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  • Issue #408MULTIPK
    Batman (1940) 408MULTIPK
    Batman (1940) #408MULTIPK
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jun 1987 by DC.

    Multipack reprint edition. When Dick Grayson is injured by the Joker, Batman decides to go solo in his war on crime. But how long will this last...when he meets street kid Jason Todd in "Did Robin Die Tonight?" Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Max Allan Collins, pencils by Chris Warner, inks by Mike DeCarlo. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #408N
    Batman (1940) 408N
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jun 1987 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #4356793023
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    First printing. Newsstand Edition. When Dick Grayson is injured by the Joker, Batman decides to go solo in his war on crime. But how long will this last...when he meets street kid Jason Todd in "Did Robin Die Tonight?" Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Max Allan Collins, pencils by Chris Warner, inks by Mike DeCarlo. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #408REP
    Batman (1940) 408REP
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jun 1987 by DC.

    2nd or later printing. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #409D
    Batman (1940) 409D
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jul 1987 by DC.

    Direct Edition. First Printing. Batman inadvertently enrolls street urchin Jason Todd in Ma Gunn's school for training juvenile criminals in "Just Another Kid On Crime Alley!" Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Max Allan Collins, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. Ed (Hannigan?)/Bruce Patterson cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #409MULTIPK
    Batman (1940) 409MULTIPK
    Batman (1940) #409MULTIPK
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jul 1987 by DC.

    Multipack reprint edition. Batman inadvertently enrolls street urchin Jason Todd in Ma Gunn's school for training juvenile criminals in "Just Another Kid On Crime Alley!" Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Max Allan Collins, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. Ed (Hannigan?)/Bruce Patterson cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #409N
    Batman (1940) 409N
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jul 1987 by DC.

    Newsstand Edition. First Printing. Batman inadvertently enrolls street urchin Jason Todd in Ma Gunn's school for training juvenile criminals in "Just Another Kid On Crime Alley!" Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Max Allan Collins, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. Ed (Hannigan?)/Bruce Patterson cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #409REP
    Batman (1940) 409REP
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jul 1987 by DC.

    2nd or later printing. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #410
    Batman (1940) 410
    Tags: Batman
    Published Aug 1987 by DC.

    Jason Todd origin, part 1 of 2. Batman tries to keep Two-Face's past hidden from Jason Todd, while Jason takes on the mantle of Robin in "Two Of A Kind". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Max Allan Collins, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Letters column includes fan letter by comics artist Leonard Kirk. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #410REP
    Batman (1940) 410REP
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jul 1987 by DC.

    2nd or later printing. Jason Todd origin, part 1 of 2. Two of a Kind - Written by Max Allan Collins. Art by Dave Cockrum and Mike DeCarlo. Batman tries to keep Two-Face's past hidden from Jason Todd, while Jason takes on the mantle of Robin. Continued next issue. Letters column includes fan letter by comics artist Leonard Kirk. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #411
    Batman (1940) 411
    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1987 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition
    • Label #4391407017
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    Jason Todd origin, part 2 of 2. In "Second Chance", Jason Todd's connection to Two-Face causes Todd to lose control. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Max Allan Collins, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Don Heck. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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    $5 Batman # 411 (DC 1987 High Grade High Res Scans) Combined Shipping!
    $12 Batman 411 DC Comics 1987 FN/VF Newstand 1st Print

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  • Issue #411REP
    Batman (1940) 411REP
    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1987 by DC.

    2nd or later printing. In "Second Chance", Jason Todd's connection to Two-Face causes Todd to lose control. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Max Allan Collins, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Don Heck. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #412
    Batman (1940) 412
    Tags: Batman
    Published Oct 1987 by DC.

    Batman and Robin must stop the silent...yet deadly...rampage of the maladjusted Mime in "The Sound of Silence". Script by Max Allan Collins, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Don Heck. Kevin Nowlan cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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    $25 Batman #412 1st Appearance Mime DC 1987 NM condition Punchline

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  • Issue #412REP
    Batman (1940) 412REP
    Tags: Batman
    Published Oct 1987 by DC.

    2nd or later printing. Batman and Robin must stop the silent...yet deadly...rampage of the maladjusted Mime in "The Sound of Silence". Script by Max Allan Collins, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Don Heck. Kevin Nowlan cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #413
    Batman (1940) 413
    Tags: Batman
    Published Nov 1987 by DC.

    Batman and Robin must solve the mystery when a 16th century travelling exhibit from Japan comes to life in "The Ghost of Masahiko Tahara". Script by Jo Duffy, pencils by Kieron Dwyer, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Ed Hannigan/Walt Simonson cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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    $3 Batman # 413 (DC 1987 Higher Grade High Res Scans) Combined Shipping!

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  • Issue #413MULTIPK
    Batman (1940) 413MULTIPK
    Batman (1940) #413MULTIPK
    Tags: Batman
    Published 1989 by DC.

    Multipack reprint edition from 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #413REP
    Batman (1940) 413REP
    Tags: Batman
    Published Nov 1987 by DC.

    Second printing. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #414
    Batman (1940) 414
    Tags: Batman
    Published Dec 1987 by DC.
    7 bids
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 4/24/2022 Direct Edition
    • Label #22-17DE596-002
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4487984005
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signatures: Jim Starlin on 9/10/2023 and Mike Decarlo (With Sketch) on 10/28/2023. Direct Edition
    • Label #24-0777427-008
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    1st printing. In "Victims!", Batman is affected on a personal level when a string of murders plague Gotham. Story thread picks up again in #421. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Aparo cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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    $3 Batman # 414 (DC 1987 Higher Grade High Res Scans) Combined Shipping!

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  • Issue #414REP.2ND
    Batman (1940) 414REP.2ND
    Batman (1940) #414REP.2ND
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jan 1988 by DC.

    2nd printing. In "Victims!", Batman is affected on a personal level when a string of murders plague Gotham. Story thread picks up again in #421. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Aparo cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #414REP.3RD.A
    Batman (1940) 414REP.3RD.A
    Batman (1940) #414REP.3RD.A
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jan 1988 by DC.

    3rd printing "DC Comics Aren't Just For Kids" Edition. In "Victims!", Batman is affected on a personal level when a string of murders plague Gotham. Story thread picks up again in #421. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Aparo cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #414REP.3RD.B
    Batman (1940) 414REP.3RD.B
    Batman (1940) #414REP.3RD.B
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jan 1988 by DC.

    3rd printing "DC Bullet logo" Edition. In "Victims!", Batman is affected on a personal level when a string of murders plague Gotham. Story thread picks up again in #421. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Aparo cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #414REP.6TH
    Batman (1940) 414REP.6TH
    Batman (1940) #414REP.6TH
    Tags: Batman
    Published 1988 (est.) by DC.

    6th printing. In "Victims!", Batman is affected on a personal level when a string of murders plague Gotham. Story thread picks up again in #421. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Aparo cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #415REP
    Batman (1940) 415REP
    Tags: Batman
    Published Feb 1988 by DC.

    2nd or later printing. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #416
    Batman (1940) 416
    Tags: Batman
    Published Feb 1988 by DC.

    Nightwing (the former Robin) confronts Batman about his decision to take on a new sidekick in "White Gold And Truth". Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Aparo/Bill Sienkiewicz cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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    $5 Batman # 416 (DC 1988 High Grade High Res Scans) Combined Shipping!

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  • Issue #416REP
    Batman (1940) 416REP
    Tags: Batman
    Published Mar 1988 by DC.

    2nd or later printing. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #421
    Batman (1940) 421
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jul 1988 by DC.

    Batman picks up the trail of the so-called 'Dumpster Slasher', and confronts one of the suspects in "Elmore's Lady". Continues story thread begun in #414. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Jerry Bingham cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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    $3 Batman # 421 (DC 1988 High Grade High Res Scans) Combined Shipping!
    $65 CGC 9.6 Batman #421

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  • Issue #421REP
    Batman (1940) 421REP
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jul 1988 by DC.

    2nd or later printing. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #422
    Batman (1940) 422
    Tags: Batman
    Published Aug 1988 by DC.
    Auction opens January 4
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4501688004
    6 bids
    Current bid: $49.00
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    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 4/24/2022 Direct Edition
    • Label #22-17DE596-005

    The 'Dumpster Slasher' meets his ultimate fate, while Robin starts to get reckless in "Just Desserts". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Joe Rubinstein and Steve Mitchell. Jerry Bingham cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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    $5 Batman # 422 (DC 1988 High Grade High Res Scans) Combined Shipping!

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  • Issue #422REP
    Batman (1940) 422REP
    Tags: Batman
    Published Aug 1988 by DC.

    2nd or later printing. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #423D
    Batman (1940) 423D
    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1988 by DC.
    Auction opens January 4
    • Paper: White
    • Label #3861706007
    Auction opens January 4
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4446673007
    Auction opens January 4
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4496736004
    • Paper: White
    • Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-44F9D75-015
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    • CGC Signature Series
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)
    • Signed by Todd McFarlane on 11/12/11
    • Label #1064036003
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    • CGC Signature Series
    • Paper: White
    • Signed by Todd McFarlane on 1/17/23
    • Label #4164153016
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    • CGC Signature Series
    • Paper: White
    • Signed by Todd McFarlane on 1/17/23
    • Label #4164769023
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signatures: Todd McFarlane on 10/7/2022 & Jim Starlin on 10/28/2022. Direct Edition.
    • Label #23-0AFB6AC-040
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    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: Scuffing on back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case
    • Label #2001303008
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #4234012015
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    Direct Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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    $130 BATMAN #423 CBCS 5.5 WP 3rd Print 1988 DC Classic McFARLANE COVER
    $210 Batman #423 CGC 8.0 DC Comics WP Todd McFarlane Cover
    $260 Batman #423 CGC 8.5 DC Comics WP Todd McFarlane Cover
    $380 Batman 423 CGC 9.0 Todd McFarlane Key First 1st Print ! (1988)
    $1,300 Batman 423 CGC 9.2 3x SS TODD MCFARLANE STARLIN SKETCH BY MIKE DECARLO 1st Print

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  • Issue #423N
    Batman (1940) 423N
    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1988 by DC.

    Newsstand Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #423REP
    Batman (1940) 423REP
    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1988 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Third Printing.
    • Label #4410747012
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    • Paper: White
    • Third Printing.
    • Label #19-3335FB7-005
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    • Paper: White
    • Third Printing
    • Label #4078634022
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    • Paper: White
    • Second Printing
    • Label #24-289AA9F-002
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    Second or later printing with TurboGrafx ad on back cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #424
    Batman (1940) 424
    Tags: Batman
    Published Oct 1988 by DC.

    1st printing. Robin vows to take down Felipe Garzonas for his crimes, no matter the cost, in "The Diplomat's Son". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Steve Mitchell. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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    $5 Batman # 424 (DC 1988 High Grade High Res Scans) Combined Shipping!

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  • Issue #424REP
    Batman (1940) 424REP
    Tags: Batman
    Published Oct 1988 by DC.

    2nd printing. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #425
    Batman (1940) 425
    Tags: Batman
    Published Nov 1988 by DC.
    5 bids
    Current bid: $19.00
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 4/22/2022. Direct Edition
    • Label #22-1EB985B-011

    Batman receives a note from Jose Garzonas, along with a photo of a kidnapped Jim Gordon, in "Consequences". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Steve Mitchell. 1-page ad for Batman #426 and #427 featuring original art by Jim Aparo. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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    $4 Batman # 425 (DC 1988 High Grade High Res Scans) Combined Shipping!
    $50 Batman #425 CGC 9.2 (1988) - Second Printing

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  • Issue #426D
    Batman (1940) 426D
    Published Dec 1988 by DC.
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    First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 1 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason discovers that his "real" mother was really his step-mother, and his birth mother is still alive; Joker escapes from Arkham and Batman chases him to the Middle East where he runs across Jason looking for one of the women he thinks is his mom. Infamous story where readers called an 800 number, and 'voted' to have Robin killed! Story continues in Batman #427. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

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    $125 BATMAN 426 CGC 9.6 WHITE PAGES DEATH IN THE FAMILY KEY ISSUE CGC007
    $125 BATMAN 426 CGC 9.6 WHITE PAGES DEATH IN THE FAMILY KEY ISSUE CGC006

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  • Issue #426N
    Batman (1940) 426N
    Tags: Batman
    Published Dec 1988 by DC.

    First printing. Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 1 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason discovers that his "real" mother was really his step-mother, and his birth mother is still alive; Joker escapes from Arkham and Batman chases him to the Middle East where he runs across Jason looking for one of the women he thinks is his mom. Infamous story where readers called an 800 number, and 'voted' to have Robin killed! Story continues in Batman #427. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #427D
    Batman (1940) 427D
    Published Dec 1988 by DC.
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Verified Signature: Jim Starlin on 07/31/2021. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #21-2F3E3D3-013
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 10/28/2022. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #23-0AFB6AC-041
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    First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 2 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason meets his real mother, Sheila Haywood, but she turns out to be working for the Joker and allows her son to fall into his deadly hands inside of a warehouse; Joker beats Robin with a crowbar and leaves him for dead as a badly beaten Robin attempts to save his mom and himself from the dynamite left behind by the Joker as he leaves them both to a horrible fate; Batman watches in horror as the warehouse containing Jason and Sheila blows up, too late to stop the Joker. Infamous Phone Poll on death or life for Robin (Jason Todd). The Direct Sales copies of this comic, released first, contained a 1-800 phone number to either vote "for" or "against" the death of Jason Todd on the inside back cover. The newsstand copies, released 3 weeks later did not contain the 1-800 number. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

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    $30 Batman #427(Newsstand Edition*CGC grade 7.5 Very Fine-*W.pages*Jim Starlin story
    $100 Batman #427 NEWSSTAND CGC 9.2 Death In The Family Part 2 White pages 1988

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  • Issue #427N
    Batman (1940) 427N
    Tags: Batman
    Published Dec 1988 by DC.

    First printing. Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 2 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason meets his real mother, Sheila Haywood, but she turns out to be working for the Joker and allows her son to fall into his deadly hands inside of a warehouse; Joker beats Robin with a crowbar and leaves him for dead as a badly beaten Robin attempts to save his mom and himself from the dynamite left behind by the Joker as he leaves them both to a horrible fate; Batman watches in horror as the warehouse containing Jason and Sheila blows up, too late to stop the Joker. Infamous Phone Poll on death or life for Robin (Jason Todd). The Direct Sales copies of this comic, released first, contained a 1-800 phone number to either vote "for" or "against" the death of Jason Todd on the inside back cover. The newsstand copies, released 3 weeks later did not contain the 1-800 number. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #428D
    Batman (1940) 428D
    Published Dec 1988 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4423685007
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #4070955001
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 07/31/2021. Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-2F3E3D3-016
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    First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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    $347 * BATMAN #428 CGC 9.8 Foil VARIANT SS Starlin DeCarlo Death Family (1957647007)

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  • Issue #428N
    Batman (1940) 428N
    Tags: Batman
    Published Dec 1988 by DC.
    Auction opens January 4
    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #4451008007
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Plastic debris between case and inner well
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #21-218A045-020
    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #4490091016
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    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #4451008008
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    First printing. Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #429D
    Batman (1940) 429D
    Published Jan 1989 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)
    • Label #4449902004
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #4505173018
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Sigs: Mike Decarlo on 4/27/2018, Denny O'Neil on 9/30/2018 and Jim Starlin on 10/7/2018. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #18-3B472B9-058
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #3982609018
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #0159518004
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signatures: Mike DeCarlo on 7/29/2022 & Jim Starlin on 10/28/2022. Direct Edition.
    • Label #23-0AFB6AC-042
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    First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 4 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman and Superman talk to CIA agent Ralph Bundy about the Joker's diplomatic status; The agent tries to get Batman to leave the Joker alone; Batman goes to the Joker's hotel room; The Joker confirms that he killed Jason; The Joker pulls a gun, but Batman is already gone; At the UN the Joker tries to poison the audience; Fortunately, Superman sucks up all the poison and flies out of the room to release it; The Joker activates bombs; Batman pursues him. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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    $65 Batman #429 - DC 1989 Copper Age Issue - CGC NM 9.4 - Joker cover and issue

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  • Issue #429N
    Batman (1940) 429N
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jan 1989 by DC.

    First printing. Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 4 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman and Superman talk to CIA agent Ralph Bundy about the Joker's diplomatic status; The agent tries to get Batman to leave the Joker alone; Batman goes to the Joker's hotel room; The Joker confirms that he killed Jason; The Joker pulls a gun, but Batman is already gone; At the UN the Joker tries to poison the audience; Fortunately, Superman sucks up all the poison and flies out of the room to release it; The Joker activates bombs; Batman pursues him. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #430
    Batman (1940) 430
    Tags: Batman
    Published Feb 1989 by DC.

    Batman recalls his past, a time before his parents were killed, while trying to take down a sniper in "Fatal Wish". Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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    $4 Batman # 430 (DC 1989 High Grade High Res Scans) Combined Shipping!
    $25 Batman 430 431 432 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440 VF/NM Avg

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  • Issue #431D
    Batman (1940) 431D
    Tags: Batman
    Published Mar 1989 by DC.

    First printing. Direct Edition. Batman battles the League of Assassins, hired killers trained by the same master who trained Bruce Wayne, in "The Wall". Script by James Owsley, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. George Pratt cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #431N
    Batman (1940) 431N
    Tags: Batman
    Published Mar 1989 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition
    • Label #4508957006
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    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition
    • Label #4449902005
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    First printing. Newsstand Edition. Batman battles the League of Assassins, hired killers trained by the same master who trained Bruce Wayne, in "The Wall". Script by James Owsley, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. George Pratt cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #432
    Batman (1940) 432
    Tags: Batman
    Published Apr 1989 by DC.

    1st Printing - Batman teams up with a private investigator to find a 10-year-old boy abducted seven years prior in "Dead Letter Office". Script by James Owsley, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Uncredited cover looks to be pencilled by Mark Bright. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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    $3 Batman # 432 (DC 1989 High Grade High Res Scans) Combined Shipping!

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  • Issue #432MULTIPK
    Batman (1940) 432MULTIPK
    Batman (1940) #432MULTIPK
    Tags: Batman
    Published Apr 1989 by DC.

    1989 Multipack Reprint. Cover by Mark Bright. Batman teams up with a private investigator to find a 10-year-old boy abducted seven years prior in "Dead Letter Office". Script by James Owsley, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #433N
    Batman (1940) 433N
    Tags: Batman
    Published May 1989 by DC.

    Newsstand Edition. In "The Many Deaths Of The Batman, Chapter One: Period of Mourning", a silent tale depicts the effects of a shocking act against the caped crusader. Part 1 of 3, continued next issue. Script by John Byrne, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Dick Grayson, Starfire, Penguin, Two-Face. Byrne cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #436N
    Batman (1940) 436N
    Tags: Batman
    Published Aug 1989 by DC.

    First Printing. Newsstand Edition. 1st appearance of Tim Drake. Cover art by George Perez. "Batman Year 3 (Part 1 of 4): Different Roads," script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by John Beatty; Someone is killing off Gotham's mob bosses, and Batman keeps arriving too late to prevent the murders; Boss Zucco is up for parole, and Alfred Pennyworth pleads with the parole board not to let him free; Nightwing returns to Gotham, having heard that Batman's sanity is eroding, and sets off in search of his mentor; The Post-Crisis origin of Robin (Dick Grayson) in flashback. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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    $80 BATMAN #436 (DC Comics, 1989) CGC Graded 9.6 ~ TIMOTHY DRAKE ROBIN ~ White Pages

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  • Issue #441
    Batman (1940) 441
    Published Nov 1989 by DC.

    Cover by George Perez. "A Lonely Place of Dying Chapter Three: Parallel Lines!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; As the Dark Knight and Two-Face face off, Dick Grayson and Tim Drake discuss the future of Batman and Robin; Tim Drake reveals how he deduced Batman was Bruce Wayne. Continued in The New Titans (1988-1996) #61. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

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    $3 Batman # 441 (DC 1989 High Grade High Res Scans) Combined Shipping!
    $40 Batman #441 CGC Graded 9.4 Near Mint - Lonely Place of Dying Pt 3
    $48 Batman 441 CGC 7.5 White Pages (Classic Cover!!)- Lonely Place Part 3 of 5
    $70 Batman #441 (1989) CGC 9.4 OW/W Wolfman - Perez - Aparo - DeCarlo "NEWSSTAND"
    $175 BATMAN #441 CGC 9.4 (DC 89) Lonely Place Of Dying 3 SS & Cover George Perez Rare

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