Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) comic books

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Continued from Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) #0. As Bruce Wayne ponders the future, his early days as the Dark Knight come to mind, when he used his vast fortune to amass an arsenal of high-tech hardware to aid him in his war on crime. Plus, more is revealed about a dark episode in Batman's past. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover by Nolan and Hanna. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart $2,995.00 or Best Offer View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($89.85) will be charged at checkout. It has been graded by MyComicShop's experienced graders. Detective Comics #1. Back Cover Only. Incomplete. Label #1027410001

Cover art by Vincent Sullivan. "The River Patrol," script and pencils by E. C. Stoner, inks by Creig Flessel; Speed investigates the murder of several Chinamen along the wharf area and uncovers a human smuggling operation. "The Rhangwa Pearls," art by Sven Elven; A millionaire that has just bought the fabulously valuable Rhanggwa Pearls receives a letter from someone threatening to steal them. "The Peruvian Mine Murders: Part 1," art by Creig Flessel; Confronted by a series of murders, Bret forages into the Peruvian jungles to ascertain why a hole appears in each victim's throat, but they were not shot! "The Claws of the Red Dragon," script by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, art by Tom Hickey; Venturing into downtown San Francisco, Bruce Nelson finds it odd to see a Chinese restaurant among the buildings, and no one to wait upon him when he enters desiring a meal. "The Gotlotz Jewels," script and art by Bill Patrick; Gus is sent to a rich woman's home to watch over her pearls during a party and nabs a man he sees pocketing them. "The Balinoff Case: Part 1," script by Jerry Siegel (as Jerome Siegel), art by Joe Shuster; Bart is called on to volunteer for a secret spy case, but in doing so, he must forgo his own personal agenda, including his marriage to fiancé Sally. "The Gotrox Pearls," script and art by Russell Cole (as Alger); Jake is called in to solve the theft of some pearls, and promptly discovers that there were no pearls in the first place! "The Bar S Rustlers," script and art by Homer Fleming; Buck is called in to discover the truth behind some rustling charges between two cattle ranchers that have had hard feelings for each other since a land deal went bad. "The Streets of Chinatown," script by Jerry Siegel (as Jerome Siegel), art by Joe Shuster; The daughter of a chain-store magnate wants to hire Slam to guard her valuable poodle, and when he turns it down, Shorty volunteers. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Creig Flessel. In Atlantic City starring Slam Bradley, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster. Cosmo story, art by Sven Elven. The Claws of the Red Dragon starring Bruce Nelson, script by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, art by Tom Hickey. Rifles on the River text story, script by Guy Monroe, art by Creig Flessel. Gumshoe Gus story, script and art by Bill Patrick. Spy story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster. A Report--In Detail starring Buck Marshall, script and art by Homer Fleming. Larry Steele story, script and art by Will Ely. At the Rodeo starring Speed Saunders, script by Gardner Fox, art by Creig Flessel. 64 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $17,378 View scans Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case Label #1026478002

Fu Manchu cover art by Creig Flessel. The Hilton Diamond starring Speed Saunders, script by Gardner Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. Oscar the Gumshoe one-pager, script and art by Bob Kane. Cosmo story, art by Sven Elven. Larry Steele story, script and art by Will Ely. Dr. Fu Manchu story, script by Sax Rohmer, art by Leo O'Mealia. Death's Ruby starring Spy, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster. The Golden Key text story by Gardner Fox (Paul Dean). The Coolie Smugglers: Part II starring Bruce Nelson, art by Tom Hickey. Steve Malone story, script by Gardner Fox. In the Stratosphere starring Slam Bradley, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster. 64 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Creig Flessel. The Grogan Case starring Speed Saunders, script by Gardner Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. Inspector Kent story, art by George Newman. Larry Steele story, script and art by Will Ely. Spy story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster. Dr. Fu Manchu story, script by Sax Rohmer, art by Leo O'Mealia. A Dead Case text story by Gardner Fox (as Paul Dean). The Coolie Smugglers (Part 3) starring Bruce Nelson, art by Tom Hickey. Cosmo story, art by Sven Elven. Steve Malone story, script by Gardner Fox. In Africa starring Slam Bradley, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster. 64 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Jim Chambers. Slam Bradley story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster. Larry Steele story, script and art by Will Ely. Crimson Avenger story, art by Jim Chambers. The Song of Death (Part 3) starring Bruce Nelson, art by Tom Hickey. A Sticky Clue text story by Gardner Fox (Paul Dean). Untitled story featuring a break-in at the Bartilian Embassy, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster. Dr. Fu Manchu story, script by Sax Rohmer, art by Leo O'Mealia. Cosmo story, art by Sven Elven. Inspector Kent story, art by George Newman. The Snow Murder starring Speed Saunders, script by Gardner Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. 64 pgs. $0.10. First Crimson Avenger cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Fred Guardineer. The Death Sled starring Speed Saunders, script by Gardner Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. Larry Steele story, script and art by Will Ely. Death Masquerades starring Buck Marshall, script and art by Homer Fleming. Spy story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by the Shuster Shop. Oscar the Gumshoe humor page by Bob Kane. Dr. Fu Manchu story, script by Sax Rohmer, art by Leo O'Mealia. Secret Service Man text story by Gardner Fox (Paul Dean). Crimson Avenger story, art by Jim Chambers. Back From the Dead (Part 2) starring Bruce Nelson, art by Tom Hickey. Cosmo story, art by Sven Elven. Slam Bradley story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by the Shuster shop. 64 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 4.5 $27,500 or Best Offer View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($825.00) will be charged at checkout. Conserved Paper: Light tan to off white Conservation includes: tear seals to cover, spine split sealed to cover, cover reinforced. Label #3695172001

Classic Batman Hypodermic Needle cover art by Bob Kane. The Batman story, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane and Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Bob Kane. Spy story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Maurice Kashuba. Branded Yellow starring Buck Marshall, Range Detective, art by Homer Fleming. The Kidnapping Racket starring Steve Malone, District Attorney, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Don Lynch. Mystery with Music text story by Richard Lawlor. The Voodoo Vengeance starring Speed Saunders, Ace Investigator, art by Fred Guardineer. Cosmo, the Phantom of Disguise story, art by Sven Elven. Spanky & Cranky, the Twins humor page by Bob Kane. Bruce Nelson story, script and art by Tom Hickey. Slam Bradley story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Mart Bailey. Ad for Flash Comics #2. 64 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 4.0 $5,895.00 or Best Offer View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($176.85) will be charged at checkout. Restored: C1 Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing on front of case Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover. Married Centerfold. (Tape on interior cover. ) Label #1283611002

Origin and 1st appearance of Clayface in the Batman story, plus the Spy, Red Logan, the Crimson Avenger, Speed Saunders Ace Investigator (art by Fred Guardineer), Steve Malone, Cliff Crosby, and Slam Bradley (script by Jerry Siegel, art by Howard Sherman). One-page text story, "Theft at the Fair" by Gardner F. Fox. Full-page ad for Batman # 1. Half-page ad for the Superman radio show. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $12,750 or Best Offer View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($382.50) will be charged at checkout. Paper: Off white Label #0008329005

1st Joker appearance in Detective Comics in the Batman and Robin story, "The Case of the Laughing Death!" Also in this issue: Spy (by Jerry Siegel and Ed Moore); Larry Steele, Detective; The Crimson Avenger (by Jack Lehti); Speed Saunders, Ace Investigator; Steve Malone, District Attorney; Cliff Crosby in "Murder at the Polo Games"; and Slam Bradley (by Siegel and Howard Sherman). Full-page ad for Batman # 3. Half-page ad for All Star Comics # 2. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $1,299.95 or Best Offer View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($39.00) will be charged at checkout. It has been graded by MyComicShop's experienced graders. Other items consigned by humble cow Cover and centerfold detached, 2.5" cumulative spine split.

Batman and Robin in "The Case of the Three Devils," Spy (by Jerry Siegel and Ed Moore), the Crimson Avenger (by Jack Lehti), Larry Steele Private Detective in "The Case of the Dark Horse," Speed Saunders Ave Investigator, Cliff Crosby in "Cheating Death," Steve Malone District Attorney, and Slam Bradley (by Siegel and Howard Sherman). Full-page ad for World's Best Comics # 1. Half-page ad for All Star Comics # 4. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $999.95 or Best Offer View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($30.00) will be charged at checkout. It has been graded by MyComicShop's experienced graders. Other items consigned by humble cow Interior is complete, but brittle. Full length spine split to most interior wraps (glued), cover glued to first wrap along spine.

Cover art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, and George Roussos. Hook Morgan and his Harbor Pirates starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. Spy story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Ed Moore. The Crimson Avenger story, script and pencils by Jack Lehti, inks by Charles Paris. The Case of the Bitter Almonds starring Larry Steele, Private Detective, art by Cliff Young. Murder in the Skies starring Speed Saunders, Ace Investigator, art by Ed Winiarski. Cliff Crosby story, script and art by Chad Grothkopf. Without Fear text story, script by Sidney Drew, art by Stan Kaye. Steve Malone, District Attorney story, art by Don Lynch. Death Under the Big Top! starring Slam Bradley, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Howard Sherman. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 0.3 $2,595.00 or Best Offer View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($77.85) will be charged at checkout. Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case COVERLESS. Label #3746072008

1st appearance of Two-Face. Cover art by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. The Crimes of Two-Face starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger (from an idea by Bob Kane), pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. The Sphinx Speaks starring Boy Commandos, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. Murder Will Out starring The Crimson Avenger, script and pencils by Jack Lehti, inks by Charles Paris. Little Discs of Death starring Spy, art by Louis Cazeneuve. Flaming Bullets text story by Eric Carter. The Adventure of the Shooting Spooks starring Air Wave, pencils by Harris Levy (as Lee Harris), inks by Charles Paris. Case of the Dripping Drum starring Slam Bradley, art by Howard Sherman. 64 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Joker cover art by Jerry Robinson. The Harlequin's Hoax starring Batman, Robin, and The Joker, script by Joe Greene, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. The Siege of Krovka starring The Boy Commandos, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Three Behind the Throne starring The Crimson Avenger, script and pencils by Jack Lehti, inks by Charles Paris. The Case of the Sweet-Toothed Spy starring Spy, art by Chuck Winter. Sharp Eyes text story by Alan Dell. The Magic Cupboard starring Air Wave, pencils by Harris Levy (as Lee Harris), inks by Charles Paris. Case of the Artistic Ape starring Slam Bradley, art by Howard Sherman. 64 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 3.5 $4,495.00 or Best Offer View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($134.85) will be charged at checkout. Paper: Off white to white Label #1488655013

Add to cart CBCS 0.5 $1,250.00 View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($37.50) will be charged at checkout. Paper: Cream to off white INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, affects story. Cover detached and completely split. 15th wrap detached. Label #5A304A-002

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. 64 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $1,841.00 View scans Moderate professional restoration Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case Professional Restoration includes: Small amount of color touch on cover, pieces added to cover, cover and centerfold reinforced, spine splits sealed, tear seal to cover, cover cleaned. Label #083-AA-014

1st Tweedledum and Tweedledee in the Batman and Robin story "Tweedledum and Tweedledee," Boy Commandos in "The Trial of Captain Carter" (by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby), the Crimson Avenger in "The Case of the Kid Reporters" (by Jack Lehti), Spy in "The Treachery at the Waterfront," Air Wave in "Man Who Avoided Metal," and Slam Bradley in "The Adventures of the Wooden Indians!" Half-page ads for Batman # 16, Boy Commandos # 2, World's Finest # 9, and Adventure Comics # 85/Star Spangled Comics # 19. A full-page ad features Leading Comics # 5, Green Lantern # 4, Wonder Woman # 4, Superman # 21, All-Flash # 9, and All Star Comics # 16. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Coverless $99.95 or Best Offer View scan This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.00) will be charged at checkout. It has been graded by MyComicShop's experienced graders. Other items consigned by humble cow INCOMPLETE. First two wraps and one page missing, affects Batman and Boy Commandos stories. Heavy damage to first present wrap.

Batman and Robin in "Artists in Villainy," Air Wave in "Bandits on the Beam" (art by George Roussos), the Crimson Avenger in "Scoundrels in Society," Slam Bradley in "Shorty Falls in Love," Three-Ring Binks, and Boy Commandos in "Never Say Die" (by Jack Kirby and Klech). Tootsie Roll back cover ad, "Captain Tootsie and the Secret Weapon" by Rod Reed and C.C. Beck. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 4.0 $2,499.95 or Best Offer View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($75.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by humble cow Paper: Off white Slab: Standard, no notable issues Label #2023245006

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Joker cover art by Dick Sprang. The Joker's Double starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Ed Kressy and Dick Sprang, inks by Dick Sprang. Batman and Robin public service announcement about paper. Three-Ring Binks story, script and art by Jack Farr. The Lone Wolf's Number starring The Crimson Avenger, art by John Daly. The Perfumed Diamonds starring Slam Bradley, art by Martin Naydel. The Short Wave of Crime starring Air Wave, script by Joe Samachson, art by George Roussos. Superman March of Dimes public service announcement, art by Joe Shuster. The Saboteur text story by Eric Carter. Curtain Call for Action starring The Boy Commandos, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Sprang. Stories by Edmond Hamilton, Jack Farr and unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Jack Farr, Howard Sherman, George Roussos and Louis Cazeneuve. While in prison, the Joker becomes the butt of practical jokes played against him, so he threatens to escape and steal an entire city in retaliation in the Batman and Robin tale "The Case of the Practical Joker" by Edmond Hamilton and Dick Sprang. Plus: Three-Ring Binks in an untitled story by Jack Farr; Slam Bradley in "The Chicken and the Yegg!" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "Loot for Laughter!" with art by George Roussos; and The Boy Commandos in "Retreat to Paradise!" with art by Louis Cazeneuve (not by Simon and Kirby, despite the listed credits). Also: Casey the Cop 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Jerry the Jitterbug 1-pager by Boltinoff; and 2-page text story "Money in the Bank" by Stan Carter. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $699.95 or Best Offer View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($21.00) will be charged at checkout. It has been graded by MyComicShop's experienced graders. Other items consigned by humble cow Miscut, staple rust/migration.

Cover by Dick Sprang. Stories by Bill Finger, Jack Farr and unknown. Art by Ed Kressy, Dick Sprang, Jack Farr, Howard Sherman, George Roussos and Louis Cazeneuve. The stories of four people are intertwined with a notorious criminal who, along with his gang, hijacks a bus he is riding on in the Batman and Robin tale "One Night of Crime!" by Bill Finger, Ed Kressy (layouts) and Dick Sprang. Plus: Three-Ring Binks in an untitled story by Jack Farr; Slam Bradley in "The Hand Is Quicker Than the Eye!" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "Air Wave Joins the Underworld!" with art by George Roussos; and The Boy Commandos in "Mission of Errors!" with art by Louis Cazeneuve (not by Simon and Kirby, despite the listed credits). Also: Handy Andy 1-pager by Farr, and 2-page text story "The Champ" by Eddie Bell. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Sprang. Stories by Joe Greene, Jack Farr and unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Jack Farr, Howard Sherman, George Roussos and unknown. The Batman tracks down the unusual safe that holds the loot taken years before by the Slasher's mob. With the Slasher supposedly dead, the villain has left behind a note leading the Caped Crusaders to that safe: a safe having 7 switches, only one of which opens the safe; the rest are connected to a bomb! Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Secret of the Switch!" by Joe Greene and Dick Sprang. Plus: Three-Ring Binks in an untitled story by Jack Farr; Slam Bradley in "Call of Death!" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "Doubling in Danger!" with art by George Roussos; and The Boy Commandos in "He Swings Through the Air!" Also: Gags, Groans 'n' Giggles 1-pager by Lit-Win; 2-page text story "Too Much for Granted" by Eddie Bell; and Billy Brand 1-pager. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Add to cart Coverless $127.95 or Best Offer View scan This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.84) will be charged at checkout. It has been graded by MyComicShop's experienced graders. Other items consigned by humble cow INCOMPLETE. First two wraps and centerfold missing, affects Batman and Three-Ring Binks stories. Heavy damage to first present wrap.

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. The Penguin, operating out of a hideout he considers fool proof, police proof and Batman proof, concocts a scheme in which he freezes a person, then sends a box with the body to relatives for the payment of a certain sum of money to safely have them restored to life in the Batman and Robin tale "The Temporary Murders!" by Don C. Cameron and Dick Sprang. Plus: Three-Ring Binks in an untitled story by Jack Farr; Slam Bradley in "Veteran in Villainy!" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "Caution...Handle without Care!" with art by George Roussos; and The Boy Commandos in "The Locusts of Lohan!" with art by Louis Cazeneuve (not by Simon and Kirby, despite the listed credits). Also: Billy Brand 1-pager; 2-page text story "The Refugees" by Stan Carter; and The Boners 1-pager by Lit-Win. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.