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

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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

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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

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Label #4544622022

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

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 652 CGC 5.0

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Label #4534240002

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"Beyond the Law!" Guest-starring the Huntress. Story by Chuck Dixon. Art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. When the Huntress and Batman attempt to take down a gang of hoods they learn these crooks have diplomatic immunity. The tables are turned as the two vigilantes find themselves wanted by the law. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 737 FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition.

Written by Bronwyn Carlton; art by Tom Morgan and David Roach; cover by Rodolfo Damaggio Harley Quinn, the Joker, and the Huntress face off in "No Man's Land" in the conclusion of "The Code!" While the Joker's political campaign threatens to send the so-called society of "No Man's Land" even further into a state of anarchy, the Huntress and Billy Petit's renegade ex-GCPD band join the fray. But they've never tangled with someone like Harley Quinn, who doesn't appreciate anyone standing between her and her Joker! FC, 40 pgs. $1.99" Batman No Man's Land Cover price $1.99.

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

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Label #4691741013

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

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

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Label #2116936008

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

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

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Variant Cover.

Label #3942231020

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

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1077C CGC 9.8

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Ward Variant Cover.

Label #4685287015

Written by Ram V. Art by Jason Shawn Alexander. Cover by Christian Ward. Part two of five in Batman: Outlaw—the biweekly Detective Comics event! Hang the Bat! The sun sets on the horizon, casting long shadows of justice as the Batman, under the possession of an Azmer, takes his long walk down to the gallows in front of a hypnotized Gotham, and it's up to the best cat burglar around to save him! But this town may not be big enough for the both of them, especially with Selina on bad terms with Batman. Batman: Outlaw part two of five in the biweekly Detective Comics event continues here! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Future State Dark Detective (2021 DC) 2B CGC 9.8 Dell'Otto Variant

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Label #3842361002

Written by Mariko Tamaki, and Joshua Williamson. Art by Dan Mora, and Giannis Milonogiannis. Cover by Gabrielle Dell'Otto. Bruce Wayne is supposed to be dead...but this Dark Detective is on the run and shining a light on the mystery of his own murder: How did the killers know Bruce Wayne was Batman? As the forces of the Magistrate zero in on Bruces location, its a race against time to unlock the secrets of their surveillance tech and take the fight to the very top! But is the knowledge that Bruces own legacy helped to enable the greatest authoritarian force the city of Gotham has ever seen too much to bear? Also in this issue, Jason Todd is a haunted man. Hes working a job he hates on the violent streets of Gotham City as a mask hunter for the Magistrate! He takes contracts to catch villains—or heroes—and brings them in alive—mostly. But when the Red Hood gang reemerges, Jason must solve a mystery that could doom the city. 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Grayson (2014 DC) 9B CGC 9.8

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Variant Cover.

Label #4691721003

The Joker Variant Edition by Dave Johnson. Written by Tim Seeley and Tom King. Art by Mikel Janin. Everything changes as Helena takes over SPYRAL! Plus: Grayson gets a new partner! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Harley Quinn and Her Gang of Harleys (2016) 1B CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Palmiotti/Conner/Tieri Conner Gallery Variant

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Witnessed Sigs: Jimmy Palmiotti (with sketch), Amanda Conner & Frank Tieri (both colored) on 3/31/2019. Fill In The Frame Variant.

Label #19-194C0CC-002

Written by Frank Tieri and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Mauricet. Cover by Amanda Conner. Straight from the pages of HARLEY QUINN comes the story of her strange new army of assistants, the Gang of Harleys! In this new miniseries, they've been on the job for just a few months, and the Gang is ready to stand up and show what they can do without Harley…and they just might have to, because Harley's been kidnapped! The Gang's homes, their loved ones-they're all in danger from a strange new villain with a very personal grudge against Harley! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Harley Quinn Futures End (2014) 1A CGC 9.8 Conner Lenticular

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Label #4662451019

3-D linticular cover, image changes. Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Chad Hardin. Cover by Amanda Conner. Harley and The Joker make it legal at last! Follow the happy couple to their secret honeymoon spot, where it's literally till death do they part! Cover price $3.99.

Harley Quinn Futures End (2014) 1A CGC 9.8 Conner Lenticular

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Label #4662451020

3-D linticular cover, image changes. Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Chad Hardin. Cover by Amanda Conner. Harley and The Joker make it legal at last! Follow the happy couple to their secret honeymoon spot, where it's literally till death do they part! Cover price $3.99.

Joker (1975 DC) 1 CBCS 7.5

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Label #22-1657F1A-032

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Joker's Double Jeopardy!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; When a new criminal breaks Two-Face out of Arkham Asylum, claiming that he has need of "a truly master criminal", the Joker is incensed; Soon, the Clown Prince of Crime stages his own breakout and tracks down Two-Face, determined to show just who Gotham's number-one criminal truly is. Article on the creation of the Joker. Hostess Twinkies ad with Batman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 2 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "The Sad Saga of Willy the Weeper!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; The Joker teams up with Willie the Weeper when Willie breaks him out of Arkham; The Joker then helps him steal platinum but is thwarted by Gordon. Superman ad. 1 page Joker text article "The Wildest Card, Part 2," about the history of the Joker. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 3 CGC 9.2

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Label #4669662007

CreeperCover by Dick Giordano. Featuring: 18 page Joker story "The Last Ha Ha." Starring the Joker, the Creeper [Jack Ryder], Benny Khiss, Marvin Fargo and Sandy Saturn (first appearance). In this tale, the Creeper is blamed for one of the Joker's crimes, and he must clear his name. Written by Denny O'Neil, with art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua) and Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 5 FN+ 6.5

Cover by Ernie Chan. Featuring: 18 page Joker story "The Joker Goes 'Wilde'!" In this tale, the Joker battles the Royal Flush Gang. Written by Martin Pasko, with art by Irv Novick and Tex Blaisdell. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 7 FN- 5.5

First 30-cent issue. Cover art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). "Luthor - You're Driving Me Sane!," script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; An experiment gone wrong switches Lex Luthor's and the Joker's personality; featuring the Mountebank Malefactors (villains), Southpaw (villain), Hal Jordan/Green Lantern (cameo), Larry Ingles (first appearance), and Joe Malone (first appearance). Hostess Twinkies ad with Batman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Joker (1975 DC) 8 FN 6.0

Cover by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). Featuring: 17 page Joker story "The Scarecrow's Fearsome Face-Off!" Characters: the Joker, the Scarecrow [Jonathan Crane], Southpaw (Joker's henchman), Tooth (Joker's henchman), Dr. Farr, Nightmare (Scarecrow's pet raven), Sonny November; Jerry (student). In this tale, when the Joker makes a robbery dressed as the Scarecrow, the real Scarecrow hunts him down to exact revenge. Written by Elliot S! Maggin, with art by Irv Novick and Tex Blaisdell. Cover price $0.30.

Man-Bat (2021 DC) 1A CGC 9.0 Hotz

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Label #4672753001

Written by Dave Wielgosz. Art by Sumit Kumar. Cover by Kyle Hotz and Alejandro Sanchez. For years Kirk Langstrom has struggled with his monstrous alter ego Man-Bat and the serum that transformed him. But he's finally hit rock bottom following a devastating setback, and he's going to take out his anger on every single citizen of Gotham City. Will the combined might of Batman and the GCPD be enough to stop Langstrom once and for all? Or will this just be the start of Man-Bat's devastation? 32 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $3.99.

Punchline Special (2021 DC) 1D CGC 9.8 Jimenez Design 1:25 Variant

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Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Jimenez Variant Cover.

Label #3763659017

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by James Tynion TV and Sam Johns. Art by Mirka Andolfo. Cover by Jorge Jimenez. Spinning out of the pages of The Joker War comes the first solo book starring the blockbuster new character Punchline. As she faces the consequences for her role in The Joker War, the story of how Alexis Kaye became Punchline will take Leslie Thompkins, Harper Row, and Cullen Row on a harrowing journey that reveals a fringe teenagers radicalization to the ideology of a madman. Its a terrifying tale so big it demanded an oversize special issue! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Punisher Batman Deadly Knights (1994) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #4680145006

The Punisher in Gotham! Jigsaw teams up with the Joker! And Batman wants to take them all down! Appearances by Commissioner Gordon, Micro, Robin, Alfred. Script by Chuck Dixon, art & cover by John Romita, Jr. & Klaus Janson. Cover price $4.95.

Secret Origins (2014) 3rd Series 10A CGC 9.8 Hitch

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Label #4617144002

Written by Cameron Stewart & Brandon Fletcher, Dan Jurgens and Christy Marx. Art by Sean Chen, Stjepan Sejic and Irene Koh. Cover by Bryan Hitch. Get ready for The New 52 origins of Batgirl, Firestorm and Poison Ivy! 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Star Spangled Comics (1941) 66 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Tape.

1st appearance No-Face. Robin in "The No-Face Crimes" (Batman cameo), the Star-Spangled Kid in "The Ice Cream Crimes," Penniless Palmer in "Water, Water Everywhere," Robotman in "Crash Bandits," and Liberty Belle in "Fame and Michael Mulligan" (by Chuck Winter and Don Cameron) Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 76 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Mightiest Team in the World!, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye (pages 1-8) and John Fischetti (pages 9-12); Superman and Batman learn each other's secret identities [for the first time] when they meet on a cruise while trying to find a diamond thief. The Misfit Manhunter starring Superman, Joe Harris, and Frosty Ferris, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Gatling Gun text story by Ben Galloway. Mrs. Superman, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino. Superboy stars in a one-page public service announcement, Happy Hobby Time! 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) Annual 11D VF/NM 9.0

Direct Edition. "For the Man Who Has Everything!" Guest-starring Wonder Woman, and Batman and Robin. Written by Alan Moore. Art by Dave Gibbons. The amazing creative team that brought you Watchmen deliver one of the all-time great Superman tales. When Batman and Wonder Woman arrive at the Fortress of Solitude for Superman's birthday, they soon discover the evil Mongul has beat them there and enslaved the Man of Steel within a prison of his own mind. How can they possibly hope to defeat this monstrous alien menace without the help of Superman? 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Superman Batman (2003) 8A CGC 9.8 Turner

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Label #0075089055

1ST PRINTING (full-color cover, red Superman logo.). Kara Zor-el appearance. WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER Part one of the Supergirl from Krypton, an explosive 6-part storyline featuring art by Aspen Studios' Michael Turner begins here! After the catacylsmic events of SUPERMAN/BATMAN #6, Batman discovers something strange and mysterious on the bottom of Gotham Bay...and it looks like a girl. Will she battle on the side of good...or evil? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4482302003

"Night of the Bat." Swamp Thing goes to Gotham City and encounters Batman. Both are after Mr. E, who is leader of the Conclave. Script by Len Wein, art and cover by Berni Wrightson. Cover price $0.20.

Tales From the Dark Multiverse Flashpoint (2020 DC) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #3787679236

Written by Bryan Hitch. Art by Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie and Scott Hanna. Cover by David Marquez. Spinning out of the events of a world where a single choice by the Flash affected the entire DC Universe, find out what would have happened if Barry Allen had not put things right. In a world where the Flashpoint reality was never undone, where Thomas Wayne still haunts Gotham City as the Batman, and the Amazonian and Atlantean armies still prepare for war, will the Reverse-Flash embrace this darker, deadlier world and finally eclipse Barry Allens legacy? 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.