5

Signed by Bob McLeod. No autograph certification is included.

"Kiss Not the Lips of Killer Frost." First appearance of Crystal Frost, who becomes Killer Frost when she is accidentally locked in a freezer. She tries to kill Professor Stein, but Firestorm intervenes. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 5 VF+ 8.5

Cover by Al Milgrom. "Again: Multiplex." Part 2 of 2. Story by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Bob McLeod. Firestorm's battle with the Hyena ends due to some outside interference. The battle is followed by revelations about Principal Hapgood and Ronnie's father, complications for Professor Stein, and a second bout between nemesis Multiplex and a…..drunk Firestorm? Letters page includes a letter from future pro Dan Chichester. Final issue. The story advertised for next issue appeared in Cancelled Comic Cavalcade #1 and then in the much more available, Firestorm the Nuclear Man TPB (2011). 40 pages. Cover price $0.50.

First Issue Special (1975) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Inner well not fully sealed (minor), book appears unaffected and secure.

Label #1620649002

"The Green Team" A club of boy millionaires and a shoeshine kid finance an apparatus called the Great American Pleasure Machine, which they must guard from an evil producer. Script, art, and cover by Joe Simon and Jerry Grandenetti. Cover price $0.25.

First Issue Special (1975) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4660674002

"Manhunter" The cultish "Shan" enlist public defender Mark Shaw to become the new Manhunter. Includes one-page text piece by Jack Kirby. Script, pencils, and cover by Kirby. Inks by D. Bruce Berry. Cover price $0.25.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 111 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. 2nd appearance of Kid Flash in The Challenge of the Crimson Crows, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; In Kid Flash's first solo adventure, he must stop a gang of kids before they get into trouble. Invasion of the Cloud Creatures!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; Dr. Wiley Summers discovers Cloud Creatures who want to take over the Earth. It's Fun to Help Others public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Speed of Sound! fact half-page. Volcanoes article. Ad for The Brave and the Bold #28 [first Justice League], pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. Flash Facts filler page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 112 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached. Small cover-to-cover edge tear.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. The Mystery of the Elongated Man!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Elongated Man comes to Central City and Flash suspects him of commiting a string of robberies. Danger on Wheels!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Kid Flash investigates the goings-on behind a construction company scandal. Galactic Speeds! fact half-page. First Flash letters page. Flash Facts filler page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.