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Catwoman (2018 DC) 81B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4685394005

(W) Torunn Gronbekk (A) Danilo Beyruth, Patricio Delpeche (CA) Frank Cho THE DEATH OF INNOCENCE! Maria Kyles death had unforeseen consequences that reach all the way into Selina Kyles present. Speaking of which, things are getting pretty hot in Venice, but Catwomans eyes are set on Carmine Falcones prize--and she wont be leaving the party without it! Even if she needs to kill him to get her way... 32 pages, full color, rated teen+. Cover price $4.99.

Catwoman (2018 DC) 81C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Chew Variant Cover.

Label #4685394004

(W) Torunn Gronbekk (A) Danilo Beyruth, Patricio Delpeche (CA) Derrick Chew THE DEATH OF INNOCENCE! Maria Kyles death had unforeseen consequences that reach all the way into Selina Kyles present. Speaking of which, things are getting pretty hot in Venice, but Catwomans eyes are set on Carmine Falcones prize--and she wont be leaving the party without it! Even if she needs to kill him to get her way... 32 pages, full color, rated teen+. Cover price $4.99.

Catwoman (2018 DC) 81D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Higginbottom Variant Cover.

Label #4685394006

(W) Torunn Gronbekk (A) Danilo Beyruth, Patricio Delpeche (CA) Robin Higginbottom THE DEATH OF INNOCENCE! Maria Kyles death had unforeseen consequences that reach all the way into Selina Kyles present. Speaking of which, things are getting pretty hot in Venice, but Catwomans eyes are set on Carmine Falcones prize--and she wont be leaving the party without it! Even if she needs to kill him to get her way... 32 pages, full color, rated teen+. Cover price $4.99.

Dark Nights Metal (2017 DC) 2MATTINA.B CGC 9.8 SS Mattina

Paper: White

Signed and "Live Rock" by Francesco Mattina on 9/17/22 Mattina "Virgin" Edition

Label #2595669001

3rd Printing. Exclusive Virgin Variant cover by Francesco Mattina. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. As Superman and Wonder Woman hunt for a missing ally, Batman investigates a mystery spanning centuries. When the World's Greatest Detective discovers a foe even greater than the Justice League could possibly imagine, will Earth's heroes be ready? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Dark Nights Metal (2017 DC) 3COMICMINT.C CGC 9.8 Mattina Comic Mint C Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Mattina "Virgin" Edition.

Label #1247169001

Comic Mint exclusive variant by Francesco Mattina. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. Superman is pulled into the mystery of the Dark Multiverse while the Justice League follows the trail to a weapon that could keep the forces of the Dark Multiverse at bay! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Dark Nights Metal (2017 DC) 4BULLET.D CGC 9.8 SS Dell'Otto

Paper: White

Signed and "4/12" by Gabriele Dell'Otto on 01/23/2018. Bulletproof Comics Convention Edition.

Label #1595722009

Bulletproof Comics exclusive "Reverse Flash" Edition Virgin Cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. The Justice League has been broken and scattered to the far corners of the DCU, each member forced to face their worst fears alone…and the fears are winning. When an unlikely ally reveals a glimmer of hope, they must seize their chance, or risk their window of opportunity closing for good! 32 pages, full color, Rated T +

DC K.O. Knightfight (2025 DC) 2B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4691993009

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Dan Mora (CA) Guillem March BATMAN VS. BATMAN FOR THE SOUL OF GOTHAM CITY! The stage is set, and Bruce Waynes battle through a gauntlet of future Batmen is on! Each former Robin has shaped Gotham City into their own vision of justice, and if Bruce can make his way past Dick Grayson, hell face the darkest one yet. Will he survive the most violent aspects of his own legacy? Or will Batmans greatest failure destroy him and the city hes sworn to protect? Its a literal battle for the cowl--and for the fate of the DC Universe--as the all-star creative team of Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora turns up the heat! 32 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $4.99.

DC K.O. Knightfight (2025 DC) 2D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lim Variant Cover.

Label #4691993010

Note : Copies of this issue may contain a printing defect in the form of a large dent on back cover

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Dan Mora (CA) Kendrick Lim BATMAN VS. BATMAN FOR THE SOUL OF GOTHAM CITY! The stage is set, and Bruce Waynes battle through a gauntlet of future Batmen is on! Each former Robin has shaped Gotham City into their own vision of justice, and if Bruce can make his way past Dick Grayson, hell face the darkest one yet. Will he survive the most violent aspects of his own legacy? Or will Batmans greatest failure destroy him and the city hes sworn to protect? Its a literal battle for the cowl--and for the fate of the DC Universe--as the all-star creative team of Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora turns up the heat! 32 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $4.99.

DC's Spring Breakout (2024 DC) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Mora Variant Cover.

Label #4665457002

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Cover by Dan Mora. Written by Joey Esposito, Patrick R. Young, Cameron Chittock, Thomas Krajewski, Mike W. Barr, Meghan Fitzmartin, James Reid and Morgan Hampton. Art by Vasco Georgiev, Nico Bascunan, Marco Santucci, Wes St. Clair, Kenya Danino, Gavin Guidry, Scott Kolins, Paul Pelletier and Norm Rapmund. Spring has sprung! Flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing, Harley Quinn is breaking King Shark out of Belle Reve prison (in "Field Trip" by Joey Esposito and Vasco Georgiev)...all is right in the DCU as both heroes and villains face all sorts of different spring breaks. Breaking out of a coffin? Lex Luthor has that covered in "Buried Alive" by Patrick R. Young and Nico Bascunan. Spring break training? Send in Superman in "Opening Day" by Cameron Chittock and Marco Santucci. Breaking out of your shell? Batman and Mr. Freeze explore that possibility through a connection in their shared past in "Cold Feet" by Thomas Krajewski and Wes St. Clair. Breaking down a worthy adversary? Katana and her sword of souls might just be able to tackle that in "Soul Survivor" by Mike W. Barr and Kenya Danino. And it wouldn't be a spring break without a Teen Titans beach trip as seen in "Relay for Your Life" by Meghan Fitzmartin and Gavin Guidry. Plus: The Metal Men in "The Day the Robot Danced" by James Reid and Scott Kolins, and Martian Manhunter in "Shape-Shift in the Park" by Morgan Hampton, Paul Pelletier and Norm Rapmund. All these in DC's Spring Breakout! -- eight breakout stories to put a spring in your step! (Is there a zit breakout story? You'll have to read to find out!) 80 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

Deadpool Batman (2025 Marvel/DC) 1P CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Dodson Variant Cover.

Label #4667345007

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Written by Zeb Wells, Chip Zdarsky, Kelly Thompson, Kevin Smith, Al Ewing, Frank Miller, Ryan North. Art by Greg Capullo, Terry Dodson, Gurihiru, Adam Kubert, Dike Ruan, Frank Miller, Ryan Stegman. Cover by Terry Dodson. The crossover you've pined for but never thought possible: DEADPOOL and BATMAN cross swords and batarangs as MARVEL and DC unite for the first time in decades! WADE WILSON has been hired for a job in GOTHAM CITY, but will the WORLD'S GREATEST DETECTIVE help him or destroy him? The one-shot will also feature additional backup stories spotlighting other exciting Marvel and DC team-ups from a lineup of all-star talent, including Daredevil and GREEN ARROW by Kevin Smith and Adam Kubert, Captain America and Wonder Woman by Chip Zdarsky and Terry Dodson, and Jeff the Land Shark and Krypto by Kelly Thompson and Gurihiru. 64 pages, full color, Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Deadpool Batman (2025 Marvel/DC) 1S NM- 9.2

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Zeb Wells, Chip Zdarsky, Kelly Thompson, Kevin Smith, Al Ewing, Frank Miller, Ryan North. Art by Greg Capullo, Terry Dodson, Gurihiru, Adam Kubert, Dike Ruan, Frank Miller, Ryan Stegman. Cover by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau. The crossover you've pined for but never thought possible: DEADPOOL and BATMAN cross swords and batarangs as MARVEL and DC unite for the first time in decades! WADE WILSON has been hired for a job in GOTHAM CITY, but will the WORLD'S GREATEST DETECTIVE help him or destroy him? The one-shot will also feature additional backup stories spotlighting other exciting Marvel and DC team-ups from a lineup of all-star talent, including Daredevil and GREEN ARROW by Kevin Smith and Adam Kubert, Captain America and Wonder Woman by Chip Zdarsky and Terry Dodson, and Jeff the Land Shark and Krypto by Kelly Thompson and Gurihiru. 64 pages, full color, Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Deadpool Batman (2025 Marvel/DC) 1TRINITY.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Trinity Comics "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4676226019

Trinity Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Peach Momoko. Written by Zeb Wells, Chip Zdarsky, Kelly Thompson, Kevin Smith, Al Ewing, Frank Miller, Ryan North. Art by Greg Capullo, Terry Dodson, Gurihiru, Adam Kubert, Dike Ruan, Frank Miller, Ryan Stegman. The crossover you've pined for but never thought possible: DEADPOOL and BATMAN cross swords and batarangs as MARVEL and DC unite for the first time in decades! WADE WILSON has been hired for a job in GOTHAM CITY, but will the WORLD'S GREATEST DETECTIVE help him or destroy him? The one-shot will also feature additional backup stories spotlighting other exciting Marvel and DC team-ups from a lineup of all-star talent, including Daredevil and GREEN ARROW by Kevin Smith and Adam Kubert, Captain America and Wonder Woman by Chip Zdarsky and Terry Dodson, and Jeff the Land Shark and Krypto by Kelly Thompson and Gurihiru. 64 pages, full color, Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Deadpool Batman (2025 Marvel/DC) 1TRINITY.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Trinity Comics Sketch Edition.

Label #4676226016

Trinity Comics Exclusive B&W Sketch Edition Virgin Cover by Peach Momoko. Written by Zeb Wells, Chip Zdarsky, Kelly Thompson, Kevin Smith, Al Ewing, Frank Miller, Ryan North. Art by Greg Capullo, Terry Dodson, Gurihiru, Adam Kubert, Dike Ruan, Frank Miller, Ryan Stegman. The crossover you've pined for but never thought possible: DEADPOOL and BATMAN cross swords and batarangs as MARVEL and DC unite for the first time in decades! WADE WILSON has been hired for a job in GOTHAM CITY, but will the WORLD'S GREATEST DETECTIVE help him or destroy him? The one-shot will also feature additional backup stories spotlighting other exciting Marvel and DC team-ups from a lineup of all-star talent, including Daredevil and GREEN ARROW by Kevin Smith and Adam Kubert, Captain America and Wonder Woman by Chip Zdarsky and Terry Dodson, and Jeff the Land Shark and Krypto by Kelly Thompson and Gurihiru. 64 pages, full color, Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 43 0.3

INCOMPLETE. One page and centerfold missing (art and story affected, Batman story complete). First wrap, one page, and center wrap detached. Heavy tearing to first wrap.

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Cover art by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson. The Case of the City of Terror starring Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, and George Roussos. Spy story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Ed Moore. Red Logan, Ace Reporter story, art by Ed Winiarski. Theft in the Abbey text story by Frank Cooper. The Crimson Avenger story, script and art by Jack Lehti. Speed Saunders, Ace Investigator, art by Fred Guardineer. Larry Steele, Private Detective story, art by Ken Ernst. Young America's Hero, Cliff Crosby story, script and art by Chad Grothkopf. Slam Bradley story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Howard Sherman. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 57 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Near full length spine split (partially taped). Cover detached. Interior pen markings.

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Batman and Robin in "Twenty-Four Hours to Live," Spy (by Ed Moore), the Crimson Avenger (by Jack Lehti), Cliff Crosby in "The Adventure of the Spider Girl," Larry Steele in "The Case of Double Trouble" (by Cliff Young), Speed Saunders Ace Investigator in "Murder in the Tropics," Steve Malone District Attorney, and Slam Bradley in "The Case of the Talking Dummy!" Half-page ads for Batman # 8, More Fun Comics # 73, and Star Spangled Comics # 2. A full-page ad features Superman # 13, Green Lantern # 1, World's Finest # 3, and All-Flash Quarterly # 2. Full-page ads for the Fleischer Superman cartoons and the Superman Krypto-Raygun made by Daisy. Short bio of Dr. William Moulton Marston, who has been added to DC's Editorial Advisory Board and would soon create Wonder Woman. 68 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 71 0.3 (R)

Trimmed

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold and piece missing (affects Crimson Avenger and Slam Bradley stories). TRIMMED. First wrap covered in plastic tape wrap and detached.

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Joker cover art by Jerry Robinson. A Crime A Day starring Batman, Robin, and The Joker, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. A Break for Santa starring The Boy Commandos, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Unlucky Reporter starring The Crimson Avenger, script and pencils by Jack Lehti, inks by Charles Paris. Death on the Diamond starring Spy, art by Chuck Winter. Murder on the Campus text story by Jack Watson. The Voice from Nowhere starring Air Wave, pencils by Harris Levy (as Lee Harris), inks by Charles Paris. Case of the Missing Grin starring Slam Bradley, art by Howard Sherman. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 72 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached. Moisture damage.

Cover art by Jerry Robinson. License for Larceny starring Batman and Robin, script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. Petals of Peril starring The Boy Commandos, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Adventure of the Wrong Numbers starring The Crimson Avenger, script and pencils by Jack Lehti, inks by `Charles Paris. The Target Murder starring Spy, art by Chuck Winter. Baptism of Fire text story by Tex Denton. Larry Jordan vs. Air Wave, script by Murray Boltinoff, pencils by Harris Levy (as Lee Harris), inks by Charles Paris. The Mystery of the Missing Monkey starring Slam Bradley, art by Howard Sherman. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 100 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Cover by Dick Sprang. Stories by Don C. Cameron, Jack Farr and unknown. Art by Jack Burnley, Charles Paris, Jack Farr, Howard Sherman, George Roussos and Louis Cazeneuve. Batman and Robin must stop a group of crooks who operate a gem smuggling operation out of the out-of-the-way home of a mystery writer without his knowledge in "The Crow's Nest Mystery!" by Don C. Cameron, Jack Burnley and Charles Paris. Plus: Three-Ring Binks in an untitled story by Jack Farr; Slam Bradley in "Fools about Jewels!" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "The Living Statues!" with art by George Roussos; and The Boy Commandos in "The Mischievous Mr. McGonigle!" with art by Louis Cazeneuve (not by Simon and Kirby, despite the listed credits). Also: Casey the Cop 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff, and 2-page text story "Masquerade" by Jack Miller (as Jesse Merlan). 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 101 PR 0.5

MOLD and cover deterioration. Interior is complete with severe water damage, soiling, staining throughout, and staple rust/migration/disintegration.

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Cover by Dick Sprang. Stories by Don C. Cameron, Jack Farr and unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Jack Farr, Howard Sherman, George Roussos and Louis Cazeneuve. Bruce is saddled with the responsibility of taking care of a woman's twins for several days but when he accidentally discovers jewels inside one of the twin's rattles, the Batman takes over to prove the innocence of a store owner and ex-con charged with the theft of those jewels in the Batman and Robin tale "The Tyrannical Twins!" by Don C. Cameron and Dick Sprang. Plus: Three-Ring Binks in an untitled story by Jack Farr; Slam Bradley in "Shoplifter's Holiday!" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "A Talking Doll!" with art by George Roussos; and The Boy Commandos in "Gangway, Tokyo!" with art by Louis Cazeneuve (not by Simon and Kirby, despite the listed credits). Also: The Boners 1-pager by Lit-Win, and 2-page text story "Desk Job" by Tom Neill. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 166 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Tear seals, TRIMMED spots. Pieces of tape along interior cover spine.

Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Don C. Cameron and unknown. Art by Bruno Premiani, Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Dan Barry and unknown. An ex-con, John Gillen, working with the Carson Circus and billed as "The Man with a Million Faces," astounds the public with his ability to visually imitate anyone. However, the Dynamic Duo discover two employees at the circus are using this fact to commit crimes and blame them on him. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Man with a Million Faces!" with art by Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Indian Who Had to Get Rich!" by Don C. Cameron and Bruno Premiani; Robotman in "The Robot Robberies!"; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Machine from Which No Man Can Hide!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry. Also: Casey the Cop 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; 2-page text piece "...Of Sailing Ships and Wax"; and Little Pete half-pager by Boltinoff. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 196 GD 2.0 (R)

Trimmed

Cover partially TRIMMED. Heavy tape on cover, pieces on centerfold. Interior staining

Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Bill Woolfolk and unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Leonard Starr, Joe Certa and Ruben Moreira. When Bruce and Dick visit London's Scotland Yard, they are shocked to see a frame that once held a picture of Batman and Robin empty, and seek to find out why this has happened in "City Without Guns!" by Bill Woolfolk, Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Garments of the Golden Chief" with art by Leonard Starr; Robotman in "The Repeating Robotman!" with art by Joe Certa; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Man from the 5th Dimension!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Ruben Moreira. Also: Quick Quiz activity half-pager by H.T. Elmo; 2-page text story "Invitation to a Burglary" by Jack Miller; and Casey the Cop half-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 44 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 225 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white

Label #1161280001

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

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

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 235 GD 2.0

1.5" Spine split. Cover detached. Cover oxidation.

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Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The First Batman starring Batman, Robin, and Joey Chill, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Stan Kaye. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Hour of Hoaxes starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. The Black Museum article. The World's Greatest Magician starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 259 FR/GD 1.5

Interior wrap split and detached.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Challenge of the Calendar Man" starring Batman, Robin, and Calendar Man (1st appearance), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; A new criminal, trying to make a name for himself, challenges Batman to a duel of wits with all of his crimes being based on the "five" seasons. Know Your Pet! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Don Cameron. Jail Jests humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Tiny Catastrophes" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy battles Harry Harper. "Manhunt on the Mesa" text story. Casey the Cop half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Getaway King" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Martian Manhunter battles The Getaway Mastermind (Monty Moran), an expert at spectacular getaways. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 261 VG- 3.5

Moisture damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Amazing Dr. Double X!" (1st appearance) starring Batman and Robin, script by Dave Wood, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Dr. X develops a formula to create an energy duplicate of himself; Unfortunately his doppelganger is pure evil. Casey the Cop half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Modern Sorcerer" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Judson Ware. Warden Willis two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. "The Midget Manhunter!" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jones battles an unnamed criminal with a shrinking ray; Inspired by the science fiction movie, The Incredible Shrinking Man. Batman Word Hunt activity page, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 265 VG- 3.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Batman's origin retold with new facts in "Batman's First Case" starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The sudden appearance of a new criminal basing his crime on time jogs Batman's memory into remembering that this criminal was his very first case after his parents were killed, and if the Clock has his way, the current case against him will be the Caped Crusader's last! "The Menace of the Deadly Lights!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Thorgsen . Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Fingerprints of Guilt" text story. "The Fantastic Human Falcon" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Detective Jones must stop The Falcon and his bird-themed robberies. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 269 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Thousand Deaths of Batman!" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A criminal director, for a price, stages plays for the underworld in which Batman and Robin actors are "killed," until the real Batman and Robin take the crook-actors places; After a few performances, the director becomes suspicious and finally learns the truth; During the night in which the leader of the gangsters is among the audience, the director has prepared deadly traps on stage to eliminate the Dynamic Duo. Warden Willis two-page humor by Henry Boltinoff. "The Menace of the Magnetic Meteorite!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Borgal. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Man Who Exposed John Jones" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A former film executive is operating a blackmail racket, and he thinks he can blackmail Detective Jones with proof he is a Martian. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 284 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4198491002

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Negative Batman" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman is struck by the rays of a criminal scientist's camera-weapon, which turns him into a "negative Batman," vulnerable to light and possibly doomed to die in a few days' time; As a last resort, Batman prepares a trap for the criminal, who uses his camera on Batman a second time, unknowingly; As soon as he is returned to normal, Batman uses his Robot, painted as a negative in order to trick the villains and destroy the atomic camera. How Are Your Shopping Manners? public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "Roy Raymond's Deadly Powers" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, script by Jack Miller, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Lucky Morana. "The Courtship of J'onn J'onzz" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; After consulting a fortune teller Diane does all kinds of crazy things to get Jones to notice her. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 286 GD 2.0

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. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 294 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4331116008

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Villain of 100 Elements" starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane); Professor Higgins has designed an element-converter, but his assistant, John Dolan, is accidentally exposed to it; The exposure causes his body to change into different elements; The professor makes a control belt for him, but the power warps Dolans mind causing him to become a criminal; While the professor works on a cure, Batman and Robin try to stop Dolan and his newly recruited gang. "The Fantastic Fish That Defeated Aquaman" starring Aquaman and Aqualad, art by Nick Cardy; Harry Black has large sea monsters at his command and is attacking shipping. "The Bullets That Backfired" text story. "The Martian Weakling" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Lost in another dimension, the criminals have Martian powers but Jones has none. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 311 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4436825015

Cover art by Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff. 1st appearance of Catman in "Challenge of the Cat-Man!" starring Batman, Robin, Cat-Man (intro), and Batwoman, script by Bill Finger, art by Jim Mooney; Tom Blake, a playboy and big-game hunter, is inspired by the memory of the Catwoman and his pet black panther to become the Cat-Man, a costumed thief, using cat-gimmicks and cat-motifs in his robberies; Batman, Robin, and Batwoman stand against Cat-Man and they confront the criminal on a couple of occasions until Batman is able to deduce Cat-Man's secret identity; When the Dynamic Duo find Cat-Man's lair, they fall into a trap, but Batman finds a way out after which Cat-Man tries to escape, but falls to a nearby river and is dragged away by the current. Strange Old Laws humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Invaders from the Space Warp" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; When alien criminals from another dimension escape to Earth, Manhunter rounds them all up, but they accidentally leave their pet Zook behind. Touchdown for Picasso! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 356 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

The DC Universe Collection.

Label #4372864001

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane) and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Inside Story of the Outsider!; the Outsider is revealed as Alfred; Alfred is "resurrected." Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino. Truth Behind the False Faces!; Sue and Ralph Elongated Man Dibny go to a museum, where some of the statues have altered faces and the curator gets attacked. Inside front cover is a full-page ad for the 1966 Batman feature film. Letter from letter hack Guy H. Lillian III. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 371 GD+ 2.5

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Gil Kane and Sid Greene. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. 1st new Batmobile from TV show in Batgirl's Costume Cut-Ups!; Batgirls feminine vanity keeps her from fighting the Sports Spoiler Gang in timely fashion; Batman and Robin step in; the bad guys are distracted by Batgirls legs when she tears her tights. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Mike Sekowsky and Sid Greene. The Bellringer and the Baffling Bongs; Ralph Elongated Man Dibny visits a California mission, where theres hidden loot and mysteries afoot. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 380 VG/FN 5.0

Written by Frank Robbins. Art by Bob Brown and Joe Giella. Cover by Irv Novick. Marital-Bliss Miss!; a woman named Virginia "Ginny" Jenkins claims to be married to Bruce Wayne; the millionaire playboy plays along so he can learn why she is making that claim; Virginias brother is mad at Bruce because he was turned down for a Wayne Foundation grant. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Sid Greene. Fortune in a Flower Pot; Ralph Elongated Man Dibny and his wife Sue see two men planting gold coins in a flower pot. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 395 FN- 5.5

Cover by Neal Adams. "The Secret of the Waiting Graves," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman discovers the secret of Juan and Dolores Muerto and their secret of immortality. "Drop Out... or Drop Dead!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Robin discovers the truth behind the fake cops and demonstrators that created the riot at Hudson University. Crime-Writing Clues! article. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 408 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white

Label #0224338002

Cover by Neal Adams. "The House That Haunted Batman!," script by Len Wein and Marv Wolfman, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Robin goes missing and Batman finds a house that wasn't there yesterday; Strange things happen around Batman until he meets the owner of the house; Cameos by Superman, Flash, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and Hawkman. "Batgirl vs. the Phantom Bullfighter!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano; In order to aquire the manuscript "Of Fighting Bulls and Men" for the Gotham Library, Barbara Gordon must travel to Madrid, Spain. There she is the guest of Don Alvarado, owner of the manuscript, who takes her to see its subject: a bull fighter named El Grandos. Science in Crime Detection article. 1971 Batman calendar (also works for the years 2010, 2021, 2027, 2038, 2049, and others). Letter to the editor from comics writer Martin Pasko. 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) 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) 441 VF- 7.5

Cover by Jim Aparo. New Batman story, "Judgement Day!" (script by Archie Goodwin, art by Howard Chaykin). New Manhunter story, "Cathedral Perilous" (chapter 5; script by Archie Goodwin, art by Walt Simonson). 1945 Plastic Man untitled reprint. Two 1940's Batman reprints, "The Case of the Prophetic Pictures" (from Detective 42) and "The Carbon Copy Crimes!" (from Batman 38). Ibis the Invincible Golden Age reprint, "Holocause, God of Destruction!" (from Whiz 95; art by Kurt Schaffenberger). Eclipso reprint, "The Two Faces of Doom" (from House of Secrets 66; art by Alex Toth). Alias the Spider 1942 untitled reprint (from Crack Comics 25; art by Paul Gustavson). Sal Amendola contents page illustration. 100 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 500 VF 8.0

Direct Edition. 500th Anniversary Issue. Starring Batman and Robin. Guest-starring the Phantom Stranger, the Elongated Man, Hawkman and Hawkgirl. "To Kill a Legend!" Story by Alan Brennert. Art by Dick Giordano. "The 'Too Many Crooks...' Caper!" Story by Len Wein. Art by Jim Aparo. "Once Upon a Time!" Story by Len Wein. Art by Walt Simonson. "The Final Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Jose Luis Garcia Lopez. "Gray Face!" Story by Walter Gibson. Art by Tom Yeates. "The Strange Death of Doctor Erdel!" Story by Paul Levitz. Art by Joe Kubert. "What Happens When a Batman Dies!" Story by Cary Bates. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Smith. Plus, featuring a special wraparound cover by all the artist involved. 84 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 525N CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3941689010

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. "Confrontation," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman is unsuccessful in finding the body of Killer Croc after their battle, but the Dark Knight is hesitant to declare the criminal dead; Less than twenty four hours later, an angered Vickie Vale ends her date with Bruce Wayne after Bruce, in essence, tells the news editor that their relationship is not serious; At the Sloan Circus, Robin tells Joe and Trina Todd about Killer Croc and his ties to the group that is trying to extort money from the circus. "Mob Rules! III: The Irresistible Rise of Machiavelli," script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Ron Randall; Green Arrow disarms the gunsel with a mace arrow, and disarms the hood covering the mayor as well. Machiavelli beats a retreat, but crashes a Teamsters Union meeting later. 2nd appearance Jason Todd. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 553N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3941689011

Newsstand Edition. Continuing the introduction of Batman's deadliest new foe! What is the shattering secret of the man who calls himself Black Mask? Part 2 of 3, continued from Batman (1940) #386. Concludes in Batman (1940) #387. Written by Doug Moench, with art and cover by Klaus Janson. Plus: Green Arrow back-up tale by Joey Cavalieri, Jerome Moore and Bruce Patterson! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 561A CGC 9.8 Hannigan

Paper: White

Label #4545232014

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan (layouts) and Gene Colan, inks by Dick Giordano. "Flying Hi," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bob Smith and Ricardo Villagran; Jason meets a new girl at school; A group of his classmates try to pressure Jason into trying drugs. "In the Grip of Steelclaw!", script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Jerome Moore, inks by Dell Barras; Green Arrow confronts new hero-for-hire, Champion. Black Canary meets the new villain, Steelclaw. Statement of ownership: average # copies per issue previous year—66,739. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 563 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4546182002

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Giordano. "Free Faces," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bob Smith; Two-Face breaks jail with the help of a mesmerized lawyer, and Robin learns of his escape; Story continues in Batman #397. "Winner and Still Champion," script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Jerome Moore, inks by Dell Barras; Green Arrow has a run-in with Champion. Black Canary figures out that Steelclaw is Mayor Bolt (due to his use in both identities of the nickname "Brucie" in reference to his son, Bruce). 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 573 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4546182008

Batman and Robin try to figure out why the Mad Hatter held up the Liars' Club, how it relates to hats, and just where the Prince of Crowns will strike next in "The Mad Hatter Flips His Lids!" Script by Mike W. Barr, art & cover by Alan Davis & Paul Neary. Letter to the editor from T.M. Maple. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 574 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4689554008

Batman's origin is retold as he brings a wounded Jason Todd to Leslie Thompkins' care in the moving "...My Beginning...and My Probable End." Script by Mike W. Barr, art & cover by Alan Davis & Paul Neary. Letter to the editor from T.M. Maple. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 575D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4271552009

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- 7.5

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) 579 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4546182012

Cover art by Norm Breyfogle. The Crime Doctor's Crimson Clinic starring Batman, Robin, and Two-Face, script by Mike Barr, art by Norm Breyfogle; Schuyler Reems helps Batman and Robin defeat the Crime Doctor. 36 pgs. $0.75. 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.