Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) comic books 1981

"Night of the Savage!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Don Newton and Dan Adkins. The powerhouse known as Blockbuster (last seen in Batman (1940) #309) has returned and he has Batman on the brain. Plus, "The Tightening Web!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Cary Burkett. Art by Jose Delbo. Batgirl (Barbara Gordon), accused of murder continues to try and clear her name. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart FN 6.0 $12.00

Cover by Jim Aparo. "Allies in the Shadows," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins; Batman and Blockbuster find themselves allied in saving miners from a cave-in and in fighting Boss Dooley, who engineered the disaster. "Chains of Guilt!", script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Joe Giella; Batgirl must escape a deathtrap in order to solve the mystery of Congressman Scanlons murder and clear Barbara Gordons name. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Aquaman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $85.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Verified Sigs: Paul Levitz. Witnessed Sigs: Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez on 10/18/2019 and Walt Simonson on 10/19/2019. Direct Edition. Label #19-3F83B1F-094 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $82.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white Witnessed Signatures: Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez on 4/8/2022 & Walt Simonson on 10/28/2022. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0B02941-020 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $70.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez on 4/8/2022 & Walt Simonson on 10/28/2022. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0B02941-021 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Add to cart CBCS 4.0 $60.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez on 4/8/2022 & Walt Simonson on 10/28/2022. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0B02941-022 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

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. Cover price $1.50.

"The Man Who Killed Mlle. Marie!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Don Newton and Dan Adkins. Cover by Jim Aparo. A man has been murdered and all the clues point to Bruce Wayne's loyal man-servent, Alfred Pennyworth. Plus, "The Five-Fold Revenge of Dr. Voodoo!" Part 1 of 2. Starring Batgirl (Barbara Gordon). Story by Cary Burkett. Art by Jose Delbo and Joe Giella. Cover price $0.50.

"Who Shot Mlle. Marie!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Don Newton. Inks by Dan Adkins. Cover by Jim Aparo. Julia Remarque and his friends have captured Batman and tied him up to witness the trial of Alfred Pennyworth for the murder of Mlle. Marie. Julia's desire is to kill Alfred, but following her own code of honor, she will give the man a fair trial and Lucius Fox will provide the defense. "To Live a Nightmare!" Part 2 of 2 dtarring Batgirl (Barbara Gordon), script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Joe Giella; Dr. Voodoo kidnaps Tracy to lure Batgirl into a trap. Statement of Ownership in this issue: average # copies per issue sold, previous year--64,635. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Cover art by Jim Starlin. "The 6 Days of the Scarecrow," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins; As the electoral campaign starts in Gotham City, Batman goes out on patrol and is shot with a dart; He takes the sample of the dart to the Batcave to analyze it, but is unable to find anything wrong with the dart; The next day, Bruce realizes that his mere presence causes fright on the people nearby and he deduces there must be a connection between the dart and the strange events; Alfred, knowing Bruce's problem, contacts Dick Grayson and tells him about the situation; Robin enlists Batgirl's help and they get in touch with Batman, who provides them the instructions necessary to crack the case; In the meantime, the person behind it all, Scarecrow, is planning to strike at Gotham. Gold Mine Rescue Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Cover art by Jim Starlin. "The Joker's Rumpus Room Revenge!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins; After escaping from Arkham Asylum, Joker murders an elder toymaker, who designed several deadly toys under Joker's instructions; When the Gotham City Police Department find the dead man, Commissioner Gordon summons Batman to assist on the investigation, but the Dark Knight's presence is not welcome by Mayoral Candidate, Arthur Reeves, who is supported by the new upstart reporter in town Olivia Ortega; Batman disregards any comments from Reeves and Ortega and takes evidence that will help his investigation later; The next day, Bruce Wayne attends a famous exhibition of a very expensive train model and he is forced to switch to his Batman gear when Joker shows up and steals the model. Gold for Dessert Hostess snack cakes ad with Plastic Man. "A Day in the Life of a Cop," script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Joe Giella; During a planned raid on a drug laboratory, Commissioner Gordon, in this solo tale, is unable to find the required evidence; He suspects that Lt. Larsen has allied himself with the criminals and warned them about the raid. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

"Werewolf Moon!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Don Newton and Dan Adkins. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano. To save the life of a young girl, Batman must hunt down a man from his past whom he thought dead...Anthony Lupus a werewolf. Plus, Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) stars in "Hunt for a Hunchback Killer" Part 1 of 2. Story by Cary Burkett. Art by Jose Delbo and Joe Giella. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart Fine $4.49

Add to cart Fine $4.49

Last 50c cover-priced issue. "Who Dies for the Manikin?" Part 1 of 2. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Don Newton and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano. Batman must face a dangerous new foe. Plus, Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) concludes her hunt for the Hunchback Killer in "Farewell My Lovely!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Cary Burkett. Art by Jose Delbo and Joe Giella. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart Fine $3.70

Add to cart Fine $3.70

First 60c cover-priced issue. "Dressed to Die!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Don Newton and Dan Adkins. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano. Witness the startling conclusion to the Manikin's story. Plus, Tales of Gotham featuring "The Pursuit of Joy!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Dan Spiegle. And, "Diamonds aren't Forever!" Story by Bob Rozakis. Art by Trevor Von Eeden and Steve Mitchell. Batman must help Commissioner Gordon solve the case of the stolen Sherwood Diamond. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart Fine $10.00

Add to cart Fine $11.00

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $5.00

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $5.00

"Secret of the Sphinx Sinister!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Catwoman and Catman. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Don Newton and Dan Adkins. Cover by Jim Aparo. Batman arrives at Selina Kyle's apartment to discover it in disarray and the beautiful Miss Kyle gone. With signs of a struggle evident, the Batman intends to find out what happened. Plus, Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) and Supergirl must withstand "The Attack of the Annihilator!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Cary Burkett and Wendy Beraud. Art by Jose Delbo and Joe Giella. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart Very Good $3.00

"Nine Lives has the Cat..." Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Catwoman and Catman. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Don Newton and Dan Adkins. Cover by Jim Aparo. Thought to have used up his nine lives and perished, the Catman has returned to Gotham City seeking revenge on the two who left him for dead, Batman and Catwoman. Plus, Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) and Supergirl continue their struggle against the Annihilator in "The Fires of Destruction!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Cary Burkett. Art by Jose Delbo and Joe Giella. Cover price $0.60.