Auctions: comic books in 'Batman', graded by CGC

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4679898004

Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Nick Dragotta. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698111008

Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Nick Dragotta. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4684850002

Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Nick Dragotta. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698111015

Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Nick Dragotta. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698111002

Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Nick Dragotta. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4646077005

Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Nick Dragotta. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698111004

Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Nick Dragotta. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698111006

Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Nick Dragotta. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 1F CGC 9.2 SS Snyder

Paper: White

Signed by Scott Snyder on 7/5/25. Bertram Variant Cover.

Label #4628260005

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Ian Bertram. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 1H CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lee Sketch Cover.

Label #4584345013

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Jim Lee. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 2A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4627623017

Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Nick Dragotta. SNYDER AND DRAGOTTA'S BRAND-NEW TAKE ON THE DARK KNIGHT RAMPAGES ON! Batman was born out of violence - a horrible tragedy that shaped the trajectory of his future. But when a vigilant MI6 agent starts tracking the lonely life of Bruce Wayne, he discovers the interconnectivity between a hero's shell life and the many layers of the Black Mask Gang. It's Batman versus Alfred Pennyworth! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 3C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Dell'Otto Variant Cover.

Label #4559044015

Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Gabriele Dell Otto. NEW FRIENDS, NEW ENEMIES! Batman and Alfred have formed a tentative alliance, but the Black Mask has some new friends too...and they're coming to Gotham to wreak absolute havoc. Plus, discover the dark secret that will rock Bruce to his core and make him question everything... 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 4A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4683558014

Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Gabriel Walta. Cover by Nick Dragotta. Absolute Batman has established himself as an extremely large force to be reckoned with. But how did he get to this point? How did he push himself? And how did the tragic events of his childhood, and the advice of his father, shape the man who he became...literally? Guest artist Gabriel Walta joins for this essential origin issue of Absolute Batman to explore Bruce Wayne's past, and his inevitable future to go BIGGER. Don't miss this pivotal issue! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 8D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Villalobos Variant Cover.

Label #4598081016

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Marcos Martin. Cover by Ramon Villalobos. GOTHAM IN THE GRASP OF MR. FREEZE! Batman is in the fight for his life against this icy new threat. But in the end, what terrifying truth will be unearthed about Ark M and...Joker? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 11OCC CGC 9.8 JSA Mann

Paper: White

Clay Mann Authenticated Autograph. Ocala Comic Con Edition.

Label #4674945013

Ocala Comic Con Exclusive Foil Edition Variant Cover by Clay Mann and Seth Mann. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Clay Mann. Learn the origin of Bane! What drives the muscle-bound behemoth, and how did he arrive in Gotham? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 13B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4662245004

Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Stanley Artgerm Lau. ABSOLUTE CATWOMAN DEBUTS! Batmans final showdown with the monstrous Bane! Will he be able to overcome this unstoppable behemoth, or will he be trapped in Ark-M forever?! 24 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 13CORNER CGC 9.6

Paper: White

The Comic Corner Edition.

Label #4674944013

New York Comic Con Comic Corner Exclusive Variant Cover by Takeshi Okazaki. Cover by Ivan Talavera. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. ABSOLUTE CATWOMAN DEBUTS! Batman's final showdown with the monstrous Bane! Will he be able to overcome this unstoppable behemoth, or will he be trapped in Ark-M forever?! 24 pages, full color, rated 15+.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 13D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Nakayama Variant Cover.

Label #4658194004

Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by David Nakayama. ABSOLUTE CATWOMAN DEBUTS! Batmans final showdown with the monstrous Bane! Will he be able to overcome this unstoppable behemoth, or will he be trapped in Ark-M forever?! 24 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 13F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lau Foil Edition.

Label #4662245007

Foil Cover. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Stanley Artgerm Lau. ABSOLUTE CATWOMAN DEBUTS! Batmans final showdown with the monstrous Bane! Will he be able to overcome this unstoppable behemoth, or will he be trapped in Ark-M forever?! 24 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $7.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 13FELIX CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Felix Comic Art Edition.

Label #4674944006

Felix Comic Art Exclusive Wraparound Foil Variant Cover by Nick Dragotta. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. ABSOLUTE CATWOMAN DEBUTS! Batman's final showdown with the monstrous Bane! Will he be able to overcome this unstoppable behemoth, or will he be trapped in Ark-M forever?! 24 pages, full color, rated 15+.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 13THE616.A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Talavera Variant Cover A.

Label #4665711019

The 616 Comics, Comic Traders, and Comics Elite Exclusive Variant Cover by Ivan Talavera. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. ABSOLUTE CATWOMAN DEBUTS! Batman's final showdown with the monstrous Bane! Will he be able to overcome this unstoppable behemoth, or will he be trapped in Ark-M forever?! 24 pages, full color, rated 15+.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 14D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Mann Variant Cover.

Label #4688074009

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover.(W) Scott Snyder (A) Nick Dragotta (CA) Clay Mann, Seth Mann BATMAN AND CATWOMAN VS. BANE! Batman and Catwoman face down Bane in a final battle! But once the dust settles, what will it all mean for the future of Batman? Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 14E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

March Variant Cover B.

Label #4688074001

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover.(W) Scott Snyder (A) Nick Dragotta (CA) Guillem March BATMAN AND CATWOMAN VS. BANE! Batman and Catwoman face down Bane in a final battle! But once the dust settles, what will it all mean for the future of Batman? Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 14E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

March Variant Cover B.

Label #4688074002

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover.(W) Scott Snyder (A) Nick Dragotta (CA) Guillem March BATMAN AND CATWOMAN VS. BANE! Batman and Catwoman face down Bane in a final battle! But once the dust settles, what will it all mean for the future of Batman? Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 15A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4689840005

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Jock (CA) Nick Dragotta SCOTT SNYDER REUNITES WITH LEGENDARY ARTIST JOCK! Alfred reveals to Bruce the story of the man hes been chasing for years. Enter: Joker! Scott Snyder and Jock reunite for an epic tale in the Absolute Universe! 32 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $4.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 15A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4689908001

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Jock (CA) Nick Dragotta SCOTT SNYDER REUNITES WITH LEGENDARY ARTIST JOCK! Alfred reveals to Bruce the story of the man hes been chasing for years. Enter: Joker! Scott Snyder and Jock reunite for an epic tale in the Absolute Universe! 32 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $4.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 15B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4689908003

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Jock (CA) Jock SCOTT SNYDER REUNITES WITH LEGENDARY ARTIST JOCK! Alfred reveals to Bruce the story of the man hes been chasing for years. Enter: Joker! Scott Snyder and Jock reunite for an epic tale in the Absolute Universe! 32 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 15C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Oliver Variant Cover.

Label #4689908008

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Jock (CA) Ben Oliver SCOTT SNYDER REUNITES WITH LEGENDARY ARTIST JOCK! Alfred reveals to Bruce the story of the man hes been chasing for years. Enter: Joker! Scott Snyder and Jock reunite for an epic tale in the Absolute Universe! 32 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 15C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Oliver Variant Cover.

Label #4689908009

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Jock (CA) Ben Oliver SCOTT SNYDER REUNITES WITH LEGENDARY ARTIST JOCK! Alfred reveals to Bruce the story of the man hes been chasing for years. Enter: Joker! Scott Snyder and Jock reunite for an epic tale in the Absolute Universe! 32 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 15C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Oliver Variant Cover.

Label #4689908010

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Jock (CA) Ben Oliver SCOTT SNYDER REUNITES WITH LEGENDARY ARTIST JOCK! Alfred reveals to Bruce the story of the man hes been chasing for years. Enter: Joker! Scott Snyder and Jock reunite for an epic tale in the Absolute Universe! 32 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 15D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Jock Variant Cover A.

Label #4689908012

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Jock (CA) Brian Bolland, Jock SCOTT SNYDER REUNITES WITH LEGENDARY ARTIST JOCK! Alfred reveals to Bruce the story of the man hes been chasing for years. Enter: Joker! Scott Snyder and Jock reunite for an epic tale in the Absolute Universe! 32 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 15D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Jock Variant Cover A.

Label #4689908013

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Jock (CA) Brian Bolland, Jock SCOTT SNYDER REUNITES WITH LEGENDARY ARTIST JOCK! Alfred reveals to Bruce the story of the man hes been chasing for years. Enter: Joker! Scott Snyder and Jock reunite for an epic tale in the Absolute Universe! 32 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 15D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Jock Variant Cover A.

Label #4689908014

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Jock (CA) Brian Bolland, Jock SCOTT SNYDER REUNITES WITH LEGENDARY ARTIST JOCK! Alfred reveals to Bruce the story of the man hes been chasing for years. Enter: Joker! Scott Snyder and Jock reunite for an epic tale in the Absolute Universe! 32 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 15E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Greene Variant Cover.

Label #4690432005

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover.(W) Scott Snyder (A) Jock (CA) Sanford Greene SCOTT SNYDER REUNITES WITH LEGENDARY ARTIST JOCK! Alfred reveals to Bruce the story of the man hes been chasing for years. Enter: Joker! Scott Snyder and Jock reunite for an epic tale in the Absolute Universe! Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 15E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Greene Variant Cover.

Label #4690432003

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover.(W) Scott Snyder (A) Jock (CA) Sanford Greene SCOTT SNYDER REUNITES WITH LEGENDARY ARTIST JOCK! Alfred reveals to Bruce the story of the man hes been chasing for years. Enter: Joker! Scott Snyder and Jock reunite for an epic tale in the Absolute Universe! Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 15E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Greene Variant Cover.

Label #4690432004

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover.(W) Scott Snyder (A) Jock (CA) Sanford Greene SCOTT SNYDER REUNITES WITH LEGENDARY ARTIST JOCK! Alfred reveals to Bruce the story of the man hes been chasing for years. Enter: Joker! Scott Snyder and Jock reunite for an epic tale in the Absolute Universe! Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 15F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Jock Variant Cover B.

Label #4690390014

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover.(W) Scott Snyder (A) Jock (CA) Jock SCOTT SNYDER REUNITES WITH LEGENDARY ARTIST JOCK! Alfred reveals to Bruce the story of the man hes been chasing for years. Enter: Joker! Scott Snyder and Jock reunite for an epic tale in the Absolute Universe! Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 15F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Jock Variant Cover B.

Label #4690390016

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover.(W) Scott Snyder (A) Jock (CA) Jock SCOTT SNYDER REUNITES WITH LEGENDARY ARTIST JOCK! Alfred reveals to Bruce the story of the man hes been chasing for years. Enter: Joker! Scott Snyder and Jock reunite for an epic tale in the Absolute Universe! Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 15F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Jock Variant Cover B.

Label #4690390015

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover.(W) Scott Snyder (A) Jock (CA) Jock SCOTT SNYDER REUNITES WITH LEGENDARY ARTIST JOCK! Alfred reveals to Bruce the story of the man hes been chasing for years. Enter: Joker! Scott Snyder and Jock reunite for an epic tale in the Absolute Universe! Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 15MAYHEW.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Mayhew Variant Cover.

Label #4700069002

The 616 Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Mike Mayhew. Story by Scott Snyder. Art by Jock. SCOTT SNYDER REUNITES WITH LEGENDARY ARTIST JOCK! Alfred reveals to Bruce the story of the man he's been chasing for years. Enter: Joker! Scott Snyder and Jock reunite for an epic tale in the Absolute Universe! 32 pages, full color, rated 15+.

Batgirl (2016) 23B CGC 9.8 Middleton Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4347101010

Written by Hope Larson. Art by Minkyu Jung and José Marzan. Cover by Joshua Middleton. 'STRANGE LOOP' finale! Trapped in a prison of her own mind's making, Batgirl must act out of character in order to reenter reality. Can she put her need to survive above the needs of those she's sworn to protect? Or is she doomed to wander the mazes of her mind for all of eternity?! 32 pages, full color. Rated T. Cover price $3.99.

Batgirl (2016) 30B CGC 9.8 Middleton Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #2133330024

Written by Mairghread Scott. Art by Paul Pelletier and Norm Rapmund. Cover by Joshua Middleton. You can take the Batgirl out of Gotham City, but you can't take Gotham out of the Batgirl! Politics gets personal as the race for Congress in Gotham City heats up, leading to civil unrest in Barbara's new neighborhood-as a new villain begins to make themselves known! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Batman (1940) 3 CGC 9th Page Only

Paper: Off white to white

9th Page Only.

Label #4570497002

Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson. "The Strange Case of the Diabolical Puppet Master," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Caped Crusaders must stop the likes of the Puppet Master, who has set his sights on stealing the Voss Rifle, the Army's newly developed secret gun. "The Ugliest Man in the World," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman confronts the ugliest man in the world, a man shunned by "normal" people he meets every day. "The Crime School for Boys!!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman has to deal with the threat of a crime school upon the lives of young boys, a school designed how to teach those boys the ways of a criminal. Dinky one-page story by Henry Boltinoff. "A Blow For England" text story by Norman Goss, art by Raymond Perry. "The Batman Vs. the Cat-Woman!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Cat returns to plague members of the Diamond Syndicate in order to achieve a beautiful "diamond prize!" The Batman Says text article, Batman and Robin tell readers the negatives of crime and criminals. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 54 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4652009016

Cover pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Charles Paris. The Treasure Hunter!, art by Jim Mooney; A bad guy begins stealing valuable collectors items from rich people in Gotham City; Batman and Robin intervene. The Door Without a Key!, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson get lost in Florida and discover an ancient castle; As Batman and Robin, they find a long lost fugitive; When they return in the Batplane, they can't find castle. Wonder Drug article, art by Raymond Perry. Untitled two-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. The Amazing Masquerade!, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin battle John Foster and the Human Spider Mob. Safety First public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Wayne Boring. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 100 CGC 3.0 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4652009002

This is the hard-to-find and much sought after 100th issue. The three Batman and Robin stories in this issue are all new and not reprints. Cover pencils by Bob Kane, Dick Sprang, and Win Mortimer, inks by Bob Kane, Dick Sprang, Win Mortimer, Jerry Robinson, and Charles Paris. "Batmantown, U.S.A.", pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When the city of Plainville decides to change its name to Batmantown in order to attract residents, Batman figures that it will draw the criminal element instead. Pioneers of 1976! public service announcement with Binky. "The Hunters of Gotham City," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; An accident at the docks in Gotham City allows several animals to escape into the city, but Batman discovers that they were released on purpose: for jewel smuggling! 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Detectives with Electric Eyes article by Jack Miller. "The Great Batman Contest," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman initiates a contest wherein boys submit their inventons in order to win a scholarship, while Batman hopes to find an invention that will serve him well in his crime fighting. 2/3-page O'Malley of the 4th Precinct story. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 136 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0276030011

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Case of the Crazy Crimes," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; To have "some fun," Bat-Mite creates a series of imaginary villains for the Batman to overcome. The Batman Whirly-Word Game puzzle page. Children of Tomorrow! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Town that Hated Batman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman visits an old mining town seeking a criminal, but when he begins asking questions about the man, the people become hostile toward the Caped Crusader. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Challenge of the Joker," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman faces the Joker, who, this time, uses the four basic elements to commit his crimes. One-page Strange Old Laws story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 171 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4684693002

1st Silver Age Riddler appearance (the question-marked criminal hadn't appeared in a Batman book since 1948). Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. What's Wrong with These Pictures! public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. "Remarkable Ruse of the Riddler!" (the Batman TV pilot was based on this story), script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; The Riddler is released from prison and informs the Dynamic Duo that he has turned from crime, and, as proof, leads them to the hideout of the Molehill Mob; But when the former felon begins deluging them with riddles, the Caped Crusaders aren't sure he really has reformed. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 179 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #1000825008

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Do You Make Life Hard for Yourself? public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily; Betsy tells young Bobby that he should keep his room neater but realizes that she has the same problem. "Clay Pigeon for a Killer!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Sid Greene; An actor announces on TV that he has solved a murder case and will announce who the killer is the next day; When the actor confesses to Bruce Wayne that this was an act to lure the real killer out into the open, the Caped Crusader poses as the actor to protect the man's life. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. The 2nd Silver Age appearance of the Riddler in "The Riddle-Less Robberies of the Riddler!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; After the Riddler breaks out of prison, he vows never again to send riddles to Batman again before he strikes; The Caped Crusader smells a rat and discovers subtle clues that lead to the Riddler's downfall. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter to the editor from Guy H. Lillian III. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 297 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4681532011

Cover art by Jim Aparo. Hostess snack cakes ad with Aquaman and Mera. "The Mad Hatter Goes Straight!", script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Vince Colletta; The Mad Hatter, sad that crime isn't fun anymore, reminisces about his youth, when he would fantasize about being a white-hatted sheriff or a plume-hatted cavalier, or wearing the hat of a Foreign Legionnaire; Since his fantasies were always about fighting as a good guy, he decides to give up crime and go straight; Hatter begins by mimicking a sheriff on horseback and stops two muggers from robbing Bruce Wayne and his date. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. A Word About the Fight of the Century article by publisher Jenette Kahn. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Batman (1940) 323 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4681532012

Story continues from # 322. Batman solo adventure, "The Cat Who Would be King!" in which he has both the Catwoman AND Catman to deal with! What a job! Script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Bob Smith. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.