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  • Item #64342009
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Aug 1984 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 374 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4681533014

    Starts Jul 4

    Cover pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dick Giordano. "Pieces of Penguin!" starring Robin, Alfred, Julia Pennyworth, Vicki Vale, Commissioner Gordon, Harvey Bullock, and The Penguin, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; The Penguin is on the loose and out to steal the plans for the Pentagon's "early bird" warning system. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #64329138
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Jun 1985 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 384 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4681532025

    Starts Jul 4

    Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dick Giordano. "Broken Dates," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Rudy Nebres; Dr. Fangs goons believe Batman has to die for them to profit in Gotham; Batman battles Calendar Man; Vicky Vale severs her ties with Bruce Wayne, and Alfred plays match maker. Part 1 of 3, continued in Detective Comics #551. Crisis on Infinite Earths mini-series, two-panel-sequence-cameo with The Monitor (only hands shown with voice) and Lyla (Harbinger). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #64980022
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    Published Aug 1985 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 386 CGC 9.4

    1st app. and origin Black Mask

    Paper: White

    Label #4255867012

    Starts Jun 15

    Direct Edition. Cover by Tom Mandrake. "Black Mask: Losing Face" starring Batman, Commissioner Gordon, Harvey Bullock, Black Mask (1st appearance and origin), and Lucius Fox, script: Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; Roman Sionis loses his family's company, Janus Cosmetics, and turns to a life of crime as Black Mask. Part 1 of 3, continued in Detective Comics (1937) #553. Missive by letter hack T.M. Maple. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #64341968
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Jun 1986 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 396 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4681533011

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    Direct Edition. Cover art by Tom Mandrake. The climax to the Film Freak saga in "Box-Office Smash," script by Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; Batman and Catwoman are too late to stop Film Freak from killing an old friend; Gordon gets everyone on the same team to work together; They stop Film Freak on his next attempt, this time to blow up his old director's new premier; They finally stopped him from doing a King Kong skit. Part 3 of 3, continued from Detective Comics (1937) #562. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #64760991
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    Tags: Legends (DC) (part 1)
    Published Nov 1986 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 401 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4700874006

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    Starts Jun 8

    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.

  • Item #64665341
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Jan 1987 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 403 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4700891012

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    Starts Jun 8

    Tommy Carma (from #402) escapes from Arkham Asylum and discovers a mysteries cave...a cave with a giant penny and dinosaur...in "One Batman Too Many". Script by Max Allan Collins, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Greg Brooks. Cowan/Dick Giordano cover. 1st printing (White space on cover says Adventures of Superman #424 is coming OR has barcode). 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.

  • Item #64848197
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    Tags: Batman Year 1 (part 1)
    Published Feb 1987 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 404 VF 8.0

    Starts Jun 8

    First Printing. Direct 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.

  • Item #65018141
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    Tags: Batman Year 1 (part 1)
    Published Feb 1987 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 404 FN/VF 7.0

    Starts Jun 22

    First Printing. Direct 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.

  • Item #63987209
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Mar 1987 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 405N VF 8.0

    Starts Jun 15

    First Printing. Newsstand Edition. Batman Year One, Chapter Two: "War Is Declared". Part 2 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Bruce Wayne dons the cape and cowl for the first time to take the fight to the criminal element, while James Gordon stirs up trouble within his own department. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Harvey Dent appears as Assistant District Attorney. 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.

  • Item #64611483
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    Tags: Batman Year 1 (part 4)
    Published May 1987 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 407 FN+ 6.5

    Starts Jun 15

    Batman Year One, Chapter Four: "Friend In Need". Part 4 of 4, continued from the previous issue. James Gordon is blackmailed, Catwoman gets in Batman's way and Bruce Wayne must come to the rescue sans cape and cowl. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. 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.

  • Item #64315050
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Oct 1987 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 412 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4681552005

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    Batman and Robin must stop the silent...yet deadly...rampage of the maladjusted Mime in "The Sound of Silence". Script by Max Allan Collins, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Don Heck. Kevin Nowlan 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.

  • Item #62691493
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    Published Mar 1988 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 417 CBCS 6.5 Witnessed Sig Starlin

    Paper: Off white to white

    Witnessed Signature Jim Starlin on 4/22/2022. Direct Edition

    Label #22-1EB985B-002

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    First Printing. Direct Edition. The KGBeast arrives in Gotham on a mission to cripple the country's strategic defense initiative in "Ten Nights Of The Beast!" Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Mike Zeck cover. 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.

  • Item #62691500
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    Published Apr 1988 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 418 CBCS 9.0 Witnessed Sig Starlin

    Paper: White

    Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 4/22/2022 Direct Edition

    Label #22-1EB985B-005

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    The KGBeast proves to be a skilled and cunning foil for Batman, as the caped crusader attempts to halt the assassinations in "Ten Nights Of The Beast!" Part 2 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Mike Zeck 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.

  • Item #64805454
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1988 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 423 CBCS 7.5 1st Printing

    Paper: Off white to white

    Direct Edition.

    Label #22-0B18EE0-004

    Starts Jun 8

    1st Printing. Direct Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane 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.

  • Item #64890890
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    Published Sep 1988 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 423REP CGC 8.5 Reprint

    Paper: White

    Third Printing. Two Scratches on Back Around 3" Long.

    Label #4348397001

    Starts Jun 8

    Second or later printing with TurboGrafx ad on back cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #64837305
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1988 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 423REP CBCS 7.5 Reprint

    Paper: White

    Label Error - Printing Differs From What CBCS Listed.

    Label #20-03901B5-001

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    Second or later printing with TurboGrafx ad on back cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #64327956
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    Published Oct 1988 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 424 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4681552008

    Starts Jul 4

    1st printing. Direct Edition. Robin vows to take down Felipe Garzonas for his crimes, no matter the cost, in "The Diplomat's Son". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Steve Mitchell. 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.

  • Item #64848248
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    Published Dec 1988 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 426 VF 8.0

    Starts Jun 8

    First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 1 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason discovers that his "real" mother was really his step-mother, and his birth mother is still alive; Joker escapes from Arkham and Batman chases him to the Middle East where he runs across Jason looking for one of the women he thinks is his mom. Infamous story where readers called an 800 number, and 'voted' to have Robin killed! Story continues in Batman #427. 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. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #64848384
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    Published Dec 1988 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 426 FN/VF 7.0

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    First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 1 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason discovers that his "real" mother was really his step-mother, and his birth mother is still alive; Joker escapes from Arkham and Batman chases him to the Middle East where he runs across Jason looking for one of the women he thinks is his mom. Infamous story where readers called an 800 number, and 'voted' to have Robin killed! Story continues in Batman #427. 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. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #64848385
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    Published Dec 1988 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 426N FN- 5.5

    Starts Jun 22

    First printing. Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 1 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason discovers that his "real" mother was really his step-mother, and his birth mother is still alive; Joker escapes from Arkham and Batman chases him to the Middle East where he runs across Jason looking for one of the women he thinks is his mom. Infamous story where readers called an 800 number, and 'voted' to have Robin killed! Story continues in Batman #427. 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. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #65018176
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    Published Dec 1988 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 427 FN/VF 7.0

    Starts Jun 22

    First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 2 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason meets his real mother, Sheila Haywood, but she turns out to be working for the Joker and allows her son to fall into his deadly hands inside of a warehouse; Joker beats Robin with a crowbar and leaves him for dead as a badly beaten Robin attempts to save his mom and himself from the dynamite left behind by the Joker as he leaves them both to a horrible fate; Batman watches in horror as the warehouse containing Jason and Sheila blows up, too late to stop the Joker. Infamous Phone Poll on death or life for Robin (Jason Todd). The Direct Sales copies of this comic, released first, contained a 1-800 phone number to either vote "for" or "against" the death of Jason Todd on the inside back cover. The newsstand copies, released 3 weeks later did not contain the 1-800 number. 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. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #64848386
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    Published Dec 1988 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 427 FN+ 6.5

    Starts Jun 15

    First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 2 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason meets his real mother, Sheila Haywood, but she turns out to be working for the Joker and allows her son to fall into his deadly hands inside of a warehouse; Joker beats Robin with a crowbar and leaves him for dead as a badly beaten Robin attempts to save his mom and himself from the dynamite left behind by the Joker as he leaves them both to a horrible fate; Batman watches in horror as the warehouse containing Jason and Sheila blows up, too late to stop the Joker. Infamous Phone Poll on death or life for Robin (Jason Todd). The Direct Sales copies of this comic, released first, contained a 1-800 phone number to either vote "for" or "against" the death of Jason Todd on the inside back cover. The newsstand copies, released 3 weeks later did not contain the 1-800 number. 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. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #64848387
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    Published Dec 1988 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 427 FN 6.0

    Starts Jul 20

    First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 2 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason meets his real mother, Sheila Haywood, but she turns out to be working for the Joker and allows her son to fall into his deadly hands inside of a warehouse; Joker beats Robin with a crowbar and leaves him for dead as a badly beaten Robin attempts to save his mom and himself from the dynamite left behind by the Joker as he leaves them both to a horrible fate; Batman watches in horror as the warehouse containing Jason and Sheila blows up, too late to stop the Joker. Infamous Phone Poll on death or life for Robin (Jason Todd). The Direct Sales copies of this comic, released first, contained a 1-800 phone number to either vote "for" or "against" the death of Jason Todd on the inside back cover. The newsstand copies, released 3 weeks later did not contain the 1-800 number. 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. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #65018177
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    Published Dec 1988 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 427 FN 6.0

    Starts Jul 27

    First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 2 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason meets his real mother, Sheila Haywood, but she turns out to be working for the Joker and allows her son to fall into his deadly hands inside of a warehouse; Joker beats Robin with a crowbar and leaves him for dead as a badly beaten Robin attempts to save his mom and himself from the dynamite left behind by the Joker as he leaves them both to a horrible fate; Batman watches in horror as the warehouse containing Jason and Sheila blows up, too late to stop the Joker. Infamous Phone Poll on death or life for Robin (Jason Todd). The Direct Sales copies of this comic, released first, contained a 1-800 phone number to either vote "for" or "against" the death of Jason Todd on the inside back cover. The newsstand copies, released 3 weeks later did not contain the 1-800 number. 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. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #64848249
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    Published Dec 1988 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 428 FN/VF 7.0

    Death of Robin
    Starts Jun 15

    First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. 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.

  • Item #64848503
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    Published Dec 1988 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 428 FN+ 6.5

    Death of Robin
    Starts Jun 8

    First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. 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.

  • Item #64453336
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Dec 1988 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 428N FN+ 6.5

    Starts Jun 8

    First printing. Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. 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.

  • Item #64767460
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    Published Dec 1988 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 428N FN 6.0

    Starts Jun 22

    First printing. Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. 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.

  • Item #64767590
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    Published Dec 1988 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 428N FN- 5.5

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    First printing. Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. 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.

  • Item #62691775
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    Tags: Batman, Joker
    Published Jul 1990 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 451 CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Decarlo

    Paper: White

    Witnessed Signature: Mike Decarlo on 12/2/2023 Direct Edition

    Label #23-4350FC9-007

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    The Joker confronts the impostor who's been tarnishing his bad name in "Judgements!" Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Jim Aparo & Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Norm Breyfogle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #64932977
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Mar 1991 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 460 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #4708676001

    Starts Jun 15

    Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Batman is on the trail of a gang responsible for the abduction of young women. Catwoman plans to steal a priceless Egyptian statue. When their paths cross on their separate pursuits, will they find themselves allied...or deadly enemies? Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Tim Sale. Cover by Breyfogle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #64932979
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    Published Jul 1991 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 465 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4708676002

    Starts Jun 15

    Together again for the first time - Batman and the new Robin! Tim Drake returns to Gotham City and joins Batman on their first mission in a case with surprises for them both. Meanwhile, Commissioner Gordon proposes to Sarah Essen, and Batman's other new partner takes up residence in the Batcave. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #64932984
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    Published Mar 1992 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 475 CGC 9.4

    1st. Renee Montoya

    Paper: White

    Label #4708676003

    Starts Jun 15

    "Mustache Pete is Dead!" Pt. 1. Story by Alan Grant. Art by Norm Breyfogle. Fresh out of jail, the Ventriloquist and Scarface hit the streets looking to renew their scandalous ways. However, a new gang of toughs have moved into their old territory and are not looking to share the wealth. Scarface is beaten, broken and left for dead. Feeling free for the first time in a long time, the Ventriloquist soon learns that some devils refuse to go quietly into the night. Story continues in Detective Comics 642. Also, Vickie Vale gets a new partner who turns out to be much more then he appears. And, we are introduced to Officer Rene Montoya, a character that will become very prominent in the Batman Animated Series and later Gotham Central. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #63025141
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    Tags: Batman Knightfall (part 1)
    Published May 1993 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 492 CGC 9.8 Jones Variant

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    Paper: White

    Label #3734627014

    Starts Jun 15

    Direct Edition. KnightFall Part 1. The Mad Hatter invites Batman and Robin to a deadly tea party, while Bane contends with a nosy Film Freak in "Crossed Eyes and Dotty Teas." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #659. Written by Doug Moench. Art by Norm Breyfogle. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

  • Item #64208447
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    Tags: Batman Knightfall (part 11), Bane, Batman
    Published Aug 1993 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 497 CGC 9.8 Direct Variant 1st Printing

    Paper: White

    Label #4660981010

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    Starts Oct 3

    Direct Edition with Overlay cover. Bane breaks Batman's back in Batman KnightFall Part 11. Home turf does not prove an advantage when Bane breaks Batman's back in the Batcave in "The Broken Bat." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #664. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

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    Tags: Batman Knightfall (part 11), Bane, Batman
    Published Aug 1993 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 497 CGC 9.8 Direct Variant 1st Printing

    Paper: White

    Label #4660981012

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    Starts Jul 4

    Direct Edition with Overlay cover. Bane breaks Batman's back in Batman KnightFall Part 11. Home turf does not prove an advantage when Bane breaks Batman's back in the Batcave in "The Broken Bat." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #664. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

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    Tags: Bane, Batman
    Published Aug 1993 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 497REP CGC 9.8 Reprint

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    Paper: White

    Second Printing.

    Label #4698017008

    Starts Jun 8

    Second or later printing. May or may not have partial overlay cover. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones. Bane breaks Batman's back in Batman KnightFall Part 11. Home turf does not prove an advantage when Bane breaks Batman's back in the Batcave in "The Broken Bat." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #664. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

  • Item #63025153
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    Tags: Batman Knightfall (part 15), Bane
    Published Aug 1993 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 498 CBCS 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #21-252f3f6-005

    Starts Jun 15

    KnightFall Part 15. While Bruce Wayne laments his fate, Bane decided to wipe out all the other gangs in Gotham in "Knights in Darkness." Catwoman appearance. KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #665. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

  • Item #63025154
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    Tags: Batman Knightfall (part 17), Bane, Catwoman
    Published Sep 1993 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 499 CBCS 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #21-22c365b-003

    Starts Jun 15

    KnightFall Part 15. While Bruce Wayne laments his fate, KnightFall Part 17. Jean-Paul Valley (as Batman) tries to lay a trap for Bane, and makes some changes to the Bat costume in "The Venom Connection." Oracle, Selina Kyle appearances. KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #666. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

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    Published Oct 1999 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 570N VF 8.0

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    Newsstand Edition. Written by Bronwyn Carlton; art by Mike Deodato and David Roach; cover by Rodolfo Damaggio . Harley Quinn hits the streets of "No Man's Land" in Part 1 of the 2-part "The Code!" Following the events of BATMAN: HARLEY QUINN, Harley returns just as the Joker expands his turf over the broken bodies of two warring gangs. While she uses a philosophy called "The Code" to try to manipulate events to her liking, Joker makes a sweeping move that threatens to tip the balance of power in Gotham and change the face of "No Man's Land" forever. 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.99.

  • Item #65028945
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    Tags: Batman Hush (part 1)
    Published Dec 2002 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 608A CGC 9.8 Lee

    Paper: White

    Label #1448942012

    Starts Jun 22

    First Printing. Direct Edition. Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Story by Jeph Loeb. Art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee begin their much-anticipated run on BATMAN with the 12-part "Hush." What's this new storyline about? Like the title says, it's a secret that's best kept under wraps for now. But Killer Croc is sure to be a part of the puzzle. What we can tell you is that Batman attempts to bring an end to the vile kidnapping of an innocent child. But suddenly, all hell breaks loose... 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

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    Tags: Batman Hush (part 1)
    Published Dec 2002 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 608A CBCS 9.0 Lee

    Paper: White

    Label #18-0E70E11-004

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    Starts Jun 15

    First Printing. Direct Edition. Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Story by Jeph Loeb. Art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee begin their much-anticipated run on BATMAN with the 12-part "Hush." What's this new storyline about? Like the title says, it's a secret that's best kept under wraps for now. But Killer Croc is sure to be a part of the puzzle. What we can tell you is that Batman attempts to bring an end to the vile kidnapping of an innocent child. But suddenly, all hell breaks loose... 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

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    Tags: Batman Hush (part 1)
    Published Dec 2002 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 608B GD/VG 3.0 Lee Variant 2nd Printing

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    2nd printing. WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee begin their run on BATMAN with the 12-part "Hush." Batman attempts to bring an end to the vile kidnapping of an innocent child. But suddenly, all hell breaks loose! Featuring Killer Croc, with appearances by Poison Ivy and Catwoman. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

  • Item #64664231
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Feb 2005 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 635 CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Label #4695724009

    Starts Jul 4

    Written by Judd Winick. Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Cover by Matt Wagner. Part 1 of the 4-part "Under the Hood," featuring the new BATMAN team of writer Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW), artists Doug Mahnke (JLA, JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE) & Tom Nguyen (JLA) and cover artist Matt Wagner (BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY)! In the wake of "War Games," Batman must deal with a city in turmoil. While battling new criminal chieftains raiding his city, Batman is confronted with a face from the past? or rather, a hidden face from the past. Welcome the return of the Red Hood! 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

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    Published Feb 2005 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 635 VG/FN 5.0

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    Written by Judd Winick. Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Cover by Matt Wagner. Part 1 of the 4-part "Under the Hood," featuring the new BATMAN team of writer Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW), artists Doug Mahnke (JLA, JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE) & Tom Nguyen (JLA) and cover artist Matt Wagner (BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY)! In the wake of "War Games," Batman must deal with a city in turmoil. While battling new criminal chieftains raiding his city, Batman is confronted with a face from the past? or rather, a hidden face from the past. Welcome the return of the Red Hood! 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

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    Tags: Batman
    Published May 2005 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 638A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

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    Red Hood unmasked

    Paper: White

    Label #4680529010

    Starts Aug 3

    Written by Judd Winick Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Cover by Matt Wagner. In the stunning conclusion of "Under the Hood," the Red Hood is revealed as.....! With the murderous Black Mask controlling the Gotham City underworld, what role will this villainous addition to Batman's Rogues Gallery have when all is said and done? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

  • Item #59670657
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    Tags: Batman
    Published May 2005 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 638A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Mahnke 1st Printing

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    Red Hood unmasked

    Paper: White

    Witnessed Sig: Doug Mahnke on 2/29/2020.

    Label #20-0E0F837-006

    Starts Jul 4

    Written by Judd Winick Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Cover by Matt Wagner. In the stunning conclusion of "Under the Hood," the Red Hood is revealed as.....! With the murderous Black Mask controlling the Gotham City underworld, what role will this villainous addition to Batman's Rogues Gallery have when all is said and done? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

  • Item #64949688
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Oct 2006 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 656 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #3929799008

    Starts Jun 8

    Direct Edition. Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Andy Kubert & Jesse Delperdang. Cover by Kubert. What do you get when you add one Batman, fifty Ninja Man-Bats and the British Prime Minister's wife? Welcome to a glittering night of mayhem among the rich and famous, as Batman faces down a whole army of winged horrors in a no-holds barred, bone-crunching superbrawl among the treasures of London's Pop Art museum. And when the Dark Knight's done, an even greater shock awaits, as we finally meet a startling NEW addition to the Batman family in "Man Bats of London," Part 2 of the 4-part "Batman and Son," by comics legends Grant Morrison (ALL STAR SUPERMAN, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and Andy Kubert (Ultimate X-Men, 1602)! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

  • Item #59647127
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Nov 2006 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 657 CBCS 9.8 Signed Kubert

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    Paper: White

    Witnessed Sig: Andy Kubert on 9/1/2018

    Label #18-3305E01-007

    Starts Jul 4

    Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Andy Kubert & Jesse Delperdang. Cover by Kubert Part 3 of the 4-part. "Batman and Son," by the incomparable team of writer Grant Morrison and artists Andy Kubert & Jesse Delperdang! Batman brings his son home to Gotham City and introduces him to both Wayne Manor and the Batcave! But when Batman's new son meets Robin sparks ? and swords ? will fly! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

  • Item #64392671
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Dec 2006 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 658 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #3743206009

    Starts Jun 22

    Cover by Andy Kubert. "Batman & Son Part 4 Absent Fathers," script by Grant Morrison, pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Jesse Delperdang; Damian's presence at Wayne Manor a distraction for Batman. In trying to prove himself to his father, Damian attacks Alfred, murderes the Spook and almost kills Robin; Bruce has to stop Talia from using an army of Man-Bats against the British government. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.