Batman Comic Books & Graphic Novels

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 281 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Free Speech--Free for All! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Winslow Mortimer. "Batman, Robot" starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris (as Bob Kane); Batman is lured into a trap and supposedly dies in an explosion. Batman appears to be replaced by a robot; Although Robin pretends to believe it, he actually knows that the Caped Crusader is laying his own trap for a wanted felon. Jail Jests humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Green Lantern #1, art by Gil Kane. "The Girl Who Became a Sorceress" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Mazar. "The Menace of Marsville" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Manhunter builds a replica of Mars in the City Park; There Earthmen have super powers and Martians don't, much to the delight of an unnamed gang or criminals. Casey the Cop humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 282 VG- 3.5

Cover coming loose at one staple.

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) 282 FR 1.0

Water saturation with staple rust/migration. Cover and first two wraps coming loose at one staple.

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) 286 VG 4.0

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Doomed Batwoman" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff; Batwoman unwittingly acquires a belt from Tibet that may cause her death, while she, Batman and Robin tackle a super-villain named Star-Man, whose superhuman strength is weakened by the presence of the belt; Later on, the heroes learn that Star-Man is looking to get the mysterious belt in order to collect all the missing pieces that would grant him super powers; During the last confrontation, Batman and Robin are captured by Star-Man and they are saved by a weakened Batwoman. Half-page Spike story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Legend That Came to Life" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy investigates an Ecuadorian legend of a witch doctor creating a monster to fight off invading Spaniards. "Last Count for the Champ" text story. "His Majesty, John Jones" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jones is mistaken for a missing European prince and has to help Rudolph secure his throne. 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) 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) 363 VG+ 4.5

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) 373 VG- 3.5

Cover and first wrap detached at one staple.

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Chic Stone (ghosting for Bob Kane) and Sid Greene. Cover art by Irv Novick. Mr. Freeze's Chilling Deathtrap!; Aunt Harriet needs cryosurgery to save her life; unfortunately, the freezing machine in the hospital breaks; enter Mr. Freeze, who could help; Batman fights Mr. Freeze. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Gil Kane and Sid Greene. The Riddler on the Roof!; while visiting Gotham City, Ralph Elongated Man Dibny answers the Bat-Signal, hoping to meet Batman and Robin; unfortunately, Batman is out of town; Elongated Man battles the Riddler. Statement of ownership--average print run 665,000; average paid circulation 426,300. Letter to the editor from Irene Vartanoff. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 373 GD 2.0

Water damage. Residue.

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Chic Stone (ghosting for Bob Kane) and Sid Greene. Cover art by Irv Novick. Mr. Freeze's Chilling Deathtrap!; Aunt Harriet needs cryosurgery to save her life; unfortunately, the freezing machine in the hospital breaks; enter Mr. Freeze, who could help; Batman fights Mr. Freeze. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Gil Kane and Sid Greene. The Riddler on the Roof!; while visiting Gotham City, Ralph Elongated Man Dibny answers the Bat-Signal, hoping to meet Batman and Robin; unfortunately, Batman is out of town; Elongated Man battles the Riddler. Statement of ownership--average print run 665,000; average paid circulation 426,300. Letter to the editor from Irene Vartanoff. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 375 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Chic Stone (ghosting for Bob Kane) and Sid Greene. Cover by Irv Novick. The Frigid Finger of Fate!; Pete Maddox dreams reveal the future, and he uses this information to win money at the track; he also hires thieves to rob a diamond exchange, spurring Batman into action. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Mike Sekowsky and George Roussos. The Face That Stopped Clocks!; a man, claiming his face can stop clocks, stops Sue Dibnys watch and a wall clock; Ralph Elongated Man Dibny investigates. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Letters to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson, Jr. and letter hack Guy H. Lillian. 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) 423 FN- 5.5

52-page giant issue. Cover by Mike Kaluta. "The Most Dangerous Twenty Miles in Gotham City," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman helps foolproof a way to transfer a Communist spy to his masters in an exchange, to prevent a right-wing group from assassinating the agent during the act. "A Shadow of a Doubt!" starring Johnny Law, pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Joe Giella, reprinted from Big Town #15. "Candidate for Danger!," script by Frank Robbins, art by Don Heck; continuing from last issue, after busting former flame and previously convicted con-man, Barbara Gordon has come to the conclusion that she has not accomplishing anything as Batgirl and has just revealed her secret identity to her father to ask him to let her run for the position in congress that he is being pressured into running for; Telling Barbara that he already knew her secret identity and that he was proud of her, Commissioner Gordon lets her run for office. "The Big Heist," art by Ralph Mayo, reprinted from Gang Busters #26. Letter to the editor from cartoonist Michael Cherkas. Joe Weider ad featuring "Mr. Universe" Arnold Schwarzenegger. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 472 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. "I Am the Batman!", script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; Hugo Strange, who has taken over Bruce Wayne's life, offers to sell the Batman's secret identity to the highest bidder; But Boss Thorne doesn't want to play that game, and tries to beat the information out of Strange; Meanwhile, Silver, who suspects something is wrong with "Bruce," summons Dick Grayson, who as Robin, rescues Batman from Strange's captivity. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 476 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4480391005

Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. "Sign of the Joker!" script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; Hugo Strange takes his revenge on Rupert Thorne, Silver St. Cloud makes a decision about her future, and Batman puts an end to the Joker's latest scheme. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Article by Jenette Kahn about the comic "Superman Vs. Muhammad Ali." 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) 566 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4473182006

Cover art by Dick Giordano. As Batman #400 looms, this issue takes a look at the Dark Knight's Rogues Gallery! in "Know Your Foes," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bob Smith; starring Joker, Penguin, Killer Moth, Black Mask, Two-Face, Mad Hatter, Deadshot, Ras Al Ghul, Nocturna, Poison Ivy, Riddler, Killer Krock, Mr. Freeze and others. "Old Enemies Die Hard," script by Joey Cavalieri pencils by Jerome Moore, inks by Dell Barras; Oliver Queen discovers his apartment burglarized and his answering machine torn up, but he manages to play the tape on another machine and hears Onyxs voice telling him that she is in Tommys music store and that she has been followed by someone; In the music store, Tommy and Onyx share their first kiss, but, minutes later, a powerful villain named Barricade breaks in, battles Onyx, and snatches her headband away; Green Arrow, who has just arrived on the scene, knocks the headband away from him with an arrow. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 645 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2364435-012

Part 2 of the 3-part 'Electric City': An executed man has come back from the dead to embark on a killing spree, with only Robin to stop it since the Batman's 'death.' Continued from the previous issue. Concludes next issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Tom Lyle and Scott Hanna. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 646 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2364435-015

Part 3 of the 3-part 'Electric City': Galvan continues his killing spree until only one name remains on his hit list...Commissioner Gordon. It's up to Batman and Robin to prevent the murder and expose the role of the Electrocutioner. Continued from the previous issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Tom Lyle and Scott Hanna. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 650 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2364435-022

"The Dragon" Harold and Ace find strange things hidden in the depths of the Batcave, while Robin tries to prevent a murder planned more than fifty years ago. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Alan Weiss. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 668 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

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) 678 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24270B3-010

The events of ZERO HOUR unexpectedly grant Bruce Wayne his fondest wish...a world in which his parents were never killed! Now Batman must struggle with the question of finding some way to repair the timestream, or leaving it as he always wished it could be...except in this rewritten history, young Bruce Wayne was the one murdered. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Bob McLeod. Cover by Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 679 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24270B3-012

Prodigal part 3. The conflicts established during ZERO MONTH continue, and Bruce Wayne's decision has dire consequences for those close to Batman. And the Ratcatcher returns with a serious grudge against the Dark Knight. Plus, Robin learns that Two-Face has escaped. Continues in Robin (1993-2009) #11. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Lee Weeks and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Weeks. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 680 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24270B3-015

Prodigal part 7. The new Batman has a showdown with Two-Face in Gotham City's Hall of Records, a confrontation that becomes a disturbing mirror for the dark episode in the Dark Knight's past that was revealed in Robin (1993-2009) #0. Meanwhile, Gordon and Essen's relationship deteriorates. Continues in Robin (1993-2009) #12. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Lee Weeks, Graham Nolan and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Weeks. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 685 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24270B3-020

Cover pencils by Chuck Dixon (sketch) and Graham Nolan (pencils), inks by Klaus Janson. "War of the Dragons, part 1 - The Iron Dragon," script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Steve Lieber, inks by Klaus Janson; A gang war is starting to develop in Gotham's Chinatown, and Batman investigates the events with the help of Robin; One of the major crime bosses in Chinatown, King Snake, receives a warning but he kills the messenger as a way to send his own message; His actions put him against his right hand Lynx who challenges King Snake for the gang leadership just to be beaten by Snake; At the time, the GCPD is worried about a killer named Tommy Mangles that roams free the streets of Gotham; Bruce and Tim try to get some informants inside Chinatown. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 686 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24270B3-022

War of the Dragons part 3 (of 3), continued from Robin (1993-2009) #17. Batman struggles to keep Gotham's Chinatown from tearing itself apart as King Snake and Lynx fight for rule of the underworld. Luckily, he has help from some unexpected allies. Appearances by Nightwing and Huntress. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Steve Lieber and Klaus Janson. Cover by Graham Nolan and Janson. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 687 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24270B3-023

The Dark Knight steps out of his element when he attempts to stop a river pirate who is preying upon Gotham City's yachts and gambling boats. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover by Nolan. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 688 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24280E0-002

Captain Fear leaves Batman in an escapable trap, facing the deadly currents of the Gotham River. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Eduardo Barreto. Cover by Nolan and Scott Hanna. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 691 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24280E0-006

Underworld Unleashed tie-in. The Dark Knight faces the new Spellbinder, born of a deal with Neron and possessing the power to create illusions with dangerously concrete effects. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Staz Johnson and Scott Hanna. Cover by Scott McDaniel. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 705 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24280E0-021

"Badd Girls!" Story by Chuck Dixon. Art by Graham Nolan, Gloria Vasquez, John Costanza, and David Roach. Batman and Robin have always been known as the Dynamic Duo. But, what happens when the maniacal Riddler and the perplexing Cluemaster team up to form a Dynamic Duo of their own Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 706 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24280E0-022

Cover pencils by Graham Nolan, inks by Karl Kesel. "Lethal Pursuits" starring Batman, Query, Echo, Ridder, Cluemaster, and Oracle, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Graham Nolan, inks by David Roach; Riddler tells Batman that they only have 15 minutes to decipher his clue before he detonates the explosives in in Arthur Brown's vest; Batman and Robin decipher the clues but they remain unclear; Batman tells Robin to go to the Batcave, contact Oracle and get her help with Riddler's clues; Meanwhile, Batman locks Brown inside the Batmobile's truck and travels to the next address where Riddler would give them the next set of clues; Batman battles Query and Echo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 708 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2428F5D-001

Cover art by Lee Weeks. "The Death Lottery Part One Heart of Glass," script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Graham Nolan, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz; Gunhawk and Bunny are ready to fulfill a contract on a man's life at the Seattle airport; Gunhawk misses the shot and they are both discovered; They leave because their target's bodyguard started shooting at them; Deathstroke hunts in Africa under the name of Baas; a lion knocks him to the ground; Batman and Robin patrol Gotham City. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 710 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2428F5D-003

Cover art by Lee Weeks. Heart of Ice (The Death Lottery Part Three) starring Batman, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Graham Nolan, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz; Batman battles Deathstroke, Robin and Oracle investigate a crime. 32 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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) 767 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242C9C7-004

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JUDD WINICK; ART BY STEVE LIEBER, CLIFF CHIANG AND MICK GRAY; COVER BY JOHN MCCREA. "Bruce Wayne: Murderer?" Part 8 ? featuring the debut of new penciller Steve Lieber (Whiteout)! Is Sasha going to say Bruce committed the murder in order to get out of jail? Plus, chapter 5 in the "Josie Mac" backup serial, from writer Judd Winick (GREEN LANTERN) and artist Cliff Chiang (WONDER WOMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 779 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242C9C7-020

WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND J.C. GAGNÉ; ART BY TOMMY CASTILLO, WADE VON GRAWBADGER AND MICHEL GAGNÉ; COVER BY TIM SALE. "Dead Reckoning" (Part 3 of 6) continues as one of Batman's oldest foes is laid to rest. But while the Gotham underworld pays its respects, Batman scrambles to prevent the killer from striking again! Plus, the penultimate chapter of "Spore," by J.C. Gagné and indie comics artist Michel Gagné (Zed, Insanely Twisted Rabbits). FC, 40 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 832 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242F872-009

Written by Royal McGraw Art by Andy Clarke Cover by Simone Bianchi Terror comes in threes! The nefarious Terrible Trio returns, only instead of being the hunters, they're the prey! And the only one who can save them from certain death is their deadly adversary - Batman! 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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

Paper: White

Label #4060751019

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) 858B CGC 9.6 Hughes 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4498591012

Limited 1 for 10 Variant cover by Adam Hughes. Go : Part 1 of 3 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by JH Williams III; co-feature art by Cully Hamner. The shocking and tragic origin story of Batwoman begins here! Young Kate Kane and her family are kidnapped by terrorists, and Kate's life - and the lives of her family - will never be the same! Plus, the mystery behind the villainous Alice is at last revealed! Then, in The Question co-feature, Renee's search for a missing girl comes to a bittersweet end, leaving Renee with more questions and an even bigger mystery for her to solve. As long as she can survive the night, that is... 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (2011 2nd Series) 0A CBCS 9.8 Daniel

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scratch(es) front or back

Label #19-28D32C3-014

Cover by Tony S. Daniel. (W) Gregg Hurwitz, James Tynion IV. (A) Tony S. Daniel, Richard Friend, Pere Perez, Henrik Jonsson, Sandu Florea Discover how young Bruce Wayne learned to wield the martial arts, and how a major villain was introduced into his life. This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue. Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (2011 2nd Series) 27F NM 9.4 Fabok 1:100 Variant

Limited 1 for 100 Variant Cover by Jason Fabok. Written by John Layman & Various. Art by Jason Fabok & Various. DC Entertainment presents this mega-sized issue featuring an all-star roster of Batman creators past and present! Don't miss a modern-day retelling of The Dark Knight's origin by the incredible team of writer Brad Meltzer and artist Bryan Hitch! Plus, all-new stories by Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy, Peter J. Tomasi and Ian Bertram, writer/artist Francesco Francavilla, Mike W. Barr and Guillem March, Gregg Hurwitz and Neal Adams and more! Also in this issue, John Layman and Jason Fabok kick off the new storyline 'GOTHTOPIA'! Gothtopia: Part 1 of 3 - It's a bright, shiny, happy place where dreams come true...as long as you don't look at things too closely. Plus: pin-ups by Mike Allred, Graham Nolan, Kelley Jones, Patrick Gleason and Jock. Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics Facsimile Edition (2019 DC) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4212934013

Cover by Bob Kane. Written by Bill Finger and Gardner Fox and Jerry Siegel and others. Art by Bob Kane and Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring and others. Own a copy of Batmans first appearance in the pages of Detective Comics with this facsimile version of Detective Comics #27, starring the Dark Knight Detective in The Case of Chemical Syndicate. This edition also includes re-creations of the original vintage ads plus the complete backup stories featuring Speed Saunders, Buck Marshall, the Crimson Avenger, Slam Bradley, and more! 64 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Future State The Next Batman (2021 DC) 1B CGC 9.8 Coipel Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #3800237021

Written by John Ridley, Brandon Thomas and Paul Jenkins. Art by Nick Derington, Sumit Kumar, Jack Herbert and Raul Fernandez. Cover by Olivier Coipel. Gotham City has always been dangerous -- but now, it's downright deadly! Following the tragedy of A-Day, the mayor allowed the private law enforcement group known as the Magistrate to take over policing so-called mask crime -- and that has given rise to a new Dark Knight! What is this mysterious crime fighter's connection to former Batman weaponeer Lucius Fox? The fight for justice has never been this dangerous in "The Next Batman" by John Ridley and Nick Derington. Then, in a new tale of the Outsiders by Brandon Thomas, Sumit Kumar and Raul Fernandez, everything in Gotham City may be under the thumb of the Magistrate -- but even members of that totalitarian force know that the outskirts of town are protected by the sword of Katana! Story continues in #3. Plus, ride with the Arkham Knights on their quest for freedom. Arkham Asylum has been decommissioned, and the Magistrate rules the land with an iron fist and zero tolerance. Now it's time for the lunatics to take back their town! Follow Croc, Two-Face, Phosphorus, Zsasz, Clayface, and Astrid Arkham as the Arkham Knights raise holy hell on the occupiers of Gotham in "Arkham Knights Chapter 1: Rise" by Paul Jenkins and Jack Herbert. Story continues in #3. 64 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $8.99.

Future State The Next Batman (2021 DC) 1B CGC 9.8 Coipel Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Variant Cover

Label #3798561007

Written by John Ridley, Brandon Thomas and Paul Jenkins. Art by Nick Derington, Sumit Kumar, Jack Herbert and Raul Fernandez. Cover by Olivier Coipel. Gotham City has always been dangerous -- but now, it's downright deadly! Following the tragedy of A-Day, the mayor allowed the private law enforcement group known as the Magistrate to take over policing so-called mask crime -- and that has given rise to a new Dark Knight! What is this mysterious crime fighter's connection to former Batman weaponeer Lucius Fox? The fight for justice has never been this dangerous in "The Next Batman" by John Ridley and Nick Derington. Then, in a new tale of the Outsiders by Brandon Thomas, Sumit Kumar and Raul Fernandez, everything in Gotham City may be under the thumb of the Magistrate -- but even members of that totalitarian force know that the outskirts of town are protected by the sword of Katana! Story continues in #3. Plus, ride with the Arkham Knights on their quest for freedom. Arkham Asylum has been decommissioned, and the Magistrate rules the land with an iron fist and zero tolerance. Now it's time for the lunatics to take back their town! Follow Croc, Two-Face, Phosphorus, Zsasz, Clayface, and Astrid Arkham as the Arkham Knights raise holy hell on the occupiers of Gotham in "Arkham Knights Chapter 1: Rise" by Paul Jenkins and Jack Herbert. Story continues in #3. 64 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $8.99.

Future State The Next Batman (2021 DC) 2C CGC 9.8 Braithwaite Variant

Paper: White

Braithwaite Variant Cover

Label #3798561001

Written by John Ridley, Vita Ayala and Paula Sevenbergen. Art by Nick Derington, Laura Braga, Aneke, Rob Haynes, Emanuela Lupacchino and Wade von Grawbadger. Cover by Doug Braithwaite. In "The Next Batman: Chapter 2" by John Ridley, Nick Derington (breakdowns) and Laura Braga, wearing a mask in Gotham City is now a crime -- and when it's compounded with murder, it can be a shoot-on-sight offense! Batman is on the trail of a murderous couple but quickly finds that all is not as it seems...and finds himself in the firing line of the Magistrate and their Peacekeepers! The gritty, street-level adventures of the new Dark Knight continue! Also in this issue, Batgirls Cassandra Cain and Stephanie Brown find themselves in a prison where the Magistrate throws heroes and villains alike! What no one knows, though, is that Cassandra was sent there with a mission in "Batgirls" by Vita Ayala and Aneke. Story continues in #4. And in a story of the Gotham City Sirens, some girls just want to have fun -- so what do you do when you find Gotham City in turmoil and overrun by Cybers? You go shopping, of course! Join Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and a new Siren on a gals' night out. They're on the town, looking for trouble...and finding it in "Ladies' Night Out: Part 1" by Paula Sevenbergen, Rob Haynes (breakdowns), Emanuela Lupacchino and Wade von Grawbadger. Story continues in #4. 64 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $8.99.

Gotham Girls (2002) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4500669006

WRITTEN BY PAUL STORRIE; ART BY JENNIFER GRAVES AND J. BONE; COVER BY SHANE GLINES Harley Quinn gets control of a chemical formula everyone wants, which means that nothing goes as planned ? not even for her best pal Poison Ivy. And Detective Reneé Montoya is hot on everyone's trail... FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Harley Quinn (2014) 0A CGC 9.6 SS Hardin/Conner/Palmiotti Conner

Paper: White

Signed by Chad Hardin on 9/28/14 & Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti on 10/12/14.

Label #1278649007

Cover by Amanda Conner. (W) Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti. (A) Amanda Conner, Becky Cloonan, Tony S. Daniel, Sandu Florea, Stephane Roux, Dan Panosian, Walt Simonson, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Bruce Timm, Charlie Adlard, Adam Hughes, Art Baltazar, Tradd Moore, Dave Johnson, Jeremy Roberts, Sam Kieth, Darwyn Cooke, Chad Hardin. This bombastic debut issue features art by several award-winning illustrators -- but will any of them measure up to the exacting standards of the Clown Princess of Crime? Don't miss the thrilling return of Harley Quinn in her own monthly series! Cover price $2.99.

Legends of the Dark Knight (2021 DC) 1D CGC 9.8 Federici 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Federici Variant Cover

Label #3928068025

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Darick Robertson. Art by Darick Robertson and Richard P. Clark. Cover by Riccardo Federici. The iconic series Legends of the Dark Knight is back! Comics icons and rising stars alike will tell digital-first stories across the Batman mythos, beginning with comics legend and co-creator of The Boys Darick Robertson writing and drawing an epic three-issue super-villain crime drama! A new player has arrived on the scene in Gotham City and is selling deadly chemicals to the worst villains in town: Mr. Freeze, the Penguin, and even The Joker! Its up to Batman to stop the villains, track down the supplier, and save Gotham City once more! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Superman Batman (2003) 13A FN+ 6.5 Supergirl

Signed by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald. Certification not included.

Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Michael Turner The startling conclusion to "The Supergirl from Krypton!" (6 of 6) The year's most talked-about storyline explodes as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman battle Darkseid! Kara Zor-El has all the makings of a Supergirl...but is that who she really is? RETAILERS NOTE: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers spotlighting Supergirl (50%) and Darkseid (50%). On sale Aug 18 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Cover price $2.95.