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Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) Facsimile Edition (2026 DC) 2A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4732430014

(W) Frank Miller (A) Frank Miller (CA) Frank Miller EXPERIENCE FRANK MILLER'S OPUS IN ITS ORIGINAL FORMAT! In a future where corruption and apathy have gone unchecked since Batmans disappearance years ago, his return to action begins to seriously upend the status quo. When the activities of the Mutant gang reach a violent crescendo, the Dark Knight must force a final, brutal confrontation with their monstrous leader--while a young girl seizes her chance to come to the heros aid. 48 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $4.99.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) Facsimile Edition (2026 DC) 2C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Miller Variant Cover.

Label #4732430013

(W) Frank Miller (A) Frank Miller (CA) Frank Miller EXPERIENCE FRANK MILLER'S OPUS IN ITS ORIGINAL FORMAT! In a future where corruption and apathy have gone unchecked since Batmans disappearance years ago, his return to action begins to seriously upend the status quo. When the activities of the Mutant gang reach a violent crescendo, the Dark Knight must force a final, brutal confrontation with their monstrous leader--while a young girl seizes her chance to come to the heros aid. 48 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $5.99.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) Facsimile Edition (2026 DC) 2D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Jock Variant Cover.

Label #4732430012

(W) Frank Miller (A) Frank Miller (CA) Jock EXPERIENCE FRANK MILLER'S OPUS IN ITS ORIGINAL FORMAT! In a future where corruption and apathy have gone unchecked since Batmans disappearance years ago, his return to action begins to seriously upend the status quo. When the activities of the Mutant gang reach a violent crescendo, the Dark Knight must force a final, brutal confrontation with their monstrous leader--while a young girl seizes her chance to come to the heros aid. 48 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $5.99.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Inner well not fully sealed (minor), book appears unaffected and secure.

Label #0303038004

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.4 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4734091001

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST FN 6.0 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-REP VF 8.0 Boland Variant Reprint

2nd or later printing (Title any color but lime green). Alan Moore script. Brian Bolland art. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Long Halloween The Last Halloween (2024 DC) 1A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4704470022

Written by Jeph Loeb. Art by Eduardo Risso. Cover by Tim Sale. In 1996, writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale teamed for Batman: The Long Halloween, an award-winning 13-chapter saga that spawned multiple sequels and stands as the most influential Batman story of its era. Now, Loeb returns to the world of The Long Halloween for its long-anticipated final act: Batman: The Last Halloween, an all-new 10-part mystery continuing the story from 2021's The Long Halloween Special. In each issue, Loeb will be joined by one of the top artists in comics, in a beautiful and lovingly crafted tribute to Sale's art and legacy. In issue one, Gotham City learns to fear Halloween once more as a terrible event threatens to destroy Jim Gordon's life and puts Batman and Robin's teamwork to the test more than ever before. In a city of liars, masked vigilantes, and criminals...can anyone be trusted? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman The Return (2010 DC) 1A CGC 9.8 Finch

Paper: White

Label #4652852014

Cover by DAVID FINCH Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS The event of the year is here! Bruce Wayne made his long journey back through the timestream in RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE, Dick Grayson and Damian uncovered important secrets in BATMAN & ROBIN, Gotham City's bravest heroes made their mark in BRUCE WAYNE - THE ROAD HOME...and now it's time for BATMAN to return! What happens to Dick Grayson now that the 'real' Batman is back? How will Bruce Wayne handle a reunion with his son, Damian? This special one-shot bridges two exciting eras of The Dark Knight and sets up a surprising new status quo that's just on the horizon. Featuring the talents of Batman mastermind Grant Morrison and superstar artist David Finch providing interior art, this issue is a can't-miss for comics fans! Story continues in Batman Inc. (2010) #1. 56 pg, FC Cover price $4.99.

Batman Three Jokers (2020 DC) 1A CGC 9.6 Fabok

Paper: White

Label #3740454164

Written by Geoff Johns. Art and Cover by Jason Fabok. Thirty years after Batman: The Killing Joke changed comics forever, Three Jokers reexamines the myth of who, or what, The Joker is and what is at the heart of his eternal battle with Batman. New York Times bestselling writer Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok, the writer/artist team that waged the 'Darkseid War' in the pages of Justice League, reunite to tell the ultimate story of Batman and The Joker! After years of anticipation starting in DC Universe: Rebirth #1, the epic miniseries you've been waiting for is here: find out why there are three Jokers, and what that means for the Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime. It's a mystery unlike any Batman has ever faced! PRESTIGE FORMAT. 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $6.99.

Batman Vengeance of Bane (1993) Facsimile Edition 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Foil Edition.

Label #4604654024

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Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Graham Nolan, Eduardo Barreto. Cover by Glenn Fabry. Comics readers around the world gasped in shock when Bane broke Batman’s back in Batman #497. Now learn the tragic story behind the villain in this facsimile reproduction of Bane's first appearance. Sentenced from birth to serve life imprisonment due to the crimes of his father, Bane honed his body and mind to survive the penal colony of Pena Duro. Fueled by a lifetime of violence and driven by the desire to conquer, Bane escapes from his prison and decides to take over Gotham by destroying its greatest protector--Batman! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

Batman Who Laughs (2019 DC) 1SCORPION.D CBCS ART (Sketch on Cover) Witnessed Sig Salinas

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Esteban Salinas (with sketch) on 10/25/2020.

Label #20-43B1AA2-011

Scorpion Comics Exclusive Sketch Cover. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Jock. Left rattled by the events of DARK NIGHTS: METAL, Bruce Wayne must come face to face with the nightmares spawned from the Dark Multiverse. But even though evil devoured evil in the collapse of Challengers Mountain, the Dark Knight still has his doubts. He discovers that the Batman Who Laughs not only survived the fight with The Joker at the end of METAL, but now he is enacting a sinister plan across the Multiverse-something both terrifying and oddly familiar. But when Bruce Wayne realizes the only way to stop this madman is to kill him, he must consider violating the very rule Batman won't break…the same rule that created this insatiable villain-the Batman Who Laughs! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Batman Who Laughs The Grim Knight (2019 DC) 1B CGC 9.6 Dell'Otto Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #2034187004

Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV. Art by Eduardo Risso. Cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto. Ripped from Batman's greatest nightmares, the Grim Knight is his world's most dangerous vigilante, unafraid to use any weapon and go to any lengths to stop those whom he deems worthy of death. Trained with the finest arsenal Wayne money can buy, learn the secret origin of the second-deadliest Batman, hand selected by the Batman Who Laughs to bring his dark plans to fruition. This one-shot has a big 28-page story! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman Widening Gyre (2009) 1A CGC 9.6 Sienkiewicz

Paper: White

Label #4604692007

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Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Written by Kevin Smith. Art by Walter Flanagan and Art Thibert. Once again, Kevin Smith - the fan-favorite creator behind GREEN ARROW and Daredevil - teams up with Walter Flanagan - the artist on the acclaimed series BATMAN: CACOPHONY - for an all-new adventure starring The Caped Crusader. The stakes are high as Batman encounters a new vigilante under his wing amidst what Smith describes as a 'backdrop of romance, intrigue, and geek-bait guest stars galore.' Trust us when we say that it's as awesome as it sounds. BATMAN: WIDENING GYRE is just the start of things for Kevin in the Bat-Universe so get on board now! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Batman Year Two (2025 DC) Batman Day 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Batman Day Special Foil Edition.

Label #4732888012

Foil Cover. Batman Day 2025 Special Edition reprinting Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) #575. Batman: Year Two Chapter One: Fear the Reaper - Written by Mike W. Barr. Art by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. Cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. A close friend of Bruce Wayne introduces him to Rachel Caspian, and the two quickly develop a romantic relationship. But in the midst of love, Rachel's father decides to come out of retirement as the Reaper, Gotham City's first vigilante! 28 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $9.99.

Batwoman (2026 DC) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4732429013

(W) Greg Rucka (A) DaNi (CA) Stjepan Sejic EISNER AWARD-WINNER GREG RUCKA AND VISIONARY ARTIST DANI BRING ON THE NEXT LEVEL FOR BATWOMAN! Batwoman. Daughter. Sister. Soldier. Hero. But since she was 10 years old, Kate Kane has lived in the shadow of a prophecy and the machinations of a religion devoted to the end of all things. How do you fight the devil when the devil is real? And how do you win? Acclaimed writer and co-creator of the modern Batwoman Greg Rucka returns to the story of Kate Kane alongside visionary artist DaNi for a DC Next Level series that will redefine Batwoman and her mission for a new generation. 32 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $4.99.

Batwoman (2026 DC) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lau Variant Cover.

Label #4732430004

(W) Greg Rucka (A) DaNi (CA) Stanley Artgerm Lau EISNER AWARD-WINNER GREG RUCKA AND VISIONARY ARTIST DANI BRING ON THE NEXT LEVEL FOR BATWOMAN! Batwoman. Daughter. Sister. Soldier. Hero. But since she was 10 years old, Kate Kane has lived in the shadow of a prophecy and the machinations of a religion devoted to the end of all things. How do you fight the devil when the devil is real? And how do you win? Acclaimed writer and co-creator of the modern Batwoman Greg Rucka returns to the story of Kate Kane alongside visionary artist DaNi for a DC Next Level series that will redefine Batwoman and her mission for a new generation. 32 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $4.99.

Batwoman (2026 DC) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lau Foil Edition.

Label #4729504004

(W) Greg Rucka (A) DaNi (CA) Stanley Artgerm Lau EISNER AWARD-WINNER GREG RUCKA AND VISIONARY ARTIST DANI BRING ON THE NEXT LEVEL FOR BATWOMAN! Batwoman. Daughter. Sister. Soldier. Hero. But since she was 10 years old, Kate Kane has lived in the shadow of a prophecy and the machinations of a religion devoted to the end of all things. How do you fight the devil when the devil is real? And how do you win? Acclaimed writer and co-creator of the modern Batwoman Greg Rucka returns to the story of Kate Kane alongside visionary artist DaNi for a DC Next Level series that will redefine Batwoman and her mission for a new generation. 32 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $6.99.

Batwoman (2026 DC) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lau Foil Edition.

Label #4732430022

(W) Greg Rucka (A) DaNi (CA) Stanley Artgerm Lau EISNER AWARD-WINNER GREG RUCKA AND VISIONARY ARTIST DANI BRING ON THE NEXT LEVEL FOR BATWOMAN! Batwoman. Daughter. Sister. Soldier. Hero. But since she was 10 years old, Kate Kane has lived in the shadow of a prophecy and the machinations of a religion devoted to the end of all things. How do you fight the devil when the devil is real? And how do you win? Acclaimed writer and co-creator of the modern Batwoman Greg Rucka returns to the story of Kate Kane alongside visionary artist DaNi for a DC Next Level series that will redefine Batwoman and her mission for a new generation. 32 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $6.99.

Batwoman (2026 DC) 1G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Swaby Variant Cover.

Label #4725439006

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Greg Rucka (A) DaNi (CA) Joshua Sway Swaby EISNER AWARD-WINNER GREG RUCKA AND VISIONARY ARTIST DANI BRING ON THE NEXT LEVEL FOR BATWOMAN! Batwoman. Daughter. Sister. Soldier. Hero. But since she was 10 years old, Kate Kane has lived in the shadow of a prophecy and the machinations of a religion devoted to the end of all things. How do you fight the devil when the devil is real? And how do you win? Acclaimed writer and co-creator of the modern Batwoman Greg Rucka returns to the story of Kate Kane alongside visionary artist DaNi for a DC Next Level series that will redefine Batwoman and her mission for a new generation. Cover price $4.99.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4706717003

Reprints: "Attack by the Army of Tomorrow!" by Elliot Maggin, Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson from Superman #265; "The Midnight Murder Show!" by Cary Bates, Curt Swan and Kurt Schaffenberger from Action Comics #442; "Superman Under the Red Sun!" by Edmond Hamilton and Al Plastino from Action Comics #300; "The Adventures of Mental Man!" by Bill Finger, Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye from Action Comics #196; "Lex Luthor, Hero!", "Luthor's Super-Bodyguard!" and "The Death of Superman!" by Jerry Siegel, Curt Swan and George Klein from Superman #149. Ross Andru cover. Cover price $0.95.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 2 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4706716018

Batman 40th Anniversary. Painted cover art by Wally Fax. The People vs. the Batman, script by Bill Finger, art by Jerry Robinson. Armchair Detective--The Adventures of Alfred, art by Jerry Robinson. The 1,000 Secrets of the Batcave!, script by Bill Finger, art by Jerry Robinson. The First Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Bruce finds out his father was the "first" Batman and later finds the man who paid Joey Chill to shoot his father. Murder at Mystery Castle starring Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Joker's Five-Way Revenge!, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Neal Adams. Brief overview of Batman's first 40 years in the comics by Mike Barr. 100 pgs. $0.95. Cover price $0.95.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 3 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4706716017

Reprints: "The Cosmic Hit Man?" by E. Nelson Bridwell, Ramona Fradon and Bob Smith from Super Friends #3; "Man, Thy Name is Brother!" by Gardner Fox, Mike Sekowsky and Sid Greene from Justice League of America #57; "Riddles and Rockets!" by E. Nelson Bridwell, Ramona Fradon and Bob Smith from Super Friends #4; "Eye of the Beholder!" by Len Wein, Marv Wolfman and Bill Draut from Teen Titans #18; "The Monster Menace!" by E. Nelson Bridwell, Ramona Fradon and Bob Smith from Super Friends #10 Cover price $0.95.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 4 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4706716016

Cover art by Sheldon Mayer. Christmas Magic!, The Land behind the Sky Holes! Will a Stitch in Time Save Christmas?; story riginally intended for the 1978 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer tabloid which was cancelled in the DC Implosion of 1978. The Secret of the Lucky Dragon Egg! All scripts and pencils by Sheldon Mayer, inks by Tenny Henson. All stories star Rudolph the Reindeer. 100 pgs. $0.95. Cover price $0.95.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 7 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4706716020

Reprints: "Superboy Meets the Young Green Arrow!" by Jerry Coleman and George Papp from Adventure Comics #258; "The Super-Clown of Smallville!" by Jerry Coleman and Creig Flessel from Superboy #62; "Dark Strangler of the Seas!" by Frank Robbins, Bob Brown and Murphy Anderson from Superboy #171; "The Millionaire of Smallville!" by Leo Dorfman and George Papp from Superboy #119; "Superboy Meets Lois Lane!" by Otto Binder and George Papp from Adventure Comics #261; "Plague from the Past!" by Leo Dorfman, Bob Brown and Murphy Anderson from Superboy #177; "Lex Luthor Imp!" by E. Nelson Bridwell and George Papp from Superboy #131; "The Kryptonite Kid!" by Jerry Siegel and George Papp from Superboy #99; "Superboy Meets Supergirl!" by Jerry Siegel, Curt Swan and John Forte from Superboy #80. Ross Andru/Dick Giordano cover. Cover price $0.95.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 11 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4706716008

Direct Edition. 1980 Year's Best Stories. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. The Miraculous Return of Jonathan Kent!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Dreadful Birthday Dear Joker ...!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Dick Giordano. The Man Who Was the World! starring Superman & Deadman, script by Len Wein, art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. A Bridge Called Charlie starring Sgt. Rock, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Frank Redondo. Star Light, Star Bright... Farthest Star I See Tonight! starring the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Paul Levitz, art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; Superboy convinces the Legion of Super-Heroes to go searching for the star that shown over Bethlehem during Jesus' birth on Christmas Eve. The Secret World of Jonathan Kent!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. 132 pgs. $0.95. Cover price $0.95.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 16 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4706716010

Direct Edition. Reprints: "The Origin of Superman!" by Bill Finger, Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye from Superman #53; "The Super-Key to Fort Superman" by Jerry Coleman, Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye from Action Comics #241; "The War Between Jimmy Olsen and Superman!" by Alvin Schwartz, Curt Swan and George Klein from Action Comics #253; "The Conquest of Superman!" by Bill Finger, Curt Swan and John Forte from Action Comics #277; "The Trial of Superman!" by Edmond Hamilton and George Papp from Action Comics #301; "The Superman-Batman Split!" and "A Tale of 3 Teams" by Cary Bates and Neal Adams from World's Finest #176; "Make Way for Captain Thunder!" by Elliot Maggin, Curt Swan and Bob Oksner from Superman #276. Rich Buckler/Dick Giordano cover. Cover price $0.95.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 20N CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706717002

Newsstand Edition. World's Finest. Cover by Ross Andru & Dick Giordano. Superman & Batman in 3 classic tales! "Vengeance of the Tomb-Thing" from World's Finest Comics #202 by Denny O'Neil, Dick Dillin & Joe Giella. "A Matter of Light and Death" from World's Finest Comics #207 by Len Wein, Dick Dillin & Joe Giella. Doctor Light, Zatanna apps. "Fugitive From the Stars" from World's Finest Comics #211 by Denny O'Neil, Dick Dillin & Joe Giella. Supergirl app. Plus, a special classic tale of Superman and Doctor Fate! "Peril of the Planet Smashers" from World's Finest Comics #208 by Len Wein, Dick Dillin & Joe Giella. Digest Size. Cover price $0.95.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 23 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4706716002

The Year's (1981) Best Comic Stories. Cover by George Perez & Dick Giordano. Detective Comics starring Batman in "To Kill a Legend" by Alan Brennert, Dick Giordano, & Adrienne Roy. Robin (Dick Grayson), Phantom Stranger, Commissioner Gordon (as Lieutenant Gordon), Joe Chill apps. World's Finest Comics starring Shazam! in "Sivana's Nobel" by E. Nelson Bridwell, Don Newton & Dan Adkins. Dr. Sivana app. Sgt. Rock in "The Dummy" by Bob Kanigher & Frank Redondo. New Teen Titans in "A Day in the Lives" by Marv Wolfman, George Perez & Romeo Tanghal. Starfire, Wonder Girl, Robin, Raven, Cyborg, Changeling, Kid Flash apps. House of Mystery - "Piper at the Gates of Hell" by J.M. DeMatteiis, Dan Spiegle & John Costanza. Cain app. Jonah Hex in "The Haunting" by Michael Fleisher & Dick Ayers. Tales of the Green Lantern Corps - "The Triumph" by Len Wein, Mike W. Barr, Joe Stanton & Frank McLaughlin. Carol Ferris, Tom Kalmaku (PIeface), Guy Gardner, John Stewart, Hal Jordan, Krona, Nekron, Guardians, Arisia, Tomar-Re, Katma Tui apps. DC Comics Presents - "Whatever Happened to the Crimson Avenger?" by Len Wein, Alex Saviuk & Dennis Jensen. Detective Comics presents Tales of Gotham City "The Pursuit of Joy" by Mike W. Barr & Dan Spiegle. Action Comics featuring Superman in "The Dying Day of Lois and Lana" by Cary Bates, Curt Swan & Frank Chiaramonte. Lex Luthor, Phantom Zone Criminals (General Zod), Lana Lang, Lois Lane apps. Digest Size. Cover price $1.25.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 25 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4706717004

Superman. Cover by Ross Andru & Frank Giacoia. "The TV Show that Menaced Metropolis" by Cary Bates, Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson. "The Baby Who Walked Through Walls" by Len Wein & Neal Adams. "The Girl Who Didn't Believe in Superman" from Adventures of Superman #96 by Wayne Boring. Loids Lane app. "World Beneath the North Pole" by Elliot Maggin, Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson. "Superman, You're Not Clark Kent - and I Can Prove It" by Gerry Conway, Curt Swan & Tex Blaisdell. Whirlicane, Pete Ross apps. "The Story of Superman, Jr." by Wayne Boring. "The Kid With the Million Dollar Smile" by Martin Pasko, Curt Swan & Bob Oksner. "Superman's Command Performance" by Cary Bates, Curt Swan, Frank Chiaramonte. Lana Lang app. Digest Size. Cover price $0.95.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 26 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4706717005

Direct Edition. Brave and the Bold. Cover by Jim Aparo. "Batman Presents the Brave and the Bold" by Jim Aparo, Mike W. Barr, Trevor von Eeden & Larry Mahlstedt. Batman and Deadman in "You Can't Hide From a Deadman" by Bob Haney & Neal Adams. Robin, Commissioner Gordon apps. Robin Hood in "Three Arrows Against Doom" by Russ Heath. Suicide Squad in "Menace of the Mirage People" by Robert Kanigher, Ross Andru & Mike Esposito. Viking Prince in "Threat of the Ice King" by Bob Kanigher & Joe Kubert. Silent Knight in "The Sword in the Lake" by Bob Kanigher and Irv Novick. Cave Carson in "Secret Beneath the Earth" by Bruno Premiani. Christie Madison, Bulldozer Smith apps. Digest Size. Cover price $0.95.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 33 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4706716024

Secret Origins of Legion of Super-Heroes (and some Super-Villians, Too!). Cover by Keith Giffen & Dan DeCarlo. Timber Wolf in "The Lone Wolf Legionnaire" by Ed Hamilton & John Forte. Wildfire in "One-Shot Hero" by Cary Bates & Dave Cockrum. Dawnstar in "Dawnstar Rising" by Paul Levitz, Paul Kupperberg, James Sherman & Bob McLeod. Lightning Lad & Light Lass in "Brotherly Hate" by E. Nelson Bridwell & George Tuska. Grimbor & Charma in "The Trillion-Dollar Trophies" by Jim Shooter, Mike Grell & Bob Wiacek. The Infinite Man in "The Infinite Man Who Conquered the Legion" by Paul Levitz, James Sherman, & Bob Wiacek. Legion "Limited Collector's Edition" "The Origin and Powers of the Legionnaires". Cover Gallery. Apps by Braniac 5, Chameleon Boy, Light Lass, Lightning Lad, Mon-El, Saturn Girl, Sun Boy, Superboy, Ultra Boy. Cover price $1.25.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 35 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4706717001

Direct Edition. 1982 Year's Best Stories. Reprints: "Dear Mom and Dad" by Marv Wolfman, George Perez and Romeo Tanghal from New Teen Titans #20; "Keep Me Alive!" by Bob Kanigher and Frank Redondo form Sgt. Rock #361; "Plastique is Another Word for Fear!" by Gerry Conway, Pat Broderick and Rodin Rodriguez from Firestorm #7; "In The White Room" by Martin Pasko and Tom Yeates from Swamp Thing #4; "Haven!" by Len Wein, Don Newton and Frank Chiaramonte from Detective Comics #514; "Old Friends, New Relatives, and Other Corpses!" by Paul Levitz, Pat Broderick and Bruce Patterson from Legion of Super-Heroes #286; "Manhattan Interlude" by Dan Mishkin, Gary Cohn, Adrian Gonzales and Tom Sutton from House of Mystery #310; "When You Wish Upon a Planetoid!" by Dan Mishkin, Gary Cohn, Curt Swan and Kurt Schaffenberger from DC Comics Presents #50. Ed Hannigan/Dick Giordano cover. Cover price $1.75.

Birds of Prey (2023 DC) 14F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Gonzales Variant Cover.

Label #4571128010

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Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Kelly Thompson. Art by Sami Basri. Cover by Rian Gonzales. The Birds of Prey are back to business as they infiltrate The Ninth Day, a mysterious corporation the Birds believe has kidnapped people--including Amazons that have gone missing. When their spy on the inside, an undercover Cassandra Cain, breaks contact, it'll be up to Oracle, Black Canary, Big Barda, Megaera, and newcomers Grace Choi and Onyx to bust her out. Don't miss the start of this thrilling new arc, where the fate of the Amazons rests in the hands of a silent warrior! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Birds of Prey (2023 DC) 21C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Gonzales Variant Cover.

Label #4595175016

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Written by Kelly Thompson. Art by Sami Basri. Cover by Rian Gonzales. A NEW VILLAINOUS TEAM-UP TAKES THE SPOTLIGHT! A new villain team, fashioned specifically to take out the Birds of Prey, has emerged in dramatic fashion. And with the Birds deliberately scattered across the globe investigating both real and false leads, they're more vulnerable than ever. With the strongest of them already fallen, how can any of them survive what's coming? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Black Adam (2022 DC) 2F CGC 9.8 Sarmento Foil 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Sarmento Foil Edition.

Label #4193711004

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Christopher Priest (A) Rafa Sandoval (CA) Rafael Sarmento I am not a hero, Im a god. Who is Black Adam? His power and his very life draining from him, Theo Teth-Adam is confronted by a specter from his past haunting him with the treachery he employed to gain his powers and forcing him to confront an inescapable truth: there is no redemption for Black Adam. Cover price $4.99.

Black Canary Best of the Best (2024 DC) 5B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4602088018

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Written by Tom King. Art by Ryan Sook. Cover by Joelle Jones. THE BATTLE MAY BE LOST IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE! A deal with an immortal devil could be the answer to everyone's troubles. Or is Vandal Savage more trouble than he's worth? Meanwhile, Shiva and Canary fight to a standstill--could the only end to this battle be death? 32 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $5.99.

Black Canary Oracle Birds of Prey (1996) 1 FN/VF 7.0

Signed by John Dell (cover), certification is not included.

A new partnership is born as Oracle and Black Canary, two haunted and driven women, join forces against a murderous ecoterrorist and become a fighting machine unlike any other--hawks in the hunt for justice, swooping down on criminals with the stealth, speed and cunning of true predators. This double-size one-shot is written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Gary Frank and John Dell. FC, 64 pg. Cover price $3.95.

Blackhawk (1944 1st Series) 95 GD+ 2.5

Water damage. Tape on interior of cover.

Cover by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera. Stories by Joe Millard, Paul Gustavson and unknown. Art by Dick Dillin, Paul Gustavson and Chuck Cuidera. Featuring Blackhawk in: "Madam Fury, Queen of Pirates" by Joe Millard, Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera; "Terra the Trapper" by Millard, Dillin and Cuidera; and "Lhala, Tigress of the Desert" by Millard, Dillin and Cuidera. Plus: Chop Chop in the back-up story "The Great Palaver" by Paul Gustavson, reprinted from issue #48 (with a page cut, plus art changes). And: 1-page text story "A Lesson Well Learned," reprinted from Plastic Man (1943 Vital/Quality) #25. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Blackhawk (1988 Limited Series) 3 CGC 9.0 SS Chaykin

Paper: White

Signed by Howard Chaykin on 07/18/2022.

Label #4062511005

Book Three: Blackout. Howard Chaykin revives the World War II fighter pilot and his team in a series that was fairly cutting-edge for its time, with plenty of graphic violence, sex and language, when such things were still rare in mainstream comics. Blackhawk and the new Lady Blackhawk, a Soviet agent, battle Nazis armed with an atomic weapon on top of the Empire State Building. For some reason, this miniseries was never collected into a single volume. Story and art by Chaykin. Mature readers. Squarebound. Prestige Format. 52 pages. Cover price $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Bleeding Hearts (2025 DC) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Dragotta Variant Cover.

Label #4735998016

(W) Deniz Camp (A) Stipan Morian (CA) Nick Dragotta THE RED-HOT WRITER OF ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER, DENIZ CAMP, RE-TEAMS WITH BREAKOUT ARTIST STIPAN MORIAN TO UNLEASH VERTIGO'S FIRST NEW #1! The zombies won--and ten years after the fall of humanity, theyre the dominant form of life (or not-life) on Earth. Theyve developed their own cultural practices, their own language, their own society. Mouse-Pokes-Golf-Ball-Through-Hole-In-Head (Poke for short) is a beloved member of his community, and with his brother-in-arm Mush, hes happy to shamble along through the only world he can remember...until the day his heart mysteriously starts beating again. And in a blink, the first humans he sees have stopped looking like food and have started looking like...friends...? The team behind 20th Century Men, the bold mission statement that launched writer Deniz Camp and artist Stipan Morian to the next level of the comics industry, has reunited to bring you a world ruled by ruthless kill-or-be-killed logic, pitted against the demands of a single beating, bleeding, emotional heart! 40 pages, full color, rated mature. Cover price $4.99.

Booster Gold (1986 DC 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 1 VG 4.0

Canadian edition. After negotiating a movie deal, media darling Booster Gold is put to the test when he battles Blackguard in the streets of Metropolis in "The Big Fall". Script and pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Jimmy Olsen cameo. Jurgens cover. Cover price $0.95.

Boy Commandos (1942-1949 1st Series) 8 PR 0.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION: Staples replaced. Back cover detached at one staple. Near full length spine split to cover. Tape.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. Brooklyn's Dream, art by Louis Cazeneuve [ghosting for Jack Kirby]; Brooklyn gets hit on the head and dreams he wins WW II single-handedly. Love Comes to Private 'awkins, art by Louis Cazeneuve [ghosting for Jack Kirby]; the Commandos play matchmaker. A Spy In the Ointment starring Drafty and Tim. Nuggets of the North, art by Louis Cazeneuve [ghosting for Jack Kirby]. Kitchen Unit starring Jitters Jeep, script and art by Jack Farr. Tootsie Roll back cover ad, Captain Tootsie Battles Monster Man!. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Boy Commandos (1942-1949 1st Series) 36 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Scarce issue. Land From Out of Space; Percy builds the Commandos an atomic powered flying car, just in time to help some Martians return home. Captain Tootsie Saves the Day ad, art by C. C. Beck. The Kid Who Owned A Forest; Brooklyn inherits a forest which is threatened by fire. The Engine in War And Peace article, art by Raymond Perry. Jungle Manhunt; the Commandos chase a wanted criminal and his pet Leopard through Africa. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 33 GD/VG 3.0

1" Spine split. Water damage.

Cover by Bernard Baily. 3rd appearance of Cave Carson in "The Alien Robots from Inner Space," script by Dave Wood, art by Bernard Baily; A group of giant metal robots appear on the surface and begin destroying everything in sight!; Five miles underground, aliens have set up several basecamps with control consoles, with which they can control each robot; Cave and Bulldozer manage to hijack one of the control points and use one of the robots to fight off the others, while Christie helps direct them from the surface using the two-way radio. The Raiders from 20,000 Leagues text story. One-page Homer Goes Underground story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 34 PR 0.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

INCOMPLETE. Page missing, interrupts art and story. RESTORATION. Color touch. Water spotting.

Cover by Joe Kubert. 1st Silver Age appearance of Hawkman in "Creature of a Thousand Shapes!", script by Gardner Fox, art by Joe Kubert; Katar and his wife Shayera, police officers from the Planet Thanagar, come to Earth in pursuit of a shape-shifting criminal from their world; Police Commissioner Emmett helps them to establish secret identities, and, after they have succeeded in their mission, helps convince them to stay on Earth. Letter to the editor from comic writer Roy Thomas. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 35 CGC 1.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4328799003

Cover by Joe Kubert. "Menace of the Matter Master!", script by Gardner Fox, art by Joe Kubert; A new costumed criminal named the Matter Master, who has a magic wand that allows him to control all matter, has been sighted around Midway City committing fantastic robberies; When the most recent involved the creation of giant meteor creatures who are robbing the city art center, Hawkman and Hawkgirl go into action to try and stop the theft; The Matter Master manages to get away with the stolen loot by using his powers to make helicopter propellers attack the winged duo; Later at his secret hideout, the Matter Master gloats over his recent victory are recalls how he gained his fantastic powers: How he was a scientist who accidentally discovered a new chemical, Mentachem, which he then fashioned into his magic wand to use for his own criminal gain. Dog Track - Wolf Track - Coyote Track article by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tommy Nicolosi. "Valley of Vanishing Men," script by Gardner Fox, art by Joe Kubert; On an expedition to the Himalayas, Mavis Trent is captured by a band of abominable snowmen, which the Hawks learn are really descended from alien explorers. Eagle Dance article by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tommy Nicolosi. Letters to the editor from comic writer Roy Thomas and writer Jerry Bails, plus a note from Kubert. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 42 CGC 4.0

Paper: Light tan to off white

Label #4579125003

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Cover by Joe Kubert. "The Menace of the Dragonfly Raiders," script by Gardner Fox, art by Joe Kubert; Hawkman and Hawkgirl return to Thanagar, where Byth has escaped from prison and replicated his powers in the others of his gang; The Hawks use police techniques they learned on Earth to capture the criminals. Your Pass to New Worlds! public service announcement about libraries, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Letters to the editor from writers Don Thompson and Jerry Bails. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 86 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4715513010

Cover by Neal Adams. "You Can't Hide from a Deadman!", script by Bob Haney, art by Neal Adams; While busting up a crime scene, Batman is suddenly attacked by Robin, and then Commissioner Gordon and various people on the streets; Batman realizes it is actually Deadman who is possessing the bodies and attacking his former ally; Fighting off all these attacks, Batman manages to convince Deadman to stop, and soon learns that his friend was hypnotized into attacking him by the evil Sensei; Eventually, they learn that the Sensei plans to destroy Nanda Parbat. Batman and Deadman travel there and stop the League of Assassins from destroying the land. Letter from comics writer Tony Isabella. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 94 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4735136002

Cover by Nick Cardy. "Rebels in the Streets," script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; The ghetto's of Gotham City have been barricaded off by a group called Stopp (The Society to Outlaw Parent Power), a group of disenfranchised teenagers who want parents (and adults in whole) to bow to their demands and fix up the ghettos; Using Batman as their mouth piece, the Caped Crusader does everything in his power to try and maintain peace between Stopp and the Gotham police; However, things escalate when Stopp informs Batman that they have a bomb which they plan to use to blow up part of the city; Batman enlists the aid of the Teen Titans to infiltrate the ghetto in order to find the location of that bomb either in their civilian guises or their costumed identities, while Batman and the rest of the city try to keep Stopp from detonating the bombs by allowing themselves to be locked up in the Gotham jail. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.