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Defenders (1972 1st Series) 46 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #17-1075EEB-009

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Joe Sinnott. Who Remembers Scorpio?, script by Roger Slifer and David Kraft, pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; When Dr. Strange, Power Man and Red Guardian all quit the Defenders, Nighthawk and the remaining Defenders move to their country "headquarters," where they discover that Scorpio is there waiting for them. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Champ. Full-page ad for the King Kong movie featuring the movie poster art of Kong's standing atop the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center! 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 56 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4623698012

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Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Klaus Janson. Val's New York Adventure!, script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Klaus Janson; Dr. Banner helps Soviet scientists remove the radiation poisoning from Namor, Hellcat and Nighthawk; Red Guardian, who is now composed of nuclear energy, is kept by the Russian government and the rest of the Defenders are escorted out of the country; Valkyrie battles Lunatik. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) Annual 1 VF 8.0

Cover by Al Milgrom and Klaus Janson. "World Gone Sane?" Part 11 of 11. Story continues from Defenders (1972) number 40. Story by Steve Gerber. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Klaus Janson. In the culmination of a year long story, the Headmen continue their efforts as they attempt a peaceful takeover of the world. Meanwhile, Nebulon is still attempting to save humanity from itself. Caught between all of this are, of course, the Defenders. Plus, are you ready for Jack Norriss, secret agent? 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.50.

Defenders Lot of 12

Issues 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6-12 of Defenders (2011 Marvel). Most will grade in the VF to NM- range.

Dejah Thoris (2018 Dynamite) 0XPOSURE.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

ComicXposure Edition C.

Label #4593409008

ComicXposure Exclusive "Night Time" Virgin Cover by Elias Chatzoudis. Written by Amy Chu. Art by Pasquale Qualano. The untold story of the Red Martian princess! After learning of the legendary Gardens of Mars from her grandfather, Dejah Thoris, Princess of Helium, sets off on a dangerous scientific expedition to save her dying planet. But things don't go the way she planned when she encounters a mysterious Green Martian prisoner... A prequel to Edgar Rice Burroughs' beloved book A Princess of Mars. 32 pages, PC/PB&W. Rated T+

Dejah Thoris (2019 Dynamite) 10A CGC 9.8 Parrillo

Paper: White

Label #4358191002

Written by Dan Abnett. Art by Sebastian Piriz. Cover by Lucio Parrillo. 'A Princess On Earth' continues! Dejah, pursued by the United States Army, must rush to uncover the reason that her beloved home world is in danger of becoming an ice planet! 32 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $3.99.

Dejah Thoris (2023 Dynamite) 4K CGC 9.8 Sway Virgin 1:15 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover K.

Label #4306515001

Limited 1 for 15 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Chuck Brown. Art by Emiliana Pinna. Cover by Sway. Young Princess Dejah and her new allies sneak onto the island of Ompt, home of Barsoom's Kangaroo Men. If the Kangaroo Men decide to consider them allies, they will be outfitted with weapons and armor for the coming conflict. If they deem them foes…Dejah may not survive long enough to leave Ompt… 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Dell Giant Donald Duck in Disneyland (1955 Dell) 1A CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4699595013

25c Cover Price

25c Cover Price - 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Vacation Parade (1950-1954 Dell) 2 FN- 5.5

No # on cover, yellow cover, Disney characters in marching band. #2, 1951, 25c. Giant size comic featuring Donald Duck in "Captures the Range Rustlers," Li'l Bad Wolf in "The Pygmy Pigs," Mickey Mouse in "Ram's Head Ramblers," and Chip ?N' Dale, the Ugly Duckling, Little Hiawatha, Grandma Duck, Guz & Jaq in untitled stories. Comic also has one-page gag strips and games and puzzles. Wraparound cover. Story and art credits: unknown. 112 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell/Gold Key Lot of 4

Issues 1B of King Louie and Mowgli (1963); 1 of Knights of the Round Table (1964 Dell); 1 of Mysterious Isle (1964 Dell); and 701 of Fighting Prince of Donegal (1967 Movie Comics). Most will grade in the FN range.

Demon (1972 1st Series) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Witness the fall of Camelot, and the rise of the Demon. Features the origin of Etrigan the Demon and the villainy of Morgaine Le Fey. "Unleash the One who Waits!" Story and art by Jack Kirby. Note: First appearance of Etrigan, the Demon. Cover price $0.20.

Demon (1972 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4634242012

Jason is summoned by Merlin's spirit to stop the eternal evil Morgaine Le Fey from utilizing his ancient and powerful magic. "My Tomb in Castle Branek!" Story and art by Jack Kirby. Cover price $0.20.

Demon Days Cursed Web (2021 Marvel) 1H CBCS 9.8 Bengal 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Bengal Retailer Incentive.

Label #25-2793B47-012

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. The Yashida Saga: Part 2 - Story and Art by Peach Momoko. Cover by Bengal. SPIDERS AND WOLVES AND YOKAI… OH MY! Mariko Yashida journeys deep into a dark forest to find answers about her past. Instead, she finds a magical wolf with three toes and a strange girl with a pet spider. But there are deadly creatures in these woods too - a mysterious, blue-skinned woman and a giant with super-strength and claws - and they're after Mariko! Don't miss this epic tale, straight from the creative mind of STORMBREAKER PEACH MOMOKO! Book THREE of FIVE of the DEMON DAYS saga! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Demon Lot of 6

Issues 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 11 of Demon (1972 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range with #2 grading VG.

Demon Lot of 8

Issues 9-16 of Demon (1972 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF range.

Demon Lot of 8

Issues 1-8 of Demon (1972 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF- to FN range.

Den Lot of 8

Issues 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of Den (1988 Fantagor). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Den Muvovum TPB (1984 Catalan) 1-1ST VG/FN 5.0

1st printing.

Story and art by Richard Corben.

Sci-Fi master Richard Corben spent five years creating this fantasy masterpiece. It's an illustrated epic journey into fantasy and magic.

Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 112 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $10.95.

Den Neverwhere TPB (1984 Catalan) 1-REP FN+ 6.5

2nd Edition - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Richard Corben.

Sci-Fi master Richard Corben spent five years creating this fantasy masterpiece. It's an illustrted epic journey into fantasy and magic.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 120 pages, full color. Mature Readers

NOTE: Do NOT confuse with other editions of this book - Neverwhere GN (1978 Richard Corben) or Den TPB (1991 Fantagor) Vol. 1 "Neverwhere!"

Denbu (Japanese 2021 Propeller Prompt) 1B CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Japan/Second Printing.

Label #4667698020

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Second Printing. Japanese Doujinshi Art book. Art and Cover by Matsuzaki Miyuki. "Girls Hip Illustration Book". 7 1/4" X 10". Japanese Language.

Dengeki G's Supplement (Japanese 2020 Kadokawa) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4667698001

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October 2021. Supplement material for the Japanese manga and gaming magazine, Dengeki G's Magazine. Japanese Language.

Dennis the Menace (1953 Standard/Pines/Haliden/Fawcett) 127 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4687375022

Stories and art by Ed Nofziger and Hank Ketcham. Five-year-old Dennis is a concern to his parents, a crisis to his teachers, and a menace to grumpy neighbor Mr. Wilson. Dennis and Joey spend a day at the movies. Dennis and his friends plan for a day's hiking. But the preparations themselves prove to take up most of the day. 1 for the Money; 2 for the Show; 3 to Get Ready; and 4 to Go!; On Your Mark(et); The Customers Always Riot; Bungle Island. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dennis the Menace (1981 Marvel) 7N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643158013

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Newsstand Edition. Comic book version of the long-running comic strip created by Hank Ketcham. In this issue, Margaret is giving a Valentine's Day party and wants everyone to come in costume. So who does Dennis come as? Spider-Man! And he causes all sorts of trouble as the web-slinger in "Party Time." Then in "Snow Foolin'," it's snowing and Dennis is all for taking advantage of that. Issue also has "The Cookie Jar" with inside stories about Dennis the Menace. Story & art credits: Unknown. Cover price $0.60.

Dennis the Menace Lot of 10

Issues 87, 98, 106 of Dennis the Menace Bonus Magazine Series (1970), issue 31 of Dennis the Menace All Year Round (1965 Giants), issue 34 of Dennis the Menace and His Dog Ruff (1963 Giants), issue 32 of Dennis the Menace and His Pal Joey (1963 Giants), issue 44 of Dennis the Menace Around the Clock (1967 Giants), issue 16 of Dennis the Menace Goes to Camp (1961 Giants), issue 26 of Dennis the Menace in Washington DC (1963 Giants), and issue 53 of Dennis the Menace Spring Special (1964 Giants). Most will grade in the GD/VG to VG/FN range.

Dennis the Menace Lot of 12

Issues 1N, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 of Dennis the Menace (1981 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 1A CGC 9.8 Simmonds

Paper: White

Label #4442572018

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Written by James Tynion IV. Art and Cover by Martin Simmonds. SERIES PREMIERE! Cole Turner has studied conspiracy theories all his life, but he isn't prepared for what happens when he discovers that all of them are true, from the JFK assassination to flat Earth theory and reptilian shapeshifters. One organization has been covering them up for generations. What is the deep, dark secret behind the Department of Truth? 32 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 1SCOTTS.A CGC 9.8 Momoko Scott's Foil Virgin Variant 4th Printing

Paper: White

Fourth Printing/Momoko Variant Cover A.

Label #3897597016

4th printing. Scott's Collectables and Tiny Onion exclusive foil virgin cover by Peach Momoko. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. SERIES PREMIERE! Cole Turner has studied conspiracy theories all his life, but he isn't prepared for what happens when he discovers that all of them are true, from the JFK assassination to flat Earth theory and reptilian shapeshifters. One organization has been covering them up for generations. What is the deep, dark secret behind the Department of Truth? 32 pages, full color. Rated M

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 1THE616 VF+ 8.5 Hutchison 616 Variant

616 Comics and Simpleman's Comics exclusive variant cover by Megan Hutchison. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. SERIES PREMIERE! Cole Turner has studied conspiracy theories all his life, but he isn't prepared for what happens when he discovers that all of them are true, from the JFK assassination to flat Earth theory and reptilian shapeshifters. One organization has been covering them up for generations. What is the deep, dark secret behind the Department of Truth? 32 pages, full color. Rated M

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 2B CGC 9.8 Ward Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover B.

Label #3786658012

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. Cover by Christian Ward. COLE TURNER has spent most of his life suppressing false memories of Satanic ritual abuse at his preschool. Now, he's the newest recruit of the Department of Truth…and he just found out those false memories might be truer than he thinks. JAMES TYNION IV (Batman, Something is Killing the Children) & MARTIN SIMMONDS (Dying is Easy) continue their breakout conspiracy thriller! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 2B CGC 9.8 Ward Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover B.

Label #3820543011

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. Cover by Christian Ward. COLE TURNER has spent most of his life suppressing false memories of Satanic ritual abuse at his preschool. Now, he's the newest recruit of the Department of Truth…and he just found out those false memories might be truer than he thinks. JAMES TYNION IV (Batman, Something is Killing the Children) & MARTIN SIMMONDS (Dying is Easy) continue their breakout conspiracy thriller! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 2C CGC 9.8 Francavilla 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover C.

Label #3895234022

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. Cover by Francesco Francavilla. COLE TURNER has spent most of his life suppressing false memories of Satanic ritual abuse at his preschool. Now, he's the newest recruit of the Department of Truth…and he just found out those false memories might be truer than he thinks. JAMES TYNION IV (Batman, Something is Killing the Children) & MARTIN SIMMONDS (Dying is Easy) continue their breakout conspiracy thriller! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 22SOCIETY NM 9.4

Includes metal certificate of authenticity.

Variant Society Exclusive Cover by Tom Cuthbert - Limited to 300 copies. "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" Conspiracy Board Cover Homage. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. END OF STORY ARC The Department of Truth recruited him. Black Hat tried to flip him. A monster from his childhood came to life to torment him. Cole Turner has been pushed past his limit, and now that his husband's been dragged into this secret war, he's about to break. The most devastating arc yet of the Eisner-nominated series comes to its shocking conclusion! 28 pages, full color. Rated M

Despicable Deadpool (2017) 300C CGC 9.8 Moore 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Moore Variant Cover.

Label #2103320006

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Gerry Duggan. Art by Scott Koblish, Matteo Lolli and Mike Hawthorne. Cover by Tony Moore. Every bad decision, every betrayal, every fart joke - they've all come back to haunt Deadpool. He's gone from criminal to outcast to celebrity and back to criminal, and as Captain America leads the biggest heroes of the Marvel Universe to take him down, Wade is forced to be his most despicable self ONE LAST TIME… For over five years and more than a hundred issues Gerry Duggan has been putting words into the Mouth of the Merc with same…but all that ends in this TRIPLE-sized issue with art by longtime Deadpool collaborators Scott Koblish, Matteo Lolli and Mike Hawthorne! It's one last love letter to the character we love to hurt. Sorry, Wade! This one's gonna sting. 68 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $5.99.

Destroyer Duck (1982) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609514007

"Special Lawsuit Benefit Edition." At the height of their legal battles with Marvel, Steve Gerber and Jack Kirby teamed up for this benefit comic, in which a gun-slinging duck seeks revenge against an evil megacorporation. Art and stories donated by Mark Evanier, Dan Spiegle, Scott Shaw!, Alfredo Alcala, Steve Leialoha, Shary Flenniken, Martin Pasko, and Joe Staton. All this plus the first-ever appearance of Sergio Aragones' Groo the Wanderer. Full color; 36 pages. Cover by Kirby and Neal Adams! Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics #168 Cover Homage Sketch by Ron Williams

Signed by the artist. Pencil and ink on art board. 6" x 9".

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 237 FR/GD 1.5

1" Spine split from bottom. Cover and centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Search for a New Robin starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Special Election Exhibit public service announcement starring Binky, art by Bob Oksner. Fingers of Flame starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. The Sleuth Who Went to Jail starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 238 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Doors That Hid Disaster starring Batman, Robin, and Checkmate (intro and origin), script by Dave Wood, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Gifts to the United Nations! public service announcement, art by Ruben Moreira. Earth Detective for a Day starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 262 GD 2.0

1" Spine split from bottom. Centerfold detached at one staple. Oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Origin of the Jackal in The Jackal of the Underworld!" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; An archeologist appears to be driven mad by the mask he has discovered; vs. Jackal-Head (Gibson) introduction. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Man With the X-Ray Eyes!: starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Mr. Kliff. Sharing—The United Nations Way! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by George Roussos. Batman Whirly-Word Game by Martin Naydel. "The Animal Crime Kingdom" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars and Captain Harding, art by Joe Certa; An unnamed gang leader uses animals to commit crimes. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 268 GD 2.0

Water damage. Interior residue.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Power That Doomed Batman" starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman takes up a plane on an experimental flight, and, after crossing the path of a strange comet, lands, revealing Batman with a strange glow...and super powers to boot. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Mystery of the Mercurian Masquerader" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. the Mercurian D'Lor. "The Mixed-Up Martian Powers" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A strange meteor switches all of the Manhunter's powers around. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 270 GD- 1.8

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Creature from Planet X" starring Batman and Robin, script by Jack Miller, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A giant alien is convinced by a gang of criminals that Batman is a criminal. Tips on Summer Fun! public service announcement starring Peter Porkchops, script by Jack Schiff, art by Rube Grossman. Jail Jests humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The City That Time Forgot" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, script by Jack Miller, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy encounters Dick Edmunds. "The Hunted Martian" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jones has to track an American criminal through the jungles of Africa; vs. Rod Mulloy. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 279 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Creatures That Stalked Batman" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A Robot and a creature from space appear in Gotham City intent on tracking down Batman; The Caped Crusader soon learns that the mysterious creatures have arrived to Earth from another dimension seeking a criminal who stole a valuable invention from their home planet while disguised as Batman. Jail Jests humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Impossible Inventions" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jones tries to capture Willy Ward but Hiram's inventions keep getting in his way. "The Creature From the Sorcerer's Stone!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Roy vs. Professor Weir. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 288 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697726012

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Menace of the Multiple Creature" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When lightning hits a pool of chemical waste, a strange creature is created which constantly changes shape and size. Our American Heritage public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Girl With the Deadly Gaze" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy investigates Janie Vance, who thinks she has the curse of Medusa. Jail Jests humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Doom Rings the Doorbell" text story. "Case of the Honest Swindler" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Larry Loder is conned by Jed Peters into using three fake magical gadgets; The Martian Manhunter uses his powers to make the fake gadgets appear to really work. Statement of ownership; Average number of copies per issue, previous year: 314,000. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 292 GD+ 2.5

2" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust with migration.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Colossus of Gotham City" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; While pursuing criminal Rockets Rogan, Batman gets a whiff of a strange gas that transforms him into a giant; Batman and Robin are forced to contact Batwoman to help them capture the criminals; Unfortunately, when Bruce Wayne is forced to cancel a date with Kathy Kane, Batwoman becomes suspicious and thinks that Bruce Wayne is Batman; Meanwhile, Rockets Rogan and his gang have surrounded the giant Batman on his hideout outside Gotham and they capture him with the ultimate intention of learning his secret identity. Parent's Have Rights, Too! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Man Who Unearthed Doom!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Gus Verdon. Lefty Looie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Ex-Convicts Club starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A group of ex-convicts form a club to prove they've gone straight, but then appear to be committing crimes again. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 300 VG 4.0

Water damage. Interior chew.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Bizarre Polka-Dot Man" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin confront a new costumed criminal in Gotham under the alias of Mr. Polka Dot who has started a crime wave based on spots and dots; To conceal his identity, Polka Dot wore a bizarre costume covered in spots, the point of which soon became apparent - once removed from the costume, the spots could be used for a variety of purposes, creating deadly weapons and a bizarre escape vehicles; Perhaps surprisingly, he succeeded in capturing Robin, but Batman was nonetheless able to save his crime fighting partner and bring Krill's crime spree to an end. . Lefty Looie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Let Science Serve You! public service announcement. "The J'onn J'onzz Museum" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Criminals use newsreel footage of J'Onzz to determine his weakness. Danger: Police at Work article. "The Mystery Of The Undersea Safari," art by Nick Cardy (Aquaman series ends); Aquaman and Aqualad help Professor Peters stop some crooks from stealing a pirate treasure. Statement of ownership--average paid circulation, 325,000. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 317 CGC 3.0

Paper: White

Label #4687374005

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Secrets of the Flying Bat-Cave" starring Batman, Robin, and The Condor Gang, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin bring the Flying Bat-Cave to Center City for a police convention and help a rookie cop nab the Condor Gang. A Tree Grows on Second Street public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Challenge of the Alien Robots" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Manhunter battles alien robots that have fallen into the hands of an Earth criminal. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Airline Sleuths article. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 325 CGC 3.5 Qualified

Paper: Off white

Coupon missing from page 12.

Label #4549835002

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Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Strange Lives of the Cat-Man" starring Batman, Robin, and Catwoman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Cat-Man returns from another apparent death, and Batman and Robin learn that the orange portions of his costume are made from a magic cloth that endows the wearer with nine lives; The feline felon thinks that he can use up six more lives, but Batwoman uses the Cat-Woman costume to put herself in peril and steal several more lives from him; Without more chances to risk his life available, Cat-Man is unable to escape from the Dynamic Duo and he is finally arrested. "The Hero of 500 B.C." starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; Jonn Jonzz is accidentally thrown back in time by a time-machine activated when he is battling crooks out to take it away from its inventor, Prof. Haggard; He finds himself in Greece in the year 500 B.C.; There he rescues Dion, a Greek who is endangered by a magic cloud while performing a certain task, one of three he must do in order to win the hand of Lydia, daughter of King Delos. "The Dream Car" text story. Give and Take public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 327 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

First "new look" Batman. Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. First "new look" Batman in "The Mystery of the Menacing Mask!"; The trail of a jewel thief leads to subterranean enclave of criminals. Fantastic Fingerprints article. Batman's Hot-Line article. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino. Ten Miles to Nowhere!; Ralph and Sue stumble on to a mystery involving diamond smuggling at a motel; Flash and Kid Flash cameos. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 333 CGC 1.8

Paper: White

Label #4687375025

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella, and Murphy Anderson. Hunters of the Elephants' Graveyard!; Batman and Robin travel to Africa to help Alice Foss, who poses as Glora "Goddess to all elephants" in order to help her husband, explorer Evan Bender. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. The Robbery That Never Happened! Starring Ralph Elongated Man Dibny and his wife, Sue Dibny. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Honesty is the Best Policy! public service announcement by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 341 VG- 3.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Top staple damaged. Water damage.

Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Disguised as Mr. DeNil, the Joker is contracted to make retro comedies for director Van-Van Laugh; he then commits crimes dressed as silent film comedians; he then tries to steal the Batmobile. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. The Elongated Man's Change-of-Face! starring Ralph Elongated Man Dibny. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 354 VG- 3.5

Three center wraps detached at one staple.

Written by John Broome. Art by Sheldon Moldoff and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. No Exit for Batman!; Batman discovers that the evil Dr. Tzin-Tzin is in Gotham City; he then uses Tzin-Tzins communicator to locate him. Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino. The Double-Dealing Jewel Thieves!; Ralph Elongated Man Dibny visits a museum of replicas of famous treasures. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. Stetement of ownership--average print run 485,000; average paid circulation 304,414. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.