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Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 772 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242C9C7-010

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JUDD WINICK; ART BY MARK MCKENNA AND JOHN NYBERG; COVER BY STEVE LEIBER AND BILL SIENKIEWICZ. "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" Part 16. Sasha's been in jail for months, while Bruce Wayne has long since escaped. When a mysterious stranger arrives with a proposition ? implicate Bruce and walk, or rot in prison 'till the day she dies ? will Sasha finally give in? Plus, the concluding chapter to "Josie Mac," by Judd Winick and Cliff Chiang. FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 779 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242C9C7-019

WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND J.C. GAGNÉ; ART BY TOMMY CASTILLO, WADE VON GRAWBADGER AND MICHEL GAGNÉ; COVER BY TIM SALE. "Dead Reckoning" (Part 3 of 6) continues as one of Batman's oldest foes is laid to rest. But while the Gotham underworld pays its respects, Batman scrambles to prevent the killer from striking again! Plus, the penultimate chapter of "Spore," by J.C. Gagné and indie comics artist Michel Gagné (Zed, Insanely Twisted Rabbits). FC, 40 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 780 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242C9C7-022

WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND J.C. GAGNÉ; ART BY TOMMY CASTILLO, WADE VON GRAWBADGER AND MICHEL GAGNÉ; COVER BY TIM SALE "Dead Reckoning" Part 4 of 6. As Batman desperately tries to find the killer known as "The Charlatan," the rogues of Arkham Asylum find that the walls of their prison are no protection against his murderous spree. With the killer closing in on some of Gotham's most notorious villains, Batman is forced to turn to his oldest allies ? on both sides of the law! Plus, the conclusion to the 5-part "Spore," drawn by children's book and indie comics artist Michel Gagné (Zed, Insanely Twisted Rabbits). FC, 40 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 812 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242ED25-015

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Written by David Lapham Art by Ramon Bachs & Nathan Massengill. Cover by Lapham. Part 10 of the 12-part "City of Crime!" Bruce Wayne forgoes cape and cowl to investigate the mysteries of Gotham's seediest neighborhood, Crown Point. Plus, Gordon's back in town to help Robin uncover the Ventriloquist's secrets...only Scarface ain't talkin'. 32 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 830 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-242F872-007

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! Issue #829 on sale March 7; issue #830. 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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

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Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #3986279019

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.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 858A CBCS 9.8 Williams

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Label #21-242F872-023

Cover by JH Williams III. GO: Part 1 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by JH Williams III; co-feature art by Cully Hamner. The shocking and tragic origin story of Batwoman begins here! Young Kate Kane and her family are kidnapped by terrorists, and Kate's life - and the lives of her family - will never be the same! Plus, the mystery behind the villainous Alice is at last revealed! Then, in The Question co-feature, Renee's search for a missing girl comes to a bittersweet end, leaving Renee with more questions and an even bigger mystery for her to solve. As long as she can survive the night, that is... 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 871A CBCS 9.4 SS Scott Snyder 1st Printing

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Verified Signature: Scott Snyder.

Label #22-12224D0-010

First Printing. The Black Mirror: Part 1 of 3 - Written by SCOTT SNYDER Art and cover by JOCK Co-feature art by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA Up-and-coming writer Scott Snyder (AMERICAN VAMPIRE) and acclaimed artist Jock (THE LOSERS) make their debut as the new ONGOING creative team of DETECTIVE COMICS! In 'The Black Mirror' part 1 of 3, a series of brutal murders pushes Batman's detective skills to the limit and forces him to confront one of Gotham City's oldest evils. Plus, in the start of a COMMISSIONER GORDON second feature also written by Scott Snyder, when a figure from the past returns to Gotham, Jim Gordon must face some of his darkest demons. Featuring art by Francesco Francavilla (GARRISON). Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 880CON CBCS 9.8 Jock Convention Foil Variant

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Custom Variant.

Label #19-0EC9A25-003

Convention Exclusive Virgin Foil Variant. Written by SCOTT SNYDER. Art and cover by JOCK. It all comes down to this! The Joker is on the loose in the catacombs beneath Gotham City, more vicious and frightening than ever. But even as Batman closes in on The Clown Prince of Crime, he begins to suspect that the city may be the target of an even deadlier threat - one that could shake Gotham City to its core. 32 pg, FC, RATED T Cover price $2.99.

Detective Comics (2011 2nd Series) 3 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2E0EAE2-011

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Written by TONY S. DANIEL. Art by TONY S. DANIEL and SANDU FLOREA. Cover by DANIEL. He makes dolls out of his victims - and he's tired of being referred to in the media as the Gotham Strangler. His moniker is the Dollmaker, and he and his insane family are going to hunt down Gotham City's public figures and turn them into the ultimate collectables. As the Dollmaker ups the stakes, Batman finds himself in a race against time - because one of his allies is the Dollmaker's next target! Cover price $2.99.

Detective Comics (2011 2nd Series) 37B CBCS 9.8 Cooke Variant

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Darwyn Cooke Variant.

Label #19-2F13AF0-012

Written by Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato. Art by Francis Manapul. Cover by Darwyn Cooke. Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato return - and now's the time to take back Gotham City! Anarky now! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (2011 2nd Series) 44C CGC 9.8 SS Adams Blank Variant

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Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Signed and Sketch by Neal Adams on 9/5/15 Sketch Edition

Label #1193054003

Blank Cover. Written by Brian Buccellato. Art by Fernando Blanco. The Joker's Daughter reveals her plans to take on Batman and his task force-and they might prove deadly to Gordon, Bullock and Montoya! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 987B CGC 9.8 SS Mark Brooks Brooks Variant

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Signed By Mark Brooks on 1/18/21. Variant Cover.

Label #3741375001

Written by Bryan Hill. Art by Miguel Mendonca, Diana Egea, and Adriano Lucas. Cover by Mark Brooks. Then, the pulse-pounding 'On the Outside' storyline hurtles toward its cataclysmic conclusion! Batman has tasked Katana, Black Lightning, the Signal and Orphan (a.k.a. Cassandra Cain) with stopping a rogue operator using alien technology that can crack into any mind on Earth! What does this case have to do with the Brainiac Files seen in JUSTICE LEAGUE: NO JUSTICE #1? And how does Amanda Waller factor in? Guess you're 'outside' of Batman's circle of trust… for now. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.

Detective Comics Facsimile Edition (2019 DC) 27 CGC 9.8

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Label #4416922002

Cover by Bob Kane. Written by Bill Finger and Gardner Fox and Jerry Siegel and others. Art by Bob Kane and Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring and others. Own a copy of Batmans first appearance in the pages of Detective Comics with this facsimile version of Detective Comics #27, starring the Dark Knight Detective in The Case of Chemical Syndicate. This edition also includes re-creations of the original vintage ads plus the complete backup stories featuring Speed Saunders, Buck Marshall, the Crimson Avenger, Slam Bradley, and more! 64 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Detective Comics Facsimile Edition (2019 DC) 140A CGC 9.8

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Label #4395739006

Written by Various. Art by Various. Cover by Win Mortimer. Written by Bill Finger, Otto Binder, and others Art by Dick Sprang, Jimmy Thompson, Curt Swan, and others Batman and Robin meet the Prince of Puzzles in his 1948 debut. Obsessed with puzzles and driven to win at any cost, Edward Nigma decides to create a costumed persona--the Riddler--and taunts the Dynamic Duo with clues about his upcoming crimes. Will the World's Greatest Detective finally be outwitted by this cunning criminal? Follow along with the Dark Knight and see if you can solve the Riddler's riddles in this facsimile reprint collecting the Batman tale, all the backup stories, and vintage ads of the 1940s. 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Detective Comics Lot of 10

Issues 396, 416, 418, 425, 437, 461, 462, 467, 468 and 470 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN+ range.

Detective Comics Lot of 5

Issues 596-600 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range, with 598 grading at VG.

Detective Comics Lot of 5

Issues 591-595 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Detective Comics Lot of 9

Issues 560, 563, 568, 569, 575-578, and 582 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF range with a few grading closer to FN.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

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REPRINT.

Label #4060674001

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

Detective Magazine Lot 3

Issues Detective World (1943-1981 Detective World Inc) True Crime Magazine Vol. 5 #4; Revealing Detective Cases (1942-1951 Close-Up) True Crime Magazine Vol. 3 #2; and True Police Cases (1946-2000 Fawcett) Magazine Vol. 1 #11. Most will grade in the VG- to FN range.

Detective Magazines Lot of 4

Issues 10 True Crime Cases (1950 Current Detective Stories Inc.) Magazine Vol. 2 #3; Expose Detective (1942-1948 Non-Pareil Publishing) Magazine Vol. 3 #1; Revealing Detective Cases (1942-1951 Close-Up) True Crime Magazine Vol. 3 #4; and All-True Detective Cases (1947 Export Publishing Enterprises) Vol. 1 #3. Most will grade in the VG range.

Detective Mysteries (1938 Western Fiction) Pulp 1 GD/VG 3.0

Volume 1, Issue 1 - November, 1938. 6.75" x 9.75", 116 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Short Stories (1937-1947 Manvis Publications) Pulp Vol. 3 #4 VG 4.0

Short stories by Anthony Boucher and E. Hoffman Price.

Detective Tales (1935-1953 Popular Publications) Pulp 2nd Series Vol. 28 #2 FN 6.0

Devil Chef (1994) 1 CBCS 9.6

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Label #19-2B978A3-063

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Story and art by Jack Pollack. Hell hath no fury like the diminutive demon of disagreeable delicacies, Devil Chef. Whether terrorizing the culinary patrons of "Chez Monieux" or venting his wrath upon the armed forces of a great, God-fearing nation, Chef's justice is both swift and terrible. But would it be as fun any other way? The DicTater-Tot's fiendish forays are at last chronicled by the Dark Lord's personal manservant, Jack Pollock. It's one shot to the funny bone in this one-shot comic book. You refuse to witness Chef's glory? Chef is angry now! B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Devil Dinosaur (1978) 1 VF+ 8.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Devil Dinosaur and Moon-Boy, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Deep in the Valley of the Flame, Moon-Boy reveals the origins of Devil Dinosaur; Is the red-skinned and red-eyed Dino as menacing as the town-folk believe? 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Devil's Reign (2022 Marvel) 5A CBCS 9.8 Checchetto

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Label #22-0FA5507-007

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Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art by Marco Checchetto. Cover by Marco Checchetto. As smart and ruthless as Wilson Fisk may be, he's chosen to enlist the aid of some of the most reprehensible, dangerous and bloodthirsty criminals the Marvel Universe has to offer! He's been able to keep them on a short leash out of fear for weeks. IN THIS ISSUE - that fear runs out! Fisk's lackeys aren't scared of ANYTHING anymore, even him - and ALL OF NEW YORK is left to pay the price! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Diary Confessions (1955) 10 FR 1.0

Stories and art by Hy Fleishman and others. Tales of love, remorse and regret from publisher Stanley Morse. A Dutch woman falls for the downed American WWII pilot she nurses back to health, but he's got a gal back home. Struggling pro bono lawyer Bert falls for wealthy Valerie, but she doesn't understand why he doesn't want her father's help. A remedial teacher falls for a handsome veteran who's trying to get his diploma. War Bride; Gamble For Love; Rich Mans Daughter; Teachers Pet; Love Problem! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Diary Confessions (1955) 12 GD 2.0

"Cinderella and the Prince," "Skin Deep," "Love is for the Living," and "But I Love Him." Cover price $0.10.

Die!Namite Lives (2021 Dynamite) 4THE616.B CGC 9.8

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The 616 Comics Edition

Label #4271103017

The 616 Comics Exclusive "Gold" Edition Virgin Cover by Justine Frany - limited to 350 copies. Written by Fred Van Lente. Art by Vincenzo Carratu. EVIL SONJA and her SUPER-ZOMBIES want to access America's nuclear arsenal. All that stands in Sonja's way are the ragtag team of Vampirella, Ash from Army Of Darkness, and Jennifer Blood. In this issue, many, many (MOST) things explode. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Digitek (1992 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27C178C-043

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Jonathan Bryant is accidentally thrown into cyber-space and transformed into Digitek, the ultimate computer warrior! This 4-issue limited series also features a special appearance by Deathlok! Written by John Tomlinson and Andy Lanning. Painted art and cover by Dermot Power. Cover price $1.95.

Digitek (1992 Marvel) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2AD1D20-035

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To battle the Bacillicons! Guest-starring Deathlok. After the Protosilicon is stolen from Northstar Labs, Digitek and his bewildered wife, Sam, set out to find the assailants. They succeed and find themselves face to face with the Bacillicons, walking, talking, killing products of an advanced computer virus. Written by John Tomlinson and Andy Lanning. Painted art and cover by Dermot Power. Cover price $1.95.

Digitek (1992 Marvel) 3 CBCS 9.8

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Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-27C178C-041

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Deathlok continues his guest appearance in this beautifully illustrated limited series. A battle royale begins between Deathlok, Digitek and the Bacillicons, all of whom are bent on destroying the heroes. Written by John Tomlinson and Andy Lanning. Painted art and cover by Dermot Power. Cover price $2.25.

Dime Detective Magazine (1931-1953 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 15 #4 VG 4.0

Dime Detective Magazine (1931-1953 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 21 #4 VG 4.0

Dime Detective Magazine (1931-1953 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 23 #3 GD/VG 3.0

Interior oxidation.

Volume 23, Issue 3 - February, 1937. 6.75" x 9.75", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Dime Mystery Magazine (1932-1950 Dime Mystery Book Magazine - Popular) Pulp Vol. 31 #1 FN 6.0

Dime Mystery Magazine (1932-1950 Dime Mystery Book Magazine - Popular) Pulp Vol. 32 #1 FN 6.0

Long running pulp magazine focusing on weird mystery stories. Cover by Gloria Stoll Karn. "Dead Men Rise Up Never" by Ray Bradbury, plus stories by William R. Cox, Francis K. Allan, Joel Reeve, Ken Lewis, Cyril Plunkett, Dorothy Dunn, Talmage Powell and D. R. Banat. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 98 pages, text, with B&W illustrations Cover price $0.15.

Dime Mystery Magazine (1932-1950 Dime Mystery Book Magazine - Popular) Pulp Vol. 34 #4 VG/FN 5.0

Dime Mystery Magazine (1932-1950 Dime Mystery Book Magazine - Popular) Pulp Vol. 35 #2 VG/FN 5.0

Long running pulp magazine focusing on weird mystery stories. Cover by ?. "Wake for the Living" by Ray Bradbury, plus stories by Francis K. Allan, Arthur Leo Zagat, Joe Kent, Wyatt Blassingame, Lix Agrabee and Charles W. Harbaugh. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 98 pages, text, with B&W illustrations Cover price $0.15.

Dixie Dugan Volume 4 (1953 2nd Series Headline) 4 FR 1.0

2 1/2" cumulative spine split.

Story by J. P. McEvoy. Art by John Striebel. Reprints of the long-running comic strip, featuring a former showbiz star who encounters adventure and, sometimes, romance. An old friend of Dixie's turns up at the recovery center. Dixie is torn between Steve and dying vet Art, who both love her. But when her fake engagement to Art goes too far, her gal friends offer to intercede on her behalf. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Do You Pooh? (2015 Counterpoint) 1VIP.CRYSTAL CGC 9.8 SS Mychaels

Paper: White

Signed by Marat Mychaels on 2/16/23 Manufactured with "3/10" Printed on Cover. VIP Event Crystal Edition

Label #2719773016

WhatNot Exclusive Crystal Foil "VIP Event" Edition Virgin Cover by Marat Mychaels - limited to 10 copies. Written by Terry Sala and Marat Mychaels. Art by Marat Mychaels and Dietrich Smith. Deadpool parody comic starring Deadpooh! 32 pages.

Doc Savage The Man of Bronze (1991 Millennium) 1 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Label #19-2AD1FA5-011

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Doc Savage The Man of Bronze Repel (1993) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2AD1FA5-010

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Doctor Chaos (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

(#23,005/32,000).

Label #19-2B9A632-005

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Doctor Chaos (1993) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

(#29,008/30,000).

Label #19-2B9A632-007

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Doctor Fate (2015 DC) 1A CBCS 9.8 SS Levitz Liew

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Paul Levitz. Includes COA.

Label #23-28603FC-001

Written by Paul Levitz. Art and Cover by Sonny Liew. You thought global warming was bad? Anubis, the Egyptian Lord of Dead, is preparing the flood to wash the world away. Standing in his way? An overwhelmed Brooklyn med student who's been handed the helmet of Fate, without an instruction manual. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.

Doctor Fate Lot of 7

Issues 1-3 of Immortal Doctor Fate (1985); and 1-4 of Doctor Fate (1987 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF range with a couple grading close to FN.

Doctor Giggles (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-064

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Written by STEVEN GRANT. Art by KENT BURLES and ALAN J. BURROWS. Cover by DOUG MAHNKE. The sleepy little town of Moorehigh is about to wake up to its worst nightmare: Evan Rendell, a.k.a. Dr. Giggles, is coming home to settle some old scores. Adapted from writer/director Manny Coto's script by Steven Grant and artists Kent Burles and Alan J. Burrows. Cover price $2.50.