Batman (1940) comic books graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $1,270.00 Paper: White Label #00-0011456-AA-001

Cover art by Win Mortimer. "Guileful Greetings!" or "The Joker Sends Regards!", script by Don C. Cameron, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; When Joker breaks out of jail the underworld throws a party for his escape complete with giant greeting cards; Drawing inspiration, the Joker commits a series of crimes where he sends Batman cryptic greeting cards giving the caped crusader clues as to what he intends rob. Wheaties ad with Leo Johnson. "Big House Chaplain!", script by Don C. Cameron, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Gene McDonald; Batman infilitrates the Gotham Prison to break down a large network of criminals working from inside. Western Comics ad. "Clean Up" text story by Kit Marlin, art by Raymond Perry. Gang Busters comic ad. "The Batman That History Forgot!", script by Don C. Cameron, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Gene McDonald; Professor Carter Nichols wants to learn about a man named Batman in the 15th Century and he sends Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson back in time; The Dynamic Duo meet with Leonardo da Vinci and they help him fight back the oppression caused by a cruel ruler. One-page Nervous Norman story by Phil Berube. Half-page Daffy & Doodle story by Lit-Win. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 181 CBCS 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-493D523-002

The 1st appearance of Poison Ivy. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Beware of--Poison Ivy!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; While Bruce and Dick are attending an art show, a woman shows up, claiming to be the greatest criminal of those currently residing in Gotham. Centerspread is a great two-page color poster of Batman and Robin, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Perfect Crime--Slightly Imperfect!", script by Gardner Fox, inks by Sid Greene; At the latest meeting of the Anaylists, Kaye announces that she didn't write her latest book, and seems to be threatened by a voice from her brooch; Batman has a feeling that the Kaye at the meeting is an imposter, so he looks into the matter. Letter from future comics writer Mike Friedrich. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CBCS 6.0 $425.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #21-155D344-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($12.75) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. 1st Silver Age appearance of Scarecrow in book-length story, "Fright of the Scarecrow!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; While entertaining some children in the park, Dick happens to notice the Scarecrow retrieving buried loot from a past robbery; He calls in Batman and together they battle their old foe until they are blinded by Scarecrow's fear gas. Little Pete humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter from comic book writer Mark Evanier. Peace on Earth public service announcement. Eyes Front! humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 193 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #22-0FD4FF7-003

Cover pencils by Dick Sprang, Win Mortimer, Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris, Win Mortimer, and Sheldon Moldoff. "Ride, Bat-Hombre, Ride!", script by David Vern, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; The sickly Presidente of a Latin American nation implores the Caped Crusaders to come to his nation and train a Batman to keep law and order in his country. "The Armored Batman," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye; All of Gotham City is puzzled by Batman and Robin's odd behavior and strange costuming when they hear of a man named Blair Graeme threatening the Caped Crusaders. "His Majesty, King Batman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A visiting royal dignitary visiting Gotham City gets an unexpected role he never expected: to play the role of Batman while the real Caped Crusader looks for a wanted felon. Make Your Summer Count! public service announcement, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Batman and the Vikings!", pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris; When Bruce and Dick visit the Gotham City museum, they note an image of a Viking that looks like Bruce Wayne...and who is labeled a coward, so they visit Carter Nichols to go back in time to discover the truth. "Mayor Bruce Wayne!", script by David Vern, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Racketeer Deuce Chalmers has figured out that Bruce Wayne is Batman...the trouble is, how does he prove it?; And Bruce has troubles as well with his secret identity since he has been appointed temporary Mayor. "The Flying Batman", script by David Vern, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye; Batman and Robin are rendered unconscious by a sting from a strange winged man, only to awake in a weird city inhabited by winged men, who want to operate on Batman to give him wings in order to track down desperate felons.. A complete Sunday newspaper syndicated story reprinted, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Charles Paris. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $159.99 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #16-1D4C225-021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.80) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Psychic Super-Sleuth!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; The Dynamic Duo team up with a person they believe to be a psychic detective, but soon learn that he is an imposter, and his men are holding the real Dubrov prisoner. Letter to the editor from letterhack Guy Lillian. "The Purloined Parchment Puzzle," script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; A large theft at a local bank, occuring in a locked room with only the guard present, seems to present itself as an open-and-shut case, but the Caped Crusader thinks otherwise...and proves it. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $325.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #19-205C52E-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Mike Esposito. 4th Silver Age appearance of Catwoman in book-length story, "Catwoman Sets Her Claws for Batman!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Frank Springer (as Bob Kane), inks by Sid Greene; Catwoman decides to reform and become a crime fighter like Batman in order to get him to somehow propose to her; When he doesn't, she gives him an ultimatum: to marry her or she returns to crime! Letters to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson Jr. and Bob Pinaha (New England Comics). Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $345.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white Witnessed Sig: Joe Giella on 5/19/2019. Label #19-205C52E-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($10.35) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Peril of the Poison Rings!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; After escaping from the clutches of the Dynamic Duo, Rembrandt Dickens decides to pursue the life of a comic book artist, detailing the crimes he has committed; But when his gang is released from prison, Dickens gives each of them poison rings, one of which scratches the Batman, and he will die...unless he finds the latest copy of Batman Comics, which contains a clue to Dickens' whereabouts and antidote for the poison. "Seven Steps to Save Face!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Crooks capture Robin and replace him with a midget criminal, who is saved by Batman and taken to the Bat-Cave before the Caped Crusader realizes his mistake. "Operation Escape!", art by Jim Mooney; Robin gives a lecture at Gotham Police College on resourcefulness and initiative, using sports equipment as visual aids, then shows a film about a case he was on without Batman; Robin recognized one of the crooks, and allowed them to get away, hoping they would lead him to their boss. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $189.99 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #0007020-AA-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.70) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. "Asylum of the Futurians!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Late one night, on a road on the outskirts of Gotham City, Batman finds a young woman who is trying to find someone to save her husband who has been abducted by a strange group of people. "Temperature Boiling... and Rising!", script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank Giacoia; Robin discovers the truth behind a fake photo of candidate Stuart and who burned down his campaign headquarters. Fantastic Fingerprints! filler page; 3 panel illustrations with accompanying text. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Barr. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CBCS 4.0 $82.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #23-0AF5128-013 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.46) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover by Michael Kaluta. Witness the first meeting of Batman and the Shadow in "Who Knows What Evil--?", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman stops counterfeiters and learns that their secret hideout is in Arizona; He travels to the desert and is assisted by a mysterious figure who saves him and helps him capture the bad guys; Batman meets The Shadow, the mysterious vigilante who inspired him to begin his own crime-fighting career Batman tries to convince The Shadow to come out of retirement. "The Legion of Super-Heroes"; Behind the Scenes at the DC Comic World article by Paul Levitz, art by Dave Cockrum and Sergio Aragones. Letter to the editor from writer and DC Comics "Answer Man" Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Batman (1940) 257 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #22-0FD4FF7-005

100-page giant. Cover by Nick Cardy. "Hail Emperor Penguin!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; When a young King is kidnapped by the Penguin, it takes the efforts of Batman, Robin and Talia to free him from the madman's clutches. The Penguin's Unique Umbrellas! panels from previous comics. "Hunt for a Robin-Killer!", script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Gil Kane; After finding the Boy Wonder nearly dead from a brutal beating, a vengeful Batman hits the streets to find the man responsible. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Ally Babble and the Fourteen Peeves!", script by Bill Finger, art by Dick Sprang; Ally Babble accepts the offer of $5000 from a rich man to eliminate 14 peeves he has against others, but is soon charged with ripping off the man who paid him. "Conversational Clue!", script by Mort Weisinger, art by Jerry Robinson; When Alfred accidently hears some unsettling conversation in a local library, he follows the clue up...which nearly costs him his life! "Die Small--Die Big!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Joe Giella; The appearance of a man dressed as the Batman at a party at Wayne Mansion and carrying a death threat for the Caped Crusader spurs Batman to attack the problem alone without the aid of Robin. "Rackety-Rax Racket!", script by Don Cameron, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); A series of crazy college initiations are actually a blind for daring thefts masterminded by the Joker! 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $280.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Denny O'Neal on 4/29/2017. Label #18-07BDF33-010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.40) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

First 25-cent cover price. Cover art by Dick Giordano. "Batman and the Mummy" Hostess Twinkies ad. "Riddler on the Move!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Dick Giordano; Batman is on the trail of a criminal organization that provides criminal services for other criminals in the underworld; When he is about to take down their leader, Batman is challenged by the Riddler to solve one of his infamous riddles; In doing so, Batman is lured directly into a trap inside a museum, where the Riddler has prepared a whole chamber with loaded crossbows aimed at Batman; The Dark Knight has to solve yet another riddle to save his life and in the meantime, the Riddler moves on and takes over the criminal organization Batman was trying to dismantle. Statement of ownership; average # of copies sold previous year: 193,223. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 4.0 $44.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #21-1EAEE22-071 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.32) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

First 25-cent cover price. Cover art by Dick Giordano. "Batman and the Mummy" Hostess Twinkies ad. "Riddler on the Move!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Dick Giordano; Batman is on the trail of a criminal organization that provides criminal services for other criminals in the underworld; When he is about to take down their leader, Batman is challenged by the Riddler to solve one of his infamous riddles; In doing so, Batman is lured directly into a trap inside a museum, where the Riddler has prepared a whole chamber with loaded crossbows aimed at Batman; The Dark Knight has to solve yet another riddle to save his life and in the meantime, the Riddler moves on and takes over the criminal organization Batman was trying to dismantle. Statement of ownership; average # of copies sold previous year: 193,223. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $155.00 Paper: Off white to white Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0B31804-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.65) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover art by Jim Aparo. That Dirty Beach Hostess snack cakes ad with Aquaman. "The Joker's Playground of Peril!", script by Denny O'Neil, Julius Schwartz (plot assist), and E. Nelson Bridwell (plot assist), pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Bob Wiacek; The Joker breaks out of Arkham Asylum and shrinks and kills his psychiatrist with a strange liquid; Robin convenes with Batman and Commissioner Gordon beside the doll-sized corpse of Dr. Tugwell, who has written "RIP" in the sand beside him; Batman deduces the letters stand for Revelry In the Park, a costume charity carnival held in Paradise Playground, an amusement park, which he believes will be the site of the Joker's next crime. And Now... Still Another Message Of Untold Importance From Our Prolific Publisher!! article by Jenette Kahn. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $190.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #22-2033E9F-013 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.70) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Jim Aparo. The first installment of the "Who Killed Batman?" storyline: "Where Were You on the Night Batman Was Killed?: The Testimony of the Catwoman!", script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by John Calnan, inks by Tex Blaisdell; When word spreads throughout the underworld that Batman has been killed, several villains take credit for the deed; So the villain community sets up a trial to test the various claims, with Ra's al Ghul acting as judge and Two-Face acting as prosecutor; First up is the Catwoman; But Two-Face finds the technical error in Catwoman's story and she is dismissed. Letter from comics artist Adam Castro. Swamp Thing from the Beginning article by Jenette Kahn. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $70.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #22-2033E9F-012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.10) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Jim Aparo. The first installment of the "Who Killed Batman?" storyline: "Where Were You on the Night Batman Was Killed?: The Testimony of the Catwoman!", script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by John Calnan, inks by Tex Blaisdell; When word spreads throughout the underworld that Batman has been killed, several villains take credit for the deed; So the villain community sets up a trial to test the various claims, with Ra's al Ghul acting as judge and Two-Face acting as prosecutor; First up is the Catwoman; But Two-Face finds the technical error in Catwoman's story and she is dismissed. Letter from comics artist Adam Castro. Swamp Thing from the Beginning article by Jenette Kahn. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $140.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition Label #22-0692A42-082 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.20) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover art by Jim Aparo. The second installment of the "Who Killed Batman?" storyline: "Where Were You on the Night Batman Was Killed?: The Testimony of the Riddler!", script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by John Calnan, inks by Tex Blaisdell; It is the Riddler's turn to provide testimony in the murder of the Batman, but the prosecutor Two-Face finds the flaw in the Riddler's testimony, and he is also dismissed. Hostess snack cakes ad with Wonder Woman. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Daily Planet Volume 77 Issue 27 Week of July 4, 1977; Information on Teen Titans #50, Sgt. Rock Annual #2, comics on sale the week of July 11th and Lola Barnett's Comicsworld. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $65.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #21-32485F5-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.95) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Giant-sized 300th Anniversary with 3-part book-length story, "The Last Batman Story--?", script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman and Robin in Gotham City of the future thwart the attempted attack by a band of blue-costumed men on a mobile surgical capsule being transferred to the Columbia Space Station surgery department; The villains' leader is killed in a strange explosion; Batman and Robin realize that their foes are a crime-cabal called Spectrum, divided into seven sections to correspond with the colors of the light spectrum. Hostess snack cakes ad with Aquaman. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $105.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Slab: Misc debris in case Newsstand Edition. Witnessed Signature: Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez on 4/9/2022. Label #22-1653D6D-025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.15) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "Two for the Money!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Its a race against the clock as Batman attempts to recover stolen defense codes before Two-Face, who plans on selling the information to Soviet spies. Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Phantom Stranger parody strip with Power Girl by Fred Hembeck. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $125.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Witnessed Signature: Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez on 4/9/2022. Label #22-1653D6D-026 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "Once Beaten, Twice Sly!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Batman and King Faraday tail Two-Face to Mardi Gras, but can they stop the villain from selling the defense codes before its too late? Catwoman back-up story, "Cat's Paw!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Steve Mitchell. Answer Man DC questions and answers by Bob Rozakis. Batman & Robin parody strip by Fred Hembeck. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $200.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #21-1EAEE22-073 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover art by Dick Giordano. "The 1,001 Clue Caper or Why Did the Riddler Cross the Road?", script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Batman and Robin try to piece together the puzzling mystery hidden within a book of 1,001 riddles autographed by the Riddler. Hostess snack cakes ad starring Green Lantern. Answer Man DC questions and answers by Bob Rozakis. Tatjana Wood profile by Michael Catron. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $125.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Sig: Len Wein on 7/22/2017. Newsstand Edition. Label #18-08C3138-016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover art by Dick Giordano. "The 1,001 Clue Caper or Why Did the Riddler Cross the Road?", script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Batman and Robin try to piece together the puzzling mystery hidden within a book of 1,001 riddles autographed by the Riddler. Hostess snack cakes ad starring Green Lantern. Answer Man DC questions and answers by Bob Rozakis. Tatjana Wood profile by Michael Catron. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $64.00 Paper: Off white to white Newsstand Edition Label #22-0692A42-085 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.92) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover art by Bernie Wrightson. "The Curse of the Inquisitor!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Bob Smith; Batman heads to Spain to investigate the murder of two priests in a small town. Hostess snack cakes ad starring Hawkman. Answer Man DC questions and answers by Bob Rozakis. Batman & Robin parody strip by Fred Hembeck. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Batman (1940) 357 CBCS 8.0 SS Conway 1st Printing

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022 Newsstand Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-008

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

Add to cart CBCS 6.0 $265.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Cream to off white Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 7/29/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0AFB6AC-035 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.95) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

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

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $120.00 Paper: White Direct Edition Label #22-0995D96-024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.60) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. In this key issue, Jason Todd begins as the new Robin (with a new costume) in a book-length story titled "A Revenge of Rainbows" starring Batman, Robin, Crazy-Quilt, Dick Grayson, Vicki Vale, Joker (flashback), Two-Face (flashback), Scarecrow (flashback), and Penguin (flashback), script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Dick Grayson officially passes along the mantle of Robin to Jason Todd, who accompanies Batman on a "shakedown cruise" around Gotham. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $125.00 Paper: White Direct Edition Label #22-0995D96-025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.75) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. In this key issue, Jason Todd begins as the new Robin (with a new costume) in a book-length story titled "A Revenge of Rainbows" starring Batman, Robin, Crazy-Quilt, Dick Grayson, Vicki Vale, Joker (flashback), Two-Face (flashback), Scarecrow (flashback), and Penguin (flashback), script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Dick Grayson officially passes along the mantle of Robin to Jason Todd, who accompanies Batman on a "shakedown cruise" around Gotham. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $115.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #22-0995D96-021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.45) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. In this key issue, Jason Todd begins as the new Robin (with a new costume) in a book-length story titled "A Revenge of Rainbows" starring Batman, Robin, Crazy-Quilt, Dick Grayson, Vicki Vale, Joker (flashback), Two-Face (flashback), Scarecrow (flashback), and Penguin (flashback), script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Dick Grayson officially passes along the mantle of Robin to Jason Todd, who accompanies Batman on a "shakedown cruise" around Gotham. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $90.00 Paper: White Direct Edition Label #22-0995D96-019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.70) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. In this key issue, Jason Todd begins as the new Robin (with a new costume) in a book-length story titled "A Revenge of Rainbows" starring Batman, Robin, Crazy-Quilt, Dick Grayson, Vicki Vale, Joker (flashback), Two-Face (flashback), Scarecrow (flashback), and Penguin (flashback), script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Dick Grayson officially passes along the mantle of Robin to Jason Todd, who accompanies Batman on a "shakedown cruise" around Gotham. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $99.99 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #20-291259A-014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.00) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. What Price, the Prize?, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Batman looks for the evil Dr. Fang, who's into boxing. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $99.00 or Best Offer Direct Edition. Label #20-291259A-016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.97) will be charged at checkout.

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

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $189.99 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #7300851-AA-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.70) will be charged at checkout.

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

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $135.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Tom Mandrake on 7/9/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0AFB6AC-036 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.05) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover art by Tom Mandrake. "Binary Brains," script by Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; Batman, Catwoman, Robin, and Gordon meet on a rooftop; Batman and Robin go after Two-Face while Catwoman tracks down a woman who has a vendetta against Black Mask (Roman Sionis); Two-Face breaks in and takes some computers to help him decide which crimes to commit; He and his crew rob the Twin Towers Bank. Part 2 of 4, continued from Detective Comics (1937) #563. Continues in Detective Comics (1937) #564. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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2nd or later printing. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $105.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Signed and "Gordon" by Ben McKenzie on 12/5/2015 at Walker Stalker Con. Label #16-DA89AF2-012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.15) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

2-page introduction by Stephen King. As Batman ponders the note 'Know Your Foes' sent to him as a warning, all of his foes are sprung from Arkham Asylum in "Resurrection Night!" Script by Doug Moench. Art by John Byrne (1 page), Steve Lightle & Bruce D. Patterson (6 pages), George Perez (4 pages), Paris Cullins & Larry Mahlstedt (3 pages), Bill Sienkiewicz (7 pages), Arthur Adams & Terry Austin (8 pages), Tom Sutton & Ricardo Villagran (6 pages), Steve Leialoha (3 pages), Joe Kubert (4 pages), Ken Steacy (3 pages), Rick Leonardi & Karl Kesel (6 pages), Brian Bolland (9 pages). Plus: pin-ups by Mike Grell, Michael W. Kaluta, Bernie Wrightson, Steve Rude. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

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2-page introduction by Stephen King. As Batman ponders the note 'Know Your Foes' sent to him as a warning, all of his foes are sprung from Arkham Asylum in "Resurrection Night!" Script by Doug Moench. Art by John Byrne (1 page), Steve Lightle & Bruce D. Patterson (6 pages), George Perez (4 pages), Paris Cullins & Larry Mahlstedt (3 pages), Bill Sienkiewicz (7 pages), Arthur Adams & Terry Austin (8 pages), Tom Sutton & Ricardo Villagran (6 pages), Steve Leialoha (3 pages), Joe Kubert (4 pages), Ken Steacy (3 pages), Rick Leonardi & Karl Kesel (6 pages), Brian Bolland (9 pages). Plus: pin-ups by Mike Grell, Michael W. Kaluta, Bernie Wrightson, Steve Rude. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 5.0 $185.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Cream to off white Witnessed Signatures: Mike Grell on 7/29/2022, Art Adams on 8/26/2022 & Bill Sienkiewicz on 10/8/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0AFB6AC-038 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.55) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

2-page introduction by Stephen King. As Batman ponders the note 'Know Your Foes' sent to him as a warning, all of his foes are sprung from Arkham Asylum in "Resurrection Night!" Script by Doug Moench. Art by John Byrne (1 page), Steve Lightle & Bruce D. Patterson (6 pages), George Perez (4 pages), Paris Cullins & Larry Mahlstedt (3 pages), Bill Sienkiewicz (7 pages), Arthur Adams & Terry Austin (8 pages), Tom Sutton & Ricardo Villagran (6 pages), Steve Leialoha (3 pages), Joe Kubert (4 pages), Ken Steacy (3 pages), Rick Leonardi & Karl Kesel (6 pages), Brian Bolland (9 pages). Plus: pin-ups by Mike Grell, Michael W. Kaluta, Bernie Wrightson, Steve Rude. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $395.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Denny O'Neal on 4/829/2017. Direct Edition. Label #18-07C9D45-047 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($11.85) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Batman Year One, Chapter One: "Who I Am, How I Came To Be".Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. A 25-year-old Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham after 12 years abroad, while Lieutenant James Gordon joins the Gotham police force. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Selina Kyle appearance. Mazzucchelli cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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Batman Year One, Chapter One: "Who I Am, How I Came To Be".Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. A 25-year-old Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham after 12 years abroad, while Lieutenant James Gordon joins the Gotham police force. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Selina Kyle appearance. Mazzucchelli cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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Batman Year One, Chapter One: "Who I Am, How I Came To Be".Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. A 25-year-old Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham after 12 years abroad, while Lieutenant James Gordon joins the Gotham police force. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Selina Kyle appearance. Mazzucchelli cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $165.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Denny O'Neil on 4/29/2017. Direct Edition. Label #18-07C9D45-046 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.95) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Batman Year One, Chapter One: "Who I Am, How I Came To Be".Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. A 25-year-old Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham after 12 years abroad, while Lieutenant James Gordon joins the Gotham police force. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Selina Kyle appearance. Mazzucchelli cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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Batman Year One, Chapter One: "Who I Am, How I Came To Be".Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. A 25-year-old Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham after 12 years abroad, while Lieutenant James Gordon joins the Gotham police force. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Selina Kyle appearance. Mazzucchelli cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $173.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-40C731D-098 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.19) will be charged at checkout.

Batman Year One, Chapter Two: "War Is Declared". Part 2 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Bruce Wayne dons the cape and cowl for the first time to take the fight to the criminal element, while James Gordon stirs up trouble within his own department. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Harvent Dent appears as Assistant District Attorney. Mazzucchelli cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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First Printing. Direct Edition. Batman Year One, Chapter Three: "Black Dawn". Part 3 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story concludes next issue. An injured and cornered Batman is up against the police, James Gordon crosses a line, and Selina Kyle becomes Catwoman. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Mazzucchelli cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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First Printing. Direct Edition. Batman Year One, Chapter Three: "Black Dawn". Part 3 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story concludes next issue. An injured and cornered Batman is up against the police, James Gordon crosses a line, and Selina Kyle becomes Catwoman. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Mazzucchelli cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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First Printing. Direct Edition. Batman Year One, Chapter Three: "Black Dawn". Part 3 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story concludes next issue. An injured and cornered Batman is up against the police, James Gordon crosses a line, and Selina Kyle becomes Catwoman. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Mazzucchelli cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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2nd or later printing. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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Jason Todd origin, part 2 of 2. In "Second Chance", Jason Todd's connection to Two-Face causes Todd to lose control. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Max Allan Collins, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Don Heck. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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2nd or later printing. In "Second Chance", Jason Todd's connection to Two-Face causes Todd to lose control. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Max Allan Collins, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Don Heck. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $80.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Signed by Jim Starlin on 9/2/2016 at Baltimore Comic Con. Label #16-32D8E72-004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.40) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

In "Victims!", Batman is affected on a personal level when a string of murders plague Gotham. Story thread picks up again in #421. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Aparo cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $56.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Signed by Jim Starlin on 9/2/2016 at Baltimore Comic Con. Label #16-32D8E72-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.68) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

In "Victims!", Batman is affected on a personal level when a string of murders plague Gotham. Story thread picks up again in #421. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Aparo cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $71.25 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 4/24/2022 Direct Edition Label #22-17DE596-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.14) will be charged at checkout.

In "Victims!", Batman is affected on a personal level when a string of murders plague Gotham. Story thread picks up again in #421. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Aparo cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $48.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Signed by Jim Starlin on 9/2/2016 at Baltimore Comic Con. Label #16-32D8E72-005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.44) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Millennium Week 2. Batman and Robin break in to Arkham Asylum to foil Commissioner Gordon's plans in "Millennium". Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. The Scarecrow, the Floronic Man. Millennium story thread continues in Millennium #3. Aparo cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $46.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Signed by Jim Starlin on 9/2/2016 at Baltimore Comic Con. Label #16-32D8E72-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.38) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Millennium Week 2. Batman and Robin break in to Arkham Asylum to foil Commissioner Gordon's plans in "Millennium". Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. The Scarecrow, the Floronic Man. Millennium story thread continues in Millennium #3. Aparo cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $140.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sigs: Mike Decarlo and Michael Zeck on 9/19/2017. Direct Edition. Label #18-07C9D45-048 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.20) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

The KGBeast arrives in Gotham on a mission to cripple the country's strategic defense initiative in "Ten Nights Of The Beast!" Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Mike Zeck cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $70.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Signed by Jim Starlin on 9/2/2016 at Baltimore Comic Con. Label #16-32D8E72-008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.10) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

The KGBeast proves to be a skilled and cunning foil for Batman, as the caped crusader attempts to halt the assassinations in "Ten Nights Of The Beast!" Part 2 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Mike Zeck cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $70.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Sigs: Mike Decarlo and Micheal Zeck on 9/19/2017. Direct Edition. Label #18-07C9D45-049 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.10) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

The KGBeast does the unthinkable in an effort to escape from Batman in "Ten Nights Of The Beast!" Part 3 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story concludes next issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Mike Zeck cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $100.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Signed by Jim Starlin on 9/2/2016 at Baltimore Comic Con. Label #16-32D8E72-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

The KGBeast does the unthinkable in an effort to escape from Batman in "Ten Nights Of The Beast!" Part 3 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story concludes next issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Mike Zeck cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $29.86 Paper: Off white to white Direct Edition. Label #21-3B8C92F-065 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.90) will be charged at checkout.

The KGBeast does the unthinkable in an effort to escape from Batman in "Ten Nights Of The Beast!" Part 3 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story concludes next issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Mike Zeck cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $195.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sigs: Mike Decarlo and Michael Zeck on 9/19/2017. Direct Edition. Label #18-07C9D45-050 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.85) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Batman tracks the KGBeast into the sewers, and tries his best to prevent the assassination of President Ronald Reagan in "Ten Nights Of The Beast!" Part 4 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Mike Zeck cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $60.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Signed by Jim Starlin on 9/2/2016 at Baltimore Comic Con. Label #16-32D8E72-011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.80) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Batman tracks the KGBeast into the sewers, and tries his best to prevent the assassination of President Ronald Reagan in "Ten Nights Of The Beast!" Part 4 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Mike Zeck cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $71.25 Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 4/24/2022 Direct Edition Label #22-17DE596-005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.14) will be charged at checkout.

The 'Dumpster Slasher' meets his ultimate fate, while Robin starts to get reckless in "Just Desserts". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Joe Rubinstein and Steve Mitchell. Jerry Bingham cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $2,750.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-44F9D75-015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($82.50) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $450.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-241339F-008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($13.50) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $1,125.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Todd McFarlane on 10/7/2022 & Jim Starlin on 10/28/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0AFB6AC-040 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($33.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $489.00 Paper: White Third Printing. Label #19-3335FB7-005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.67) will be charged at checkout.

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

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $95.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 4/22/2022. Direct Edition Label #22-1EB985B-011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.85) will be charged at checkout.

Batman receives a note from Jose Garzonas, along with a photo of a kidnapped Jim Gordon, in "Consequences". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Steve Mitchell. 1-page ad for Batman #426 and #427 featuring original art by Jim Aparo. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $71.25 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin Direct Edition Label #22-1EB985B-010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.14) will be charged at checkout.

Batman receives a note from Jose Garzonas, along with a photo of a kidnapped Jim Gordon, in "Consequences". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Steve Mitchell. 1-page ad for Batman #426 and #427 featuring original art by Jim Aparo. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $155.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Signed and "Gordon" by Ben McKenzie on 12/5/2015 at Walker Stalker Con. Label #16-DA89AF2-016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.65) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 1 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason discovers that his "real" mother was really his step-mother, and his birth mother is still alive; Joker escapes from Arkham and Batman chases him to the Middle East where he runs across Jason looking for one of the women he thinks is his mom. Infamous story where readers called an 800 number, and 'voted' to have Robin killed! Story continues in Batman #427. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $80.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 07/31/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-2F3E3D3-011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.40) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 1 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason discovers that his "real" mother was really his step-mother, and his birth mother is still alive; Joker escapes from Arkham and Batman chases him to the Middle East where he runs across Jason looking for one of the women he thinks is his mom. Infamous story where readers called an 800 number, and 'voted' to have Robin killed! Story continues in Batman #427. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $75.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sigs: Mike Decarlo on 4/27/2018, Denny O'Neil on 9/30/2018 and Jim Starlin on 10/7/2018. Newsstand Edition. Label #18-3B472B9-057 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.25) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 2 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason meets his real mother, Sheila Haywood, but she turns out to be working for the Joker and allows her son to fall into his deadly hands inside of a warehouse; Joker beats Robin with a crowbar and leaves him for dead as a badly beaten Robin attempts to save his mom and himself from the dynamite left behind by the Joker as he leaves them both to a horrible fate; Batman watches in horror as the warehouse containing Jason and Sheila blows up, too late to stop the Joker. Infamous Phone Poll on death or life for Robin (Jason Todd). The Direct Sales copies of this comic, released first, contained a 1-800 phone number to either vote "for" or "against" the death of Jason Todd on the inside back cover. The newsstand copies, released 3 weeks later did not contain the 1-800 number. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

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1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 2 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason meets his real mother, Sheila Haywood, but she turns out to be working for the Joker and allows her son to fall into his deadly hands inside of a warehouse; Joker beats Robin with a crowbar and leaves him for dead as a badly beaten Robin attempts to save his mom and himself from the dynamite left behind by the Joker as he leaves them both to a horrible fate; Batman watches in horror as the warehouse containing Jason and Sheila blows up, too late to stop the Joker. Infamous Phone Poll on death or life for Robin (Jason Todd). The Direct Sales copies of this comic, released first, contained a 1-800 phone number to either vote "for" or "against" the death of Jason Todd on the inside back cover. The newsstand copies, released 3 weeks later did not contain the 1-800 number. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

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1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 2 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason meets his real mother, Sheila Haywood, but she turns out to be working for the Joker and allows her son to fall into his deadly hands inside of a warehouse; Joker beats Robin with a crowbar and leaves him for dead as a badly beaten Robin attempts to save his mom and himself from the dynamite left behind by the Joker as he leaves them both to a horrible fate; Batman watches in horror as the warehouse containing Jason and Sheila blows up, too late to stop the Joker. Infamous Phone Poll on death or life for Robin (Jason Todd). The Direct Sales copies of this comic, released first, contained a 1-800 phone number to either vote "for" or "against" the death of Jason Todd on the inside back cover. The newsstand copies, released 3 weeks later did not contain the 1-800 number. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $90.24 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Jim Starlin on 2/22/2020 Newsstand Edition Label #20-0BD3E6A-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.71) will be charged at checkout.

1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $80.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 07/31/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-2F3E3D3-016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.40) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $70.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Cream to off white Witnessed Sigs: Denny O'neil on 9/30/2018 and Jim Starlin on 10/7/2018. Newsstand Edition. Label #18-3CE0A84-005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.10) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $235.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sigs: Mike Decarlo on 4/27/2018, Denny O'Neil on 9/30/2018 and Jim Starlin on 10/7/2018. Direct Edition Label #18-3CE0A84-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.05) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 4 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman and Superman talk to CIA agent Ralph Bundy about the Joker's diplomatic status; The agent tries to get Batman to leave the Joker alone; Batman goes to the Joker's hotel room; The Joker confirms that he killed Jason; The Joker pulls a gun, but Batman is already gone; At the UN the Joker tries to poison the audience; Fortunately, Superman sucks up all the poison and flies out of the room to release it; The Joker activates bombs; Batman pursues him. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 4 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman and Superman talk to CIA agent Ralph Bundy about the Joker's diplomatic status; The agent tries to get Batman to leave the Joker alone; Batman goes to the Joker's hotel room; The Joker confirms that he killed Jason; The Joker pulls a gun, but Batman is already gone; At the UN the Joker tries to poison the audience; Fortunately, Superman sucks up all the poison and flies out of the room to release it; The Joker activates bombs; Batman pursues him. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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While Batman's on a case in Paris, the bodies of men found in Batman costumes continue to pile up in Gotham in "The Many Deaths Of The Batman, Chapter Two: How Many Times Can A Batman Die?" Part 2 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Story concludes next issue. Script by John Byrne, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Byrne cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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First Printing. Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Tim Drake. Cover art by George Perez. "Batman Year 3 (Part 1 of 4): Different Roads," script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by John Beatty; Someone is killing off Gotham's mob bosses, and Batman keeps arriving too late to prevent the murders; Boss Zucco is up for parole, and Alfred Pennyworth pleads with the parole board not to let him free; Nightwing returns to Gotham, having heard that Batman's sanity is eroding, and sets off in search of his mentor; The Post-Crisis origin of Robin (Dick Grayson) in flashback. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover by George Perez. "A Lonely Place of Dying Chapter Three: Parallel Lines!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; As the Dark Knight and Two-Face face off, Dick Grayson and Tim Drake discuss the future of Batman and Robin; Tim Drake reveals how he deduced Batman was Bruce Wayne. Continued in The New Titans (1988-1996) #61. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. Cover by George Perez. "A Lonely Place of Dying Chapter Five: Rebirth," script by George Perez (Co-Plot) and Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; With Batman and Nightwing trapped by Two-Face, there's only one person left to save the day; Prepare for the debut of the newest Robin, Tim Drake! Columns on "Bat Questions Answered," "Continuity Corner," and "From the Den," the latter by Denny O'Neil. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.