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Batman (1940) comic books 1984-1991, graded by CBCS

  • Item #61046399
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    Published Sep 1988 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 423D CBCS 9.0 1st Printing

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #24-0DCD0E5-003

    Starts Jul 6

    Direct Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #56906487
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    Published Jan 1990 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 443 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-198539E-006

    Starts Jul 6

    Crimesmith enlists others to carry out robberies, and doesn't suffer betrayal well, in "The Coming Of Crimesmith". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Insert comic: 16-page promotion for Lightning Racers race car toys. Val Semeiks/Michael Bair cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #57953675
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    Published Mar 1990 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 445 CBCS 9.8 1st Printing

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    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-1984276-024

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover by Brian Bolland. "When the Earth Dies! Chapter One: Red Square! Bloody Square!" starrubg Slasher, Com. Gordon, Alfred, and Vicki Vale; script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman travels to the Soviet Union to track down the KGBeast's protege the NKVDemon, who is on a murdering spree; The brutal fight that ensues nearly costs Batman his life; Demon (protege of KGBeast, NOT Etrigan) appearance. "From the Den" column by Denny O'Neil. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #58028511
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    Published Sep 1991 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 469 CBCS 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-2599D8C-018

    Starts Jul 6

    Part 3 of the 3-part 'Shadow Box,' continued from the previous issue. King Snake wants Robin dead, but he'll have to go through Batman to get him...while the murderous Lynx does her best to help destroy the Boy Wonder. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Tom Lyle and Scott Hanna. Cover by Lyle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.