Auctions: Detective Comics comic books graded by CBCS

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 405 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Significant front/back scuff(s).

Label #0008517-AB-007

Cover by Neal Adams. "The First of the Assassins!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Frank Giacoia; Batman is called upon to protect a shipping magnate, his fiancee, and his employee from an assassin on a supposedly deserted island. "The Living Statue!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; Continuing from last issue... Batgirl has been investigating the murder of X-rated film director Billy Warlock, whom her friend Jason Bard has been framed for; Her searches brough her to Warlock's studio where she was captured by one of Warlock's actresses Veda who masterminded the whole scheme and is now preparing to trap Batgirl in plaster. Reprint back-up story, "The Sleuth in the Iron Mask!," art by Bob Brown. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 645 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2364435-012

Part 2 of the 3-part 'Electric City': An executed man has come back from the dead to embark on a killing spree, with only Robin to stop it since the Batman's 'death.' Continued from the previous issue. Concludes next issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Tom Lyle and Scott Hanna. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 646 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-2364435-015

Part 3 of the 3-part 'Electric City': Galvan continues his killing spree until only one name remains on his hit list...Commissioner Gordon. It's up to Batman and Robin to prevent the murder and expose the role of the Electrocutioner. Continued from the previous issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Tom Lyle and Scott Hanna. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 650 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-2364435-022

"The Dragon" Harold and Ace find strange things hidden in the depths of the Batcave, while Robin tries to prevent a murder planned more than fifty years ago. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Alan Weiss. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 668 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-2426234-020

KnightQuest: The Crusade, following the adventures of Azrael as the new Batman, continues: Robin and Batman have their ultimate confrontation, ending with Tim Drake being locked out of the Batcave. This issue leads directly into Robin (1993-2009) #1. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover by Kelley Jones. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 678 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-24270B3-010

The events of ZERO HOUR unexpectedly grant Bruce Wayne his fondest wish...a world in which his parents were never killed! Now Batman must struggle with the question of finding some way to repair the timestream, or leaving it as he always wished it could be...except in this rewritten history, young Bruce Wayne was the one murdered. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Bob McLeod. Cover by Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 679 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-24270B3-012

Prodigal part 3. The conflicts established during ZERO MONTH continue, and Bruce Wayne's decision has dire consequences for those close to Batman. And the Ratcatcher returns with a serious grudge against the Dark Knight. Plus, Robin learns that Two-Face has escaped. Continues in Robin (1993-2009) #11. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Lee Weeks and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Weeks. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 680 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-24270B3-015

Prodigal part 7. The new Batman has a showdown with Two-Face in Gotham City's Hall of Records, a confrontation that becomes a disturbing mirror for the dark episode in the Dark Knight's past that was revealed in Robin (1993-2009) #0. Meanwhile, Gordon and Essen's relationship deteriorates. Continues in Robin (1993-2009) #12. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Lee Weeks, Graham Nolan and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Weeks. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 685 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-24270B3-020

Cover pencils by Chuck Dixon (sketch) and Graham Nolan (pencils), inks by Klaus Janson. "War of the Dragons, part 1 - The Iron Dragon," script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Steve Lieber, inks by Klaus Janson; A gang war is starting to develop in Gotham's Chinatown, and Batman investigates the events with the help of Robin; One of the major crime bosses in Chinatown, King Snake, receives a warning but he kills the messenger as a way to send his own message; His actions put him against his right hand Lynx who challenges King Snake for the gang leadership just to be beaten by Snake; At the time, the GCPD is worried about a killer named Tommy Mangles that roams free the streets of Gotham; Bruce and Tim try to get some informants inside Chinatown. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 686 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-24270B3-022

War of the Dragons part 3 (of 3), continued from Robin (1993-2009) #17. Batman struggles to keep Gotham's Chinatown from tearing itself apart as King Snake and Lynx fight for rule of the underworld. Luckily, he has help from some unexpected allies. Appearances by Nightwing and Huntress. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Steve Lieber and Klaus Janson. Cover by Graham Nolan and Janson. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 687 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-24270B3-023

The Dark Knight steps out of his element when he attempts to stop a river pirate who is preying upon Gotham City's yachts and gambling boats. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover by Nolan. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 688 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-24280E0-002

Captain Fear leaves Batman in an escapable trap, facing the deadly currents of the Gotham River. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Eduardo Barreto. Cover by Nolan and Scott Hanna. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 691 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-24280E0-006

Underworld Unleashed tie-in. The Dark Knight faces the new Spellbinder, born of a deal with Neron and possessing the power to create illusions with dangerously concrete effects. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Staz Johnson and Scott Hanna. Cover by Scott McDaniel. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 705 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-24280E0-021

"Badd Girls!" Story by Chuck Dixon. Art by Graham Nolan, Gloria Vasquez, John Costanza, and David Roach. Batman and Robin have always been known as the Dynamic Duo. But, what happens when the maniacal Riddler and the perplexing Cluemaster team up to form a Dynamic Duo of their own Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 706 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-24280E0-022

Cover pencils by Graham Nolan, inks by Karl Kesel. "Lethal Pursuits" starring Batman, Query, Echo, Ridder, Cluemaster, and Oracle, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Graham Nolan, inks by David Roach; Riddler tells Batman that they only have 15 minutes to decipher his clue before he detonates the explosives in in Arthur Brown's vest; Batman and Robin decipher the clues but they remain unclear; Batman tells Robin to go to the Batcave, contact Oracle and get her help with Riddler's clues; Meanwhile, Batman locks Brown inside the Batmobile's truck and travels to the next address where Riddler would give them the next set of clues; Batman battles Query and Echo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 708 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-2428F5D-001

Cover art by Lee Weeks. "The Death Lottery Part One Heart of Glass," script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Graham Nolan, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz; Gunhawk and Bunny are ready to fulfill a contract on a man's life at the Seattle airport; Gunhawk misses the shot and they are both discovered; They leave because their target's bodyguard started shooting at them; Deathstroke hunts in Africa under the name of Baas; a lion knocks him to the ground; Batman and Robin patrol Gotham City. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 710 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-2428F5D-003

Cover art by Lee Weeks. Heart of Ice (The Death Lottery Part Three) starring Batman, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Graham Nolan, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz; Batman battles Deathstroke, Robin and Oracle investigate a crime. 32 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 753 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242B326-008

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JORDAN B. GORFINKEL; ART BY STEVE MANNION, BRAD RADER, JEFF JOHNSON, AND DAN PANOSIAN; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON. "This Issue: Batman Dies!!!" During a psychiatric evaluation, it's revealed that, as therapy, Two-Face has written and drawn his own comic book adventures starring Harvey Dent and Detective Renee Montoya, in which he chronicles the many deaths of the Dark Knight. Plus, the back-up adventure "The Jacobian" continues. FC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 767 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242C9C7-004

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JUDD WINICK; ART BY STEVE LIEBER, CLIFF CHIANG AND MICK GRAY; COVER BY JOHN MCCREA. "Bruce Wayne: Murderer?" Part 8 ? featuring the debut of new penciller Steve Lieber (Whiteout)! Is Sasha going to say Bruce committed the murder in order to get out of jail? Plus, chapter 5 in the "Josie Mac" backup serial, from writer Judd Winick (GREEN LANTERN) and artist Cliff Chiang (WONDER WOMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 779 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242C9C7-020

WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND J.C. GAGNÉ; ART BY TOMMY CASTILLO, WADE VON GRAWBADGER AND MICHEL GAGNÉ; COVER BY TIM SALE. "Dead Reckoning" (Part 3 of 6) continues as one of Batman's oldest foes is laid to rest. But while the Gotham underworld pays its respects, Batman scrambles to prevent the killer from striking again! Plus, the penultimate chapter of "Spore," by J.C. Gagné and indie comics artist Michel Gagné (Zed, Insanely Twisted Rabbits). FC, 40 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 832 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242F872-009

Written by Royal McGraw Art by Andy Clarke Cover by Simone Bianchi Terror comes in threes! The nefarious Terrible Trio returns, only instead of being the hunters, they're the prey! And the only one who can save them from certain death is their deadly adversary - Batman! 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Detective Comics (2011 2nd Series) 0A CBCS 9.8 Daniel

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scratch(es) front or back

Label #19-28D32C3-014

Cover by Tony S. Daniel. (W) Gregg Hurwitz, James Tynion IV. (A) Tony S. Daniel, Richard Friend, Pere Perez, Henrik Jonsson, Sandu Florea Discover how young Bruce Wayne learned to wield the martial arts, and how a major villain was introduced into his life. This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue. Cover price $3.99.