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December 25th Somewhere in the 60's Print by Budd Root

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Defenders (1972 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #1993847004

Hulk, Dr. Strange, and Sub-Mariner begin. See Marvel Feature for first Defenders. Also see Sub-Mariner # 34 & 35. Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney. I Slay By The Stars!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia; Necrodamus attempts to sacrifice Namor to The Nameless One; Omegatron starts its countdown again. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4425713012

"Breakthrough" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 6 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita. One of the classic issues of the Defenders! Story continues from Avengers 117. The sixth and final superhero battle of the Avengers-Defenders Clash! And as shown on the cover, it's a matchup of true Marvel heavyweights! The Green Goliath rumbles thru the streets of Los Angeles looking for the Evil Eye. And lo and behold he finds it! However, the Avengers have also sent a team member to the city of angels! The Prince of Asgard! When the thunder god confronts the gamma-radiated defender, the epic clash of the titans erupts! Wow, the Mighty Thor vs. the Incredible Hulk! A battle for the ages! Next Chapter: "United We Stand!" In Greenwich Village the Defenders gather around the four pieces of the Evil Eye that they have recovered. When Prince Namor joins his teammates, he brings with him the fifth piece of the eye plus the Avengers! Whoa! Not exactly what Doctor Strange was expecting! Is another battle on the horizon? Or have the super-heroes finally realized who's been orchestrating the events? Story continues in Avengers 118. Cameo appearances by Asti and Dormammu. Flashback cameo by Loki. (Notes: This issue includes two outstanding full-page panels. The first on page 15 depicting Thor and the Hulk locked in combat; and the second on page 23 featuring seven avengers and five defenders conversing in Dr. Strange's townhouse. The Avengers-Defenders clash was reprinted in a trade paperback in 2002 and again in a hard cover edition in 2007.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 11 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3806439017

The Avengers/Defenders crossover continues with "A Dark and Stormy Knight." Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita. Story continues from Avengers 118. The epic battle vs. Dormammu is over and Earth has survived! But there's one more mission remaining for the Defenders! Return the Black Knight's stone body back to flesh and blood. To that end six defenders along with the Evil Eye travel back in time to the 12th century and find Dane Whitman smack dab in the middle of the Crusades! The super-heroes from the 20th century get a medieval history lesson as all the famous combatants are present: Prince John, Mordred the Evil, Chandu, Prester John, and Richard the Lionheart! Can the Dynamic Defenders save the King (and the Black Knight)? Cameo appearances by the Avengers, Nick Fury, and Loki. Defenders Lineup: Doctor Strange, Hawkeye, Hulk, Silver Surfer, Sub-Mariner, and Valkyrie. (Notes: Prester John previously appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) 54. The 20th century stone statue of the Black Knight comes to life in Avengers 157. The 12th century Black Knight (aka Dane Whitman) and the Evil Eye return in Avengers 225 & 226.) Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 47 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4350322003

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Joe Sinnott. Night Moves!, script by David Anthony Kraft (plot), Roger Slifer (plot), and John Warner (script), pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Nighthawk tries to relax at the new headquarters; Hellcat accidentally starts a fight between Wonder Man and the Defenders when she returns to Avengers Mansion with Valkyrie; Moon Knight rescues Jack Norriss from S.H.I.E.L.D. Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Sore Sir's Apprentices. Cover price $0.30.

Defenders Lot of 10

Issues 133-142 of Defenders (1972 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range.

Defenders Lot of 10

Issues 143-152 of Defenders (1972 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF- to FN range.

Defenders Lot of 10

Issues 9, 13, 16-19, and 32 of Defenders (1972 1st Series); and 1-3 of Giant Size Defenders (1974). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Defenders Lot of 12

Issues 141-152 of Defenders (1972 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF to VF/NM range.

Defenders Lot of 4

Issues 47, 62, 78, 84 of Defenders (1972 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Defenders Lot of 8

Issues 57, 65, 66, 70, 73, 75, 124 and 132 of Defenders (1972 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF range, with 73 and 132 grading at PR/FR.

Defenders Lot of 9

Issues 123 and 125-132 of Defenders (1972 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading closer to VF and #130 grading VG.

Defenders Lot of 9

Issues 114-117, 123, 125, 131, 139, 140 of Defenders (1972 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range, with some grading at VG/FN.

Dejah Thoris (2023 Dynamite) 1G CGC 9.2 Jade Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover G.

Label #4414024005

Written by Chuck Brown. Art by Emiliana Pinna. Cover by Jade. Hope An all-new vision of A Princess of Mars! Eisner Award-winning writer Chuck Brown (Bitter Root) and stellar artist Emiliana Pinna (Red Sonja) present Dehah Thoris, a tale set before the events of Edgar Rice Burroughs' first classic novel. Young Princess Dejah has lived a sheltered existence, growing up behind vast palace walls, guarded by Helium's greatest warriors. But when the entire royal family is attacked by horrific Kaldane Martians, Dejah narrowly escapes into the wilds of Barsoom, with no recourse but to strike out on a quest to save her kingdom… 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Dell Giant (1959-1961 Dell) 26 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4423956018

Cover pencils by Tony Strobl, inks by Norm McGary. The Christmas Cha Cha, script and art by Carl Barks; Donald practices the cha cha so that he can win the first prize in a dance contest, a silver bowl, with Daisy, and give her his half of the bowl as a Christmas gift; But Scrooge is supposed to supply the bowl, and so he enters the contest, too, with a dance teacher as his partner. The Moose Head Mystery, script by Nick George, art by Paul Murry. The Topsy-turvy Tree starring Chip 'n' Dale, script by Vic Lockman, art by Al Hubbard. A Gift for Santa, script by Del Connell, art by Pete Alvarado. The Gullible Guard starring Pluto, art by Jack Bradbury. The Bear Claus starring Brer Rabbit, art by Al Hubbard. Christmas Around the World, art by Al Hubbard. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant (1959-1961 Dell) 50 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4423957001

Little Lulu and Witch Hazel Trick 'N' Treat (October 1961). 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Lone Ranger Movie Story (1956 Dell) 0 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Slab: Significant scuff(s) inner well

File Copy

Label #0065794005

Feature-length story, plus text pieces on the Lone Ranger, Tonto, and Silver. Photo covers. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Mickey Mouse Birthday Party (1953 Dell) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Reprints entire 48 pages of Gottfredson's "Mickey Mouse in Love Trouble" from Walt Disneys Comics and Stories 36-39. Quality equal to original. Also reprints one story each from Four Color 27,29, and 181 plus 6 panels of highlights in the career of Mickey Mouse. 100 Pages. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Uncle Scrooge Goes to Disneyland (1957 Dell) 1 GD+ 2.5

1.5" Spine split from bottom.

Carl Barks art. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Western Roundup (1952-1959 Dell) 15 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

File Copy

Label #0911786010

Photo cover with Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Johnny Mack Brown, Bill Elliott, Dale Evans, and Rex Allen. Crossed Trails starring Roy Rogers and Trigger, art by Nat Edson; Roy wants to know why a local businessman in Mineral City doesn't want an ex-con to return to his ranch outside town. Sierra Raiders starring Gene Autry, art by Nicholas Firfires. The Truant Colt, script by Gaylord Du Bois. A Visit from Danger starring Dale Evans, art by Mike Arens. The Limestone Clue starring Rex Allen, art by Mike Arens. The Return of Black Dan starring Wild Bill Elliott, art by Tom Massey. Joe Meek starring The Frontiersmen, art by Tony Sgroi. The Fatal Error starring Johnny Mack Brown, art by Nat Edson. The Giant of Gold Hill starring Flying A's Range Rider, art by Tony Sgroi. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Woody Woodpecker Back to School (1952-1957 Dell) 6 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4423956019

100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell TV Western Lot of 4

Issues Rifleman (1960-1964 Dell/Gold Key) 7; Gunsmoke (1957-1961 Dell) 26; Cheyenne (1957-1962 Dell) 21; and Lone Ranger (1948-1962 Dell) 139. Most will grade in the GD/VG range, with #26 grading at PR (INCOMPLETE).

Demon Days Cursed Web (2021 Marvel) 1H CGC 9.8 Bengal 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Bengal Variant Cover.

Label #4395409002

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. The Yashida Saga: Part 2 - Story and Art by Peach Momoko. Cover by Bengal. SPIDERS AND WOLVES AND YOKAI… OH MY! Mariko Yashida journeys deep into a dark forest to find answers about her past. Instead, she finds a magical wolf with three toes and a strange girl with a pet spider. But there are deadly creatures in these woods too - a mysterious, blue-skinned woman and a giant with super-strength and claws - and they're after Mariko! Don't miss this epic tale, straight from the creative mind of STORMBREAKER PEACH MOMOKO! Book THREE of FIVE of the DEMON DAYS saga! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 1B CGC 9.8 Frison Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover B.

Label #3782948019

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. Cover by Jenny Frison. SERIES PREMIERE! Cole Turner has studied conspiracy theories all his life, but he isn't prepared for what happens when he discovers that all of them are true, from the JFK assassination to flat Earth theory and reptilian shapeshifters. One organization has been covering them up for generations. What is the deep, dark secret behind the Department of Truth? 32 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 18TINYONION.GOLD CBCS 9.8 Robles Tiny Onion Variant

Paper: White

Onion Club Foil Exclusive.

Label #22-1ECEEA5-010

Tiny Onion Exclusive Gold Foil cover by Nick Robles. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. NEW STORY ARC Co-creator MARTIN SIMMONDS returns for the explosive new arc of the Eisner-nominated hit! For decades, THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH battled a secret war against its Soviet counterpart, THE MINISTRY OF LIES. Now Cole Turner will have to face the consequences of his predecessors as the dark actions of the past unfurl before him… 28 pages, full color. Rated M

Descender (2015 Image) 1PAINTED CGC 9.8 Albuquerque Painted Visions Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

Painted Visions Comics Edition.

Label #4013618025

Painted Visions Variant. Cover by Rafael Albuquerque. Written by Jeff Lemire. Art by Dustin Nguyen. One young robot's struggle to stay alive in a universe where all androids have been outlawed and bounty hunters lurk on every planet. A rip-roaring and heart-felt cosmic odyssey that pits humanity against machine, and world against world, to create a sprawling space opera from the creators of Trillium, Sweet Tooth, and Little Gotham. Extra-sized first issue. 36 pages, full color. MR

Detective Comics #69 Cover Homage Sketch by Ron Williams

Signed by the artist. Pencil and ink on art board. 6" x 9".

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 49 FR 1.0

Interior complete. Full length spine split. Cover detached at one staple and loose at other. Centerfold detached. Cover taped to first wrap. Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson. Clayface Walks Again starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, and George Roussos. Spy story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Ed Moore. The Echo starring The Crimson Avenger, script and pencils by Jack Lehti. The Case of the Streamlined Train starring Larry Steele, Private Detective. Speed Saunders, Ace Investigator story, art by Ed Winiarski (as Fran Miller). Smashes the Loan Shark Racket starring Cliff Crosby, script and art by Chad Grothkopf. Letter Perfect text story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Ray. Steve Malone, District Attorney story, art by Don Lynch. The Case of the Frightened Crooner starring Slam Bradley, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Howard Sherman. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 82 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at single center staple and anchored with tape. Tape on interior cover and pages.

Batman and Robin in "Quarterback of Crime," Slam Bradley in "Wild and Wooly," the Crimson Avenger in "Not With Mirrors," Spy in "Peril on Pier 76," Air Wave in "Rogues Along the River" (art by George Roussos), and the Boy Commandos in "The Romance of Rip Carter" (by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby). A full-page ad features Boy Commandos # 5, Leading Comics # 4, All Star Comics # 18, Wonder Woman # 6, Green Lantern # 9, and All-Flash # 12. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 84 FR/GD 1.5

Piece of first page torn and adhered to following page (slightly affects art). Cover detached at single center staple.

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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.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 106 FR/GD 1.5

5" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Staples added (not manufacturing). Cover and interior oxidation with chipping.

Cover by Jack Burnley and Charles Paris. Stories by Don C. Cameron, Jack Farr and unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Ray Burnley, Jack Farr, Howard Sherman, George Roussos and Louis Cazeneuve. While visiting the local library, Bruce and Dick witness an attempt to kill a police inspector who, years before, had brought a criminal to justice that escaped and swore revenge on him. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Phantom of the Library!" by Don C. Cameron, Bob Kane and Ray Burnley. Plus: Three-Ring Binks in an untitled story by Jack Farr; Slam Bradley in "The Legal Pickpockets!" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "No Miracles for Muggs!" with art by George Roussos; and The Boy Commandos in "Meet the Commandos from Nippon!" with art by Louis Cazeneuve (not by Simon and Kirby, despite the listed credits). Also: 2-page text story "Clay Pigeons" by Murray Boltinoff (as Blair Bolton); Shorty 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; and Daffy & Doodle half-pager with art by Lit-Win. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 119 CGC 3.5 Qualified

Paper: White

Piece missing from page 7.

Label #4380159005

Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Bill Finger and unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Gene McDonald, John Daly, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. A crook on the lam assumes the role of a guard at an asylum and gets the idea of using the men inside (who think of themselves as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin and others) as dupes to carry out his nefarious crimes. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Case of the Famous Foes!" by Bill Finger, Dick Sprang and Gene McDonald. Plus: Slam Bradley in "Danger -- Crooks at Work!" with art by John Daly; Air Wave in "The Talking Dog!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "The Runaway Robot" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: 2-page text story "Gentlemen's Agreement" by John Broome (as John Osgood). 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 131 GD/VG 3.0

Cover coming loose at one staple. Interior tearing and residue. Tape on interior cover and pages.

Cover by Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Stories by Don C. Cameron and unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Charles Paris, Howard Sherman, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Steve Travers is in the uncomfortable position of owing a big debt to his criminal brother, repayment being in the form of giving felons new faces thru plastic surgery so they can't be arrested by the police. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Underworld Surgeon!" by Don C. Cameron, Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Plus: Slam Bradley in "The Case of the Candy Clues!" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "Polly Wants to Crack a Safe!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "A Murder Rap for Brooklyn!" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: 1.5-page text story "Local Color" by Tom Neill, and Jerry the Jitterbug 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 153 GD+ 2.5

1" cumulative spine split. Oxidation. Staple rust.

1st appearance of Roy Raymond TV Detective; origin of the Human Fly. Cover by Dick Sprang. Stories by unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Carmine Infantino, Jimmy Thompson, Ruben Moreira and unknown. The Batman takes to the air, like his namesake, on the trail of Slits Danton, all thanks to the creation of special "bat wings" created by a scientist...or so the Caped Crusader thinks! Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Flying Batman!" with art by Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Revenge of Little Thunder Cloud!" with pencils by Carmine Infantino; Robotman in "The Second Robotman" with art by Jimmy Thompson; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Land of Lost Years!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Ruben Moreira. Also: Shorty half-pager by Henry Boltinoff, and 2-page text piece "Volcano Sleuths" by Ed Velarde. And: 1-page Tootsie Roll ad "Captain Tootsie Saves the Day!" with art by C.C. Beck. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 177 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4034647008

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Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Leonard Starr, Frank Bolle and Ruben Moreira. Who is the mysterious raider behind..."The Robberies in the Bat-Cave!" Find out in this tale starring Batman and Robin, with art by Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "Trail of the Secret Cave!" with art by Leonard Starr; Robotman in "Robotman Meets Robotgirl!" with art by Frank Bolle; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Man No Prison Door Could Hold!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Ruben Moreira. Also: Shorty half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Quick Quiz activity page by H.T. Elmo; and 2-page text piece "Keys for Any Kingdom" by Mort Weisinger. And: Superman says "The World Is Our Schoolroom!" in a 1-page public service announcement by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 44 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 207 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. Welcome, Amigo public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. Batman the Magician starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Secret of the Flying Saucers! starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Beware the Sea Serpent! starring Captain Compass, script by Otto Binder, art by Joe Certa. Meet a Killer text article by Jack Miller (as Joseph Macready). Conquerors of Crime starring Mysto Magician Detective, art by Leonard Starr. 40 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 235 GD+ 2.5

2" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The First Batman starring Batman, Robin, and Joey Chill, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Stan Kaye. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Hour of Hoaxes starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. The Black Museum article. The World's Greatest Magician starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 236 GD+ 2.5

1/2" Spine split from bottom. Water damage. Oxidation.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. 1st appearance of the Bat-Tank in The New-Model Batman starring Batman and Robin. How to Spend a Summer Week! starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Great Earth-Mars Mystery starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. The Magic Tablecloth starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, script by Jack Miller, art by Ruben Moreira. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 245 GD- 1.8

3" Cumulative spine split.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Dynamic Trio starring Batman, Robin, and Vicki Vale, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Binky Shows "How to Make New Friends!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The X-Y-Z Ray starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Tracking the Insurance Frauds text article. The Phantom Fire Alarms starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 257 GD/VG 3.0

Cover loose at both staples. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Are You a Litter-Bug? public service announcement, art by Henry Boltinoff. Intro and 1st appearance of Whirly Bats in "Batman's Invincible Foe" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A criminal and a policeman from the future draw Batman into the middle of their battle; vs. Karko. Warden Willis two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. "The Return of Cleopatra" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy battles Hamid. Batman Whirly-Word Game activity page. "King of the Underworld!" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; There's a gang war to determine who will take Willy Wanger's place, and Jones is determined to win. "O'Malley of the 4th Precinct" one-page story, script and art by Irwin Hasen. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 267 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

1st appearance of Bat-Mite. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Batman Meets Bat-Mite" starring Batman, Robin, and Bat-Mite (intro), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Preparing to go off on patrol, Batman and Robin find the Bat-Cave disturbed and meet the zany and humorous Bat-Mite, an admirer of Batman's from another dimension; Bat-Mite wants to join Batman and Robin in their fight against crime. Ad for Showcase #20. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Mystery of the Magic Sea!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; When an earthquake exposes a portion of an underground sea, a small town hopes it will be a boon to its tourism business; But a legend warns that if a person swims too deep in the water, he'll turn into a fish; Roy Raymond films the attempts of two townspeople to disprove the legend for Impossible but True. Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros Circus at Palisades Amusement Park ad starring Superman. "John Jones' Farewell to Earth" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jovians come to Earth searching for a criminal but they need Manhunter's help because their weakness is water and it's raining. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 333 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4430084020

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella, and Murphy Anderson. Hunters of the Elephants' Graveyard!; Batman and Robin travel to Africa to help Alice Foss, who poses as Glora "Goddess to all elephants" in order to help her husband, explorer Evan Bender. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. The Robbery That Never Happened! Starring Ralph Elongated Man Dibny and his wife, Sue Dibny. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Honesty is the Best Policy! public service announcement by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 341 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4430084021

Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Disguised as Mr. DeNil, the Joker is contracted to make retro comedies for director Van-Van Laugh; he then commits crimes dressed as silent film comedians; he then tries to steal the Batmobile. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. The Elongated Man's Change-of-Face! starring Ralph Elongated Man Dibny. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 344 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4430084022

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane) and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. The Crime-Boss Who Was Always One Step Ahead of Batman!; Johnny Witts, a clever criminal, deduces Batman and Robins crime fighting methods; luckily, they get him anyway. Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. Peril in Paris! starring Ralph Elongated Man Dibny and his wife, Sue Dibny. Are You a Litter-Bug? public service announcement by Jack Schiff, art by Henry Boltinoff. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 352 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4430084023

Written by John Broome. Art by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane) and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. Batman's Crime Hunt A-Go-Go!; Batman has premonitions of forthcoming crimes and goes up against Mr. Esper, a robber and magician. Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino. The Counter of Monte Carlo!; Ralph Elongated Man Dibny and Sue go to a casino in Monte Carlo; Sue wins at roulette, but a thief is present. Best Bat-Wishes Batman and Robin, a famous two-page illustration by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 353 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4430084024

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. The Weather Wizard's Triple-Treasure Thefts!; the Weather Wizard invades Gotham City, announcing that he has stolen three valuable items; Robin follows Weather Wizard, who traps Batman in a box of ice. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino. The Puzzling Prophecies of the Tea Leaves!; Sue and Ralph The Elongated Man Dibny visit a fortune teller in Quaker City; the fortune teller tells Ralph that he will soon prevent a robbery. Rocky and Bullwinkle are featured in a one-page Cheerios ad. Flash cover appearance (not inside). 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 356 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4430084025

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane) and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Inside Story of the Outsider!; the Outsider is revealed as Alfred; Alfred is "resurrected." Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino. Truth Behind the False Faces!; Sue and Ralph Elongated Man Dibny go to a museum, where some of the statues have altered faces and the curator gets attacked. Inside front cover is a full-page ad for the 1966 Batman feature film. Letter from letter hack Guy H. Lillian III. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 363 CGC 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4388997009

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. 2nd appearance of the new Batgirl in The True-False Face of Batman!; Batman and Batgirl battle bad guys; Bruce Wayne has dinner with Commissioner Gordon and his daughter Barbara, who is really Batgirl. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene; a UFO story in which Ralph Elongated Man Dibny and his wife Sue visit Wishbone City, where people are acting very strange. Letters to the editor from Irene Vartanoff, Guy H. Lillian III, and comics writers Mike Friedrich and--yes--Gardner Fox himself! Cap's Hobby Center with G.I. Joe by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 402 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4430086001

Cover by Neal Adams. "Man or Bat?," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Kirk Langstrom appears again as the Man-Bat, this time he is forced to become the Batman's enemy; After stealing a vial from a chemical company's safe, much to Batman's chagrin, Kirk returns to his lab above the Gotham Museum of Natural History; He believes he has finally found a mixture that can cure his transformation, until Batman bursts through the door in pursuit, causing him enough surprise to drop the compound onto the floor; With a screech of rage, Kirk fights off the Batman and leaps out the window; During his escape, he starts to evolve a leathery pair of wings that allow him to fly. "My Place In The Sun!," script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta; Speedy visits Robin at Hudson University; Robin begins to question if he should continue to be Robin. Letter from comics writer Martin Pasko. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 403 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4430086002

Cover by Neal Adams. "You Die By Mourning!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, Carmine Infantino (splash page only), inks by Frank Giacoia; Bruce Waynes V.I.P. office is visited by a mysterious woman who claims before running out that her husband will be murdered by morning, and Batman investigates. "Break-Out!," script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta; Robin helps the police track down the escaped juvenile delinquents. Letter from comics writer Mike Barr. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.