Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) comic books 1970 or later

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 400 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover loose at one staple. Cover tearing.

Cover by Neal Adams. Milestone issue featuring 1st appearance of Man-Bat in "Challenge of the Man-Bat!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Zoologist Kirk Langstrom is working late at the Gotham Natural History Museum putting together a bat habitat; he aims to perfect a serum that can endow people with enhanced auditory abilities via a specialized bat gland extract; Elsewhere in the city, a group of thieves known as the Blackout Gang break into a vault; Back at the museum, Kirk Langstrom is pleased with his progress and decides to test his new formula upon himself; he mutates into Man-Bat. "A Burial for Batgirl!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta; Barbara Gordon has come to Hudson University to help with a Edgar Allen Poe festival; She discovers a murder and captures Hank Osher, who appears to be the murderer; Batgirl begins to believe that Hank has been framed and investigates further, which leads to her being captured and bricked into a wall. Letter to the editor from writer Alan Brennert. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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) 405 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

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) 417 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4438196003

52-page giant issue. Cover art by Neal Adams. "Batman for a Night," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Dick Giordano; A writers attempt to play Batman for a day becomes serious when his sister is murdered by a bank robber. "A Bullet for Gordon!," script by Frank Robbins, art by Don Heck; James Gordon reveals that he knows Batgirl's identity. "Alfred, Armchair Detective!", art by Jerry Robinson, reprinted from Batman #31. "The Mystery that Edgar Allan Poe Solved," pencils by John Prentice, inks by John Prentice, reprinted from Gang Busters #49. Letters to the editor from Guy H. Lillian III and Jay Zilber. Neal Adams cover. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 462 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4478358001

Cover by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). "Kill Batman - In Triplicate," script by Bob Rozakis and Michael Uslan, pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Frank McLaughlin; Per last two issues, Captain Stingaree believes that there are secretly three Batmen (all brothers) and has already captured two; This issue begins with Robin, having received an anonymous tip about the HQ of a Hudson University drug operation, goes through the snow to a cabin; As he approaches, an avalanche of snow lands on him; Early the next morning, Batman gets a call from Commissioner Gordon saying that a block of ice, in which Robin is embedded, is sitting on police HQ's doorstep; Batman arrives as do three criminals who attempt to steal the block of ice. "Clue of the Talking Orchid!" script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Union Studio, inks by Vince Colletta; Ralph and Sue attend the New York Film Festival and are approached by an old woman calling herself Orchid Annie who wants to steal Sue an Orchid Corsage which Ralph buys; During the film, Ralph and Sue hear a voice from the corsage mentioning a kidnapping; Ralph changes to Elongated Man and goes looking for Orchid Annie and discovers her to be a man in disguise. Justice For All Includes Children 6 public service announcement, pencils by Neal Adams. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 532 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4495160008

Last 60c cover-priced issue. "Laugh, Killer, Laugh!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Colan and Bob Smith. Vicki Vale is tied to the train tracks of Joker's amusement park from hell. Can the Caped Crusader free himself in time to save the woman he loves from a horrible fate? Plus, Green Arrow's arms caper concludes in "Soft Target!" Story by Joey Cavalieri. Art by Jerome Moore, Adrian Gonzales, and Sal Trapani. Cover price $0.60.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 572 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4478358002

Giant-Sized 50th Anniversary Issue. Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Alan Davis, Terry Beatty, Dick Giordano, Carmine Infantino, Al Vey, E.R. Cruz, and Paul Neary. Cover by Michael Kaluta. Includes a centerfold pin-up by Dick Sprang. Celebrating the proud 50th Anniversary of Detective Comics, a mystery brings together the greatest sleuths of our time, Batman and Robin, Elongated-Man, and Bradley P.I. And, the greatest sleuth of all time, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 575 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4478358003

Batman: Year Two, Part 1 of 4. "Fear the Reaper!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. In a story that takes place in the Batman's early years, the Dark Knight comes face-to-face with the Reaper, a vigilante who has become judge, jury, and executioner on the criminal underworld. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 576 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4478358004

Batman: Year Two, Part 2 of 4. "Deal with the Devil!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Todd McFarlane and Alfredo Alcala. As Bruce Wayne pursues a romantic relationship with Rachel Caspian, the Batman pursues the Reaper, a diabolical menace to the criminal underworld as well as the Gotham P.D. When Batman strikes a deal with Gotham's criminal element he comes face-to-face with Joe Chill, the man who murdered Bruce Wayne's parents. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 577 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4478358005

Batman: Year Two, Part 3 of 4. "Deadly Allies!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Todd McFarlane and Alfredo Alcala. In order to catch the deadly Reaper, Batman must team-up with the last person on Earth he wants to, Joe Chill, the man who murdered Bruce Wayne's parents. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 578D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4478358006

Direct Edition. Batman: Year Two, Part 4 of 4. "...So Shall Ye Reap..." Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Todd McFarlane. It's the final showdown between the deadly Reaper and a young Batman, and only one of them is walking away from this confrontation alive. Plus, the ultimate fate of Joe Chill, the man who murdered Bruce Wayne's parents. Cover price $0.75.

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) 828 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4499611024

Written by Paul Dini. Art by Don Kramer & Wayne Faucher. Cover by Simone Bianchi . One of Bruce Wayne's oldest friends is found dead in Gotham Bay, ripped apart by a mysterious sea monster. As he investigates the bizarre death, Batman is drawn into a fatal encounter with the murderous creature. 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 829 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4499611023

Written by Stuart Moore Art by Andy Clarke. Covers by Simone Bianchi DETECTIVE COMICS ships twice in March to present 'The Siege,' a nail-biting 2-part suspense story written by Stuart Moore (FIRESTORM, Punisher X-Mas Special) and Andy Clarke (BATMAN: FACE THE FACE)! In issue #829, a costumed terrorist called VOX plans to blow up Wayne Tower - and he's trapped Bruce Wayne in a top-floor conference room. Aided only by his mentor's radioed instructions, Robin must face the bomber alone! And in the conclusion in #830, Robin faces certain death as massive explosions rock Wayne Tower. Only Bruce Wayne can stop the terrorist - but changing to Batman will mean revealing his dual identity! Cover price $2.99.

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.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 854A CGC 9.8 Williams

Paper: White

Label #4060751019

FIRST PRINTING. Elegy: Part 1 of 4 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by JH Williams and Cully Hamner. Cover by JH Williams. A new era in the history of DETECTIVE COMICS begins as Batwoman is unleashed on Gotham City! Marked by the blood-red bat, Kate Kane is a soldier fighting her own private war - one that began years ago and haunts her every waking moment. With a script by Greg Rucka and breath-taking art by JH Williams III, you've never seen anything like this! Featuring the debut of a new co-feature starring The Question written by Rucka! Odds against you? Alone and nowhere to turn? Willing to fight, but you don't know how? When you're searching everywhere for an answer, sometimes all you need to do is ask the right Question. Renee Montoya again dons the faceless mask to help those in need, all the while searching for her own answers in this new adventure with art by Cully Hamner (BLUE BEETLE). Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by JH Williams III ), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by JG Jones). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale June 24 ? 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US Cover price $3.99.