Auctions: Dark Knight comic books graded by CGC

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 3-1ST CGC 9.6 SS Janson/Miller Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Klaus Janson and Frank Miller on 12/19/2016.

Label #1434642004

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printing of #3 is clearly labeled as such on the inside cover. "Hunt The Dark Knight," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson and Frank Miller; Batman battles the Joker, who has convinced his psychiatrist, Dr. Bartholomew Wolper, that he is sane and regretful; Seeking to discredit Batman, Wolper exhibits the Joker on a late-night show ("David Endochrine", parodying Late Night with David Letterman) to try and show that the Joker is actually a victim of Batman's own psychosis; As the police attack Batman, the Joker murders everyone in the studio; Batman follows him to Selina Kyle's place, where the former Catwoman has become a depressed alcoholic; Superman is introduced as an undercover agent for the American government. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 4-1ST CGC 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4718090004

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printings are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Falls," script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Russia launches a nuclear warhead called Coldbringer in response to Superman's presence in Corto Maltese; Superman diverts the missile to an uninhabited desert area; The warhead was designed to disrupt electronics and communications and throw dust and debris into the atmosphere; Deprived of sunlight, Superman nearly dies; Gotham descends into chaos; Some citizens, including Jim Gordon, pull together to fight the fires and retain some semblance of civilization until the power is restored; Batman battles the Joker and the police; The U.S. government sends Superman to take the Dark Knight down; Oliver Queen, the former Green Arrow, prepares Batman for his ultimate battle. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) Facsimile Edition (2026 DC) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lee Variant Cover.

Label #4719443021

(W) Frank Miller (A) Frank Miller (CA) Jim Lee THE START OF THE STORY THAT CHANGED BATMAN FOREVER! Ten years after the last reported sighting of the Batman, a retired Bruce Wayne spends his nights fighting only to honor his vow to stay retired. Amidst the rising threat of a new breed of gang violence, old enemies from the past--and an inner demon that will not stay caged--ensure the Dark Knights return in this masterpiece of comics storytelling. 48 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $5.99.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns TPB (1986 Warner Edition) 1-REP CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4706714012

Warner Edition - 2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Collects Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1986) #1-4.

Written by Frank Miller. Art by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. Introduction by Alan Moore.

This trade paperback edition re-presents the landmark mini-series, with a new cover by Miller and 28 pages of new material, including a new introduction, endpapers and chapter headings by Miller, the original covers to the mini-series and Warner Books edition, the plot to The Dark Knight Falls, and material from Miller's sketchbook.

Softcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

Dark Knight III Master Race (2015) 1C CGC 9.8 SS Janson Janson 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Klaus Janson on 10/9/16. Janson Variant Cover.

Label #1433321001

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello. Art by Andy Kubert and Klaus Janson. Cover by Klaus Janson. The epic ending you never saw coming is here because you demanded it! The Dark Knight rises again to face the dawn of the master race! 36 pages, full color. Includes a bound-in, 12 page mini-comic (5 1/2-in X 8 1/2-in): Dark Knight Universe Presents: Atom. #1

Dark Knight III Master Race (2015) 1E CGC 9.8 SS Miller/Azzarello/Janson/Kubert Miller 1:100 Variant

Paper: White

Signed & Sketch by Frank Miller on 1/20/17 & Signed by Brian Azzarello, Klaus Janson & Andy Kubert on 1/20/17. Miller Variant Cover.

Label #1436614001

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello. Art by Andy Kubert and Klaus Janson. Cover by Frank Miller. The epic ending you never saw coming is here because you demanded it! The Dark Knight rises again to face the dawn of the master race! 36 pages, full color. Includes a bound-in, 12 page mini-comic (5 1/2-in X 8 1/2-in): Dark Knight Universe Presents: Atom. #1

Dark Knight III Master Race (2015) 4F CGC 9.8 Lee 1:500 Variant

Paper: White

Lee Variant Cover.

Label #2053300012

Limited 1 for 500 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello. Art by Andy Kubert and Frank Miller. Cover by Jim Lee. The Master Race will rise. Cities will fall. Bruce Wayne is dead. What will the heroes of the world do to save it? 32 pages, full color. Includes a bound-in, 12 page mini-comic (5 1/2-in X 8 1/2-in): Dark Knight Universe Presents: Batgirl #1 Cover price $5.99.

Legends of the Dark Knight (2012 DC) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4583016017

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(W) B. Clay Moore (A/CA) Ben Templesmith The first time in print for these digital first adventures! The Dark Knight battles some of his greatest foes in this oversized adventure! The Joker's put a mind-bendingly nefarious plan into effect for the wealthy of Gotham City... Cover price $3.99.