Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) comic books graded by CBCS

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 405 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

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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) 610 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-27A0853-011

Even death can't stop the menace of the Penguin as he rises from the grave and begins to plot against Batman and all of Gotham City. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle. Cover price $1.00.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 615 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-236237D-013

'The Penguin Affair,' part 2 of 3. The Dark Knight learns why the Penguin is using attacking flocks of birds to decimate Gotham City...too late to stop him. Continued from Batman (1940) #448. Concludes in Batman (1940) #449. Script by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle. Cover price $1.00.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 649 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2364435-020

Part 3 of the 3-part 'Return of the Cluemaster': Batman and Robin must stop the Cluemaster's most extravagant crime yet: a robbery at the grand opening of a mall, where the Spoiler plans to have her own revenge on the Cluemaster. Continued from the previous issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Tom Lyle and Scott Hanna. Cover by Matt Wagner. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 651 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2364435-023

"A Bullet for Bullock!" Story by Chuck Dixon. Art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Detective Bullock is getting too close to solving a crime and someone wants him dead. When the surly detective feels he's in over his head he calls in some back-up...the Batman. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 663 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2426234-013

Knightfall: Chapter 10. "No Rest for the Wicked!" Story by Chuck Dixon. Art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover by Kelley Jones. The longest night in Batman's life continues as he and the Mayor are swept away by the irresistible force of millions of gallons of water from the Gotham River. Can the Dark Knight find a way out before the underground tunnel fills up and they both drown? Story continues in Batman #497. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 665 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2426234-016

KnightFall part 16. The shocking fate of Batman leaves Gotham City coming apart at the seams while Robin and Azrael try to contend with the madness on their own. Continued in Batman (1940) #499. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 668 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

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) 738 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2429F67-009

WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY MAT BROOME AND SEAN PARSONS In the streets of No Man's Land, Batman, Robin, and the Penguin fight to save Two-Face in the conclusion to "Goin" Downtown!" While Two-Face faces the wrath of various gangs, Bane's plan to destroy the future of Gotham City is realized in a shocking climax! FC, 32 PG." Batman No Man's LandBatman No Mans's Land. Bane appearance. Cover price $1.99.

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) 844 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242F872-016

Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Nguyen Batman and Zatanna struggle against the combined threat of Scarface and the new Ventriloquist as the villains attempt to take out an entire Gotham crime family. Plus, more on the origin of the Ventriloquist! 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.