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  • Issue #451
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 451

    Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Batman's Burden!", script by Denny O'Neil, art by Ernie Chan; Bruce Wayne, Cumming Streeter and Molly Post are at a resort on San Lorenzo island for charity events; Bruce departs shortly before Batman arrives and harasses Blady Amber; Molly intervenes, disgusted by Batman's rough manner; Batman pushes her away angering a table of Navy sailors on leave; After a fight Batman chases after Amber who has returned to his hotel. "The Parking Lot Bandit Strikes Again!", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Terry Austin; Robin and Chief McDonald capture the Parking Lot Bandit and also the person who framed him for the theft of $50,000 from Hudson University. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Shazam! 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #452
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 452

    Cover by Ernie Chan. "Crackdown on the Crime Exchange," script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Mike Royer; Batman responds to a police radio transmission and accompanies two officers into the Tower Building; Guards reported strange hammering sounds on the 25th floor; As an auction of valuable coins will soon occur on the 30th floor, Batman investigates the roof and finds a torn access door. "The Curse of the Ancient Weapons!," script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; Carter Hall is at the airport picking up some artifacts for his museum when a wizard and his raven appear; Carter changes to Hawkman and attacks with a flail but the wizard casts a spell causing the flail to swing towards Hawkman instead. Hostess snack cakes ad with Shazam and Minerva Menace. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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    $54 Detective Comics #452 - Cover by Ernie Chan, CBCS 8.0 (DC, 1975)

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  • Issue #453
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 453

    Cover by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). "The Deadly Web of the Crime Exchange!", script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Mike Royer; Batman, claiming to be a reporter, is trapped in the Crime Exchange Headquarters and told to grab a gun and fire a bullet into the floor (thus proving he is not Batman as Batman has vowed never to use a gun - even to save his own life); Batman grabs the gun and hurls it into the video screen causing a blackout; He quickly changes back into his criminal costume as the others open the door making it appear Batman has escaped into thin air. "The Case of the Reverse Pickpocket!", script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Sergio Garcia, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Sue takes all of Ralph's money so she can go shopping; Later, Ralph is approached by a girl selling cookies and, to prove he's out of money, opens his wallet only to find it's full of money again; Realizing he's been reverse pick-pocketed, he finds the man responsible - "Weasel" Wilson. Letters from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Hostess snack cakes ad with Shazam and Minerva Menace. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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    $45 Detective Comics #453 (1975) CGC 8.5 OW/W Pages! Batman! Elongated Man Story!

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  • Issue #454
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 454

    Cover by Ernie Chan. "The Set-Up Caper," script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Ernie Chan; A gang boss with a propensity for hand-to-hand combat uses two professional fighters as stalking horses to figure out Batmans fighting moves, and how to counter them. "The Catch-Me-If-You-Can Crook!" starring Hawkman and Hawkgirl, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #455
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 455

    Cover by Mike Grell. "Heart of a Vampire," script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Mike Grell; Alfred and Bruce are miles outside of town when their car mysteriously overheats; They go to a nearby boarded-up house to find some water for the radiator; Inside they discover a coffin and a very old sunlamp which Bruce accidentally breaks; They split up to search when vampire Gustav Decobra exits the coffin and attacks Bruce who changes to Batman; Batman puts a wooden beam through Gustav's chest but finds that his heart is not where it should be. "Battle of the Backfiring Weapons," script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; Hawkman and Hawkgirl discuss their recent encounters with Chester McCann who seems to have the superpower of triggering fantastic escapes; Hawkman develops a plan; Meanwhile Chester, too, has realized his powers and decides just to begin robbing. Art by Curt Swan. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25 Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #456
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 456

    Last 25-cent cover price. Cover by Ernie Chan. "Death-Kiss," script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua); Bruce Wayne is dosed with poison through a womans lipstick which, unless he can get the antidote within an hour, will kill the Batman. "The Un-Stretchable Sleuth," script by Bob Rozakis, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; the Elongated Man loses his powers. Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring Shazam!, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #457
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 457
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    First 30-cent cover-price. Origin retold and updated in "There Is No Hope in Crime Alley!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Dick Giordano and Terry Austin (backgrounds); Every night on this date, Batman abandons all other crimes and missions and secretly heads to visit Leslie Thompkins; En route, Batman stops a car radio theft and two muggings; When one of the muggers pulls a gun on him in Crime Alley, Batman loses his temper and knocks the mugger silly while having a flashback of his parents' murder and his "rescue" by a young Leslie Thompkins. "Make Way for the Elongated Woman!", script by Bob Rozakis, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Previously while fighting the siblings, Ralph's powers wear off and he is captured; The villains demand he write Sue a note to bring him the source of his powers for the villains to use; He agrees but asks Sue to bring special rubber tree bark. Sue buys accordian arms and collapsible stilts, used under one of Ralph's costumes to make it look like she has the same powers (in truth, Sue is allergic to gingold). Superman is featured in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children!", art by Neal Adams. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cup Cake Caper," art by Curt Swan. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30.

    NOTE: "Detective Comics (2016) #1000 features a direct sequel to the featured story of this issue - "There Is No Hope in Crime Alley!" - by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist Cover price $0.30.

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    $349 DC Detective Comics #457 CGC 9.4 White Pages 1971 - 1st Leslie Thompkins

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  • Issue #458
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 458

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    Cover by Ernie Chan. "The Real Batman Dies Next!" script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Ernie Chan; At a costume fund raiser, a man dressed as Batman dies in Bruce Wayne's arms; His cowl is removed, and he is identified as Lt. Bucky Dunlop; the words "The Real Batman Dies Next!" appear to have been tattooed on his forehead; Gordon is there, and orders all in attendance, including Bruce, to remain behind. "Peal of the Devil-Bell!" starring Man-Bat, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Pablo Marcos, inks by Tex Blaisdell; Britt Langstrom (Kirk's sister) finds Francine (Kirk's wife) strapped to a bed, and she frees her, but Francine changes into a humanoid bat. Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring Shazam!, art by Curt Swan. Justice For All Includes Children 2 public service announcement, art by Neal Adams. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    $290 Detective Comics 458 Cgc 9.6

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  • Issue #459
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 459

    Cover by Ernie Chan. "A Clue before Dying!", script by Martin Pasko, art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; While attending a party thrown by Elliot Quinn, Batman must uncover who murdered the host. "Scream of the Gargoyle!" script by Martin Pasko, art by Pablo Marcos; Man-Bat battles a demon. Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring Shazam!, art by Curt Swan. Statement of ownership: Average copies preceding 12 months: 353,000; Actual copies issue nearest filing date: 386,697. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    $125 Detective Comics #459 - DC Comics 1976 Bronze Age Issue - CGC NM 9.4
    $130 DETECTIVE COMICS 459 CGC 8.5 BATMAN 1971 ERNIE CHAN
    $140 Detective Comics # 459 CGC 8.5 Batman 1976 DC Comic Man Bat Amricons B5

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  • Issue #460
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 460

    Cover by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). "Slow Down - and Die!" script by Bob Rozakis and Michael Uslan, pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Frank McLaughlin; Captain Stingaree, a sword-wielding villain, becomes convinced Batman is really portrayed collectively by the Courtney triplets, a team of private investigators, and captures one Batman, who proves to be Michael Courtney. "The Cold-Fire Caper!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Pablo Marcos, inks by Al Milgrom; Tim Trench is assigned by a beautiful woman to find a stolen ruby that turns out not to be stolen after all. Justice For All Includes Children 4 public service announcement, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Letter from future comics writer Adam Castro. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    $100 Detective Comics #460 CGC 9.0 VF/NM 1976-Ernie Chan Cover FREE SHIPPING

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  • Issue #461
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 461
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    DC Comics salutes the Bicentennial. Cover by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). "Bruce Wayne - Bait in a Bat-Trap," script by Bob Rozakis and Michael Uslan, pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Per last issue, Bruce Wayne was kidnapped by Captain Stingaree and his men to be used as bait to catch "Batman #2"; Stingaree believes that there are secretly three Batmen (all brothers) and has already captured one last issue (Michael); He also believes that Bruce Wayne is secretly financing them which is why Wayne was kidnapped; This issue begins with a dummy, dressed in Bruce Wayne's clothes, being dumped outside police headquarters from a moving car; The dummy soon explodes; Batman enters Gordon's office and reveals he already knows why he was summoned and where to start looking. "The Moneybag Caper!" script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Pablo Marcos, inks by Al Milgrom; Tim Trench Private Investigator goes to his office to find Manooch sitting behind his desk; After Tim slaps Manooch around, Manooch says he's there to hire Tim on behalf of Big Willy Cline; They go across the street to Cline's office where Cline offers Tim $500 to be his bodyguard on their way to the airport. Justice For All Includes Children 5 public service announcement, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Letter from future comics writer Adam Castro. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    $400 * DETECTIVE Comics #461 CGC 9.8 The Rat King of Gotham! (3961022014) *

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  • Issue #462
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 462
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    Cover by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). "Kill Batman - In Triplicate," script by Bob Rozakis and Michael Uslan, pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Frank McLaughlin; Per last two issues, Captain Stingaree believes that there are secretly three Batmen (all brothers) and has already captured two; This issue begins with Robin, having received an anonymous tip about the HQ of a Hudson University drug operation, goes through the snow to a cabin; As he approaches, an avalanche of snow lands on him; Early the next morning, Batman gets a call from Commissioner Gordon saying that a block of ice, in which Robin is embedded, is sitting on police HQ's doorstep; Batman arrives as do three criminals who attempt to steal the block of ice. "Clue of the Talking Orchid!" script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Union Studio, inks by Vince Colletta; Ralph and Sue attend the New York Film Festival and are approached by an old woman calling herself Orchid Annie who wants to steal Sue an Orchid Corsage which Ralph buys; During the film, Ralph and Sue hear a voice from the corsage mentioning a kidnapping; Ralph changes to Elongated Man and goes looking for Orchid Annie and discovers her to be a man in disguise. Justice For All Includes Children 6 public service announcement, pencils by Neal Adams. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #463
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 463

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    Cover by Ernie Chan. "Death-Web," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Batman encounters the Black Spider, a costumed vigilante out to kill every drug pusher in Gotham, regardless of anyone who might get in the way. "Crimes by Calculation," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Terry Austin; The Atom fights the Calculator, a computer-powered criminal who steals a quake-breaking device from one of Ray Palmers colleagues at the cost of the mans life. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    $170 Detective Comics #463 (CGC 9.4) WHITE PG 1st Black Spider & Calculator DC 1976
    $250 Detective Comics #463 CGC 9.4 Batman 1976 DC Comic 1st Black Spider Amricons B5
    $290 Detective Comics 463 Cgc 9.6

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  • Issue #464
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 464
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    Cover by Ernie Chan. "The Doomsday Express!" script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Batman continues his fight against the Black Spider and tries to stop him from blowing up an elevated train containing one drug dealer and a mass of innocent people. "A Hot Time in Star City Tonight," script by Bob Rozakis and Laurie Rozakis, pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Terry Austin; The Black Canary encounters the Calculator, who has created a condition in which every time the Canary uses her sonic cry, the temperature in the city will escalate to a frightening degree. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Aquaman and Aqualad, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Justice For All Includes Children 7 public service announcement, art by Neal Adams. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    $15 Detective Comics 464 FN- 5.5 High Definition Scans *
    $147 DETECTIVE COMICS 464 CGC 9.6 NM Ernie Chan 2nd Black Spider Cover Batman DC 1976
    $195 Detective Comics #464 CGC 9.4 (1976) Batman Black Canary Mike Grell White Pages

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  • Issue #465
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 465
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    Cover by Ernie Chan. 'The Best-Kept Secret in Gotham City!' script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Commissioner Gordon is kidnapped by hoods who want him to divulge Batmans secret identity, which he does not know; But a prearranged signal leads Batman to the place where he is being held, and to a confrontation with his captors. 'The Elongated Plague!', script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Terry Austin; Elongated Man battles the Calculator. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Green Lantern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    $12 Detective Comics 465 VG/FN 5.0 High Definition Scans *
    $145 DETECTIVE COMICS #465 CGC 9.4 (DC Comics November 1976)

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  • Issue #466
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 466

    Cover pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Vince Colletta. "Signalman Steals the Spotlight!" script by Len Wein, pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Vince Colletta; Signalman returns to Gotham City to commit grand robberies, battle Batman, and place his foe within a deathtrap - the Bat-Signal itself. "Take Me Out of the Ball Game," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; Elongated Man, trying to get Green Arrow to help him catch Calculator, accompanies the archer to the Worlds Series game, at which he is to throw out the first ball; When two balls thrown by GA vanish, Green Arrow is confronted by Calculator himself, who has captured the baseballs with his strange headgear device. Elongated Man finds himself powerless to pursue the villain directly. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring The Joker, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #467
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 467
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    Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Vince Colletta. "Pick-Up on Gotham 2-4-6!" script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Vince Colletta; Hawkman drops by to trade stories with Batman and learns of the Caped Crusaders recent foray against a crook who tried to escape from a subway car dressed as the Batman. "The Man Who Skyjacked Hawkman!" script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin and Neal Adams; Hawkman battles the Calculator, Batman cameo. Justice For All Includes Children 8 / public service announcement, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Green Lantern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Letters from Bob Rozakis and Adam Castro. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    $250 Detective Comics #467 CGC 9.6 (1977) Batman Hawkman Calculator White Pages
    $285 Detective Comics 467 Cgc 9.6

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  • Issue #468
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 468

    Cover by Jim Aparo. "Battle of the Thinking Machines," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; The Calculator has immunized himself to six members of the Justice Leagues attempts to capture him, but Batman resolves to give it another try. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Aquaman and Aqualad, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Message from publisher Jenette Kahn, art by Neal Adams. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    $35 DETECTIVE COMICS #468 CGC 6.5 "DC Comics" 1977 "Batman vs The Calculator"
    $140 Detective Comics # 468 CGC 9.0 Batman 1977 DC Comic Amricons K76

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  • Issue #469
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 469

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    Last 30-cent cover-priced issue. Cover by Jim Aparo. "…By Death's Eerie Light!" script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Al Milgrom; When Alfred collapses, Batman discovers many more people are mysteriously becoming sick; The Dark Knight realizes that the Gotham City water supply has been contaminated, so he goes to the Gotham Reservoir and finds the person responsible for the contamination, Dr. Phosphorus. "The Origin of Dr. Phosphorus," script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Al Milgrom; Dr. Phosphorus visits an old colleague and explains how he became a monster when the reactor core at a nuclear power plant in which they both invested exploded and that he now plans to take his revenge on all those he blames, particularly City Council Chairman Rupert Thorne. Hostess snack cakes ad with Wonder Woman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    $125 CGC 8.0 Very Fine Detective Comics #469 Batman DC 1st Appearance Dr. Phosphorus
    $170 DETECTIVE COMICS #469 1977 CBCS 9.4 1ST APPEARANCE & ORIGIN OF DR. PHOSPHORUS

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  • Issue #470
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 470
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    First 35-cent cover-priced issue. Cover by Jim Aparo. "The Master Plan of Dr. Phosphorus!" script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Al Milgrom; Batman confronts Dr. Phosphorus at the new Gotham City offshore nuclear power plant. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Green Lantern. Message from publisher Jenette Kahn. Profile on Jack C. Harris by Mike Gold. 1st appearance of Silver St. Cloud. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    $23 Detective Comics #470 CGC 5.0 1977 4454701007 1st modern Hugo Strange
    $35 Detective Comics 470 FN+ 6.5 High Definition Scans *
    $130 Batman Detective Comics 470 CGC 9.0 Dr. Phosphorus Cover 6/1977
    $250 Detective Comics #470 CGC 9.6 (1977)Batman Doctor Phosphorus 1st Silver St Cloud

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  • Issue #471
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 471

    Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. "The Dead Yet Live," script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; Bruce Wayne checks into the private hospital Graytowers to recover from injuries he sustained fighting Dr. Phosphorus, but he soon discovers that Hugo Strange is using the facility to turn the rich and influential patients into his mindless slaves; When Strange sics a venomous snake on Batman, which knocks the hero out, Strange uncovers Batman's secret identity. Letters from comics writer Adam Castro and future DC editor Kevin J. Dooley. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    $79 Detective Comics #471 CGC 6.0 1977 1st Modern Appearance Hugo Strange
    $200 Detective Comics #471 CBCS 9.6 (Raw) 1977 1st Modern Appearance Hugo Strange

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  • Issue #472
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 472
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    Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. "I Am the Batman!", script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; Hugo Strange, who has taken over Bruce Wayne's life, offers to sell the Batman's secret identity to the highest bidder; But Boss Thorne doesn't want to play that game, and tries to beat the information out of Strange; Meanwhile, Silver, who suspects something is wrong with "Bruce," summons Dick Grayson, who as Robin, rescues Batman from Strange's captivity. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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    $30 Detective Comics 472 FN/VF 7.0 High Definition Scans *
    $31 BATMAN'S DETECTIVE COMICS #472 - September 1977
    $40 Detective Comics 472 CGC 6.0 WH
    $210 Detective Comics #472 1977 CGC 7.5
    $290 Detective Comics # 472 CGC 9.6 NM+ 1977 Batman Comic Amricons BR

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  • Issue #473
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 473
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    Cover by Marshall Rogers. "The Malay Penguin!" script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; Though it seems that the Penguin has designs on the statue The Malay Penguin, Batman decodes the clues the villain drops and puts a stop to his real plot. Wonder Woman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Cooky La Moo on Broadway." Two-page CBS Saturday morning cartoon ad featuring Batman, Robin, Tarzan, Isis, and others (art by Neal Adams). Letter from comics writer Peter Sanderson. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    $136 DETECTIVE COMICS #473 CGC 9.4 WP PENGUIN APP. MARSHALL ROGERS ART BATMAN DC 1977

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  • Issue #474
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 474
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4419807004

    1st appearance of Deadshot since 1950 in Batman #59. Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. "The Deadshot Ricochet," script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; With Penguin's unwilling help, Deadshot escapes from prison and seeks revenge on Batman, but a giant typewriter proves his undoing. Letter to the editor by Dan Tyree. Aquaman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Ice Age." Rogers/Austin cover. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #475
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 475
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4419807005
    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #19-2794D0D-016
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    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #1618520012
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #4456565004
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    Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. "The Laughing Fish!", script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; The Joker gives fish everywhere his face, then tries to claim copyright to his image; And he will kill anyone who gets in the way of his plan. Letter from comics writer Adam Castro. Aquaman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Mera Meets the Manta Men." 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #476
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 476
    • Paper: White
    • Label #3878396001
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #3913722005
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #3745491003
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #4350033004
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    Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. "Sign of the Joker!" script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; Hugo Strange takes his revenge on Rupert Thorne, Silver St. Cloud makes a decision about her future, and Batman puts an end to the Joker's latest scheme. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Article by Jenette Kahn about the comic "Superman Vs. Muhammad Ali." Aquaman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Mera Meets the Manta Men." 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    $64 Batman’s Detective Comics #476 Sign of the Joker/Joker Appearance CGC 7.5
    $68 Detective Comics #476 CGC 8.0; Joker Cover Marshall Rodgers Terry Austin 1978
    $69 Detective Comics #476 (DC Comics March-April 1978) Pence Copy CGC 6.5
    $79 DC Batman Detective Comics #476 CGC 7.0 Sign of The Joker
    $80 PRIMO: DETECTIVE COMICS #476 Marshall Rogers Joker DC comics CGC 8.5 VF+
    $100 Detective Comics 476 CGC Graded 8.0 Newsstand Joker DC Comics 1978
    $108 Detective Comics Batman #476 CGC 9.0
    $115 Detective Comics #476, CGC 7.0, Classic Joker Cover, Key, DC Comics, 1978
    $125 Detective Comics #476 Sign of The Joker (Batman) Classic Cover! CGC 8.0! DC
    $125 Detective Comics 476 CGC 8.0 White Pages Newsstand (Classic Batman Cover)- Joker
    $130 Detective Comics #476 CGC 9.0 "DC Comics Questionnaire" Insert Included. Joker A
    $135 DC Batman Detective Comics #476 CGC 9.2 Off White/White Pages Sign of The Joker
    $150 Detective Comics 476 CGC 8.0 White Pages (Classic “Sign of the Joker”) CGC#001
    $170 Detective Comics # 476 CGC 9.4 NM 1978 DC Batman Joker Comic Amricons K76
    $170 Detective Comics #476 Bronze age Iconic Joker Cover Key CGC 9.2 NM- Batman wow
    $225 DETECTIVE COMICS #476 (1978) CGC 9.6 WHITE CLASSIC JOKER COVER! DC Bronze KEY
    $250 Detective Comics # 476 CGC 9.6 White (DC, 1978) Classic Joker cover

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  • Issue #476SURVEY
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 476SURVEY
    • Paper: White
    • DC Comics Questionnaire insert. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #19-2794D0D-017
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    DC Comics Questionnaire Insert Variant. This variant of Detective Comics #476 contains a 4-page, 6.75-in. x 8.5-in., bound in DC customer survey form. Otherwise, the comic is identical to ordinary copies. No info is available as to how many copies of this issue or other May cover-dated issues contained the survey. However, survey copies almost never turn up so distribution of this variant type must have been very limited. Book-length Batman story with the Joker (see previous issue). Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #477
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 477
    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #21-3B8C92F-140
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    Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Dick Giordano. 3 new pages, script by Len Wein, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman visits Rupert Thorne. Reprint from Detective 408: "The House That Haunted Batman!," script by Len Wein and Marv Wolfman, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman checks up on Rupert Thorne, who now occupies a padded cell at the local asylum. Statement of ownership - average print run 330,108; average paid circulation, 125,743. Wonder Woman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Dilemma." 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    $35 Detective Comics #477 CGC 6.0 Batman Marshall Rogers White Pages
    $75 DC Batman Detective Comics #477 CGC 9.2 Off White/White Pages Marshall Rogers
    $80 Batman Detective Comics 477 CGC 9.0 Haunted House Cover 6/1978

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  • Issue #478
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 478
    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #21-3B8C92F-141
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    Last 35-cent cover-price. Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. "The Coming of... Clayface III!" script by Len Wein, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Dick Giordano; Preston Payne uses blood from Matt Hagen, the second Clayface, to try to change the effects of hyperpituitarism on his appearance; But the "cure" causes Payne's flesh to melt like wax and forces him to periodically dissolve others into protoplasm; When Batman interferes with Payne's theft of the components necessary to reverse his condition, he may become Clayface's next victim. Superman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Big Fall." Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    $75 DC Batman Detective Comics #478 CGC 9.2 White Pages Clayface by Marshall Rogers
    $80 Detective Comics #478 CGC 9.4 WHITE PAGES1978 DC Batman Clayface Appearance NICE
    $115 Detective Comics #478 - Batman - CBCS 9.6 Newsstand 1978
    $120 Batman Detective Comics 478 CGC 9.2 Clayface Cover 7-8/1978
    $145 Detective Comics #478 - DC 1978 Bronze Age Issue - CGC NM 9.4 - Clayface III
    $152 Detective Comics 478 (CGC 9.6) Batman Clayface appearance Rogers 1978 DC Comics

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  • Issue #479
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 479

    Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Dick Giordano. "If a Man Be Made of Clay... !" script by Len Wein, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Dick Giordano; Before Preston Payne can complete the mechanism which will restore his humanity, Batman confronts him and all of Clayface's efforts go up in fire and smoke. "True Heroes Never Die... !" script by Len Wein, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by John Celardo; Hawkman and Hawkwoman return from Thanagar only to find that in their absence, the Midway City Museum has been taken over by a man named Anton Lamont; Mavis Trent walks into the Hawks' former office to greet them just as Lamont is telling them how they've been fired. Onward and Upward publishorial by Jenette Kahn. 36 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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    $47 Detective--DC---1978---#479---Graded 7.5 by CGC---1st appearance of Fadeaway Man
    $270 DETECTIVE COMICS #479 CGC 9.8 WHITE PAGES DC COMICS 1978
    $300 Detective Comics # 479 CGC 9.8 NM/MT 1978 Batman Comic Amricons br

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  • Issue #480
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 480
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Sig: Denny O'Neil on 9/30/2018. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #18-39BD0E0-019
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    Cover by Jim Aparo. The Perfect Fighting Machine, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dave Hunt; A criminal employs Dr. Moon to transform a flabby, unloved man into a "perfect fighting machine" called the Gork, and sends him against an ailing Batman. "The Case of the Off-Key Crimes!", script by Len Wein, art by Murphy Anderson; Hawkman and Hawkgirl go up against the Pied Piper. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Green Lantern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Bob Smith biography. 36 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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    $49 1978 DETECTIVE COMICS #480 - The Perfect Fighting Machine- DC Comics - CBCS 9.4
    $85 DC Batman Detective Comics #480 CGC 9.4 White Pages
    $90 Detective Comics #480 CGC 9.6 Hawkman Back Up Story 1978
    $210 Detective Comics #480 CGC 9.6 Batman 1978 DC Comic Amricons K38

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  • Issue #481
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 481

    Cover by Jim Starlin. "Ticket to Tragedy," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Marshall Rogers; Batman must race against time to discover the identity of a murderer and capture him in order to convince a disillusioned surgeon not to burn his notes for a new medical technique. "Does the Costume Make the Hero?",: script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins; Robin tries out three new costumes designed by his fans, including one with a jet-pack, which he uses in a battle against the Raven and the mysterious crime-cartel which he encounters. "A Slow Death in China!", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Bob Smith; On a diplomatic mission to China, Batgirl first beats off an attack by the Sino-Supermen, then is captured as Barbara Gordon along with her aide. "The Whittles Snatch" starring Man-Bat, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dave Hunt. "Murder in the Night!" script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by P. Craig Russell. Letter to the editor from DC editor Kevin J. Dooley. 36 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $1.00.

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    $500 * DETECTIVE Comics #481 CGC 9.8 Rogers Starlin Batman Family (4353312004) *

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  • Issue #482
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 482
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    68-page giant. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. "Night of the Body Snatcher!" script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by P. Craig Russell; Batman is overpowered by the white ape-body of Xavier Simon and must quickly find a way to prevent Simon from transferring his own mind into the Caped Crusaders body. "A Quick Death in China!" script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Wo Fong mistakenly thinks Barbara Gordon's friend, Leslie, is really Batgirl and tries to make her reveal super-heroic secrets; Meanwhile, the real Batgirl and her brother Tony Gordon team together to combat Wo Fong and his Sino-Supermen. "The Eternity Book" starring The Demon, script by Len Wein, pencils by Mike Golden, inks by Dick Giordano. "Bat-Mite's New York Adventure!" script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Bob Smith. "The League of Crime!" starring Robin, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Juan Ortiz, inks by Dave Hunt. 68 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #483
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 483

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    68-page giant. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "The Curse of Crime Alley," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins; Batman returns to Crime Alley once again on the anniversary of his parents death, and ends up saving Leslie Thompkins and a gangland target from the wrath of Maxie Zeus. "The Lights!...Camera!...Murder! Contract!" starring the Human Target, script by Len Wein, pencils by Howard Chaykin, inks by Dick Giordano; continued from The Brave and the Bold #144. "A Date with Batgirl," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Vince Colletta; After Batgirl mops up on most of a terrorist band, a soldier gets the nerve to ask her for a date, and is accepted. "Return to Castle Branek!" starring The Demon, script by Len Wein, art by Steve Ditko. "Terminus!", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Dave Hunt. "Gotham's Great Kangaroo Race!" script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Frank McLaughlin. 40 Years of the Ultimate Detective article by Mike W. Barr. Dick Giordano back-cover pin-up page featuring Batman, Robin, Batgirl, Alfred and Inspector Gordon. 68 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #484
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 484
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)
    • Label #4326819010
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    68-page giant. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "Assault on Olympus!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins; Batman runs a gauntlet of deathtraps in an effort to capture gangboss Maxie Zeus. "The Who is Floyd Fenderman Anyway? Contract!" starring the Human Target, script by Len Wein, art by Dick Giordano. "The Race Against Murder!" script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Vince Colletta; Commissioner Gordon is injured by a mail bomb, and Batgirl sets out to find out who sent it to her father. "The Return of the Flying Graysons!" starring Robin, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. "Tyme Has No Secrets!", script by Len Wein, art by Steve Ditko; The Baron's and the Demon's battle over Merlin's tomb is interrupted by Stavik and the locals. "The Galileo Solution" featuring the Unsolved Cases of the Batman, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Frank McLaughlin. Back-cover Batman villains back cover by Jim Aparo. 68 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #485
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 485

    68-page giant. Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Vengeance Vow!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins; Ras Al Ghul manipulates the Sensei and the League of Assassins into killing Kathy Kane, the Batwoman; Batman seeks revenge, and comes up against the Senseis aide, the Bronze Tiger. "The Case of the Cavorting Corpse!", script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Dave Hunt; Robin stops a group of diamond smugglers. "The Fatal Finale!", script by Len Wein, art by Steve Ditko; Baron Tyme tries to siphon energy from Etrigan but Jason Blood's friends and a magic mirror put an end to Baron Tyme. "The Case of the Untouchable Crook!" starring Batgirl, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Don Heck, inks by John Celardo. "SST - The Super-Sonic Threat!" starring Man-Bat, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Frank McLaughlin. Back-cover Batgirl and Robin pinup by Dick Giordano. 68 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #486
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 486

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    68-page giant. Cover by Dick Giordano. "Murder by Thunderbolt," script and pencils by Denny O'Neil, inks by Dan Adkins; Batman tries to stop some old cohorts of Maxie Zeus from dying when they try to take over his mobs, while Zeus himself is in Arkham Asylum. "The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea Contract!" starring The Human Target, script by Len Wein, art by Dick Giordano. "Crime Calls Killer Moth!", script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Joe Giella; Batgirl faces Killer Moth. "The Hospitable Hostage!" starring Alfred, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Bob Smith. "Fear Times Four" starring Robin, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Jack Abel. 68 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #487
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 487

    68-page giant. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "The Perils of Sergius," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins; The Sensei marks a writer named Sergius for death when he thinks Sergius has stumbled onto his plan, and contracts the work out to one Ma Murder; But Batman takes an interest in the writer, and protects him from Mas murder attempts. "The Aliens Among Us!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, script by Bob Rozakis, art by Dave Hunt. "The Pharaoh and the Mummies!" starring The Odd Man, script and art by Steve Ditko; Originally intended for the unpublished Shade the Changing #9; Story printed in the limited distribution Cancelled Comic Cavalcade #2; Almost all dialogue rewritten for this printing. "The Case of the Campaign Crimes" starring Batgirl, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Steve Mitchell. Hostess snack ad with Superman, "The Rescue." 68 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #488
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 488

    68-page giant. Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Spook's Death Sentence for Batman," script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins; Batman finds himself headed for the electric chair when the Spooks illusion gimmick makes him appear to be a convicted murderer, and the Spook to be Batman. "The Last Duty!", script by Denny O'Neil, art by Johnny Craig; On his last day of duty, a Gotham subway cop catches a pair of spies. "The Leader of the Dark Lords," script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Batgirl goes after the murderer of a juvenile delinquent to prevent two street gangs from clashing. "Minus One Miracle Car!" starring the Elongated Man, script by Mike Barr, pencils by Eduardo Barreto, inks by Joe Giella. "The Great Campus Kidnap!" starring Robin, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Vince Colletta. Hostess snacks ad with Hawkman, "Makes a Safe Landing." 68 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #489
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 489
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.

    68-page giant. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "Creatures of the Night!", script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Vince Colletta; Batman and a vampire hunter named Moon the Mystic separately stalk a vampire who may be Moon himself. "When the Inmates Run the Madhouse!", script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Steve Mitchell; Commissioner Gordon enters Gotham State Prison to negotiate with rioting cons, and runs into a trap set for him alone. "The Mind Warp Mystery," script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vince Colletta; Shortly after two mysterious murders, Barbara Gordon loses her memory, and Robin and Commissioner Gordon must restore it and find the secret of the memory-loss and murders. "Computer Crisis" starring The Atom, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta. "The Bogus Butlers" starring Alfred, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Bob Smith. "Where Strike the Assassins" starring Batman and the League of Assassins, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins. Hostess snack cakes ad with Wonder Woman, "The Borrower." 68 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #490
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 490

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    68-page giant. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "Requiem for a Martyr!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins; Batman tracks the Sensei and his laborers, but fails to capture him initially; It turns out the Senseis plan is to use explosives along a fault line to cause an earthquake at a house where a famous archbishop is having an international dinner party. "Dance of Death!," script by Mike Barr, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Joe Giella; Batgirl finds a sniper at her father's home, but the sniper escapes by using a smoke grenade. "Encounter - Tales of Gotham City", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Bob Smith. "The Deadly Answers!" starring Robin, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by John Calnan. "Lightning Strikes Out!" starring Black Lightning, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Frank McLaughlin. Hostess snack cakes ad with Green Arrow, "An Arrow in Time." 68 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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    $102 DETECTIVE COMICS #490 CGC 8.0 - WP *Appearance of RA'S AL GHUL & TALIA AL GHUL*

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  • Issue #491
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 491

    Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "The Riddle of the Golden Fleece," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins; Maxie Zeus tries to steal a gold cloth as a gift for his daughter. "Fragrance of Death!", script by Mike Barr, pencils by Dan Spiegle, inks by Dan Spiegle; Jason tells an old caretaker of how he found his mother's killer...who just happened to be his father. "The Target of the Death-Dealer," script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta; Robin captures a gambler who's trying to blackmail a basketball player. Batman pinup, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Bob Smith. "Short-Circuit" starring Black Lightning, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Frank McLaughlin. "The Assassination of Batgirl!", script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Joe Giella. Hostess snack cakes ad with The Flash, "A Flash in the Dam." 68 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #492
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 492

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. Vengeance Trail starring Batman and Batgirl, script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins. At War With General Scarr starring Batgirl, script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Bob Smith. Hostess Twinkies ad starring the Flash, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Fifty Million Tons Of Soul! featuring Tales of Gotham City, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Bob Smith. We Are Experiencing A Slight Delay... starring Man-Bat, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Romeo Tanghal, inks by Vince Colletta. The First Bird starring Robin, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Colletta. 64 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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    $39 Detective Comics #492 CGC 9.0 1980

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  • Issue #493
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 493

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. Riddles in the Dark starring Batman, script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins. The Face of Humanity! starring the Red Tornado, script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Joe Giella. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Green Lantern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The Man in Black Wears Green! starring Robin, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Colletta. The 18-Wheel War Contract! starring Human Target, script by Len Wein, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Steve Mitchell. Flames of Fear! starring Batgirl, script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Joe Giella. 64 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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    $100 Detective Comics #483 CGC 9.6 Never Pressed..

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  • Issue #494
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 494

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Crime Doctor Calls at Midnight! starring Batman, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Bob Smith. Tales of Gotham City story, script by Jack C. Harris, art by Dan Spiegle. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring the Flash. The Lesser Evil!!! starring Batgirl, script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. The Hazing Homicide! starring Robin, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Colletta. Dick Giordano bio by Mike Barr. Superman & Flash humor strip by Fred Hembeck! Explosion of the Soul! starring Black Lightning, script by J. M. DeMatteis, art by Gerald Forton. 64 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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    $40 Detective Comics 494 DC 1980 CGC 8.5 Batman Batgirl

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  • Issue #495
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 495

    LaCover art by Jim Aparo. Murder in Quicksilver starring Batman, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Vince Colletta bio by Mike Barr. Krypto humor strip by Fred Hembeck. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Hawkman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Into the Fire! featuring Tales of Gotham City, script by Bob Rozakis, art by Dan Spiegle. Batman Then & Now one-page article by Mike Barr, art by Bob Kane, Jim Aparo, Sheldon Moldoff, Carmine Infantino, and Neal Adams. Bossman's Bane! starring Batgirl, script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Animals starring Black Lightning, script by J. M. DeMatteis, art by Gerald Forton. The Gotham Connection starring Robin, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Colletta. 64 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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    $150 Detective Comics # 495 CGC 9.2 1980 Batman Comic Amricons K74

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  • Issue #496
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 496

    Cover by Jim Aparo. "Murder on the Mystery Ship!", script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins; When asylum-bound former horror star Basil Karlo reads of an International Horror Film Exposition on the luxury ship Varania III, he is enraged at not having been invited; Killing his nurse, he escapes and makes his way to the ship; Clayface, one of Karlo's most famous horror movie creations, attempts to kill some party guests and fights Batman. "Stealer of Souls!", script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Bob Smith; Dr. Voodoo, a villain with magical powers, attempts to rob Gothams Diamond District, but Batgirl goes against him. Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring Hawkman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #497
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 497
    Published Dec 1980 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #0004499083
    • Paper: White
    • Label #2068142009

    "Bad Night in Baja!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Don Newton and Dan Adkins. Plus, a Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) back-up story. Part 1 of 2. Story by Cary Burkett. Art by Jose Belbo. In this issue, Batgirl is accused of murder. Can she clear her name before it's too late? Much in the same vein as the 2002 storyline Bruce Wayne: Murderer. Cover price $0.50.

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    $135 Detective Comics #497 CGC 9.6 W/PGS Newsstand Apart Cover Newton Art DC comics

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  • Issue #498
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 498

    "Night of the Savage!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Don Newton and Dan Adkins. The powerhouse known as Blockbuster (last seen in Batman (1940) #309) has returned and he has Batman on the brain. Plus, "The Tightening Web!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Cary Burkett. Art by Jose Delbo. Batgirl (Barbara Gordon), accused of murder continues to try and clear her name. Cover price $0.50.

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    $99 D.C Comics Detective Comics 498 1/81 FANTAST CGC 9.8 White Pages

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  • Issue #499
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 499

    Cover by Jim Aparo. "Allies in the Shadows," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins; Batman and Blockbuster find themselves allied in saving miners from a cave-in and in fighting Boss Dooley, who engineered the disaster. "Chains of Guilt!", script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Joe Giella; Batgirl must escape a deathtrap in order to solve the mystery of Congressman Scanlons murder and clear Barbara Gordons name. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Aquaman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #500
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 500
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Verified Sigs: Paul Levitz. Witnessed Sigs: Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez on 10/18/2019 and Walt Simonson on 10/19/2019. Direct Edition.
    • Label #19-3F83B1F-094
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: Off white
    • Witnessed Signatures: Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez on 4/8/2022 & Walt Simonson on 10/28/2022. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #23-0B02941-020
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Witnessed Signatures: Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez on 4/8/2022 & Walt Simonson on 10/28/2022. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #23-0B02941-021
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Witnessed Signatures: Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez on 4/8/2022 & Walt Simonson on 10/28/2022. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #23-0B02941-022
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    500th Anniversary Issue. Starring Batman and Robin. Guest-starring the Phantom Stranger, the Elongated Man, Hawkman and Hawkgirl. "To Kill a Legend!" Story by Alan Brennert. Art by Dick Giordano. "The 'Too Many Crooks...' Caper!" Story by Len Wein. Art by Jim Aparo. "Once Upon a Time!" Story by Len Wein. Art by Walt Simonson. "The Final Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Jose Luis Garcia Lopez. "Gray Face!" Story by Walter Gibson. Art by Tom Yeates. "The Strange Death of Doctor Erdel!" Story by Paul Levitz. Art by Joe Kubert. "What Happens When a Batman Dies!" Story by Cary Bates. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Smith. Plus, featuring a special wraparound cover by all the artist involved. Cover price $1.50.

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    $55 Detective--DC--1981--#500--Graded 8.0 by CGC--500th Anniversary Issue--Batman
    $70 Detective Comics #500 CGC. 7.5 Off-White to White. “Anniversary Issue!”

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