Auctions: comic books 1980 or later

Avengers Lot of 10

Issues 40, 42, 44-46, 49, 50, 53, and 55 of Avengers (1963 1st Series); and 1 of Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual. Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Avengers Lot of 10

Issues 106, 108, 121, 125, 130, 131, 133, 138, 145, and 146 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VG and #125 grading FR (missing Marvel Value Stamp).

Avengers Lot of 15

Issues 237-246, 247D, 248, 249D, 250, 251D of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF+ range.

Avengers Lot of 15

Issues 252, 253D, 254-256, 258, 259D, 260-264; and Annuals 12-14 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Avengers Lot of 16

Issues 219, 220N, 221N, 223N, 225, 226, 227D, 228, 229A, 230-233, 234N, 235, 236N of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG- to VF- range.

Avengers Lot of 2

Issues 182, 183 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range.

Avengers Lot of 20

Issues 197, 198N, 199, 200N, 201N, 202N, 203D, 204N, 206N, 207-213, 214N, 215D, 217, 218N of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD/VG to VF range.

Avengers Lot of 9

Issues 12, 14, 15, 18-21, 23, and 27 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with #15 grading PR (missing ad pages, does not affect story or art).

Avengers Lot of 9

Issues 14, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 36, 39, and 40 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VG+.

Avengers Twilight (2024 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4685287022

Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art by Daniel Acuna. Cover by Alex Ross. In a gleaming new world of prosperity, Captain America is no more. But Steve Rogers still exists, floating through an America where freedom is an illusion, where THE AVENGERS are strangers and his friends are long dead. But is the Dream? How do you assemble Avengers in a world that doesn't want them? PLUS: A behind-the-scenes look at the making of this issue! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Avengers Twilight (2024 Marvel) 1COMICMINT CGC 9.8 SS Inhyuk Lee

Paper: White

Signed by Inhyuk Lee on 02/03/2024. Comic Mint Edition. COA included.

Label #4383224021

Comic Mint Exclusive Variant Cover by InHyuk Lee - limited to 500 copies. Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art by Daniel Acuna. In a gleaming new world of prosperity, Captain America is no more. But Steve Rogers still exists, floating through an America where freedom is an illusion, where THE AVENGERS are strangers and his friends are long dead. But is the Dream? How do you assemble Avengers in a world that doesn't want them? PLUS: A behind-the-scenes look at the making of this issue! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Avengers Twilight (2024 Marvel) 1COMICMINT CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Comic Mint Edition. COA included.

Label #4386543013

Comic Mint Exclusive Variant Cover by InHyuk Lee - limited to 500 copies. Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art by Daniel Acuna. In a gleaming new world of prosperity, Captain America is no more. But Steve Rogers still exists, floating through an America where freedom is an illusion, where THE AVENGERS are strangers and his friends are long dead. But is the Dream? How do you assemble Avengers in a world that doesn't want them? PLUS: A behind-the-scenes look at the making of this issue! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 42 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3926516002

Vision Quest Part 1 of 4. "One of Our Androids is Missing!" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The saga that will change the lives of the Vision and the Scarlet Witch forever begins on a quiet morning at the Avengers' west coast compound. Wanda wakes up in her bed, and her husband is missing! The west coast team conducts a frantic search of the property that yields no clues...until Mockingbird arrives on the scene! Where is the synthezoid avenger? Flashback cameos by the original Human Torch, Mad Thinker, Fantastic Four, Professor Phineas Horton, and Ultron. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Dr. Pym, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, Vision, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. (Notes: This issue begins John Byrne's 1-year run as the writer and penciler of the West Coast Avengers series. This four-part story was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Vision Quest. The TPB collects issues #42 thru #50.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 44N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3926516004

Newsstand Edition. Vision Quest Part 3 of 4. "Better a Widow..." Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The Scarlet Witch is in a state of shock upon seeing the Vision's body lying ona laboratory table completely disassembled! A cabal of worldwide governments decided that the Vision had to be "erased" after the events of Avengers 253 & 254; and tragically, they have been successful in their endeavor. Earth's Mightiest Heroes are outraged, but can do little besides collect the Vision's body and (its assorted components) and return to their west coast compound. Thankfully, Dr. Henry Pym is the world's leading expert on biology and robotics. And he can reassemble the synthezoid avenger. But what about restoring the Vision's emotions and memories? In the meantime, the government assigns a new member to the West Coast Avengers: the U.S. Agent. Cameo appearances by Professor Phineas Horton and Raymond Sikorski. (Notes: Avengers Forever #8 reveals that one of the characters in the Vision Quest saga was not the person he appeared to be. This four-part story was reprinted in 2020 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Vision Quest Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 45 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4636668002

Vision Quest Part 4 of 4. "New Faces" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The Vision has been reassembled thanks to the brilliance and hard work of Hank Pym. But complications remain. First, the Vision's appearance has changed due to the trauma his bio-synthetic skin suffered during his disassembly. And second, while Hank has restored the Vision's memories, he can't recreate the emotional attachment to them. For that the brain patterns of Simon Williams are needed. But when Wanda finds Simon and asks him to cooperate, he refuses. Then Wonder Man faces the wrath of the Scarlet Witch! Wow, the West Coast Avengers are approaching rock bottom. And the recent addition of the U.S. Agent is not helping. (Notes: The cover to this issue is an homage to John Buscema and George Klein's classic cover to Avengers (1st series) #57 -- the first appearance of the silver age Vision. The white Vision debuted in the MCU in the final episode of the WandaVision Disney+ series. The Vision Quest storyline was a distressing read for long-time fans of the Avengers. Several years later during the Gatherers saga, the Vision regains his red-hued body. [See Avengers 360.] The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 306,775; average paid circulation 178,125.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 51 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3926516013

"I Sing of Arms and Heroes..." Part 1 of 2. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The ranks of the West Coast Avengers are growing as Iron Man and the original Human Torch join the team! The golden age torch receives a warm reception, but Shell-Head gets a cold one. Meanwhile across the compound, Agatha Harkness pays a visit to the Vision and the Scarlet Witch to talk to them about their children. The aging witch from Whisper Hill says that Tommy and Billy disappear when Wanda stops thinking about them. Whoa, is this true? However before Wanda can respond, Master Pandemonium suddenly attacks! The Avengers swiftly leap into action against his demon horde! But during the mêlée, Master Pandemonium kidnaps the twins! Where on Earth or elsewhere has he taken them? Cameo appearances by Ann Raymond and Immortus. (Note: Agatha Harkness previously appeared in issue #5 of the second Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1985) limited series.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 55 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4548562014

Acts of Vengeance conclusion - "The Breaking Strain" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Avengers 313. Marvel's Acts of Vengeance crossover event reaches its apex as the true mastermind is revealed: Loki, the god of evil! Loki was the first villain the Avengers ever fought! And he might be their last if the east coast and west coast teams cannot halt his sinister scheme! Nine avengers led by the Mighty Thor charge into battle vs. the lord of lies! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes deny Loki his ultimate act of vengeance? Meanwhile in California, the Scarlet Witch undergoes a dark and dramatic transformation courtesy of her father -- the Master of Magnetism! Appearances by the Kingpin, Mandarin, Magneto, Red Skull, Wizard, Agatha Harkness, Wonder Man, U.S. Agent, and Immortus. Avengers Lineup vs. Loki: Captain America, Dr. Pym, Falcon, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Mockingbird, Thor, Vision, and the Wasp. (Note: Avengers Spotlight #29 serves as the epilogue for the Acts of Vengeance storyline.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 56 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #3926516019

Direct Edition. "Darker Than Scarlet" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. Cover by John Byrne. One of the key issues of the Avengers West Coast title! As the Scarlet Witch unlocks the full potential of her reality altering powers! But unfortunately for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Wanda's awakening has come under the supervision of her father Magneto! Years ago John Byrne co-wrote the classic Dark Phoenix saga! Is the Scarlet Witch following the same tragic path? Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Quicksilver, Lockjaw, Ann Raymond, Immortus, Iron Man, and the original Human Torch. Avengers Lineup: Dr. Pym, Wasp, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. Second story: "Reunion" Script and pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. At Avengers Mansion in New York, Captain America and the golden age Human Torch meet for the first time since the end of World War II (as part of the Atlantis Attacks storyline). Cameo appearances by Sersi and Iron Man. (Notes: Wanda's turn to the dark side will haunt Earth's Mightiest Heroes years later in the Avengers Disassembled storyline in Avengers (3rd series) 500-503 and during the House of M (2005) limited series. This issue was reprinted in 2008 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Darker Than Scarlet.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 60 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3926516023

"Personal Magnetism" Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Danny Bulandi. Cover by Paul Ryan. High above the Earth on Asteroid M, Quicksilver pleads with his father and twin sister to halt their plans of world conquest for mutantkind! However no one tells the Master of Magnetism or the dark Scarlet Witch what to do! So Pietro reverts to sleight of hand instead of his usual sleight of foot! In dramatic fashion Lockjaw appears inside Asteroid M and teleports Wanda, Pietro, and Magneto down to Earth and into a trap laid by the Avengers! Thus the stage is set for a battle for the ages: the Mighty Avengers vs. Magneto and the Scarlet Witch! But when the two sides first met, Iron Man was not present with the west coast team. Will the golden avenger tip the second encounter in favor of Earth's Mightiest Heroes? Meanwhile, Immortus is once again lurking in the shadows watching and waiting. Avengers Lineup: Dr. Pym, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Wonder Man, Wasp, and the U.S. Agent. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast Lot of 12

Issues 8, 16-18, 70, 84-86, 88, 100, 101, and 102 of Avengers West Coast (1985). Most will grade in the VF to FN+ range.

Avenging Spider-Man (2011) 9A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3844135003

(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick. (A/CA) Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson Spider-Man plummets into action with the star of this month's hottest new comic: the all new CAPTAIN MARVEL! 50,000 feet up and only on one of them can fly ... Is the World's Greatest Super Hero Ready for a ride with Earth's Mightiest Hero? Cover price $3.99.

Aventuras de Batman (Spanish 1993 Ediciones Zinco) Batman Adventures 12 FN 6.0

Reprints Batman Adventures #12 in Spanish. "Batgirl: Day One." Barbara Gordon attends a costume party dressed as Batgirl. Unfortunately, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn also decide to show up. Based on Batman The Animated Series. Script by Kelley Puckett, pencils by Mike Parobeck, inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Parobeck.

Axa Classics (2024 Dren Productions After Dark) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Zane Variant Cover B.

Label #4672753023

Written by Donne Avenell. Art by Romero. Cover by C.B. Zane. Axa, a spirited woman in the year 2080, can no longer endure the oppressive order of the Domed City, a utopia built to protect the remnants of humanity after the Great Contamination. Driven by a thirst for freedom, she escapes to the wild, uncharted territories beyond. As a nomadic adventurer in the devastated outside world, Axa encounters a diverse array of survivors and challenges, forging a new, exhilarating life far from the confines of civilization. This collects the original comic strips of AXA from their original run in the 1970s and 80s. 36 pages, full B&W. Cover price $5.99.

Axa Classics (2024 Dren Productions After Dark) 2B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Romero Variant Cover B.

Label #4685395003

(W) Don Avenell (A/CA) Romero Axa, a spirited woman in the year 2080, can no longer endure the oppressive order of the Domed City, a utopia built to protect the remnants of humanity after the Great Contamination. Driven by a thirst for freedom, she escapes to the wild, uncharted territories beyond. As a nomadic adventurer in the devastated outside world, Axa encounters a diverse array of survivors and challenges, forging a new, exhilarating life far from the confines of civilization. This collects the original comic strips of AXA from their original run in the 1970s and 80s. 32 pages, black and white, not rated. Cover price $5.99.

Axa Classics (2024 Dren Productions After Dark) 2D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Fabrizio Variant Cover B.

Label #4685395004

(W) Don Avenell (A) Romero (CA) Fabrizio Axa, a spirited woman in the year 2080, can no longer endure the oppressive order of the Domed City, a utopia built to protect the remnants of humanity after the Great Contamination. Driven by a thirst for freedom, she escapes to the wild, uncharted territories beyond. As a nomadic adventurer in the devastated outside world, Axa encounters a diverse array of survivors and challenges, forging a new, exhilarating life far from the confines of civilization. This collects the original comic strips of AXA from their original run in the 1970s and 80s. 32 pages, black and white, not rated. Cover price $5.99.

AXA lot of 2

Issues 5-1ST, and 8-1ST of Axa TPB (1983-1988 Eclipse) First American Edition. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Back to the Future (1991 Harvey) 4 CGC 9.2 JSA Wilson

Paper: White

Christopher Lloyd and Thomas F. Wilson Authenticated Autographs

Label #4596414003

Gil Kane cover. Dwayne McDuffie adaptation of a Payton Reed and Mark Cowen script; Nelson Dewey art. "Retired": An April Fools' Day prank convinces Doc that his inventing days are over (23 pages). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.25.

Bad Girl Premium Ashcan (2023 Source Point Press) 1B NM 9.4

Written by Garrett Gunn, Christina Blanch. Art by Kit Wallis. Cover by Sveta Shubina. From the pages of Good Boy, Bad Girl follows an excommunicated mercenary who is pulled back into service for one reason: kill Flint Sparx. 12 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $9.99.

Barbarian Tryout Page by John Toledo

Toledo shows off his sequential skills in this fantastic page that flows well from the wide shot of the two combatants, to an arrow being shot (with just the right amount of panel break!), into a closeup of the arrow finding its mark. Blue line and standard pencil on art board. 11" x 17".

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Barbaric (2021 Vault) 1D NM- 9.2 Seeley Variant

Originally polybagged, now unbagged, variant cover by Tim Seeley. Written by Michael Moreci. Art by Nathan Gooden. Owen the Barbarian has been cursed to do good with what remains of his life. His bloodthirsty weapon, Axe, has become his moral compass with a drinking problem. Together they wander the realm, foredoomed to help any who seek assistance. But there is one thing Owen hates more than a life with rules: Witches. Welcome to the skull-cracking, blood-splattering, mayhem-loving comic brave enough to ask: How can a man sworn to do good do so much violence? Hah! F***ing with you. It's just…BARBARIC. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Baroness Print by Natali Sanders

Signed by the Artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 11" X 17"

Bartman (1993) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4604244025

This is the direct edition with Silver Foil Cover and Bartman poster insert. Cover pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison. Matt Groening discusses the Bart Philosophy. The Comic Cover Caper!, script by Cindy Vance (co-plot) and Steve Vance, pencils by Steve Vance (layouts) and Phil Ortiz, inks by Bill Morrison and Tim Bavington (additional inks); Bartman puts a stop to a comic book collector scam. Bart's 40 least favorite items. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Bartman (1993) 2N CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4512552017

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Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison. Where Stalks... the Penalizer!, script by Jan Strnad, pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison, Tim Bavington, and Phil Ortiz; Bartman faces off against the evil Penalizer. Matt Groening column discussing the "When Bongos Collide" crossover and the naming of Springfield Elementary in Greenwood, South Carolina. Letters and fan art from readers. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Basilisk (2021 Boom!) 1B CGC 9.8 Ward Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #3920799016

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Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Jonas Scharf. Cover by Christian Ward. Who Can Stop The Chimera? Five individuals bound by a cult-like hivemind, they terrorized small towns with their horrifying supernatural sense-based powers, leaving death and destruction in their wake. Regan, one of the Chimera, escaped and has been in hiding, with her murderous eyes bound, overcome with guilt. Until now… when a victim from her past forces her to hunt down the other four of her kind. New York Times bestselling horror writer Cullen Bunn (Harrow County) and artist Jonas Scharf (Avengers Of The Wasteland) reunite to unleash a supernatural horror series for fans of Killadelphia and Stillwater rooted in the way we process the world - our senses. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Batgirl (2011 4th Series) 39B CGC 9.8 Chiang Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4617143008

Harley Quinn Variant Edition by Cliff Chiang. Written by Cameron Stewart and Brendan Fletcher. Art by Babs Tarr. For months, Batgirl's been hounded by an unseen threat claiming to be the 'real' Batgirl…and the truth of her enemy's identity will shock her to her very core! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.

Batgirl (2016) 23B CGC 9.8 Middleton Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4347101010

Written by Hope Larson. Art by Minkyu Jung and José Marzan. Cover by Joshua Middleton. 'STRANGE LOOP' finale! Trapped in a prison of her own mind's making, Batgirl must act out of character in order to reenter reality. Can she put her need to survive above the needs of those she's sworn to protect? Or is she doomed to wander the mazes of her mind for all of eternity?! 32 pages, full color. Rated T. Cover price $3.99.

Batgirl (2016) 30B CGC 9.8 Middleton Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #2133330024

Written by Mairghread Scott. Art by Paul Pelletier and Norm Rapmund. Cover by Joshua Middleton. You can take the Batgirl out of Gotham City, but you can't take Gotham out of the Batgirl! Politics gets personal as the race for Congress in Gotham City heats up, leading to civil unrest in Barbara's new neighborhood-as a new villain begins to make themselves known! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Batgirl (2024 DC) 11B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4667344008

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Written by Tate Brombal. Art by Takeshi Miyazawa. Cover by SAOWEE. DON'T MISS THE CONCLUSION OF THE THREE SWORDS! The action-packed conclusion to The Three Swords is here! Cassandra Cain's family history comes calling when the Blood arrives on Dragon Ranch seeking the Batgirl: Dead or alive. When Cass is offered a deadly choice, she must choose between her dark bloodline and all of its power...or being eliminated. Will Batgirl embrace these old, family ties, or will she finally accept the new relationships being forged? More revelations unfold when a surprise arrival changes everything and Lady Shiva's legacy continues to reveal itself. This can't-miss issue propels Batgirl into the next year of story and a new era for the Bat Books! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batgirl Pinup by Jeffery Egli

Barbara Gordon looks fantastic in Egli's rendition of her in the DCAU style! Pencil, ink, and watercolor on art board. 14" x 11".

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Batman (1940) 323 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4681532012

Story continues from # 322. Batman solo adventure, "The Cat Who Would be King!" in which he has both the Catwoman AND Catman to deal with! What a job! Script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Bob Smith. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Batman (1940) 331N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4681532013

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Jim Aparo. "Closed Circuit!", script by Marv Wolfman (plot) and Michael Fleisher (dialogue), pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; The Electrocutioner, a self-appointed executioner of bad guys who escape justice, begins a series of crook-killings in Gotham City with his electrically-charged suit; Talia goes to the Batcave, seeking sanctuary in the wake of Ra's Al Ghul's apparent death; Batman and Robin have falling out. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Aquaman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. "Wolf in the Fold," script by Mike Barr, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Steve Mitchell; Batman disguises himself as policeman Al Nelson to try and find the person responsible for the disappearance of police investigator Mark Rearden. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Batman (1940) 357 VF+ 8.5 1st Printing

1st printing. Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Jason Todd and Killer Croc (cameo). Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. "Squid" starring Batman, Dick Grayson, Commissioner Gordon, Hamilton Hill, Joey Taylor, Waldo Flynn, Olivia Ortega, and the Squid (first appearance), script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; The Squid comes to Gotham City to launch a takeover of its underworld, and to trap the Batman; A mobster offering crooked protection threatens a circus owner; Refusing to give in, the owner unwittingly puts a target on the heads of his star performers, a husband and wife trapeze act; Days later, a young boy discoveres that his parents had been brutally murdered. Taken in by the sympathetic millionaire Bruce Wayne (Batman) the boy trains and becomes his new mentor's sidekick as Robin, the boy wonder; Not Dick Grayson, though--This time it was the copycat story of Jason Todd, the second person to become Robin. Story continues in the pages of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) #524. Letter to the editor from comics editor/writer Kevin Dooley. 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Batman (1940) 357 VF 8.0 1st Printing

1st printing. Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Jason Todd and Killer Croc (cameo). Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. "Squid" starring Batman, Dick Grayson, Commissioner Gordon, Hamilton Hill, Joey Taylor, Waldo Flynn, Olivia Ortega, and the Squid (first appearance), script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; The Squid comes to Gotham City to launch a takeover of its underworld, and to trap the Batman; A mobster offering crooked protection threatens a circus owner; Refusing to give in, the owner unwittingly puts a target on the heads of his star performers, a husband and wife trapeze act; Days later, a young boy discoveres that his parents had been brutally murdered. Taken in by the sympathetic millionaire Bruce Wayne (Batman) the boy trains and becomes his new mentor's sidekick as Robin, the boy wonder; Not Dick Grayson, though--This time it was the copycat story of Jason Todd, the second person to become Robin. Story continues in the pages of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) #524. Letter to the editor from comics editor/writer Kevin Dooley. 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Batman (1940) 369N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4681533018

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. Target Practice, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Batman goes to Canada, hoping to save Alfred and Julia from Deadshot. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 377 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4681532023

Direct Edition. Little Nemo tribute cover art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. The Slayer of Night, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Nocturna conjures nightmares, causing trouble for Batman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 378N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4627589006

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Don Newton and Dick Giordano. One Hat Madder!, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; The Mad Hatter wants Nocturna to tell him Batman's secret identity. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 382 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4681532024

Cover art by Gil Kane. The Vengeance Spiral, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Rudy Nebres; Darkwolf, a Syrian terrorist, hijacks an airplane, and Batman and Catwoman go after him. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 388 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4681533004

Direct Edition. Cover art by Tom Mandrake. "The Round-Trip Looking Glass!" starring Batman, Robin (Jason Todd), Alfred Pennyworth, Julia Remarque, Harvey Bullock, Mirror Master (Sam Scudder), and Captain Boomerang (Digger Harkness), script by Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; After trying to steal the same jade necklace, Captain Boomerang and Mirror Master face off to decide who is the greater villain. Part 1 of 2, continued in Detective Comics (1937) #555. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 401 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681552025

Legends crossover: Chapter 1. Batman and Robin are on the case when Magpie commits murder in her compulsive quest to collect bird-themed gemstones. "A Bird In The Hand..." Script by Barbara J. Randall, art by Trevor Von Eeden. Magpie previously appeared in Man Of Steel #3. Brian Bolland pin-up. John Byrne 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.

Batman (1940) 404N FN- 5.5

First Printing. Newsstand Edition. Batman Year One, Chapter One: "Who I Am, How I Came To Be".Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. A 25-year-old Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham after 12 years abroad, while Lieutenant James Gordon joins the Gotham police force. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Selina Kyle appearance. Mazzucchelli 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.